It’s no secret that war films have become incredibly popular as a genre, with Saving Private Ryan and Dunkirk often regarded as some of the best in the category. But Amazon Prime viewers have discovered another film they believe is one of the top three best war movies of all time. Released in 2019, The Outpost, tells the story of how assailants from the Taliban seized an American base known as Combat Outpost Keating during The Battle of Kamdesh in 2009.
Based on the 2012 non-fiction book, The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor, by Jake Tapper, the film showcases a harrowing depiction of the tragic battle as the US army soldiers eventually find themselves outnumbered and outgunned in a nail-biting fight for survival. The Outpost pays respect to the heroes whose lives were lost during the battle, which was one of the bloodiest engagements of the Afghanistan War.
The synopsis reads: “A small unit of US soldiers is stationed at a remote army base in the mountains of Afghanistan. However, a sudden coordinated attack by Taliban fighters compels them to fight for their survival.”
The ensemble cast is led by Scott Eastwood, who stars as Clint Romesha. Romesha is now a retired soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the 2009 war.
He is supported by Orlando Bloom as Captain Benjamin D. Keating alongside Caleb Landry Jones, Taylor John Smith and Milo Gibson.
The Outpost has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been regarded as one of the best in the genre. Expressing their admiration for the film on social media, one fan wrote: “Finally watched The Outpost. Superb film. Very rare for a film to have me laughing AND crying.”
A second posted: “With the many threads discussing the best war movies of all time, no one ever mentions The Outpost. It’s a gut-wrenching and important film. I’d even say it’s a top three, along with 13 Hours and All Quiet on the Western Front.”
A third agreed: “Outstanding! Really enjoyed the film. Up there with the best of the genre for me.”
Echoing this, another viewer said: “The Outpost is really good. For a film with a budget of only $5 million, the war sequences are outstanding.”
A fourth added: “Watched the movie ‘The Outpost’. Even though I’d read the book it hit me like a ton of bricks. Outstanding, remarkable film that I wish I hadn’t inflicted on myself when I have stuff to do and work tomorrow. Schedule some recovery time.”
An updated Mazda CX-5 may be just months away, ahead of an all-new model next year, but there’s a lot to like about the mid-size SUV you can currently buy – even if it dates back to 2016.
Set to arrive in June, the updated CX-5 range will bring a revised model lineup, with the main change being the addition of a front-wheel drive version of the mid-spec Touring to replace the all-wheel drive Maxx Sport.
Tech and gear previously found only at the top of the range will soon also trickle down to cheaper variants. That makes the range more accessible and means people who want the best of Mazda’s equipment won’t have to pay as much.
Those at the top rarely concern themselves with the quarrels of those at the bottom though, and that rings true with the CX-5 flagship. The Akera will remain largely unchanged at the very top of Mazda’s mid-size SUV range.
It’ll still have a potent turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive as standard, as per the GT SP positioned below it. What’s not yet known is how much it’ll cost, and that’s where the existing model range enters the picture.
The current generation of CX-5 went on sale in Australia in 2017, and since then several adjustments have been made to the range. A facelifted version arrived in early 2022, the manual was dropped in late 2022, and diesel engines were axed for 2024.
WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD
That gives us the petrol-only range we know today. Despite exceptionally strong competition, the CX-5 remains a sales winner and holds a price advantage over its rivals.
In 2024, Mazda shifted 22,835 CX-5s, placing it behind only the Toyota RAV4 with 58,718 and Mitsubishi Outlander with 27,613 in the mid-size SUV segment. It beat rivals like the Kia Sportage (22,210), Hyundai Tucson (19,061), and Nissan X-Trail (17,494) to the bronze medal.
The breadth of the CX-5 range no doubt helped it reach those numbers. While there’s no hybridisation available – a key omission in the context of the above rivals – there are five trim levels, three engines, and two drivetrains to choose from, providing something for everyone.
On test here is the range-topping Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera AWD, the only CX-5 variant priced at more than $54,000 before on-roads. This is as good as the existing CX-5 gets, so should you bide your time and wait for the updated model or even its all-new replacement, or opt for one of its many rivals?
How does the Mazda CX-5 compare?
View a detailed breakdown of the Mazda CX-5 against similarly sized vehicles.
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How much does the Mazda CX-5 cost?
The Akera is one of just two CX-5 trim levels available with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive. It’s also the more luxe version of the pair and costs a square $55,000 before on-roads.
Model
Price before on-road costs
2025 Mazda CX-5 G20 Maxx FWD
$36,950
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Maxx Sport FWD
$40,310
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Maxx Sport AWD
$42,810
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD
$44,950
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 GT SP AWD
$50,310
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Akera AWD
$52,500
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP AWD
$52,810
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera AWD
$55,000
In terms of top-spec rivals, the hybrid-only RAV4 tops out at $58,360, the non-hybrid Outlander lineup at $55,190, and the Sportage at $55,420 – all prices are before on-road costs.
The CX-5 is also cheaper than the range-topping Tucson and Nissan X-Trail variants yet costs more than the equivalent but slower-selling Subaru Forester.
As mentioned, there’s a set of running changes coming soon for the CX-5 that will bring some shuffling of the variants and more standard kit further down the range, though the Akera will remain unchanged.
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What is the Mazda CX-5 like on the inside?
Really quite nice and really quite similar to most other Mazda interiors.
Even alongside premium Mazdas like the larger CX-70, this is still up there with the nicest interiors the Japanese brand offers.
The biggest omission is a fully digital instrument cluster, but what you get in the CX-5 still looks classy. As there are buyers who want a full screen and others who want only gauges, we feel Mazda’s approach here is a solid compromise.
In fact, it’s practically identical to what you get in a Mazda 3, and we like it there too. Configuration isn’t its strength though, as there are only a couple of displays to scroll through on the 7.0-inch digital portion – done by using the ‘Info’ button on the steering wheel.
All the information presented is clear and legible, contributing to the instrument unit’s overall clean look. Our preferred display is the fake speedometer gauge, even if it defeats the point of a digital cluster.
A strength is the CX-5’s 10.25-inch infotainment display, which is standard across the range and holds its own against the larger displays in Mazda’s larger SUVs.
Unlike lower-spec CX-5 of recent years or even the current CX-3, the screen in the current CX-5s is the latest in Mazda multimedia hardware. It’s still jammed into the top of the dashboard, but it’s a crisp display with reliable functionality.
It is, however, annoying that you can’t use it as a touchscreen while on the move. As standard, you’re forced to operate it via the rotary dial and buttons on the centre console, which is still the cheaper-looking alternative to what’s in cars like the Mazda 3 and CX-70, for instance.
That’s certainly not for everyone, but I’ve always liked this setup. There’s something nice about being able to lean on the central armrest as you scroll through the screen rather than lifting your arm – first-world problems, I know.
Mazda has provided a box you can tick to unlock the touchscreen function, which is especially helpful for Apple CarPlay. We like the wireless functionality, but navigating it using the dial is cumbersome.
The dial works well with Mazda’s native user interface, especially once you’ve figured out some navigational tricks like pulling the dial down to jump to smartphone mirroring.
Also functional is the CX-5’s climate control system. Again, it’s nowhere near as extravagant as a larger Mazda SUV’s, but it’s easy to use, thanks to its primarily physical setup.
Otherwise, we appreciate the material choice inside, except for the gloss black panel surrounding the gear selector. The key touch points are all soft and padded, making it easy to settle in for a longer drive.
The well-proportioned driver’s seat is supplemented by electric adjustment, for which there’s a wide range of movement. The same is true for the steering wheel, which offers good tilt and reach adjustment to suit most seating positions.
With its large diameter and thin rim, the wheel itself feels quite nice in the hands. The leather finish is also smooth and fits perfectly in a cabin like the Akera’s, and we don’t hate its chrome accents and hardy buttons.
You’ll notice the distinct lack of brightly coloured upholstery here too, which isn’t consistent with specific grades of the CX-3 and Mazda’s larger SUVs. That makes it friendlier for young families prone to major spills.
That said, the Akera is the only CX-5 available with “Dark Russet” Nappa leather. All that means is you get material that looks a bit more premium without having to worry about dirtying the tan-coloured suede or white leather also available.
Everything is nice and comfortable as a result. We’d stop short of calling it high-end, but there’s a certain budget-conscious luxury to the way everything’s presented.
As for storage and connectivity, you have two central cupholders, bottle holders in the doors, and a sizeable centre console storage box – not to mention a wireless charging pad tucked away underneath the climate panel, well out of reach of the sun’s hot rays.
There are also two USB-C ports up front, which can be used for charging and smartphone mirroring. As a whole, the interior design and layout are impressively cohesive, not to mention surprisingly premium.
That theme continues to the second row. Back here is the same almost-black upholstery, which covers a nicely padded bench seat.
Headroom is excellent thanks to the CX-5’s tall roofline, and passengers back here likely won’t run into any issues with legroom either. There’s even enough space to fit three grown adults with relative ease.
Amenities in the back of the Akera include rear-facing air vents to complement the dual-zone setup, plus heating for the outboard seats. There’s also a fold-down central armrest, where you’ll find two cupholders, buttons for seat heating, and a unique power bank with two USB-A charging ports.
It’s mildly disappointing that the Akera’s sunroof isn’t panoramic and therefore doesn’t cover the second row.
That said, I’m a fan of Mazda’s all-black headliner, as it elevates the upmarket environment inside the cabin.
It also contributes to making the CX-5 feel a bit smaller from behind the wheel, which helps for an SUV of this size, without making the cabin feel cramped or closed-in. It’s nowhere near as cozy as a Mazda 3 feels inside.
Out back, the boot is big and practical. It may offer less capacity compared to rivals like the RAV4 (up to 580 litres) and the petrol Tucson (539 litres), but the carbo floor is still long, flat and level with the boot opening to making loading easier.
The CX-5’s rear wheel-arches eat into cargo capacity, and Mazda has added two relatively shallow storage nooks behind them on either side. There are also cargo hooks above them and a retractable privacy cover on top.
Lifting the boot floor reveals a space-saver spare wheel, which is standard across the range. There are additional storage spaces to be found here too, if you need to eke out some extra room.
There’s not a lot to complain about regarding the CX-5’s interior, especially at the pricier Akera level.
To address those minor first-world problems, we wouldn’t complain if a larger sunroof was installed and the few bits of glossy black plastic were removed, but we find the overall cabin design easy on the eye and comfortably liveable.
Dimensions
Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera
Length
4575mm
Width
1845mm
Height
1680mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Cargo capacity (VDA)
438L (rear seats up) 1340L (rear seats folded)
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What’s under the bonnet?
Our Akera was fitted with Mazda’s turbocharged G35 petrol engine, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder producing the most power of any engine across the CX-5 range. It delivers 30kW of power and a big 168Nm more torque than its naturally aspirated equivalent, and continues with the six-speed torque converter automatic that’s standard across the range.
Specifications
Mazda CX-5 G35
Engine
2.5-litre 4cyl turbo-petrol
Power
170kW @ 5000rpm
Torque
420Nm @ 2000rpm
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive type
All-wheel drive
Kerb weight
1730kg
Fuel economy (claimed)
8.2L/100km
Fuel economy (as tested)
9.7L/100km
Fuel tank capacity
58L
Fuel requirement
91 octane regular unleaded
CO2 emissions
191g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Braked tow capacity
2000kg
Our week with the car involved primarily suburban driving, with a handful of freeway stints thrown in for good measure. With that in mind, our recorded fuel economy was on par with Mazda’s urban cycle claim of 10.3L/100km.
Mazda’s combined claim is quite high for what’s a fairly standard family commuter – a direct result of the high-output engine under the bonnet. Naturally, we had to plant the foot a few times to see what it could do.
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
How does the Mazda CX-5 drive?
It might not deliver its extra performance in the most inspiring fashion, but Mazda has seasoned this CX-5 with something a little spicier than what we’re used to with Australia’s single most popular new vehicle type.
In one sense, the turbocharged G35 engine in the CX-5 is a catch-22 – it makes this family SUV a lot faster, but it undermines the fuel economy benefits that define the best family SUVs.
On the other hand, the G35 brings the CX-5 to life. It’s surprisingly quick, especially when you’re able to capitalise on that near-instant torque hit at low speed.
The CX-5 has no issue getting its power to the ground either, thanks to its well-sorted all-wheel drive system. A bonus is how effortless the engine makes normal driving feel, as it’s able to happily chug along at highway speeds and gently accelerate without having to drop down a gear.
In the context of the 2.0-litre engine at the bottom of the range, the G35 is quite a refined option too. Of course, the downside is higher fuel consumption, which is something you’ll have to accept if you go for this configuration.
Mazda’s fuel economy claim won’t be at all surprising to buyers coming from an SUV from the mid-2000s, but it’s well above what the other two CX-5 engines are claimed to consume. At least its ability to cope with regular 91-octane fuel soothes the sting.
In real-world driving, you likely won’t be able to match Mazda’s claim. It’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve actually drank until you check the trip computer and make the shocking revelation.
As such, the non-turbo 2.5-litre is probably the better alternative. There’s no questioning the better performance of the G35, but you’ll have to weigh up whether you want a bit more urge or to save a bit more at the bowser.
The turbo does ease the strain on the engine, which can actually save fuel during low-demand driving, but there’s no cylinder deactivation tech like with the G25. What we don’t love is the CX-5’s transmission, which is an unfortunate theme across Mazda’s automatic catalogue.
It just doesn’t react quickly enough to sharp throttle inputs. When trying to accelerate quickly from low speeds, it’ll take a fair while to kick down to the appropriate gear – before the G35 really takes off.
Shifting under high load is consistent, though power delivery tends to peter out as you get closer to the top of the rev range, and it becomes time to grab the next gear. It’s low-speed, suburban driving where the transmission can get in the way by being a little sluggish.
You can take control yourself using the paddle shifters on the wheel, but don’t expect lightning-quick shifts. Generally speaking, the gearbox is fine for the job it needs to do, but it’s just not as snappy as we’d like for an engine producing as much power as this.
As for ride comfort, the CX-5 is well sorted. While there’s no adaptive suspension tech, the spring and damper setup manages the Akera’s size and weight well.
It handles large rises and dips confidently and irons out smaller imperfections in a way that won’t tire you out on long drives. That’s despite the larger 19-inch wheels fitted to the Akera, though the chunkier rubber fitted on the base CX-5s makes the ride even comfier.
Road noise is a similar story. The Akera is quieter than we’d expect from an eight-year-old model on low-profile tyre, but the cabin is well insulated and its aerodynamic shape minimises wind noise too.
Despite all this body and chassis refinement, handling is crisp and, as a bonus, there’s still a somewhat mechanical feel to the steering. It’s direct and weighty without being cumbersome, making the CX-5 appropriately agile as a result.
You also get the peace of mind of all-wheel drive, providing a touch more traction on wet or unsealed roads. This is standard for all CX-5s, bar the bottom two variants.
So the driving experience of the CX-5 is confidence-inspiring and its safety tech is a big reason for this. While the CX-5 is no longer rated by the independent ANCAP safety organisation, there’s a comprehensive suite of gear in the Akera – as you’d expect for a top-spec model.
Among them is Mazda’s more advanced cruising and traffic support system. This is only found on the GT SP and Akera, and it works well to keep the car centred in its lane while matching the speed of traffic around you.
Long-distance driving is therefore very easy in the Akera, and the comfortable and spacious interior make it even better suited to racking up time being the wheel. Additionally, other safety systems like blind spot monitoring can generally be trusted, while its reversing camera is of acceptable quality.
The Akera is also the only CX-5 to be fitted with a surround-view camera, which works well, is great to have and should make you feel better about paying extra for the top-shelf CX-5.
All of this is backed up by generous visibility out of the cabin. The seating position is relatively high and makes seeing over the bonnet easy, while the side windows are large enough for quick head-checks.
The only thing that could be considered an inconvenience is the rear window, which appears quite narrow when looking through the rear-view mirror. It’s not the end of the world, but the tailgate can obscure smaller cars with lower rooflines – especially in low light conditions.
All up, this is a strong, cohesive package, though the highlight is definitely that engine. The performance advantage may not justify the extra money when you consider the trade-off in fuel efficiency, but it adds a bit of character to the CX-5 and suits its sporty chassis well.
Unlike the bigger and newer CX-60, for example, we have no complaints with ride comfort, and those minor transmission niggles are by no means a deal-breaker.
The solid foundations of this CX-5 are good enough to make it Mazda’s top-seller and even Australia’s most popular mid-size SUV for a while, and they still stack up well alongside its latest competitors.
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What do you get?
There are a total of five distinct CX-5 grades, and the turbocharged Akera sits at the top of the food chain.
2025 Mazda CX-5 Maxx equipment highlights:
17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Body-coloured side mirrors with power folding
7.0-inch TFT CLD digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch infotainment system (Mazda Connect)
DAB+ digital radio
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
6-speaker sound system
Head-up display
2 x front USB-C ports
Push-button start
Air-conditioning
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped gear shifter
Electric parking brake with auto-hold
Keyless window open function
Black cloth upholstery
Rear seat reclining function
CX-5 Maxx Sport adds:
LED tail lights
Satellite navigation
Dual-zone climate control
Rear air vents
Paddle shifters
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Rear centre armrest
Two rear USB-A ports
CX-5 Touring adds:
19-inch alloy wheels
Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
Wireless phone charger
Keyless entry
Black Maztex upholstery
CX-5 GT SP adds:
LED daytime running lights
Unique grille
Adaptive Front-Lighting System
Single-pane sunroof
Hands-free power tailgate
10-speaker Bose premium sound system
Cruising and Traffic Support
Black leather upholstery with red stitching
Heated front seats
10-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
6-way power passenger seat
CX-5 Akera adds:
Adaptive LED headlights
Surround-view camera
Heated steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting
Dark Russet Nappa leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated outboard rear seats
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
Is the Mazda CX-5 safe?
The Mazda CX-5 does not have a current ANCAP rating, as its previous test results expired at the end of 2024.
Outdated CX-5 crash test
Standard safety features include:
Dual frontal, side chest and curtain airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
Pedestrian detection
Reverse AEB
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Driver attention alert
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Reverse camera
Rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring
Maxx Sport and up get traffic sign recognition, Touring and up get front parking sensors, while the GT SP and Akera get Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support system. The Akera also gets a surround-view monitor.
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
How much does the Mazda CX-5 cost to run?
The Mazda CX-5 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, with capped-price service costs for the first seven visits are outlined below.
Servicing and Warranty
Mazda CX-5 G35
Warranty
5 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside assistance
5 years
Service intervals
12 months, 15,000km
Capped-price servicing
7 years
Average annual capped-price service cost
$510.14
Total capped-price service cost
$3571
The G35 is the dearest to run of the three available CX-5 engine grades, costing $491 and $447 more than the G20 and G25 respectively over seven years.
Service interval
Mazda CX-5 G35
12 months/15,000km
$366
24 months/30,000km
$544
36 months/45,000km
$451
48 months/60,000km
$849
60 months/75,000km
$366
72 months/90,000km
$629
84 months/105,000km
$366
For context, Toyota caps the first five services of its RAV4 at $260 each for a total of $1300, while Mitsubishi does the same for the first 10 non-hybrid Outlander services – totalling $4340 over 10 years, or $2740 over seven – so this CX-5 turbo will cost you more to maintain.
To see how the Mazda CX-5 stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
CarExpert’s Take on the Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera
The G35 is plenty of fun, but it’s not the one to go for if a practical SUV is all you need.
As a starting point, it’s hard to go wrong with the CX-5. It’s cheaper than comparable rivals, as well as comfortable and fairly luxurious in its presentation – despite now getting a little long in the tooth in 2025.
Practicality is good, and the on-road package you get right across the range makes it all the car you’d ever need.
That’s why the G35 engine is really just superfluous; it’s there for customers who have a little more cash to splash on a classy mid-size SUV with extra performance, both in terms of purchase price and running costs.
While it’s more powerful, the biggest advantage of the G35 is that it doesn’t have to work as hard, whether it’s around town or out on the open road, plus you get 200kg of extra towing capacity.
However, while the G35 is fun but impractical, the CX-5’s G20 2.0-litre engine is a little strained even in the considerably smaller Mazda 3, let alone a 1700kg SUV.
Therefore, we’d suggest the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre G25 is probably the best pick for the CX-5, which is probably why it dominates in this SUV lineup.
You’ll also save upwards of $3000 by going for an equivalent G25, and that makes it competitive in this segment.
There’s still no electrification to match the RAV4, Sportage, Tucson, X-Trail, Honda CR-V or even the incoming Subaru Forester, but that will be remedied when the next-generation CX-5 arrives some time in 2026.
Interested in buying a Mazda CX-5? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here
Republican Trump blamed his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, for the poor showing
US President Donald Trump (Image/File)
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Americans should be patient in the face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs would eventually lead to a boom in the U.S. economy.
The economy shrank in the first quarter, weighed down by a deluge of goods imported by businesses eager to avoid higher costs, underscoring the disruptive nature of Trump’s often chaotic tariff policy.
Republican Trump blamed his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, for the poor showing.
“This is Biden’s Stock Market, not Trump’s,” he said. “Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden ‘Overhang.’
Trump added: “This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BE PATIENT!!!”
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Reuters)
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News world Trump Says ‘Be Patient’ As US Economy Contracts On Tariff Disruption
In a recent update, Bloomberg’s Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas shared fresh updates on the chances of various spot cryptocurrency ETFs getting approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Balchunas mentioned he’s hoping to hear from the SEC directly, but for now, the chances for several crypto ETFs getting the green light are looking strong.
The analyst has listed the approval odds for popular cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Solana, XRP, and others. And guess what? Some of them have a 90% chance of approval in 2025.
Here’s a quick, easy look at the latest numbers:
Crypto Basket ETFs (mix of different coins) – 90%
Litecoin (LTC) – 90%
Solana (SOL) – 90%
XRP – 85% (important update coming on April 21st)
Dogecoin (DOGE) – 80%
HBAR – 80%
Cardano (ADA) – 75%
Polkadot (DOT) – 75%
Avalanche (AVAX) – 75%
Most of these crypto assets are likely to be treated as commodities by the SEC, which makes their approval chances even brighter.
The report also points out key dates and regulatory deadlines for each ETF. It’s clear that the crypto market is moving closer to becoming a bigger part of the traditional financial world. If these ETFs get approved, it could open the door for more investors to safely and easily invest in popular cryptocurrencies through regular stock market channels.
Inflation cooled in March, but interest rates are expected to remain high.
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Inflation cooled a bit last month, but don’t expect interest rates to drop, too.
Prices rose by 2.3% year over year in March, according to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data released Wednesday. That’s down from the 2.5% annualized increase in February but slightly higher than the forecasted 2.2% increase.
The PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation.
The numbers came out this morning following the release of March’s Gross Domestic Product data, which showed the economy contracting at a rate of 0.3% in the first quarter. The contraction was largely attributed to businesses and people “panic buying” imported goods before President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect.
However, consumer spending also slowed considerably in the first quarter, according to the GDP report. Resilient consumer spending has helped buoy the economy amid stubborn inflation and an uptick in unemployment.
The latest data is still unlikely to change the Federal Reserve’s vote next week on interest rates as it monitors how tariffs and political turmoil could affect the health of the economy. Experts expect the Fed will hold rates steady next week, as it’s done since January after lowering them twice last fall.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has come under intense pressure from the Trump administration to lower rates, although Trump backed off on threats to fire Powell after the stock market responded negatively last week.
As Alzheimer’s disease now affects seven million Americans — the largest number ever — there is a growing demand for new treatments.
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a “groundbreaking” new therapy to fight the disease.
The treatment involves using stem cells to “program” human immune cells, called microglia, to counteract signs of dementia in the brain, according to a press release from UCI.
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Microglia are immune cells found in the central nervous system that act as the brain’s “primary line of defense against infection and injury,” according to the reseachers.
Using CRISPR gene editing, the scientists engineered the cells to produce an enzyme called neprilysin, which has been shown to break down the toxic beta-amyloid plaques that build up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
As Alzheimer’s disease now affects seven million Americans — the largest number ever — there is a growing demand for new treatments.(iStock)
In the brains of mice, the engineered cells were found to preserve neurons, decrease inflammation, reduce beta-amyloid build-up and reverse neurodegeneration, the researchers found.
The study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, was published in the journal Cell Stem Cell.
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“Delivering biologics to the brain has long been a major challenge because of the blood-brain barrier,” said co-author Mathew Blurton-Jones, professor of neurobiology and behavior, in the release.
“We’ve developed a programmable, living delivery system that gets around that problem by residing in the brain itself and responding only when and where it’s needed.”
The programmed cells only target amyloid plaques, researchers noted, which makes the approach “highly targeted yet broadly effective.”
“We’ve developed a programmable, living delivery system that gets around that problem by residing in the brain itself and responding only when and where it’s needed.”
The study also found that microglia could be effective in combating other central nervous system disorders, such as brain cancer and multiple sclerosis.
“This work opens the door to a completely new class of brain therapies,” said Robert C. Spitale, professor of pharmaceutical sciences, in the release.
“Instead of using synthetic drugs or viral vectors, we’re enlisting the brain’s immune cells as precision delivery vehicles.”
Using CRISPR gene editing, the scientists engineered the cells to produce an enzyme called neprilysin, which has been shown to break down the toxic beta-amyloid plaques that build up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.(iStock)
Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said this study is an “impressive proof of concept” for a highly targeted and responsive brain therapy.
“One of the most exciting aspects is the precision — instead of releasing treatment throughout the brain, these modified cells activate only where disease-related damage is happening,” Salinas, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital.
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“That kind of targeted action could help limit harm to healthy brain tissue, reduce side effects, and concentrate therapeutic effects where they are most needed.”
While the results are still early and limited to mice, Salinas noted that this strategy opens a “promising new avenue.”
While the results are still early and limited to mice, the strategy opens a “promising new avenue,” a neurologist noted.(iStock)
Looking ahead, the researchers aim to conduct human trials, potentially using stem cells from each individual patient to reduce the risk of immune rejection, according to the release.
“If future studies show that this approach is safe, durable and effective in humans, it could potentially be adapted not just for Alzheimer’s, but also for other conditions where disease processes are patchy or localized, like brain tumors, multiple sclerosis or other neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia,” Salinas said.
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Courtney Kloske, Ph.D., director of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, also reviewed UCI’s study findings.
“With the continued aging of the population, strategic research funding to broaden the therapeutic pipeline for Alzheimer’s and other diseases that cause dementia is critical,” she told Fox News Digital.
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“It’s equally important to explore different drug delivery methods, such as using genetically modified cells as demonstrated in this newly published research.”
Kloske noted that these findings are promising and hopeful, but preliminary.
“Additional research is needed to determine how this type of drug delivery mechanism could impact individuals living with or at risk for Alzheimer’s,” noted a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association.(iStock)
“Additional research is needed to determine how this type of drug delivery mechanism could impact individuals living with or at risk for Alzheimer’s,” she said.
“This work was done in animal models; the authors emphasize the importance of advancing this research into clinical trials in people to better understand the therapeutic potential of this drug delivery mechanism.”
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In addition to the NIH, the study received support from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, recently visited India with his wife and children. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, spoke about their home life and revealed some of the dishes that her husband likes to cook. Mrs Vance is of Indian origin, and her family has roots in Andhra Pradesh. Thus, she discussed various ways in which her Indian heritage has exerted an influence over herself, her husband and her children. She revealed some of the dishes her Indian relatives make for them. Also Read: 5 South Indian Pickle Recipes Worth Trying
Vice President JD Vance has reportedly said that he was a “meat and potatoes man” until he met his wife, and it was her mother who taught him how to cook. When asked about what her husband cooks for her, Usha Vance replied, “He’s very experimental. He’ll try anything. So he’s done everything from channa masala to speciality desserts recently. So our children especially enjoy that. He’s tried various lamb dishes. Whatever strikes his fancy, he goes and finds the right recipe and prepares it.”
Other members of Mrs Vance’s family also have great culinary talents, according to her. She stated, “My mother and grandmother are both excellent cooks. My father, too. He actually makes very good dosa and pesarattu.” As for what a traditional Indian meal would comprise, she said, “I think it looks exactly like what you might imagine. Sometimes it’s very simple, and it’s sambar and rice and some sort of koora. Sometimes it’s a little more complicated – my mom pulls out all the stops and makes palao or a few other dishes. But it’s a vegetarian household, so that usually defines it.” Also Read: How To Make Andhra-Style Pesarattu For A Delicious Breakfast Meal
When asked if she finds it difficult to source ingredients for the chutneys that Andhra cuisine is famous for, she admitted that she doesn’t make them much. However, she revealed that her grandmother prepares wonderful chutneys. “I think she manages to figure it all out. She gets the ingredients at the Indian stores near us,” Mrs Vance stated.
During the interview, Usha Vance also spoke about other Indian connections in her family’s daily life. Watch the complete conversation below:
In the past, JD Vance has expressed his appreciation for the rich flavours of Indian cuisine and the wide variety of vegetarian options it offers.
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T Bhaskar Nagendrappa, President – CREDAI Karnataka
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Karnataka has announced the appointment of Bhaskar T Nagendrappa as its new President for the term 2025-27. He has taken the charge from outgoing President Pradeep D Raikar.
Bhaskar has earlier served as the President of CREDAI Bengaluru (2021-2023) and as President-Elect of CREDAI Karnataka. At the national level, he was the Chairman of the Skill Development Committee at CREDAI National. The change in guard took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D K Shivakumar along with other dignitaries from CREDAI Karnataka.
Sharing his vision for CREDAI Karnataka, Bhaskar said, “Over the next two years, our focus will be on fostering sustainable development, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders, and driving innovation in the real estate sector. Our goal is to make CREDAI Karnataka an integral part of CREDAI’s decision-making process at the national level. Together, we will work towards creating a more transparent and efficient ecosystem that benefits both developers and homebuyers.”
Dharmendra B Mehta, President-Elect, CREDAI Karnataka, said “CREDAI Karnataka will continue to be a strong advocate for the real estate industry, addressing challenges and creating opportunities for growth. We aim to strengthen the industry’s contribution to the state’s economy while ensuring ethical practices and customer satisfaction. We remain committed to driving excellence, innovation, and progress in the real estate sector across Karnataka and the country.”
Office bearers
Other newly appointed office bearers include Uday Shankar Shetty as vice president of North, and D Srihari the vice president of South. Mahaveer S Mehta has been appointed as Secretary, Mamta Bharaktiya as Joint Secretary, Panchakshari S Hiremath as Joint Secretary for North, Arun Pandit L is the joint secretary for South and Dhanraj Talampally as Treasurer.
According to CREDAI’s official website, it was established in 1999 and represents over 13300 real estate developers across 21 states of India.
TRŽIŠTE nekretnina u Hrvatskoj i dalje privlači veliku pozornost kupaca. Najveći interes na Index Oglasima potaknula je kamena kuća na Makarskoj rivijeri, smještena samo 20 metara od mora, što ne čudi s obzirom na atraktivnost lokacije.
Kamena kuća na samo 20 metara od mora na Makarskoj rivijeri
U manjem turističkom mjestu na predivnoj Makarskoj rivijeri prodaje se autentična kamena kuća smještena svega 20 metara od kristalno čiste plaže i šetnice. Riječ je o nekretnini u drugom redu od mora, što predstavlja rijetkost na tržištu.
Kuća se sastoji od prizemlja i 2 kata s ukupno 3 studio apartmana, svaki površine oko 20 m². Ima dvije vanjske terase od po 15 m², savršene za roštilj i opuštanje uz panoramski pogled na more i otoke. Nekretnina je potpuno namještena i opremljena, spremna za useljenje ili turistički najam. Lokacija je mirna, ali u blizini svih sadržaja poput trgovina, kafića i restorana.
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Ekskluzivan stan na Perjavici s panoramskim pogledom
U podsljemenskoj zoni prodaje se dvoipolsobni stan površine 46.19 m² smješten u urbanoj vili na 2. katu. Nekretnina nudi pogled na zapadni dio Zagreba, koji seže od Srednjaka do Samobora.
Stan se nalazi u zgradi sa samo 6 stanova, u okruženju mira i zelenila. Uz stan dolazi garažno mjesto od 13.52 m² i vanjsko parkirno mjesto od 11.50 m². Moderno je namješten (sve po mjeri), opremljen plinskim etažnim centralnim grijanjem i klimatizacijskim uređajem. Ima minimalne režije, a svi energenti i voda obračunavaju se prema brojilima potrošnje.
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Odmah useljiva kuća u Ivanovcu
U mirnoj ulici Preloge u Ivanovcu prodaje se manja, odmah useljiva kuća. Nekretnina je smještena samo nekoliko minuta od centra Čakovca te oko 15 minuta od Varaždina.
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Uz kuću dolazi veliko dvorište i oranica. Potpuno je adaptirana krajem 2023., a svi kućanski aparati su novi. Klima uređaj ugrađen je ljetos, a zidovi su osvježeni u ožujku 2024. Kuća posjeduje mogućnost priključka na optiku i sve potrebne papire, a vlasništvo je 1/1, što je čini odličnim izborom za kupce koji žele brzo i bez dodatnih ulaganja postati vlasnici nekretnine.
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Apartman u centru Pirovca s pogledom na more
U samom centru Pirovca na prodaju je uređen i potpuno namješten apartman površine 47 m². Nekretnina dolazi s vlastitim parkirnim mjestom.
Stan se sastoji od kuhinje s blagovaonicom, dnevnog boravka, spavaće sobe, kupaonice i velike terase. Uz apartman dolazi vlastito spremište i određeno vanjsko parkirno mjesto te prekrasan panoramski pogled na more i otoke. Trenutačno se iznajmljuje u turističke svrhe. Vlasništvo je uredno, kao i uporabna dozvola.
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Prekrasna kamena kuća u Pirovcu na samo 20 metara od mora
U centru Pirovca, na samo 20 metara od mora, prodaje se prekrasna kamena kuća s pogledom na more. Nekretnina je ukupne površine 250 m² i sastoji se od prizemlja, kata i potkrovlja, a svaki kat ima zaseban ulaz.
U prizemlju se nalazi apartman od 60 m² s kuhinjom, blagovaonicom, dnevnim boravkom, kupaonicom, dvije spavaće sobe i terasom. Na prvom katu je apartman od 43 m² s terasom, dok se na drugom katu nalazi apartman od 42 m² s balkonom. Oba apartmana iznajmljuju se turistima tijekom ljetnih mjeseci.
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Zbog izvrsne lokacije i praktičnog rasporeda, ova nekretnina idealna je za turistički najam. Nalazi se u blizini svih sadržaja poput trgovina, pošte i autobusnog kolodvora.
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Namješten stan u Prečkom
Na prodaju je funkcionalan i potpuno namješten stan od 32 m² u zagrebačkom kvartu Prečko. Stan se nalazi na 2. katu uredno održavane zgrade s ukupno 4 kata, svega 50 metara od tržnice Prečko, tramvajske stanice i trgovine.
Stan se sastoji od ulaznog hodnika, kupaonice, kuhinje s blagovaonicom, dnevnog boravka i veće svijetle sobe. Dodatno, stanu pripada i prostrana podrumska prostorija od 7 m² idealna za skladištenje.
U neposrednoj blizini nalaze se svi ključni sadržaji za ugodan gradski život: osnovna škola, ljekarna, shopping centar Prečko, rekreacijska zona Jarun, brojni kafići i restorani. Parking ispred zgrade je javni i besplatan. Vlasništvo je uredno, bez tereta.
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Adaptiran dvosobni stan na Britancu
Na prodaju je dvosoban stan površine 42.36 m² na prvom katu zgrade s liftom na odličnoj lokaciji uz Park dr. Franje Tuđmana. Stan je adaptiran 2020. i sastoji se od hodnika, kuhinje s blagovaonicom i dnevnim boravkom, spavaće sobe i kupaonice.
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Grijanje je etažno plinsko centralno, a stan ima klima-uređaj, PVC stolariju i protuprovalna vrata. Javni parking je naplatni. U blizini su Zapadni kolodvor, KBC, dječja bolnica, fakulteti, gimnazije, muzeji, kazališta, trgovine i razne uslužne djelatnosti. Javni prijevoz uključuje tramvaj, autobus i vlak. Vlasništvo i dokumentacija su uredni.
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Dvosobni stan na Vinogradskoj cesti
Prodaje se dvosoban stan površine 51 m² u prizemlju dvorišne zgrade na odličnoj lokaciji – Vinogradska cesta. Stan se sastoji od hodnika, kuhinje s blagovaonicom i dnevnim boravkom, veće i manje spavaće sobe, kupaonice i toaleta.
Grijanje u stanu je etažno plinsko centralno. Javni parking je naplatni. Lokacija je vrlo povoljna – u blizini su bolnica, razne trgovine, pekarne, dječji vrtić i osnovna škola. Dostupan je javni prijevoz tramvajem, autobusom i vlakom, što dodatno povećava vrijednost nekretnine.
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Kuća na 5 minuta od mora u istarskom Kavranu
Na prodaju je vrlo simpatična kuća na mirnoj lokaciji u istarskom Kavranu, nedaleko od mora. Nekretnina površine 68 m² sastoji se od dnevnog prostora povezanog s kuhinjom, dvije spavaće sobe, kupaonice, dvije ostave i jedne dodatne sobe koja može biti spavaća ili ured.
Uređena okućnica površine je 362 m² s kaminom, parkingom, vrtom te natkrivenom vanjskom kuhinjom. Kuća je opremljena drvenom stolarijom i solarnim panelima, a regulacija temperature omogućena je grijanjem na kruta goriva ili postavljanjem klima-uređaja. Udaljenost od Pule je 23 km, a od mora samo 1 km.
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Trosoban stan s pogledom na more u Vodnjanu
U Vodnjanu se prodaje prostrani trosoban stan koji se sastoji od ulaza, hodnika, dnevnog boravka, kupaonice, dvije spavaće sobe, degažmana i lođe. Ukupna površina stana iznosi 83 m².
Stanu pripada i parking iza zgrade. Grijanje je na peć na drva i dva klima-uređaja. Nekretnina se nalazi na drugom katu zgrade koja ima ukupno 6 stanova. Stan nudi izvrstan pogled na more, što ga čini izuzetno atraktivnim za potencijalne kupce.
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This science fantasy flick boasts an A-list cast and is now catching the eye of Netflix viewers. Okja, a sci-fi adventure directed by Academy Award-winner Bong Joon Ho of Parasite fame, has been making waves.
Known for his biting humour and sharp commentary on societal issues, the 2017 film is widely regarded as a critique of “corporate greed” and a nod to “pro-animal liberation,” with some viewers interpreting it as a veganism manifesto. However, the director clarified that Okja isn’t an anti-meat-eating diatribe but rather an exploration of animal treatment in industrial farming.
A Rotten Tomatoes critic praised the film, writing: “A brilliantly shot movie that isn’t afraid to dive deep into your emotions with its satire on reality.
Good performances and visual effects sell the story they’re trying to take and leave you rethinking your own morals. It’s a special kind of movie, with a message worth telling.”
The narrative centres on a girl and her cherished, oversized pig, which becomes the target of a global conglomerate’s scheme, reports the Mirror US. Mija’s heartfelt odyssey to save her beloved pig from a grim fate illuminates the contentious dialogue surrounding animal rights and celebrates the profound human-animal connection.
Boasting a cast featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, Lily Collins, and Shirley Henderson, the film’s acclaim is hardly surprising. A viewer expressed their admiration, saying: “The performances are generally exceptional.”
Another captivated audience member said: “This was one of the strangest movies I’ve seen in ages, and it was absolutely brilliant. The CGI giant pig was amazing, Jake Gyllenhaal was totally unhinged (and hilarious), and Tilda Swinton was as weird and wacky and wonderful as ever.”
Yet, stealing the spotlight was the valiant young farmer portrayed by South Korean starlet Ahn Seo-hyun, who was a mere 13 at the time of filming.
Praising her impact, a review read: “It touches on a lot of social issues, and the acting from the protagonist, Seo-Hyeon Ahn, was phenomenal.” They added: “It is definitely worth the watch!”
Okja’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 earned it a remarkable four-minute standing ovation, while box office returns reached 2.3 billion KRW (approximately £1.6 million).
For many, this cinematic gem stands as Netflix’s crowning achievement.
The critically lauded adventure flick, Okja, is currently streaming on Netflix.
Aston Martin has revealed a new flagship variant of the sole SUV in its range, the DBX, and it brings more power and less weight but the same 0-100km/h acceleration and top speed figures as the DBX707, which was already one of the world’s quickest and fastest SUVs.
Dubbed the supercar of SUVs, the 2025 Aston Martin DBX S increases the power output of the large British wagon’s Mercedes-AMG sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 to no less than 535kW – up from the 520kW (707hp) produced by the DBX707 and the 405kW figure of the standard DBX.
The DBX S also scores a carbon-fibre roof that looks undoubtedly cool and trims 47kg of mass from the DBX’s substantial 2245kg kerb weight, which Aston Martin says lowers centre of gravity to deliver more dynamic handling.
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However, peak torque remains unchanged from the DBX707’s 900Nm figure (up from the standard DBX’s 700Nm) and Aston Martin claims the same 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.3 seconds and the same top speed of 310km/h.
Nevertheless, the 15kW power increase at the top of the V8’s rev range, which comes courtesy “turbo technology transferred directly from the upcoming Valhalla supercar” including larger compressor wheel diameters and other internal improvements, is said to shave 0.3 seconds off the SUV’s 0-200km/h acceleration time.
And the 3.3-second 0-100km/h time still makes the DBX S (and 707) as quick as the Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus Performante and the Porsche Macan Electric Turbo and Cayenne Turbo GT, if not EVs like the Tesla Model X Plaid, Rivian R1S (neither of which are sold here) and the Lotus Eletre R.
Completing the mechanical changes is a modified exhaust system with staggered quad outboard outlets, “amplifying even more character to the natural voice of the thunderous V8 engine and exploiting the full the opportunity presented by the engine’s turbo enhancements”.
Like the DBX70, DBX S ditches a torque converter automatic transmission in favour of a nine-speed wet-clutch gearbox “delivering extreme performance on launch from standstill” and an all-wheel drive system that can send 50 per cent of torque to the front axle and up to 100 per cent to the rear wheels.
However, the DBX S transmission has been further modified with revised shift points to reflect the car’s extended rev range, while automatic downshifts in Sport and Sport+ modes are also now said to be even more aggressive.
Aston Martin says the DBX S continues its long tradition of using the ‘S’ suffix to denote special, high-performance versions of existing models, dating back to the 1953 DB3S and also including the 2005 Vanquish S, and proves that lighter and more powerful model variants are still very much part of its core product strategy.
But the DBX S isn’t just lighter and more powerful. Naturally, it also brings a host of cosmetic upgrades both inside and out, including one-piece S-badged carbon front seats, carbon front and rear splitters and side skirts with red edging, and carbon vents on the bonnet and front wings, plus a range of Alcantara and leather interior options.
“Over the last two years, Aston Martin have introduced an entire core collection of next generation sports cars as well as a new DBX; all with a new, entirely bespoke infotainment system designed in-house,” said Aston Martin CEO, Adrian Hallmark.
“The marque continues its focus on class leading performance, ultra-luxury design and innovation, broadening the range of products under each core model.
“The introduction of DBX S not only reaffirms our commitment to producing the most exciting, rewarding and beautiful cars, it also sends a powerful statement of intent about our ambitions not just for DBX, but for the Aston Martin brand.”
No pricing or Australian availability has yet been announced, but you can expect a significant premium over both the standard DBX ($387,500 before on-road costs) and the DBX707, which costs $429,000 plus on-roads.
When it comes to over-the-top experiences, few things can rival an Elvis wedding in Las Vegas. The city of glitz, glamour, and spontaneity has turned tying the knot into a theatrical event, and Elvis-themed ceremonies are the crown jewels of Vegas wedding culture. But what is the funniest thing about an Elvis wedding Vegas? It might just be how seriously everyone takes something so delightfully unserious.
The moment you step into one of the iconic chapels offering elvis weddings las vegas style, you’re transported into a realm where rhinestones, blue suede shoes, and swinging hips replace solemn vows and traditional organ music. One of the funniest aspects is watching the impersonator—usually a dead ringer for The King—stride down the aisle with exaggerated swagger, maybe even breaking into “Love Me Tender” mid-ceremony. There’s something inherently hilarious about hearing someone say, “Do you take this hunka hunka burnin’ love to be your lawfully wedded spouse?”
Another element that makes these weddings so amusing is the guests’ enthusiastic participation. Entire wedding parties often show up in 1950s-themed outfits, complete with poodle skirts and pompadours. It’s not uncommon to see grandma shaking maracas or the best man attempting to moonwalk during the recessional. In Las Vegas, nobody bats an eye if Elvis leads a conga line out of the chapel.
What is the funniest thing about an Elvis wedding Vegas?
Perhaps the funniest thing about an Elvis wedding Vegas is the sheer randomness of it all. Many couples show up on a whim, maybe after a wild night on the Strip, and decide to get married without even changing out of their club clothes. The juxtaposition of heartfelt vows with sunglasses-at-night fashion makes for a comedic yet oddly touching spectacle. The absurdity doesn’t undercut the emotion—it just adds a layer of surreal fun.
Then there’s the improvisation. Unlike traditional weddings that follow a strict script, Elvis weddings Las Vegas style often involve off-the-cuff jokes, unexpected serenades, and quirky vow exchanges. Some Elvis impersonators are stand-up comedians in disguise, throwing in one-liners and impersonations of other celebrities mid-ceremony. It’s not unusual for a ceremony to include Elvis quoting Shakespeare, belting out a rap verse, or even cracking a dad joke just before pronouncing the couple husband and wife.
Even funnier is how the novelty doesn’t fade with repeat customers. Many couples come back to renew their vows Elvis-style, each time trying to top their previous performance. Whether it’s arriving in a pink Cadillac or getting married on a stage complete with fog machines and backup dancers, the humor lies in the ever-increasing theatrics.
Ultimately, what is the funniest thing about an Elvis wedding Vegas? It’s the joyful absurdity of combining one of life’s most serious commitments with the glitz, kitsch, and playful spirit of Las Vegas. Elvis weddings Las Vegas may not be traditional, but they’re unforgettable—equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, just like The King himself would have wanted.
Tax Calendar May 2025: From TDS deposit to TDS/ TCS certificates and challans to advance tax; here’s the complete list of activities you should complete in May.
Tax Calendar May 2025.
Tax planning is an essential part of financial management. For this, one must know the key dates for tax payments. A tax calendar helps taxpayers to stay organised and compliant with tax requirements. Here are the tax due dates for May 2025.
May 7, 2025: TDS, TCS Deposit
Due date for deposit of Tax deducted/collected for the month of April 2025. However, all sum deducted/collected by an office of the government shall be paid to the credit of the central government on the same day where tax is paid without production of a challan.
It is also the deadline for uploading of declarations received in Form 27C from the buyer in the month of April 2025.
May 15, 2025: TDS Certificate
The deadline to issue a TDS certificate for tax deducted under Sections 194-IA, 194-M and 194S (by specified person) for March 2025.
May 15, 2025: Form 24G, Quarterly TCS Deposits, Form No 3BB
Due date for furnishing of Form 24G by an office of the Government where TDS/TCS for the month of April, 2025 has been paid without the production of a challan.
Quarterly statement of TCS deposited for the quarter ending March 31, 2025
It is the last date to furnish statement in Form no. 3BB by a stock exchange in respect of transactions in which client codes have been modified after registering in the system for the month of April, 2025
Due date for furnishing statement by a recognised association in respect of transactions in which client codes been modified after registering in the system for the month of April 2025.
May 30, 2025: Challan-Cum-Statement For April, TCS Certificate For 4th Quarter, Section 285B
Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S (by specified person) in the month of April 2025.
It is the last date for Issue of TCS certificates for the 4th Quarter of the financial year 2024-25.
Due date for furnishing of statement required under Section 285B for the previous year 2024-25.
May 31, 2025: Form 3CEAD, Form 67, Updated ITR For AY 2022-23
Quarterly statement of TDS deposited for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
Return of tax deduction from contributions paid by the trustees of an approved superannuation fund.
Due date for furnishing of statement of financial transaction (in Form No. 61A) as required to be furnished under sub-section (1) of section 285BA of the Act respect for financial year 2024-25.
Due date for e-filing of annual statement of reportable accounts as required to be furnished under section 285BA(1)(k) (in Form No. 61B) for calendar year 2024 by reporting financial institutions.
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To meet the rising demand for crypto derivatives, CBOE Global Markets has launched new Bitcoin futures contracts called Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures (XBTF), now available on its Cboe Futures Exchange.
This follows CBOE’s earlier launch of Bitcoin options products (CBTX and MBTX), offering a range of tools for managing Bitcoin price swings. These products can be used individually for simpler trades or together for more advanced strategies. The XBTF futures, like the Bitcoin options, are cleared through OCC.
Cboe Expands Crypto Offerings
Cboe’s growing range of crypto products now includes spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin ETF index options, alongside their new bitcoin futures. The BTC index futures are cash-settled, which eliminates the need for physically delivering Bitcoin. These XBTF futures will settle on the last business day of each month in the afternoon.
“As customer demand for crypto-based derivatives continues to rise, Cboe is committed to building a well-rounded ecosystem to help facilitate more efficient, flexible access to bitcoin exposure and risk management,” said Catherine Clay, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe.
She added that Cboe’s new Bitcoin futures are an important addition to their crypto offerings, allowing investors to gain exposure to or hedge Bitcoin in a regulated, transparent environment with centralized clearing.
Cboe is expanding its digital assets by listing U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. Its new cash-settled Bitcoin options have helped create ETFs that give investors Bitcoin exposure with limited risk.
Barak Capital, a leading market maker, noted the growing demand for stable and efficient markets as digital asset investments become more institutionalized. They are ready to provide liquidity to Cboe’s FTSE Bitcoin Index futures.
This investment is earmarked for scaling its AI infrastructure, enhancing its technical team, and boosting user acquisition to ramp up monetisation in the coming year to year and a half.
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Stimuler, a voice-first AI tutor for ESL learners, has secured $3.75 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Lightspeed and SWC Global. The funding will be used to scale Stimuler’s in-house AI infrastructure, grow its technical team, and accelerate user acquisition, with an aim to increase monetisation in the next 12-18 months.
The funding also saw participation from other investors including MVP, Rebright, Force Ventures, GradCapital, and Operators Studio.
Founded in 2022, Stimuler is a voice-first AI tutor designed to help users with English as a second language improve their speaking skills. The platform leverages advanced speech analysis and AI-driven learning to transform how people learn and practice spoken English.
“At Stimuler, our goal is simple, to make fluent English speaking accessible to people worldwide. This funding allows us to deepen our investment in AI infrastructure, expand our reach across LATAM and SEA, and move closer to a top player in these key markets. We believe our India-to-the-world and voice-first approach positions us uniquely to address the unmet needs of a billion English learners,” said Akshay Akash, CEO of Stimuler.
The Varanasi-based company has raised $1.02 million in two rounds of funding and has 25 active competitors, ELSA Speak, BoldVoice, and Blue Canoe, according to data from tracxn.
Harsha Kumar, Partner, Lightspeed said, “Stimuler is solving a universal need – making spoken English proficiency more accessible with sharp execution and deep product insight. Akshay and his team are building a truly global company from India, with early traction across LATAM and SEA geographies validating both the opportunity as well as the approach. As voice AI transforms learning, I believe Stimuler has built a platform to lead the category for the next billion users. We are excited to back their journey.”
Lightspeed is a global multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in the Enterprise, Consumer, Health, and Fintech sectors. Lightspeed and its global team currently manage $25B in AUM across the U.S., Europe, India, Israel, and Southeast Asia.
Watch the Champions League in Australia from AU$27 a month
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It’s a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg contest at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, as in-form Barcelona host an Inter Milan team suffering a recent wobble in results.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it’s unavailable where you are.
Currently 4 points clear at the top of Spain’s La Liga and riding high after a chaotic Copa del Rey final victory over eternal rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, Barcelona remain on course for a treble. The Catalan giants eased past Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinals and turn their focus to this semifinal clash looking to maintain their momentum.
They now face an Inter team that eliminated Bayern Munich in the previous round of the UCL but has since seen its own treble hopes collapse. A 3-0 defeat to city rivals AC Milan in last week’s Coppa Italia semifinal has compounded consecutive Serie A losses that have seen them lose ground to Napoli in the title race in Italy.
Barcelona host Inter Milan on Wednesday, April 30, at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in this first leg of this Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Spain. That makes it an 8 p.m. BST start in the UK, a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Friday morning.
Jules Koundé scored an extra-time winner for Barcelona in its 3-2 Copa del Rey final victory over Real Madrid on Sunday,
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Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in the US
American soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League.
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Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the Champions League.
The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount.
Read our Paramount Plus review.
How to watch every UEFA Champions League 2024-25 game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch UCL matches while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
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Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in the UK
TNT Sports broadcasts the majority of Champions League games in the UK, with this match set to be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 1 HD channels.
TNT Sports
TNT Sports is offering the lion’s share of Champions League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in a number of ways, including via Sky Q as a TV package, or direct streaming from its range of mobile and smart TV apps. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in Canada
If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.
DAZN
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.
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Stan Sport will set you back AU$15 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It’s also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Europa League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to fix quickly. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
Alzheimer’s disease now affects more than seven million people in the U.S., and nearly four in five Americans say they would want to know if they have it before symptoms emerge.
This data comes from the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual report, titled “Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.”
“For a long time, it was like, ‘Oh, I wouldn’t want to find out.’ And so knowing that people can do more now is making a difference in the stigma,” said Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly, senior director for Community Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, in an interview with Fox News Digital.
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Edgerly was referring to the advancement of technology that allows for early Alzheimer’s detection, making testing more accessible than ever.
“People struggle to try to figure out: Is that normal aging, or something we should get checked out?” an expert said.(iStock)
Traditionally, pre-symptom Alzheimer’s testing has involved costly, invasive methods like PET scans and spinal taps.
And when it comes to senior health, it can be difficult to determine the level of urgency in potential red flags, according to Edgerly.
“We’re trying to get to the place where cancer is today — more openness, support and survivorship.”
“People struggle to try to figure out: Is that normal aging, or something we should get checked out?”
Another obstacle is that testing can take a very long time. “That process can take months or even years to get to the point where someone has a definitive diagnosis,” Edgerly said.
A new blood test can predict the likelihood of Alzheimer’s developing in a person before symptoms begin, the expert said.(iStock)
The introduction of a new blood test — one that can predict the likelihood of Alzheimer’s developing in a person before symptoms begin — makes the process a lot less daunting, the expert noted.
“It’s much more common, more affordable, more accessible.”
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The growing desire for transparency could also be related to the sharp rise in caregiving costs and the labor of caregiving itself.
The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025 — up $24 billion from just a year ago, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025, up from $24 billion from just a year ago.(iStock)
Nearly 12 million family members and friends provide 19.2 billion hours of unpaid care, valued at an additional $413 billion.
“Anyone who has cared for someone or has close friends who have been affected … it’s hard to not want to change that,” said Edgerly, whose own mother suffered from a form of dementia.
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Three in five people surveyed said they would accept a moderate or even high risk level from taking medication to slow the disease’s progression.
While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.
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“Eating a diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables — the Mediterranean diet is probably the one most people know — exercising, handling things like high blood pressure … all of that appears to make a positive difference,” she told Fox News Digital.
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With over 140 treatment options in the works, Edgerly said Americans may feel more optimistic than ever about the reality of Alzheimer’s, even as risk grows amid an aging population.
“Eating a diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables … appears to make a positive difference,” an expert advised.(iStock)
“We’re also seeing that there is a higher recognition of Alzheimer’s,” the expert noted. “For a long time — and still — many people don’t get diagnosed. But those numbers are changing.”
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“We’re trying to get to the place where cancer is today — more openness, support and survivorship.”
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
Watermelon Seeds Benefits: There’s something so satisfying about biting into a sweet and juicy watermelon, right? On a sunny day, it’s the perfect hydrating snack. But let’s be real, the seeds can be a bit of a nuisance. We usually just want to spit them out ASAP. But hold on, did you know these tiny black seeds might actually be good for you? Yep, watermelon seeds are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that can be a total game-changer for your health, says dietitian Garima. Wondering what all benefits they have to offer? Check them out below: Also Read: How To Choose The Right Watermelon This Summer – Follow These Easy Tips
Here Are 5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Watermelon Seeds:
1. Good Source Of Essential Nutrients
According to dietitian Garima, watermelon seeds are a good source of essential minerals like magnesium, iron and zinc. She further states that they are also a good source of healthy fats and protein. All of these factors combined make watermelon seeds extremely good for you. Once you start consuming them on a regular basis, you’ll notice how they transform your health.
2. Energy Booster
Do you often feel low on energy? If so, eating watermelon seeds could help recharge your energy levels. Since these seeds are rich in essential nutrients, they naturally boost your energy, making you feel more upbeat. Garima says that eating watermelon seeds can help you keep fuelled throughout the day.
3. Support Brain Health
Did you know watermelon seeds can also support brain health? Yes, you read that! According to a study published in the Medtigo Journal Network, the extracts of watermelon seeds conferred corrective and neuroprotective effects on the treated rats.
4. Good For Your Heart
For a healthy heart, you must enrich your diet with healthy fats. And watermelon seeds have them in abundance! She says eating them regularly can help keep your heart pumping well and prevent several heart-related problems like coronary artery disease and even heart failure.
5. Aid In Digestion
Watermelon seeds are also high in fibre, making them great for digestive health. They can help keep you full for longer durations, thus preventing binge eating at odd hours, and aiding in weight loss. However, make sure not to consume too much or else they may also cause digestive discomfort in some individuals. Also Read: This Summer, Watermelon Pani Puri Should Be Your Favourite Desi Indulgence
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-29/How-China-speeds-up-AI-development-advances-Global-South-cooperation-1CY5Xuxjp7O/img/5be47dd0e91a4eecb0a431007d68b0ef/5be47dd0e91a4eecb0a431007d68b0ef.png' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping visits an AI incubator in east China's Shanghai, April 29, 2025. /Xinhua'
An artificial intelligence ecosystem platform, dubbed an “AI supermarket,” made its debut in Shanghai in February, providing one-stop access to AI resources such as DeepSeek models, government-subsidized computing power and high-quality corpus.
The initiative marks the latest advancement by the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center – a large model incubator home to over 100 enterprises.
Spanning over 60,000 square meters, the incubator provides developers with resources for ecosystem growth, including 18 support policies such as computing subsidies, fundraising networks and open data platforms.
Visiting the incubator on Tuesday as part of his inspection tour in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the city to take the lead in AI development and governance, and accelerate the building of a highland of scientific and technological innovation with global influence.
The inspection trip came four days after China’s leadership convened a dedicated AI study session, where President Xi called for gaining a head start in this strategic sector.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-29/How-China-speeds-up-AI-development-advances-Global-South-cooperation-1CY5Xuxjp7O/img/01ceb877e593414fa5da638737f41c04/01ceb877e593414fa5da638737f41c04.png' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping visits an AI incubator in east China's Shanghai, April 29, 2025. /Xinhua'
Highland of tech innovation
Officially unveiled in 2023, the center stands as one of China’s first dedicated incubators and accelerators for large-scale AI models. It aims to fortify Shanghai’s pursuit of establishing a world-class, globally competitive AI industry cluster.
To solidify the foundation for resident enterprises, the center has established five major functional platforms on computing power dispatching, open data, evaluation service, financial service and comprehensive service, supporting companies in terms of text corpus and computer resources, investment funds and filing guidance.
Meanwhile, it also extends top-priority policy support to accelerate the world premieres of various small vertical scenario models across consumer, entertainment, finance, and other major application domains, expediting large model innovations’ integration into diverse industries.
“AI technology is evolving rapidly and entering a phase of explosive growth,” Xi said, urging the city to sum up successful experiences in incubating the AI industry, and take the lead in AI development and governance.
Within a single building, enterprises from across the foundation model industry chain converge, creating an ideal environment for collaboration. Companies choosing to establish themselves here include foundational technology providers, application developers, scene designers, computing power supporters, and product marketers.
In response to the rapid development of resident enterprises to meet the center’s need for more talents, Shanghai’s Xuhui District has unveiled a global recruitment plan for AI talent and launched the West Bund International Talent Hub to bring talents to enterprises.
The talent hub has also housed the Shanghai Emerging Industry Young Entrepreneurs Association, further supporting young entrepreneurial talents to pioneer innovation.
“AI is a nascent industry, and it’s also an industry that belongs to young people,” Xi said while joining a salon with young innovators, urging them to continue to show their talents and skills to advance Chinese modernization.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-29/How-China-speeds-up-AI-development-advances-Global-South-cooperation-1CY5Xuxjp7O/img/16489c5eb8244563bd54be090a014154/16489c5eb8244563bd54be090a014154.jpeg' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the New Development Bank and meets with Dilma Rousseff, president of the institution, in east China's Shanghai, April 29, 2025. /Xinhua'
High-quality development of Global South
On the same day, President Xi also visited the New Development Bank (NDB) and met with Dilma Rousseff, president of the institution.
Noting that broader BRICS cooperation has entered a stage of high-quality development, he said the bank is set to embark on its second golden decade of high-quality development.
As a multilateral development bank founded by the BRICS nations, the NDB has approved over 100 projects in all member countries for approximately $35 billion by the end of 2023, safeguarding the economic development of member countries and contributing to the improvement of the global economic governance system.
From urban railway projects in India and green wind power projects in Brazil to highway projects in China, the bank, with its efficient and pragmatic cooperation model, has enriched the practice of South-South cooperation, setting an example for multilateral cooperation.
Calling the bank “a pioneering initiative for the unity and self-improvement of the Global South,” Xi called on the NDB to consider the development needs of the Global South, and provide more high-quality, low-cost and sustainable infrastructure financing.
Unilateralism and protectionism undermine the stability of industrial and supply chains, Rousseff stressed, adding that the bank will continue to contribute to the development of developing countries and emerging markets.
Embassy Office Parks REIT
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Embassy Office Parks REIT has reported a 15 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in quarterly revenue for Q4FY25, driven by 1.6 million square feet (msft) of leases in the quarter.
The company announced distributions of ₹538 crore (₹5.68 per unit) for the quarter, up by 13 per cent from the previous fiscal. The cumulative distributions for FY25 stood at ₹2,181 crore and 8 per cent increase from FY24.
Commenting on yearly performance, Ritwik Bhattacharjee, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said, “In FY2025, Embassy REIT leased 6.6 msf, delivered 2.5 msf of new development, and acquired a 5.0 msf high-quality asset. The distributions increased by 8 per cent and guide to double-digit distribution growth in FY2026.
The REIT also reported a 17 per cent increase y-o-y in the net operating income (NOI), which stood at ₹892 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. EBITDA grew 11 per cent to ₹843 crore during the same period.
The consolidated revenue for FY25 stood at ₹4038 crore up by 10 per cent from FY24. The consolidated net income stood at ₹3,283 crore which was also a 10 per cent increase from FY24.” The portfolio occupancy for the year stands at 91 per cent by value, with Bengaluru at 92 per cent, Mumbai at 100 per cent, and Chennai at 95 per cent. The company also refinanced ₹6,300 crores debt at an average rate of 7.98 per cent. The company has also completed the acquisition of a 5 msft office park in Chennai at a reduced enterprise value of ₹1,185.3 crore.
GCC lead the leasing
Embassy noted that 61 per cent of the leasing in the current fiscal was driven by GCC’s. Some of its GCC clients include JP Morgan, Ford, Warner Bros Discovery, Bain Capital, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, and Astra Zeneca, among others.
The shares closed at ₹382.19, down by 0.18 per cent on the BSE.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
DOĆI do vlastite nekretnine za mnoge mlade danas zvuči kao gotovo nemoguća misija. Cijene kvadrata u Hrvatskoj posljednjih su godina drastično porasle, a situacija je posebno teška u Zagrebu. Sličan trend prati i ostale veće gradove, ostavljajući sve više mladih bez realne šanse za kupnju vlastitog doma.
O tome se raspravlja i na forumima i društvenim mrežama, pa je tako i na Redditu jedan korisnik iznio svoje iskustvo. Iako je nakon godina truda, prema svojim riječima, napokon došao do pristojne plaće, cijene stanova u međuvremenu su eksplodirale, pa si i dalje ne može priuštiti kupnju.
“Upravo gledam jedan stan na Savici (znam da nije ista kvadratura, ali je ista zgrada), prije 3 godine se stan prodavao za 2210 €/m2 a sada agencija traži 3890 €/m2. TO JE SKOK OD 76% u posljednje 3 godine. Kako da mladi prate taj trend”, požalio se.
“Meni je plaća skočila samo 25% kada sam promijenio posao, ali ovo sada doslovce tjera mene i moju zaručnicu da spakiramo kofere i odemo u Austriju raditi”, dodao je u svojoj objavi.
Jesu li cijene skočile zbog investiranja u nekretnine?
Brojni komentari potvrđuju da nije usamljen u tim brigama, a neki su u nastavku istaknuli i svoja razmišljanja o tome zašto tržište nekretnina toliko divlja.
“Populacija nikad niža, stalno se gradi, a cijene nekretnina rastu više od inflacije. Mislim da je jedan od problema što ih ljudi koriste kao investiciju pa ih dosta zjapi prazno ili zbog rasta cijena ih mogu iznajmljivati za više”, jedan komentator kao razlog rasta cijena ističe investiranje u nekretnine.
Drugi misli da je problem pogoršalo i to što se hrvatsko tržište otvorilo strancima: “Sve je stvar ponude i potražnja. Španjolska je zabranila da stranci mogu kupiti nekretninu sljedeće dvije godine. Da to i Hrvatska napravi, pale bi cijene nekretnina. Svaku četvrtu nekretninu u Hrvatskoj kupe stranci.”
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
“Frend se upravo vraća iz Austrije i šokiran je cijenama na rubu grada. A lik je programer s odličnom plaćom. Ne znam kako bih ja sa svojom višestruko manjom plaćom ikad trebala moći priuštiti normalan život. Jedini razlog zašto sam se uopće mogla odseliti od svojih je to što dijelim troškove s dečkom”, nadovezala se komentatorica.
Je li život izvan Zagreba rješenje?
Kao potencijalno rješenje neki vide selidbu u gradove u blizini Zagreba koji mu gravitiraju, gdje su cijene kvadrata puno niže. “Cijene kuća po raznim selima 30-50 km od Zagreba su od 500 € po kvadratu za stare nekretnine i do 1000 € za mlađe. U cijenu uključena okućnica, garaža”, naveo je jedan korisnik.
“Zbog cijene nekretnina sam se odselio u satelitski grad oko Zagreba. Nikakve dodatne troškove nemam zbog toga. Idem javnim prijevozom na posao i stižem 15 min kasnije nego što bih stigao autom. Tih 15 min je zanemarivo s obzirom na to kolika bi bila razlika anuiteta kredita za stan iste kvadrature u Zagrebu”, navodi komentator.
“Da, cijene su sulude, ali inzistirati živjeti u Zagrebu je komoditet danas. Hrpetina ljudi na zapadu najnormalnije putuje sat vremena za tranzit na posao, a mi kopamo kako za 15 min autom stići na posao.A da ne pričam koliko je kvaliteta života bolja nego u Zagrebu – manji promet, sve nadohvat ruke, jeftinije usluge, vrtići u kojma IMA mjesta – ma čudo”, slaže se i drugi.
Međutim, neki ističu da ni u drugim gradovima situacija nije baš tako bajna. “Pa stanovi u Slavoniji nisu baš jeftini, Slavonski Brod 2000 €/m2 , Osijek 2500 €/m2”, istaknuo je korisnik.
Iako su cijene nekretnina u Hrvatskoj dosegnule rekordne razine, a za mnoge mlade kupnja vlastitog doma ostaje izazov, borba za bolje uvjete života ne prestaje. Preseljenje u manje gradove, zajedničko ulaganje s partnerima ili strpljivo čekanje povoljnijih prilika postali su realni izbori. Rasprave koje se sve glasnije vode online možda su prvi korak prema promjenama koje će tržište nekretnina učiniti dostupnijim svima.
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For pro sports in Orange County, these are the worst of times. The Angels last appeared in the playoffs 11 years ago, the Ducks seven years ago.
The Ducks, embracing a full rebuild, scored more points last season than they had in six years. They still posted a losing record and fired their coach. The Angels, declining a full rebuild or an all-in push, are back in last place.
Today, we bring good news to the loyal and long-suffering sports fans of Orange County. In announcing a $1-billion renovation of Honda Center, the Ducks are unveiling what might be the most fan-friendly policy ever adopted in our car-centric local culture: easy parking.
No more cars inching forward to the parking attendant. No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card. No more scrolling through your phone to find that bar code, or scrambling through your glove compartment to find that parking pass.
Just drive right in and enjoy the show.
“We think this will get people in 20 to 30 minutes faster,” said Bill Foltz, chief executive officer of OC Sports and Entertainment.
“Parking is the first thing you see when you are coming to a concert or a sporting event, and getting out of there is the last thing you remember. So we are working really hard to make sure both of those things are great experiences.”
The renovations revealed Tuesday include a five-story grand entrance and community gathering space; new and expanded concession areas to shorten lines; new and renovated suites and luxury seats; and three new parking garages.
This is a welcome boost to LA28. The Honda Center will be hosting Olympic volleyball, and the owners of the Ducks are throwing in a billion-dollar venue facelift.
“If you’re going to spend this kind of money,” Foltz said, “why not do it when the world is coming here?”
Truth be told, Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli would have spent the money anyway. They previously committed $4 billion to the OC Vibe development now under construction around the Honda Center, with a performance hall, restaurants, a food hall and park scheduled to open next year, with homes, hotels and offices and additional entertainment venues to follow.
It is all of that — the district around the arena — that shaped the parking policy. Whether you stop by to watch the Ducks, see a concert, grab dinner or simply meet friends for a stroll, the policy is the same.
“What we’re trying to do is eliminate that transaction that everybody has when you’re pulling into a parking lot,” Foltz said. “You are just going to pull in.”
That doesn’t mean you won’t pay a fee to access the general parking lots for a game or a concert, but the fee will be part of what Foltz called an “all-inclusive” ticket price.
The Ducks say this parking model is “the first of its kind at a U.S. arena.”
The arena, we should note here, is owned by the city of Anaheim.
“The Ducks are an unparalleled partner with Anaheim,” Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said. “They are great stewards of the Honda Center, and OC Vibe will bring a new energy to the surrounding area.
“What makes them so special is their devotion to the fan experience, ensuring their followers feel valued.”
The owners of the Ducks are picking up the cost of revamping the arena.
“It’s all the Samueli family that’s behind this,” Foltz said. “We fund all of it. We’ve never gotten money from the city for any renovations here.”
That stands in stark contrast to the current stalemate between the city and the Angels over the future of Angel Stadium.
The city has backed away from two deals in which Angels owner Arte Moreno would have paid to renovate Angel Stadium and develop the land around Angel Stadium, in much the same way the Ducks are doing around the Honda Center.
“I hope to replicate this at Angel Stadium,” Aitken said, “but realize the teams are just in different places.”
The most recent deal collapsed in 2022, after the disclosure of an FBI corruption investigation into former mayor Harry Sidhu, who was sentenced in March to two months in federal prison.
Moreno so far has shown little interest in a third round of negotiations, despite an invitation this month from Aitken.
“I’m not going to put $200 [million] or $300 million into a stadium that a city owns without any of their participation,” Moreno told the team website in February.
Foltz said the Ducks and Angels communicate regularly and said he briefed Angels president John Carpino on the Ducks’ renovation plans. Foltz said he has heard nothing to indicate the Angels are making similar plans.
“I don’t know of anything that’s happening over there,” Foltz said.
The Ducks’ parking innovations are cool, and a vibrant entertainment village around the arena is great, but what would be really great is for one of the Orange County teams to make a postseason appearance sometime this decade.
As Foltz talked up the brand new, grand new plaza outside Honda Center, he sounded wistful. Playoff watch parties, after all, require a playoff team.
“I’m jealously watching the Kings and Edmonton play,” he said, “or seeing Toronto, where they have just as many fans outside as they do inside. We’re building for that future.”
U&i Classy Series Launched in India: U&i has launched a new line-up of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, neckbands, and power banks under its Classy series. The newly introduced models include TWS-5553 (TWS), TWS-7227 (TWS), UiNB-4347 (neckband), and UiPB-3726 (powerbank). As per the official release, every product in the Classy series comes with a 1-year warranty.
Speaking about the new launch, Paresh Vij, Founder and Director of U&i, stated, “The Classy Series represents our relentless pursuit of innovation and our dedication to enhancing the user experience.”
“With this new line-up of products under the Classy Series, we bring together sleek design, advanced functionality, and unmatched durability, all backed by a 1-year warranty for complete peace of mind,” he added.
Specifications and Features:
TWS-5553 (Classy Series TWS)
The TWS-5553 earbuds feature IPX5 water resistance, Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), Type-C charging, 88ms low latency, smart touch controls, and more. They offer up to 40 hours of backup time and are available in four colors.
TWS-7227 (Classy Series TWS)
The TWS-7227 features Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, quad mic technology, Hi-Res audio, Type-C charging, smart touch control, and more. Additionally, it offers 40 hours of backup and a staggering 400 hours of standby time.
UiNB-4347 (Classy Series Neckband)
The UiNB-4347 neckband features Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, 10mm drivers for deep bass and clear treble, and Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for noise-free communication. It provides up to 25 hours of playback time and a standby time of 500 hours. Additional features include magnetic on/off functionality, extended battery support, and Type-C charging. The neckband is available in three colors and offers 40ms ultra-low latency, along with splash and sweat resistance.
UiPB-3726 (Classy Series Powerbank)
According to the company, the UiPB-3726 power bank delivers a powerful, fast output of 33W and has a 10000mAh battery. It has quad output options and is available in 4 vibrant colours. With a Type-C input and in-built Lightning + Type-C output cable, it supports a wide range of gadgets.
Pricing and Availability:
The new U&i Classy Series products are available across leading mobile accessory stores and online platforms in India. These products come with a 1-year warranty.
There is something undeniably special about travelling with the one you love as it is a chance to escape the routine, explore new horizons and create memories that linger long after the journey ends. Whether it is discovering hidden gems, indulging in quiet moments together, or simply getting lost in the beauty of an unfamiliar place, every trip deepens the bond you share. Love is best celebrated through shared experiences and what better way to do so than by escaping to a destination that stirs the heart and ignites adventure?
4 South African escapes that will make you believe in love all over again.(File Photo)
South Africa, with its diverse landscapes and enchanting hideaways, offers couples the perfect canvas for romance. Picture yourselves floating on tranquil waters in a luxury boat stay, savouring the serenity of nature’s embrace. Or perhaps, the charm of a countryside retreat calls to you—where crisp mountain air and trout-filled streams create the perfect setting for an intimate escape.
Whether it is winding through the picturesque Midlands Meander, soaking in the charm of a quaint town beneath a blanket of stars, or indulging in world-class cuisine and wine, the Rainbow Nation ensures every moment spent together is as unforgettable as the love you celebrate.
1. Knysna’s romantic luxury boat stays
Nestled along South Africa’s Garden Route, this coastal haven is known for its shimmering lagoon, lush forests, and breathtaking ocean views beyond its twin sandstone promontories, sets the stage for unforgettable moments. Embark on a magical boat tour through the Knysna estuary, spotting dolphins, seals, penguins and even Bryde’s whales as you cruise past hidden coves and dramatic cliffs.
A male humpback whale set a record by migrating 13,046 km from South America to Africa. (Pixabay)
For ultimate seclusion, a stay aboard a luxury houseboat offers sunbathing, stargazing, and peaceful dawns, creating the perfect retreat for two. No romantic getaway is complete without indulging in Knysna’s famous oysters—prized for their unique flavour and long-standing heritage. Whether enjoyed raw with a splash of lemon or in an exquisite dish, they pair beautifully with the town’s fresh seafood offerings, making every meal a celebration of love.
2. Love blossoms in Dullstroom
Tucked away in the Mpumalanga Highlands, this charming town is known for its misty landscapes, cozy retreats and world-class trout fishing. Whether you’re casting a line in crystal-clear waters, sipping on fine whisky by a crackling fireplace, or taking a leisurely horseback ride through rolling hills, Dullstroom is all about simple pleasures and quiet romance. After a peaceful morning by the water, indulge in a romantic picnic at Dullstroom Dam, where serene waters and mountain vistas create the perfect setting.
South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.(Image by AFP)
For those seeking seclusion, Trout River Falls offers pristine fishing spots and tranquil picnic areas nestled in nature’s embrace. Whether you are sharing a meal in breathtaking surroundings or simply enjoying the crisp mountain air together, Dullstroom promises an unforgettable getaway—one filled with warmth, beauty, and moments to cherish.
3. Explore serene escapes at Midlands Meander
The Midlands Meander is a journey made for lovers—a winding escapes through rolling green hills, charming villages and hidden retreats that feel like they belong in a fairy tale. Nestled in KwaZulu-Natal, this scenic route is perfect for couples looking to slow down and soak in the romance of the countryside. Spend your days exploring art galleries, sipping on locally crafted wine, or indulging in farm-to-table delights at cozy cafés.
Along the route, explore a variety of artisanal shops offering handcrafted pottery, ceramics, woven goods and unique art pieces—perfect for finding a special memento of your time together. Take a leisurely stroll through lush gardens, discover picturesque waterfalls, or simply unwind in a secluded cottage with a crackling fire. Whether it’s an adventure-filled escape or a weekend of pure relaxation, the Midlands Meander offers the perfect blend of charm, nature, and romance.
4. Under starry skies at Prince Albert’s Town
Prince Albert’s Town is a love letter to old-world charm, where history, nature, and romance intertwine. Nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, this Karoo gem offers couples a serene escape. Wander past beautifully preserved Georgian, Victorian, and Cape Dutch architecture, explore archaeological sites like Boomplaas Cave or browse quaint antique stores. As night falls, the real magic begins.
With minimal light pollution, Prince Albert boasts some of the clearest skies in the world, perfect for stargazing. Marvel at celestial wonders like Saturn’s rings, the ‘Jewel Box’ cluster, and the celestial ‘Big Five.’ Whether sipping Karoo wine beneath a sky full of stars or cozying up in a charming guesthouse, every moment here feels like a timeless love story.
Let South Africa’s breathtaking beauty and intimate experiences bring you and your loved one closer than ever.
Amazon Prime viewers have flocked to praise “one of the best” war films they have ever watched. Sniper: The White Raven, released in 2022, follows Mykola, a high school teacher who has his world turned upside down after Russia invades Donbas in 2014. With his peaceful way of life interrupted, Mykola joins a volunteer battalion and swears revenge on the Russians. Nicknamed ‘Civvie’, Ukrainian officers believe he will last just one week in the army.
Driven by his desire for revenge, Mykola switches into warrior mode and becomes a trained sniper, later earning the nickname Raven. The story is inspired by the life and experiences of scriptwriter Mykola Voronin, a school teacher who later enlisted with the military. Aldoshyn Pavlo leads the cast of the Ukrainian film, which is directed by Maryan Bushan and written by Bushan and Mykola Voronin.
The synopsis reads: “After his pregnant wife is killed by militants, an eccentric pacifist enlists to fight as a sniper in Donbass, Ukraine, vowing vengeance for both his wife and his comrades.”
Sniper: The White Raven won the 11th competition of the Ukrainian State Film Agency and has been ranked the best movie about Ukraine by fans on Ranker.
Rotten Tomatoes awarded the film with a 72% rating, while fans have praised it for being one of the best non-English films ever made.
“Sniper the white Raven This masterpiece was insane,” one wrote on X as a second declared: “Sniper: The White Raven will be one of the best non English movies I’ve seen. A well made Ukrainian war sniper movie. Recommended, absolutely.”
“Sniper The White Raven is the best military movie to me,” added a third.
Expressing their admiration for the film, another echoed: “Sniper: The White Raven – quite possibly one of the best directed, acted and constructed sniper films of recent years, featuring superb, tense showdowns amongst interesting environments and scenarios.”
Responding to a comment about the film, a fifth chimed in: “Excellent movie, one of the best non English movies I have ever seen!!! Very good story with a lot of action!!! I really enjoyed this movie.”
Another declared: “This is the best movie I have ever watched.”
The only constant in life is change, unless you’re talking about the Kia Seltos.
Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in October 2024. Save some minor price changes, there haven’t been any specification changes since publication.
We’ve updated key details, such as the pricing, with the most up-to-date information available.
To read the original version of this review, click here.
WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD
Carried into the 2025 model year unaltered, the Seltos is still a highly functional and satisfying small SUV, although the shine has started to wear off for buyers.
A total of 7777 examples were sold during 2024, a 25.7 per cent drop on sales compared to the year prior.
Perhaps that’s due to the emergence of new competitors in the small SUV space, or maybe it’s the entry price that makes less sense than the $25,000 drive-away sticker for which you could snap up a base Seltos back in 2019.
Regardless, the Seltos has lost some fans.
If you’re starting to doubt the relevance of the Seltos in 2025, don’t click off this page just yet. The entry-level Seltos S still offers plenty of value at $32,340 drive-away, and a charmingly simple experience behind the wheel.
How does the Kia Seltos compare?
View a detailed breakdown of the Kia Seltos against similarly sized vehicles.
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How much does the Kia Seltos cost?
Kia Australia has bumped up Seltos prices marginally for the 2025 model year.
Model
Price before on-road costs
Drive-away pricing
2025 Kia Seltos S 2.0 FWD
$30,050
$32,340
2025 Kia Seltos Sport 2.0 FWD
$33,250
$37,040
2025 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD
$36,350
$39,140
2025 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD
$39,870
$42,640
2025 Kia Seltos GT-Line 2.0 FWD
$42,050
$45,240
2025 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD
$45,470
$48,340
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
What is the Kia Seltos like on the inside?
There’s no hiding that this is a bottom-spec mainstream SUV, but many buyers in this segment will happily take function over form.
In fact, the only real attempt that Kia has made at bold design in this interior ultimately falls flat. Yes, I’m talking about those speaker surrounds.
I get that Kia’s current design language is all about straight lines and sharp edges, but it doesn’t work here. Instead, the black plastic covers look like they’ve been shaped by a sledgehammer. No thanks.
Beyond that, the interior of the Seltos S is a plain mix of hard, dark plastic surfaces, aside from the light-coloured headliner.
The common touch points don’t get any special treatment – the steering wheel is trimmed in firm urethane, and there’s a distinct lack of padding for elbows.
On the bright side, the interior will likely last the test of time better than cars packed with less resilient materials.
The Seltos is honest, in terms of both its budget intent and age. To fire up the 2.0-litre engine you turn a key, and shifting the transmission involves pulling an old-school gear selector and dropping a physical handbrake lever.
That’s not to mention the rotary air-conditioning controls.
In keeping with the theme, this bare-bones S features cloth-trimmed seats with manual adjustment. The base cushion is a little firm for my liking, but sculpted side bolsters do a good job of holding you steady through corners.
While the cabin of the entry-level Seltos is very yesterday in many ways, the interior tech is far more 2024.
The S gets an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, both incorporated into the same wraparound panel.
Neither will win design awards, but the advantages of simplicity shine through here. The infotainment system is responsive to touch inputs (if a little hard difficult to reach), quick to load, and easy to navigate with few excess features, while the instrument display presents the essential information (speed, rpm, lane position) in a clear manner.
Wireless smartphone mirroring is standard across the range, and there are three connection points (USB-A, USB-C and 12V) located under the centre stack.
Storage options include narrow door bins, dual centre phone trays, a stock-standard glovebox, and a centre armrest cubby. Overall, there are plenty of storage compartments for a car of this size.
The practical second row is a highlight of this affordable family SUV. Tall adults will struggle for leg room, but otherwise both outboard seats boast plenty of head room and toe room.
You sit quite upright, which is an observation more than a complaint.
Ingress and egress is made easier by the wide-opening rear doors, which afford more room to load children and items into the back. Two ISOFIX child seat anchor points and a trio of top-tether points boost the family-friendly credentials of the Seltos.
Older rear occupants will appreciate the pair of USB-C outlets below the air vents, of which there are two.
There’s also a small storage tray, although the Seltos lacks map pockets or a rear centre armrest. Drink bottle holders are integrated into the doors.
Kia quotes a best-in-class boot capacity of 468L – a massive drawcard for family buyers. Not only is the boot huge, but it’s easily accessible via a large square aperture, with no pronounced loading lip.
If you ever need more space, the rear bench folds just about flat with a slight incline, unlocking extra capacity. A space-saver spare wheel can be found under the boot floor.
Dimensions
Kia Seltos S
Length
4385mm
Width
1800mm
Height
1630mm
Wheelbase
2630mm
Cargo capacity
468L
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
What’s under the bonnet?
The Seltos still offers the choice of two petrol engines. On test here is the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder, paired with a CVT auto and front-wheel drive.
Specifications
Kia Seltos S
Engine
2.0-litre 4cyl petrol
Power
110kW
Torque
180Nm
Transmission
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Driven wheels
Front-wheel drive
Fuel economy (claimed)
6.9L/100km
Fuel economy (as tested)
8.0L/100km
Fuel tank capacity
50L
Fuel requirement
91 RON
CO2 emissions
157g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Braked tow capacity
1100kg
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
How does the Kia Seltos drive?
The Seltos is a very self-assured SUV on the road, with consistent driving dynamics and a user-friendly powertrain.
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It may be the base engine, but the 2.0-litre non-turbo four-cylinder doesn’t feel like it’s lacking in any way, with enough poke to hold its own in regular driving.
In the city the Seltos is responsive to throttle inputs, pulling away cleanly without making a racket. Engine noise can be an issue in cheaper, less insulated vehicles, but that’s not the case here.
Even the base Seltos S is quiet and smooth, with an effective CVT transmission that feels far closer to a traditional automatic than other examples that slur and jerk.
Well-weighted and accurate steering complements the predictable powertrain – you point the steering wheel, and that’s where the car goes. No vagueness or hairy moments where you turn the wheel and nothing happens.
This package will be particularly appealing to previous Kia owners, as the elements are all familiar. This being my first drive of a Seltos, I liken it to a Cerato on stilts, which is a good thing.
In the city, Kia’s second smallest SUV feels just that, compact and manoeuvrable. Visibility is good, front and back, and you’ll comfortably fit down any tight laneway.
If you manage to get yourself into a real pickle, the Seltos also has a tight turning circle.
All the above elements contribute to the Seltos’ excellent parking manners – it fits in tight spaces, and has a high-resolution reversing camera with lines to show your trajectory.
None of these benefits come at the expense of cabin space, as the Seltos will transport four adults in comfort.
It rides well, too, with a compliant suspension tune that smooths out regular lumps and bumps in the road with ease. Deep potholes and speed humps do cause the car to bounce a little, but the Seltos rides impressively for its size.
It’s not all good, however. Kia still has plenty of work to do on the Seltos’ active safety systems, which spoil the driving experience to a degree.
The speed limit warning system is straight up infuriating. Every time you exceed the posted limit by the barest margin, there’s a beep to pull you back into line. Rinse and repeat, over and over, every day.
What’s more, the Seltos is easily confused by temporary speed limits, ordering you to drive at school drop-off speed (40km/h) outside the designated hours. This isn’t a Kia-specific issue, but there’s no point having traffic sign recognition systems if they can’t read the signs correctly.
Driver assist technology is also the focus of my Seltos criticisms on the highway.
The base Seltos S isn’t equipped with adaptive cruise control, a feature that’s quickly becoming a must-have. As a result, congested highway runs require you to brake when cruising behind a slower travelling car, interrupting the relaxation and reminding you of simpler days.
Overtaking requires some effort too, as the 110kW/180Nm engine starts to run out of puff at triple-figure speeds.
When the traffic eventually thins out, the Seltos is a pleasant long-distance tourer, even in base specification. Although adaptive cruise is absent, steering is taken care of by intuitive lane centring.
Road and wind noise are kept to a minimum, and the engine is muted once settled.
In terms of efficiency, the Seltos S managed 8.0L/100km in mixed driving conditions, which is hardly class-leading but down on Kia’s claim.
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
What do you get?
The Seltos is available in four different trim levels, and here on test we have the base grade.
2025 Kia Seltos S highlights:
16-inch alloy wheels
Spare-saver spare wheel
Automatic halogen headlights
Automatic high-beam
Halogen daytime running lights
Rear fog light
Matte black grille mesh
Body-coloured door handles
Body-coloured, power-folding side mirrors
Roof rails
Rear spoiler
Shark fin antenna
4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
6-speaker sound system
12V power outlet in front console
USB-A and USB-C outlet in front console
Two USB-C outlets behind centre console
Manual air-conditioning
Second-row air vents
Manual handbrake
Folding key
Cloth upholstery
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
Is the Kia Seltos safe?
The Kia Seltos wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2019 tests.
Category
Kia Seltos
Adult occupant protection
85 per cent (32.3 out of 38)
Child occupant protection
83 per cent (40.67 out of 49)
Vulnerable road user protection
61 per cent (32.94 out of 54)
Safety assist
70 per cent (11.2 out of 16)
Standard safety equipment includes:
Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
Vehicle detection
Pedestrian detection
Blind-spot assist
Rear cross-traffic assist
Safe Exit Warning
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Lane-keep assist
Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
Driver Attention Alert
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear-view camera
Tyre-pressure monitoring system
Sport+ and GT-Line models receive AEB with cyclist avoidance and junction turning assist, as well as adaptive cruise control and lead-vehicle departure alert.
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
How much does the Kia Seltos cost to run?
The 2025 Kia Seltos is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with seven years of capped-price servicing and up to eight years of roadside assistance if you service the car at an authorised Kia dealer.
Running costs
Kia Seltos S
Warranty
7 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside assistance
Up to 8 years
Service intervals
12 months or 15,000km
Capped-price servicing
7 years
Total capped-price service cost
$3061
To see how the Seltos lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool
CarExpert’s Take on the Kia Seltos
Want a simple, practical and affordable SUV with no frills? You could do a lot worse than a Kia Seltos S.
It’s easy to drive, has heaps of space, and comes with the benefit of a familiar badge.
But don’t expect an overload of showroom appeal, tech gimmicks or funky interior materials. In fact, don’t expect many luxuries at all, really.
If it’s a modern small SUV experience you’re after, the new Chery Tiggo 4 is packed with premium features at a much lower price point. However, we can’t yet attest to how well that car drives.
Likewise, the Haval Jolion Lux promises more on paper, but the Kia has far better road manners.
We’d recommend the Seltos S over the GWM, and similarly priced rivals from established brands such as the Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX.
That said, we strongly advocate for potential buyers to stretch their budget to the Seltos Sport, which adds heaps of useful kit, including upgraded interior tech, improved materials and climate control for a $4700 premium.
Interested in buying a Kia Seltos? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here
Mother Dairy has hiked milk prices by up to Rs 2 per litre effective Wednesday to partly offset rising input costs.
The price revision will be effective from April 30, 2025 across its market, a company official said on Tuesday.
“This price revision has been necessitated to address the significant increase in procurement costs, which have gone up by Rs 4-5 per litre over the past few months,” the Mother Dairy official said.
The surge in procurement prices is primarily driven by early onset of summer and heatwave conditions, the official said.
Mother Dairy sells around 35 lakh litre of milk per day in the Delhi-NCR market through its own outlets, general trade and e-commerce platforms.
“We remain committed to ensuring the consistent availability of quality milk to consumers while supporting the livelihoods of our farmers,” he said.
This revision represents only a partial pass-through of the increased costs, aiming to equitably serve the interests of both farmers and consumers, the official said.
The prices of toned milk (bulk vended) has been increased to Rs 56 per litre from Rs 54 per litre in Delhi-NCR.
Full cream milk (pouched) will cost Rs 69 per litre as against Rs 68 per litre.
The rate of toned milk (pouched) has been increased to Rs 57 from Rs 56 per litre, while double toned milk will cost Rs 51 as against Rs 49 per litre.
The prices of cow milk has been increased to Rs 59 per litre from Rs 57 per litre.
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There’s a storm brewing in the crypto markets, but where you least expect it!
While the spotlight often shines on Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP is quietly positioning itself for a headline-worthy move. With its market cap now at $133 billion – just shy of Tether’s $148 billion – XRP could soon reclaim a spot among the top three cryptocurrencies.
But unlike USDT, whose growth hinges on increased issuance, XRP’s rise is being fueled by real price appreciation. There’s something different about its current setup, and if you’ve been watching closely, the signs are hard to ignore.
Let’s dig deeper.
XRP vs Tether: Same Numbers, Very Different Stories
Here’s what makes this potential flip so interesting – USDT is a stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar. Its value doesn’t change, and its market cap grows only when more tokens are issued. In short: it expands by minting.
XRP’s story? Completely different. It’s gaining ground the hard way – through price appreciation. In the last week alone, XRP jumped 8.82% while Bitcoin and Ethereum moved far less in comparison.
Dig a little deeper and the contrast becomes clearer. XRP’s trading volume is strong – over $3 billion – with a balanced buy/sell ratio (58% to 42%). USDT, meanwhile, is seeing more selling than buying, with 88% of its 24-hour trades leaning bearish.
That kind of sentiment doesn’t exactly scream strength.
Technical Setup: Bulls Are Back in Control
For the first time in months, XRP is trading above its 50, 100, and 200-day EMAs; a sign of serious bullish momentum. And it’s happening right after XRP broke out of a long-standing descending channel, which had been capping its growth for ages.
Now, XRP is holding strong at $2.28, with key support near $2.22 thanks to the 100-day EMA. If it keeps up this pace, we could see it test the $2.50–$3.00 zone.
That would be more than a price milestone but would likely push it past Tether in market cap.
Why This Flip Actually Matters
So, let’s take a step back. XRP overtaking Tether is not just a numbers game but is actually very symbolic. After years of regulatory hurdles and market uncertainty, XRP is once again being recognized for its real-world utility – fast, cost-effective cross-border payments – and not just its legal drama with the SEC.
With 58.44 billion tokens in circulation, it’s climbing through genuine demand, not supply tricks. That alone sets it apart in a market flooded with hype.
So while Bitcoin consolidates around $95K and Ethereum plays it safe near $1,835, XRP is moving up. And if the current market mood stays even slightly risk-on, that #3 spot might have a new owner very soon.
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The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) has restructured its MBA (International Business) programme. Beginning with the 2025-27 batch, the programme will adopt a trimester-based academic calendar, replacing the existing semester structure.
A media statement said that this shift is part of an initiative to streamline the MBA (IB) programme with TAPMI’s other MBA offerings, fostering greater academic synergy and operational efficiency.
The revamped curriculum is designed to reflect contemporary global business needs with an increased focus on international trade and policy, foreign language proficiency, global finance and cross-cultural management, export-import operations and international compliance, and geopolitics and strategy.
By aligning with the trimester format used across TAPMI’s other MBA programmes, students will benefit from standardised academic cycles, shared learning experiences and improved opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
One of the enhancements the trimester system provides is increased flexibility in curriculum development, timely updating and adoption of the most appropriate pedagogy, ensuring that the learning experience remains relevant, dynamic and aligned with evolving industry needs. This is aimed at strengthening the students’ domain expertise while also broadening their career prospects, the statement said.
Gururaj Kidiyoor, Dean (Academics), TAPMI, said the new trimester-based MBA (IB) programme creates a more flexible, globally competitive environment for our students. “By streamlining with our other programmes and expanding elective options, we are preparing students for broader and more diverse roles in international business,” he said.
Rajeev Kumra, TAPMI Director, said: “This strategic revamp ensures that our IB graduates are not only well-versed in foundational business principles but also agile, globally competent professionals ready to take on leadership roles in multinational organisations.”
Amazon Prime Day will return in July. Amazon on Tuesday announced the 2025 edition of the summer shopping event, which typically brings some of its best Amazon deals of the year.
The mega retailer isn’t yet announcing specific dates, according to Amazon spokesperson Alicia Hopkins, who responded via email to questions about the timing. The two-day sales event, which is exclusively for Prime members, took place last year July 16-17.
Looming price hikes due to tariffs could impact how much savings shoppers can expect. Amazon will reportedly start displaying the original prices of products alongside how much the Trump administration’s tariffs add to a product’s price.
The White House immediately denounced any such plan by Amazon.
“This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a White House press briefing on Tuesday. Amazon did not immediately respond to a follow-up request for comment.
So what could tariffs mean for your Prime Day shopping?
How could tariffs affect Prime Day deals?
Prices on everything, including electronics, are expected to rise as a result of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which he originally announced on April 2. He quickly followed with a 90-day pause for most of the tariffs, but left triple-digit tariffs in place for China and a 10% baseline tariff for goods imported from other countries.
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The administration has since said that it’s in the process of making deals with many countries to ease tariffs, but no official announcements have been released yet. Some companies, including Apple, have taken steps to reduce the impact of tariffs on their products, including reportedly moving some manufacturing operations to India.
If the 90-day tariff pause is lifted before agreements can be reached, they would take effect in July — the same month as Amazon’s Prime Day event.
If retailers pass along the full cost of the tariffs, it could mean we’ll be paying double (or more) for products manufactured in other countries. Shoppers on bargain sites Temu and Shein have already seen prices skyrocket as much as 377% ahead of the tariffs.
After launching the original Prime Day in 2015, the retailer has expanded the number of its sales events, including a Big Spring Sale in March and Prime Big Deal Days in October.
Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.
He is also the first ALS patient and the first non-verbal person to receive the implant, he shared in a post on X on Sunday.
“I am typing this with my brain. It is my primary communication,” Smith, who was diagnosed in 2020, wrote in the post, which was also shared by Musk. He went on to thank Musk.
Smith is completely paralyzed and relies on a ventilator to breathe. He created a video using the brain-computer interface (BCI) to control the mouse on his MacBook Pro, he stated.
“This is the first video edited with [Neuralink], and maybe the first edited with a BCI,” he said.
“Neuralink has given me freedom, hope and faster communication.”
The video was narrated by Smith’s “old voice,” he said, which was cloned by artificial intelligence from recordings before he lost the use of his voice.
“I want to explain how Neuralink has impacted my life and give you an overview of how it works,” he said.
An Arizona husband and father with ALS has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.(Getty Images)
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to The ALS Association.
Over time, the disease impairs muscle control until the patient becomes paralyzed. ALS is ultimately fatal, with an average life expectancy of three years, although 10% of patients can survive for 10 years and 5% live 20 years or longer.
HOW ELON MUSK’S NEURALINK BRAIN CHIP WORKS
It does not impact cognitive function.
Neuralink, which is about 1.75 inches thick, was implanted in Smith’s motor cortex, the part of the brain that controls body movement.
The implanted device captures neuron firings in the brain and sends a raw signal to the computer.
Neuralink is made by Elon Musk’s company of the same name.(Getty Images)
“AI processes this data on a connected MacBook Pro to decode my intended movements in real time to move the cursor on my screen,” Smith said.
“Neuralink has given me freedom, hope and faster communication,” he added. “It has improved my life so much. I am so happy to be involved in something big that will help many people.”
EXPERIMENTAL ALS DRUG COULD OFFER NEW HOPE FOR PATIENTS IF APPROVED, RESEARCHERS SAY
Smith is also a man of faith, saying that he believes God has put him in this position to serve others.
“I have not always understood why God afflicted me with ALS, but with time, I am learning to trust His plan for me,” he said.
“God loves me and my family. He has answered our prayers in unexpected ways. He has blessed my kids and our family. So I’m learning to trust that God knows what he is doing.”
The wireless device was implanted in Smith’s motor cortex, the part of the brain that controls body movement.(iStock)
Smith also said he is grateful that he gets to work with the “brilliant people” at Neuralink and do “really interesting work.”
“Don’t get me wrong, ALS still really sucks, but I am talking about the big picture,” he said. “The big picture is, I am happy.”
Dr. Mary Ann Picone, medical director of the MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey, applauded Neuralink’s capabilities.
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“This is an amazing development that now the third person to use Neuralink has gained the ability with the use of AI to type with neural thoughts,” Picone, who was not involved in Smith’s care, told Fox News Digital.
“The now-realized potential of Neuralink is to allow patients with quadriplegia to control computers and mobile devices with their thoughts.”
“For every Brad Smith out there, there are hundreds of thousands of other disabled patients awaiting access to this technology,” a neurologist said.(Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
There are some risks involved with the implant, Picone noted. These include surgical infection, bleeding and damage to the underlying brain tissue.
“But the benefits are that patients who are paralyzed would have the potential to restore personal control over the limbs by using their thoughts,” she said.
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Dr. Peter Konrad, M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the department of neurosurgery at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in West Virginia, called Neuralink a “remarkable demonstration of the power of AI-driven technology.”
“Mr. Smith is an incredible hero for those who are severely disabled from diseases such as ALS,” Konrad, who also was not involved in Smith’s care, told Fox News Digital.
“Mr. Smith is an incredible hero for those who are severely disabled from diseases such as ALS.”
Konrad also spoke of the advancements that have occurred since the past generations of BCI technology.
“It is encouraging to see faster progress being made with neural devices reaching clinical trials in the past five to 10 years,” he said. “However, we are still awaiting development of a BCI device that does not require a team of engineers and experts to customize each and every severely disabled patient with this technology.”
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“For every Brad Smith out there, there are hundreds of thousands of other disabled patients awaiting access to this technology,” he said.
“This video demonstrates the safety of these types of devices — now it’s time to provide larger access to these devices through a new generation of educated physicians, engineers and manufacturers able to deploy this technology.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
There’s no direct connection between sneakers and cooking, isn’t it? But recently, Russian designer Alexander Osipov, who goes by the pseudonym Canyaon, made an unexpected collaboration with the popular American restaurant brand Frank by Basta. It features a pair of sneakers that can be used to grill meat. No, we are not kidding. In a video shared on Instagram, Canyaon presented viewers with this unbelievable feat: preparing a burger on the sneakers. The shoes, equipped with a built-in mini-grill platform, allow customers to cook food on the go.
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The clip shows a person switching on the built-in stove, positioned on the sneaker’s toe cap. Once the gas is lit, he places a mini pan on top. A sufficient quantity of oil is poured into it. Next, on a small wooden chopping board, the man slices tomatoes, pickles and cabbage. He slathers a fresh bun into the oil-laden pan and sautes onions in the cookware. In the final step, the man garnishes the onions with a pinch of salt. And voila! A tasty burger is ready to be savoured. The side note read, “cooking sneakers”. How cool is that?
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The internet was quick to react to the post.
“Did your toes feel toasty?” wondered a user jokingly.
“This is the most unnecessary gig I have ever seen on this app lmaoooo,” confessed another.
“He lowkey cooked,” noted one person.
An individual wanted to know whether “the board and knife come with” the pair of sneakers.
A flabbergasted remark read, “Did I just watch this dude cooking a Krabby Patty with his sneakers?”
Here’s what this user had to say: “Wow, I need to up my sneaker game.”
Check out this hilariously apt comment: “Bro does not walk into restaurants, Bro is a walking restaurant.”
So far, the video has garnered more than 7.8 million views.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy chairman of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and vice president of the State of Palestine.
China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights, said Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
“We supports all Palestinian factions in increasing solidarity, and supports the Palestinian Authority in enhancing its authority, improving governance, and effectively controlling all of Palestine’s territory, including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,” he said.
The PLO Central Council decided last Thursday to create the position of vice president of the State of Palestine. Al-Sheikh’s appointment marks the first time such a position has been established since the PLO’s founding.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
MOŽDA vam je već poznat MediaTekov Dimensity 9400, flagship čipset predstavljen prošle godine, kao i Dimensity 9400+, snažnija verzija koja je najavljena prije nekoliko tjedana. No, za Dimensity 9400e vjerojatno još niste čuli jer je posve nov, a očekuje se da će ga imati dva nadolazeća mobitela – Vivo X200 FE i OnePlus Ace 5, iako brendovi ovo još nisu službeno potvrdili.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Vjerojatno cjenovno povoljniji, a moćniji
Dok je 9400+ vrh ponude, a 9400 sredina, 9400e je najslabija verzija u seriji, ali i dalje pripada vrhunskom segmentu. Prema glasinama, OnePlus bi upravo ovaj čipset mogao ugraditi u sljedeći model Ace 5, koji bi se tako pridružio već dostupnim uređajima Ace 5 i Ace 5 Pro.
Očekuje se da će performanse čipseta Dimensity 9400e biti bolje od onih koje nudi Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a samim time nadmašit će i nedavno predstavljeni Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Čipset 9400e se u ovom trenutku čini kao izravan odgovor MediaTeka na Qualcommovu seriju 8s, no vjerojatno po nižoj cijeni, ako se oslonimo na dosadašnje trendove u cijenama između serija Dimensity 9 i Snapdragon 8.
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In a big leap toward making AI-powered search more accessible and conversational, Perplexity AI—led by CEO Aravind Srinivas—has officially launched its assistant on WhatsApp. The announcement came via the company’s X (formerly Twitter) handle, exciting tech enthusiasts around the world.
“You can use Perplexity directly from WhatsApp now. Answers, sources, image generation. A lot more features coming soon there!” Srinivas wrote, marking a major milestone for the AI-powered search engine.
You can use Perplexity directly from WhatsApp now. Answers, sources, image generation. A lot more features coming soon there!
With this move, Perplexity is tapping into the world’s most widely used messaging platform, allowing users to pull up facts, news, or even images—without ever leaving their chats. From quick fact-checking to exploring deeper topics, the assistant aims to make searching as seamless as sending a text.
Perplexity AI’s global rollout
Unlike many tech rollouts that start in the United States, Perplexity’s latest launch is going global from the outset. The goal is simple: to bring AI-powered search tools directly into everyday conversations. Whether users are chatting with friends or researching topics for work, Perplexity aims to become a real-time assistant at their fingertips.
The WhatsApp integration follows a period where Perplexity and Elon Musk’s Grok were actively engaging users on X, providing quick context and fact-checks during online discussions. Now, Perplexity is expanding beyond social media, going mainstream—and mobile.
Early users report glitches
Not everything’s running perfectly just yet. Some early users on X flagged that the image generation tool is still a bit inconsistent. One user said it sometimes refuses to generate images after already doing it once. Another noted that some of the answers feel slightly watered down, possibly because of WhatsApp’s message formatting.
What exactly is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI, Inc. was founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski as a privately held company. For those unfamiliar, Perplexity AI is a next-generation search engine designed to deliver direct, AI-curated answers to users’ queries by leveraging a mix of foundation models. It’s widely recognised for combining conversational simplicity with deep, well-cited research. Accessible via both web and app, Perplexity also offers a Pro version for users who want access to more advanced AI capabilities.
Global AI race heats up
Perplexity’s latest move—launching on WhatsApp—comes at a time when the global AI competition is heating up. After DeepSeek AI’s rapid growth earlier this year, big names like OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk’s Grok have been rushing to launch new updates.
OpenAI recently rolled out its lighter o3-Mini reasoning model and added new image-generation features for GPT-4o. Grok also launched its latest version, Grok 3, and made most of its features free. Google, not wanting to fall behind, introduced its upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro model with major improvements.
The race isn’t slowing down either. DeepSeek is said to be preparing its next generation of AI models, which could shake things up even more in the fast-changing AI world.
Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the draft of a new law aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving safety.
In this photograph, rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake flattened parts of Everest Base Camp. Nepal cracks down: Only elite climbers will touch Everest’s summit.(Photo by Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP)
Nepal, which is heavily reliant on climbing, trekking and tourism for foreign exchange, has faced criticism for permitting too many climbers, including inexperienced ones, to try to ascend the 8,849-metre (29,032 ft) peak.
This often results in long queues of climbers in the ‘death Zone’, an area below the summit with insufficient natural oxygen for survival.
Overcrowding has been blamed for the high number of deaths on the mountain. At least 12 climbers died, and another five went missing on Everest’s slopes in 2023 when Nepal issued 478 permits. Eight climbers died last year.
Under the proposed law, an Everest permit would be issued only after a climber provides evidence of having climbed at least one 7,000-metre mountain in Nepal.
The sardar, or the head of local staff, and the mountain guide accompanying climbers must also be Nepali citizens.
The draft law has been registered at the National Assembly, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling alliance holds a majority required to pass the bill.
International expedition operators have urged Nepal to allow any 7,000-metre peak, not just those in the Himalayan nation, for the Everest permit.
“That wouldn’t make any sense. And I would also add mountains that are close to 7,000 metres to that list and that are widely used as preparation, like Ama Dablam, Aconcagua, Denali and others,” said Lukas Furtenbach of Austria-based expedition organiser, Furtenbach Adventures.
Furtenbach, currently leading an expedition on Everest, said mountain guides from other countries must also be allowed to work on Everest, as there are not enough qualified Nepali mountain guides.
“It is important that mountain guides have a qualification like IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations), no matter what nationality they are. We do also welcome Nepali IFMGA guides to work in the Alps in Europe,” he told Reuters.
Garrett Madison of the U.S.-based Madison Mountaineering also said a 6,500-metre peak anywhere in the world would be a better idea.
“It’s too difficult to find a reasonable 7,000-metre plus peak in Nepal,” Madison said.
Robert De Niro has been active since 1962, and has been in at least 129 films in his career (Image: Getty)
From mean streets to mob legends, Robert De Niro’s career is one that helped define modern cinema.
Whether playing tortured loners or charismatic gangsters, De Niro’s work across five decades remains some of the most influential and lauded in Hollywood history.
With a blend of street-smart authenticity and pure acting brilliance, De Niro helped change how leading men were seen in American movies. Collaborating with directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Michael Mann, he brought layered intensity to nearly every role he touched.
Directed by Brian De Palma, The Untouchables is a stylish crime drama set during Prohibition-era Chicago. De Niro took on the role of real-life mob boss Al Capone, delivering a performance filled with menace and charisma despite limited screen time.
The film was a commercial hit, earning Sean Connery an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. De Niro’s transformation, including weight gain and detailed character work, added another layer of authenticity to the characterisation of Capone.
Critics Consensus: Slick on the surface but loaded with artful touches, Brian DePalma’s classical gangster thriller is a sharp look at period Chicago crime, featuring excellent performances from a top-notch cast.
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9. Meet the Parents (2000)
Switching gears into comedy, Meet the Parents proved De Niro’s comedic timing was as sharp as his dramatic chops. Playing Jack Byrnes, an intimidating ex-CIA agent and suspicious father-in-law, De Niro earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical.
The film was a box office smash, spawning two sequels and introducing De Niro to a new generation of fans. His straight-faced delivery of absurd lines was also one of the film’s most memorable elements.
Critics Consensus: Despite sometimes sitcom-like execution, Meet the Parents is a hilarious look at familial relationships that works mostly because the chemistry between its two leads is so effective.
8. Heat (1995)
Directed by Michael Mann, Heat paired De Niro with Al Pacino in a legendary face-off between a career criminal and a relentless detective. Their famous diner scene remains one of cinema’s most iconic moments. Heat was praised for its intense action sequences, emotional depth, and realistic depiction of heists.
Though De Niro and Pacino only share a few scenes, the mastery of their performances helped Heat become a crime classic and a critical favorite, influencing countless films in the years that followed.
Critics Consensus: Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars—and confirms Michael Mann’s mastery of the genre.
7. The Deer Hunter (1978)
In Michael Cimino’s Vietnam War epic, De Niro plays Michael, a Pennsylvania steelworker whose life is upended by the horrors of war. The Deer Hunter won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
De Niro’s performance earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, in recognition of his ability to bring resilience and deep emotion to the screen.
Critics Consensus: Its greatness is blunted by its length and one-sided point of view, but the film’s weaknesses are overpowered by Michael Cimino’s sympathetic direction and a series of heartbreaking performances from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Walken.
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the film Heat (1995) (Image: Warner Bros. Pictures (Film still))
6. Cape Fear (1991)
In this remake of the 1962 thriller, De Niro underwent another intense physical transformation to play Max Cady, a tattooed, vengeful ex-con.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Cape Fear allowed De Niro to explore pure villainy, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The film was a commercial hit, and De Niro’s chilling performance has since been considered by some to be one of the best movie villains of all time.
Critics Consensus: Smart and stylish, Cape Fear is a gleefully mainstream shocker from Martin Scorsese, with a terrifying Robert De Niro performance.
5. Taxi Driver (1976)
Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver delivered one of De Niro’s most iconic roles as Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam veteran spiraling into violence. De Niro’s preparation included obtaining a real cab driver’s license and working 12-hour shifts.
The film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and received four Oscar nominations, including Best Actor for De Niro. His line, “You talkin’ to me?” became one of the most famous quotes in movie history.
Critics Consensus: A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert De Niro at his best.
4. Raging Bull (1980)
For Raging Bull, De Niro underwent one of the most famous physical transformations in movie history, gaining 60 pounds to portray aging boxer Jake LaMotta.
Directed by Scorsese – again -, the black-and-white biopic won De Niro his second Academy Award, this time for Best Actor. Often cited as one of the greatest films ever made, Raging Bull is a raw, brutal look at violence, fame, and self-destruction.
Critics Consensus: Arguably Martin Scorsese’s and Robert De Niro’s finest film, Raging Bull is often painful to watch, but it’s a searing, powerful work about an unsympathetic hero.
Robert de Niro and Lori Ann Flax in Raging Bull (1980) (Image: Mirrorpix (Cummings Jean))
GoodFellas ranks at number 1 (Image: Free Handout)
3. Casino (1995)
Returning to the world of crime with Scorsese, Casino casts De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a calm, methodical casino boss navigating the dangerous underbelly of Las Vegas.
While comparisons to GoodFellas were inevitable, Casino was praised for its grand scope, detailed storytelling, and intense performances, especially from De Niro, Sharon Stone (who earned an Oscar nomination), and Joe Pesci. The film has grown in appreciation over the years since its release.
Critics Consensus: Impressive ambition and bravura performances from an outstanding cast help Casino pay off in spite of a familiar narrative that may strike some viewers as a safe bet for director Martin Scorsese.
2. The Godfather Part II (1974)
De Niro won his first Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) for his portrayal of the young Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Part II. Delivering much of his dialogue in Sicilian, De Niro’s subtle, commanding performance complemented Marlon Brando’s legendary turn in the original.
The Godfather Part II became the first sequel to win Best Picture at the Oscars, and De Niro’s work helped solidify the film as one of the greatest in cinema history.
Critics Consensus: Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola’s continuation of Mario Puzo’s Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken.
1. GoodFellas (1990)
Topping the list is Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas, where De Niro plays Jimmy Conway, a senior figure in the mob underworld. While Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill anchors the story, De Niro’s steady, dangerous presence looms large throughout.
Nominated for six Academy Awards and considered by some to be one of the best films ever made, GoodFellas solidified De Niro’s standing as a master of the gangster genre. His effortless charisma in the film have influenced countless crime dramas since.
Critics Consensus: Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic—and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese’s career.
Geely has blessed its Radar RD6 electric ute with the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, and there’s every chance it could be sold in Australia.
Revealed at the recent Shanghai motor show, the new dual-cab PHEV will reportedly offer more than 1000km of combined driving range – about double the 517km CLTC range of the all-electric RD6 with its biggest battery pack.
The Radar RD6 PHEV is the first pickup to be equipped with Geely’s Thor EM-i ‘super hybrid’ system, which already powers other models within the Chinese carmaker’s vast brand and model lineup.
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It combines a front-mounted 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (3DHT) with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, enabling it to run on either petrol or electric power, or a combination of both.
According to CarNewsChina, the arrangement is a “dual-motor redundancy design, allowing continued operation in case of a single motor failure”.
Geely claims the hybrid powertrain provides responsive performance across various conditions, including high-altitude climbs and uneven terrain, and says the three-speed gearbox is designed to balance performance and fuel efficiency, particularly at higher speeds.
Radar RD6 Horizon
The hybrid system was tested in extreme conditions including high-speed, high-altitude, and low-temperature environments, and has passed China’s S-grade hybrid system reliability certification, which includes over 1000 bench tests, 400,000 hours of test time, and 40 million kilometres of vehicle endurance driving tests.
Geely says it has a thermal efficiency of 44.26 per cent and that intelligent energy management reduces its fuel consumption by 21 per cent compared to equivalent petrol-powered pickups.
The Radar RD6 is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds, but few other details have been provided.
However, in the 2025 Geely Galaxy Starship 7 SUV, the EM-I combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 82kW of power and 136Nm of torque with a 160kW/262Nm electric motor to deliver a total system output of 242kW.
CLTC fuel consumption is claimed to be 3.75L/100km, 0-100km/h acceleration is stated at 7.5 seconds, and top speed is listed at 180km/h.
Two battery capacities are available in China – 8.5kWh and 19.09kWh, offering pure-electric ranges of 55km and 120km respectively – each with a total claimed range of 1420km (CLTC).
The RD6 PHEV also introduces Geely’s new ‘Omni Stack’ energy platform including vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability that allows it to charge electrical appliances, and its new “Shuttle” connectivity platform that can connect the ute to drones and cloud-based systems, allowing remote control and data systems integration.
The Radar RD6 has already been indirectly confirmed for Australian release, and a PHEV version would give the Chinese brand a rival for the popular plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6 and the upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV.
RHD Riddara RD6
Revealed in China more than two years ago, the RD6 swapped Radar badging for the Riddara brand name for right-hand drive export markets including Thailand, where it was released in November.
Both Radar and Riddara are brands under the giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the parent company of Volvo, Polestar, Smart, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Lotus and Geely itself, which arrived in Australia earlier this year with the EX5 mid-size electric SUV.
In early 2024, Geely confirmed its Radar offshoot for launch in Australia and New Zealand.
“Radar Auto will accelerate its expansion into overseas markets, continuously expanding to markets in Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, Thailand, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Central and South America,” the company said in a statement.
However, Geely’s attempt to file an Australian trademark for the Radar name was blocked by a Singapore-based tyre company that sells Radar tyres in several countries, so the RD6 is likely to wear the Riddara name here, although Radar utes have also been sold with Geely badges in other left-hand-drive export markets.
“Pickup trucks are a special category in Australia. We don’t consider them as regular family vehicles,” said Mr Song.
“I’m very clear that pickup trucks have important markets globally.
“The proportion of pickup trucks in right-hand drive markets is larger than in left-hand drive markets, but the fact is that pickup truck demand varies significantly across different regions,” he added, referring to the fact that commercial utility vehicles account for about 20 per cent of Australia’s new vehicle market.
Light commercial vehicles notched up over 270,000 registrations here in 2024, accounting for more than 22 per cent of the total new-vehicle market, the vast majority of which were pickup or cab/chassis utes. So it’s no surprise the dominant diesel-powered legacy models led by the Ranger and HiLux are facing increasing competition from a host of new entrants.
But Mr Song made it clear that Geely’s first ute will offer a variety of powertrains.
“We have already made strategic plans regarding pickup trucks, and it’s not just about BEV pickup trucks – we have also planned for diversified energy solutions,” he said, potentially referring to combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.
Mr Song also said Geely will ensure its products are right for Australia in terms of specifications and the driving experience. The brand previously confirmed a local chassis and ADAS tuning program for the EX5 and Mr Song said Geely will do the same with subsequent new models.
In Thailand, the Riddara RD6 is offered in single-motor rear-wheel drive electric form with two different battery packs, while an all-wheel drive version of the Radar RD6 called the Horizon is sold in China.
The single electric motor in the Riddara RD6 produces 200kW of power and 384Nm of torque. It’s fed by either a 63kWh battery pack that offers a CLTC claimed range of 385km, or an 86kWh battery pack with a CLTC range of 517km.
China’s RD6 Horizon employs dual electric motors producing a combined 315kW and 594Nm, powered by 73kWh or 86kWh battery packs delivering a respective 460km and 520km (CLTC).
Geely claims a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds for the Radar RD6 AWD, and 7.3 seconds for the Riddara RD6 RWD export version. Braked towing capacities are listed at 2500kg and 3000kg, and payloads at up to 775kg and 865kg, respectively.
Underpinned by a car-like monocoque platform with four-wheel independent suspension rather than a ladder frame with live rear axle like Australia’s top-selling utes, the RD6 measures 5260mm long, 1900mm wide and 1865mm tall, on a 3120mm wheelbase, making it similar in size to the current Toyota HiLux.
The RD6’s tray measures 1525mm long, 1425mm wide and 540mm high, which is slightly smaller than the tubs of Australia’s most popular dual-cabs.
Tata Technologies shares fell 6% following reports that TPG Rise Climate SF Pte. Ltd. sold a 3.95% stake in a bulk deal
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Tata Technologies shares dropped 6% to an intraday low of Rs 663.45 on the BSE on Tuesday following reports that public shareholder TPG Rise Climate SF Pte. Ltd. offloaded a 3.95% stake via a bulk deal.
According to reports, TPG Rise Climate, an affiliate of U.S.-based private equity giant TPG Inc., sold approximately 1.6 crore shares valued at around Rs 1,094 crore. The shares were reportedly sold at Rs 683 apiece, marking a discount of up to 3.25% compared to the prevailing market price.
There will be a lock-in period of 60 days for the seller. BofA Securities is acting as the sole banker for the deal.
Tata Technologies reported its March quarter results on April 25, posting a 20% rise in profit compared to the same period last year. The company’s net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 189 crore. Revenue came in at Rs 1,286 crore, which is slightly lower than the Rs 1,301 crore reported in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Tata Technologies’ EBITDA stood at ₹233.5 crore, while its margin for the quarter narrowed to 18.2%, compared to 18.5% last year.
Additionally, the company has recommended a final dividend of ₹8.35 per equity share, along with a one-time special dividend of Rs 3.35, bringing the total dividend payout to Rs 11.70 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Tata Technologies Managing Director and CEO Warren Harris told CNBC TV18 that the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain. However, he expressed hope that the tariff situation would gain more clarity in the coming month. Harris noted that the company’s performance in FY26 will largely depend on broader macroeconomic conditions and the degree of clarity achieved. “At the start of the year, we were planning for double-digit growth in FY26, but we are cognizant of the macro headwinds. Our priority is to protect margins,” he said.
Out of the 15 analysts covering Tata Technologies, 11 have issued a ‘Sell’ recommendation, while four have a ‘Buy’ rating. Despite the cautious outlook, shares of Tata Technologies Ltd. ended 1.54% higher on Monday at Rs 703.85. However, the stock remains down 21% so far this year.
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As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office with a rally hosted by Securing American Greatness, excitement is growing around whether he will take a historic step by officially adding Bitcoin to the United States’ financial reserves. According to prediction market Polymarket, there is currently a 6% chance that Trump will announce a Bitcoin reserve before the 100-day milestone ends tomorrow.
This speculation follows recent comments from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who appeared on Bitcoin Magazine to discuss the administration’s evolving stance on digital assets. Lutnick opened up about a strong shift away from the previous administration’s restrictive approach to cryptocurrency, saying, “Under Biden, it was treated like you were doing something wrong… That’s over now.”
Treating Bitcoin Like Gold
Lutnick said that the Trump administration sees Bitcoin not as a currency, but as a commodity, similar to gold or oil. “There’s only so much of it,” he explained. “Bitcoin is like gold to me… It should be treated like a commodity.”
He added that once the U.S. formally accepts Bitcoin as a commodity, it could open the door for widespread use, including buying, selling, and holding it as an asset—just like gold. “No one stops someone from selling oil or gold,” he said. “Bitcoin should be the same.”
Potential Role in Trade and GDP
Lutnick also revealed that the Bureau of Economic Analysis is exploring the idea of treating Bitcoin similarly to gold in economic statistics, such as trade balances and GDP. While he didn’t confirm any official plans, he said it’s “a good idea” that is under consideration.
The Commerce Secretary emphasized the importance of making government data more transparent, hinting that new classifications could emerge to help Americans understand how Bitcoin fits into national economic metrics.
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?
Although Lutnick didn’t confirm whether the U.S. already holds Bitcoin in a strategic reserve, he did mention that discussions are ongoing. “When the administration wants to come out with those answers, we will,” he said, but declined to provide details on holdings or key management.
He reiterated that Bitcoin remains on the administration’s agenda and praised Trump’s commitment to supporting the crypto community. “Trump promised to support Bitcoin, and he’s delivered,” Lutnick stated. “After tackling trade and global peace efforts, Bitcoin will definitely be back on the agenda.”
Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director, CK Group of Educational Institutions, and Director, New Initiatives & E-Commerce, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd
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CavinKare-patronised academic institution CK College of Engineering and Technology (CKCET) has been awarded Autonomous Status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for 10 years from 2025 to 2035, a statement said on Monday.
Located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, CKCET’s autonomy status will now help the institution to independently design curriculum, introduce industry-aligned courses, emerging technology modules, and implement flexible real-world pedagogy, the release said.
CKCET also announced upcoming collaborations with over 15 leading industry partners to provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences. In addition to this, the college is also set to launch a blended program with specializations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), preparing students for the evolving global job market.
Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director, CK Group of Educational Institutions, and Director, New Initiatives & E-Commerce, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd, said, “Our journey to autonomy reflects years of focused effort, innovation, and student-centric growth. With this momentum, we believe CKCET will not only continue to excel but also transform Cuddalore into a thriving educational hub, fostering talent and innovation for the future.”
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword is an easy one. Usually, I’m thrown off when the puzzle pulls a meta-question, and wants you to fill in circled letters to solve an extra clue, but this one, 2-Down, was super-simple. But a couple other clues required some more thinking — unless you’re super familiar with the population ranking of Caribbean nations (8-Across). Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for April 29, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: The “A” of MoMA Answer: ART
4A clue: Like steak tartare and carpaccio Answer: RAW
5A clue: Attire for wizards and judges Answer: ROBES
7A clue: Warm shade of yellowish-orange Answer: AMBER
8A clue: Most populous country in the Caribbean Answer: HAITI
9A clue: Messy room, so to speak Answer: STY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Noted features of bakeries and candle shops Answer: AROMAS
2D clue: What a magician might pull out of the [circled letters] Answer: RABBIT
3D clue: “I tawt I taw a puddy tat!” speaker Answer: TWEETY
5D clue: “Go team!” Answer: RAH
6D clue: ___ Lanka Answer: SRI
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A new study has exposed “serious adverse events” linked to mifepristone, also known as the “abortion pill.”
Mifepristone is a “pregnancy blocker” that is used in combination with another medication, misoprostol, to terminate pregnancies, according to Mayo Clinic.
It is also used to manage early miscarriages, as it helps prepare the body to empty the uterus.
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Research by the Ethics & Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., has revealed that the rate of serious side effects is 22 times higher than what is indicated on the FDA-approved drug label.
After going through an abortion assisted by mifepristone, nearly 11% of women — more than one in 10 — reported experiencing “infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious or life-threatening adverse event,” according to the study summary.
A new study has exposed “serious adverse events” linked to mifepristone, also known as the “abortion pill.”(iStock)
The study used insurance claims data that includes more than 865,000 medication abortions prescribed between 2017 and 2023, resulting in what is described as the largest-ever dataset on chemical abortion.
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“By contrast, the current FDA-approved drug label is based on the results of 10 clinical trials with a total of 30,966 women, less than 0.5 percent of whom reportedly experienced severe adverse reactions,” the study states.
“Some of these trials were conducted as long as 42 years ago.”
The study authors — Jamie Bryan Hall, EPPC’s director of data analysis, and Ryan T. Anderson, EPPC’s president — called the results a “truly shocking and sad reality.”
The study used insurance claims data for more than 865,000 medication abortions prescribed between 2017 and 2023.
“We weren’t exactly surprised by these findings, as other studies of smaller datasets have found significant safety problems with chemical abortion drugs — particularly after the Obama and Biden administrations removed important FDA safety protections that were required when the chemical abortion drug was first approved,” the authors said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital.
“The largest limitation, which we’re working to address, is that there is no insurance code for death — and sadly, we know that women die from complications resulting from the abortion pill.”
Nearly 11% of women reported experiencing “infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious or life-threatening adverse event,” according to the study summary.(iStock)
Based on the study, the researchers are calling on the FDA to reinstate the original safety protections that they required when they approved mifepristone, stating that “women deserve the truth.”
Christina Francis, M.D., CEO of the American Association of Pro Life OBGYNs, who is based in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, was not involved in the research but commented on the significance of the outcome.
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“The findings of this study, which analyzes nearly 900,000 drug-induced abortions, align with what I have seen in my two decades of practice as an OB-GYN, during which I have cared for many women who have been lied to about the safety of abortion drugs and suffered significant complications from them,” she told Fox News Digital.
Francis concluded that nearly 71,000 women likely suffered these types of severe complications in 2023, based on numbers from the Guttmacher Institute.
Mifepristone is also used to manage early miscarriages, as it helps prepare the body to empty the uterus.(iStock)
“This should serve as a wake-up call for the FDA that the complication rate is over 20 times higher than what has previously stated — and is a public health crisis that should be investigated immediately,” she said.
“Women deserve informed consent about the potentially life-threatening dangers of these drugs.”
Potential limitations
Professor Jessie Hill, a health law expert at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, also reviewed the study findings.
She stated that mifepristone has been one of the most-studied medications ever since its approval in the U.S. 25 years ago, claiming it is also “one of the safest.”
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Hill pointed out that the EPPC’s study is not peer-reviewed and questioned its “potential bias.”
“The study uses insurance claims data, but insurance claims are an imperfect proxy for causal medical outcomes,” she told Fox News Digital. “They often lack context — a claim for hemorrhage, for instance, may not even be causally linked to mifepristone itself.”
Approximately 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023 were medication abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute.(iStock)
Hill also objected to the comparison of modern claims data to the FDA’s clinical trial data.
“Clinical trials have rigorous standards for defining and reporting adverse events. Claims data are generated for billing purposes, not scientific analysis, and often overcount or misclassify events.”
“Insurance claims are an imperfect proxy for causal medical outcomes.”
Hill also noted that the legal standard for FDA drug regulation is not “no risk,” and that all medications have adverse event rates.
“Overstating risks without weighing benefits distorts the regulatory framework,” she said.
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Approximately 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023 were medication abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute. This was an increase from 53% in 2020.
Fox News Digital reached out to the FDA and to the manufacturer of mifepristone for comment.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Jackfruit (Kathal) is a popular vegetable often dubbed as vegetarian meat. From curries to pickles and biryani, it is used in a variety of delicious dishes. Not only does it taste great, but it is also packed with nutrients like iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fibre, making it especially popular in the summer months. However, the biggest challenge when preparing jackfruit is the task of cutting it. The sticky white substance that oozes out can make it tricky to handle, and you might even end up cutting yourself in the process. Many people opt to buy pre-cut jackfruit from the market, but that comes with its own risks. So, we have rounded up some easy tips that will help you chop jackfruit like a pro, right at home.
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Here Are 6 pro Tips To Cut Jackfruit (kathal) Easily:
1. Use A Sharp Knife
Always use a sharp knife when cutting jackfruit. The peel of the jackfruit is thick, and if the knife is not sharp, it becomes difficult to remove the peel, and it will take longer. However, be careful when using a sharp knife.
2. Keep A Cotton Cloth Handy
As you cut the jackfruit, a sticky substance will start oozing out. This can make it hard to work with. Keep a cotton cloth nearby so you can quickly wipe your hands and knife whenever it gets too sticky.
3. Spread Newspaper
Before you start cutting, lay some newspaper on your work surface. This will catch the sticky substance and prevent it from spreading all over the slab or table.
4. Use Mustard Oil
Apply mustard oil to your hands and knife before cutting the jackfruit. This simple step will prevent the jackfruit from slipping and make it easier to cut. Start by cutting the jackfruit in half, then divide each half into 7-8 circular sections. Peel each section and cut it into smaller pieces.
5. Rub Lemon On Knife
For a smoother cutting experience, rub half a lemon on your knife before you start chopping the jackfruit. This helps a lot in making the process easier. You can also try this technique when cutting ladyfinger.
6. Salt and Turmeric Water
Always have a bowl of water mixed with salt and turmeric ready when you cut jackfruit. Once you have finished cutting, immediately drop the pieces into the water. After a while, rinse the jackfruit thoroughly and let it drain in a sieve.
Why Pre-Cut Jackfruit May Not Be the Best Option
While buying pre-cut jackfruit from the market may seem like a convenient solution, it comes with its own risks. You cannot always be sure about the freshness or quality of pre-cut jackfruit. It may also have been stored improperly, affecting its taste and texture. By cutting jackfruit yourself, you ensure that you get the freshest produce with minimal mess.
How to Store Jackfruit After Cutting
If you plan to use jackfruit over multiple meals, storing it properly is essential to maintain its freshness. Once you have cut the jackfruit, store the pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 2-3 days. If you want to store it for a longer period, consider freezing the pieces. Just make sure to coat them lightly with mustard oil or store them in a freezer-safe bag to prevent them from sticking together.
Next Steps: Cooking with Jackfruit
Once you have successfully cut your jackfruit, the possibilities are endless! You can cook it in a variety of ways – whether you are making a simple vegetable curry, a jackfruit biryani, or a crunchy pickle. Jackfruit pairs wonderfully with spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, so get creative with your recipes.
Next time you cut jackfruit at home, try these tricks and enjoy a hassle-free process as you prepare a tasty jackfruit vegetable.
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China’s law enforcement activities on Tiexian Jiao are aimed at countering the Philippines’ illegal landing and other infringement and provocations activities, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday.
Noting that Tiexian Jiao is part of China’s Nansha Qundao and it is uninhabited, Guo said China conducts law enforcement activities to firmly uphold its national territorial sovereignty, ensure Tiexian Jiao’s state of hosting no personnel or facilities, and firmly uphold the sanctity of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday warned the Philippines to stop infringements, as six individuals from the Philippines illegally landed on Tiexian Jiao. The CCG officers then boarded the reef to conduct on-site verification and enforcement measures in line with the law.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
SUNČANE naočale neizostavan su modni dodatak čim stigne sunčano i toplije vrijeme – od proljeća pa sve do kasne jeseni mnogi ih imaju uvijek uza sebe. Ako ove sezone želite nabaviti novi par, možda se pitate kakvi su modeli u trendu ovog proljeća.
Kad je riječ o stilovima, modna industrija u 2025. snažno naginje maksimalizmu, a to uključuje i sunčane naočale. Upečatljivi statement modeli s geometrijskim oblicima i u bogatim bojama dominiraju društvenim mrežama i festivalskom scenom, piše The Zoe Report.
Ipak, nisu svi trendovi upadljivi, suptilni luksuz također uzima maha. “Ništa ne odaje samopouzdanje kao suptilnost”, objašnjavaju Alexis Perron Corriveau i Mika Matikainen, suosnivači brenda Paloceras. “Bez logotipova, bez pretjerivanja. Samo oblik, osjećaj kvalitete, dojam. Ili te privuče – ili ne.”
Mikro okviri
Mikro okviri hit su i ove sezone. Nose se uski, okrugli modeli koji su praktični za svaki dan, objašnjava Kim Nemser, direktorica proizvoda i opskrbe u brendu Warby Parker. Ove male i tanke siluete postale su posebno popularne među slavnim osobama poput Hailey Bieber i Kendall Jenner.
Osim toga, tanki, minimalistički okviri podsjećaju na stil iz 90-ih, desetljeća koje i dalje snažno utječe na modne trendove. Kako dodaje Linda Hammond iz brenda Otra, ovi modeli uspješno spajaju retro dojam i profinjenost, što ih čini savršenim za “quiet cool” estetiku koju generacija Z sve više voli.
Geometrijski oblici
Kako je već spomenuto, ove proljetne sezone sve su popularnije sunčane naočale oštrih linija. Clare i Christina Kimeze, osnivačice brenda Kimeze, objašnjavaju da takvi modeli stvaraju upečatljiv dojam. S time se slaže i Mireia Calpe iz brenda Etnia Barcelona, koja ističe da su šesterokutni, osmerokutni i pravokutni okviri odvažan izbor za one koji vole isprobati nešto drugačije.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Kada je riječ o bojama, crvene nijanse vode
Kad je riječ o vodećim bojama sunčanih naočala ove sezone, Hayley Hall i Jayde Hall, osnivačice brenda Luv Lou, ističu trešnjasto crvenu i tamno crvenu kao glavne nijanse. “Zamislite acetatne okvire u boji trešnje, stakla s tamnocrvenim tonom i uzorke kornjačevine s crvenkastom bazom”, objašnjavaju. “Ove će se boje savršeno uklopiti uz sve, od kožnih čizama do proljetnih cvjetnih haljina.”
Stakla u boji
Proljetno-ljetne kombinacije ove sezone najlakše će osvježiti sunčane naočale sa staklima u boji, bilo u sunčano žutoj nijansi ili u veseloj ružičastoj boji žvakaće gume. “One donose spoj vintage i modernog duha koji nam je trenutno jako privlačan”, kažu Carolina Lindo i Lauren Mazzei Molinari, suvlasnice brenda Past Midnight.
Predimenzionirani modeli
Osim mikro okvira, popularni su i njihova potpuna suprotnost, veliki, predimenzionirani modeli. “Takve naočale su odmah uočljive i odličan su način da se podigne svaki outfit”, ističu Lindo i Molinari. “Kombiniranje s jednostavnijom odjećom stvara savršen balans sportskog i luksuznog dojma, bez pretjerivanja.”
S time se slaže i Arturo Vale, direktor maloprodaje i licencirani optičar u Cutler and Grossu, dodajući da će ove proljetne sezone upravo velike naočale biti u središtu pozornosti. “Prekrivaju veći dio lica, odišu ležernim boho stilom i štite i od pogleda i od sunca”, kaže.
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The University High boys’ lacrosse team didn’t have enough players for its City Section semifinal match on Friday night against Palisades because the school’s prom was the same night and players chose the prom instead. The school forfeited the match.
City Section Commissioner Vicky Lagos said the match time could not be changed, and now University is facing a $100 fine and a ban from next year’s playoffs under City Section rules.
Lagos said the school has not responded to phone calls from her. The school has not responded to an email from The Times. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Unified School District indicated on Monday they were working on a response.
The lacrosse finals will be played on Wednesday at El Camino Real, with the boys and girls finals matching El Camino Real against Palisades.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Launch Today: Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is all set to launch the CMF Phone 2 Pro in India today, April 28, at around 6:30 PM IST. This will be the second smartphone offered by CMF. Along with the device, the company will also launch three other products on the same day: the CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a, and Buds 2 Plus.
Over the past few weeks, the company has revealed some key details about the smartphone launch, such as its camera and processor. Take a look.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Launch Today: Key things to know
The upcoming phone will feature a triple-camera system — including a 50MP telephoto lens, a high-performance main sensor, and an ultra-wide camera.
It will run on a chipset similar to that of the CMF Phone 1, which was launched last year.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset will power the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
It will have a dual-tone finish.
This smartphone will come with Essential Space.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Launch Today: When and where to watch live streaming
The event is also live-streaming on the official YouTube channel of Nothing. Interested viewers can also watch the event live on the Zee Business website, as we have embedded the live link below.
CMF Phone 1: A Throwback
The CMF Phone 2 Pro will succeed the CMF Phone 1, which launched under the sub-brand in July 2024. Featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, the CMF by Nothing Phone 1 came with a dual-camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor and a 16MP selfie camera. It is backed by a 5000mAh battery, and the base model (6GB RAM and 128GB storage) is priced at Rs 15,999 on Flipkart. It was powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset.
Catholic cardinals meeting in Rome on April 28, 2025, agreed to begin on May 7, 2025, the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, according to ANSA news agency. On Wednesday May 7, the cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, after which those eligible to vote will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the secretive ballot, which can last several days.(AFP)
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.
Francis was buried Saturday after a funeral in St. Peter’s Square that gathered world leaders and hundreds of thousands of others, and a nine-day period of mourning is continuing before the conclave can start.
But the church is at the same time turning its attention to the next steps.
Key is preparing the Sistine Chapel for the red-robed cardinals who will gather at the Vatican in the heart of Rome to choose the next pope in an ancient process fictionalized in the 2024 film “Conclave.”
One key task: installing the chimney where ballots will be burned after votes.
Those visitors who managed to enter on Sunday considered themselves lucky, since there is no telling how long the conclave will last, and how long the gem of the Vatican Museums will remain off-limits.
“I think we felt very lucky to be able to be the last group of visitors to come in today,” said Sumon Khan, a tourist from the United States. “You know, our trip would not have been complete without seeing this beautiful place.”
According to a schedule determined by church law, the conclave can only begin after the nine-day mourning period. It is expected to start between May 5 and May 10.
When it does, the cardinals will enter solemnly to participate in a secretive process said to be guided by the holy spirit that will result in the selection of the next leader of the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic church. The choice will determine whether the next pontiff will continue Francis’ reforms, with his focus on the poor and marginalized and the environment, or whether they will choose a pontiff closer in style to conservative predecessors like Benedict XVI focused on doctrine.
For inspiration, the cardinals will also have the great beauty of the frescoes painted by Michelangelo and other renowned Renaissance artists. The most recognizable is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, showing God’s outstretched hand imparting the divine spark of life to the first man.
The chapel is named after Pope Sixtus IV, an art patron who oversaw the construction of the main papal chapel in the 15th century. But it was a later pontiff, Pope Julius II, who commissioned the works by Michelangelo, who painted the ceiling depicting scenes from Genesis from 1508 and 1512 and later returned to paint the Last Judgement on one of the walls.
When the conclave opens, cardinals will chant the Litany of Saints, the solemn, mystical Gregorian chant imploring the intercession of the saints, as they file into the chapel and take an oath of secrecy. The chapel’s thick double doors will close and the master of liturgy will utter the Latin words “Extra omnes,” meaning “everyone out.”
The secretive process is part of a tradition aimed at preserving the vote from external interference.
The world will then wait for a sign that a successor to Francis has been chosen. Black smoke coming from the chimney in the Sistine Chapel will indicate that they haven’t achieved the two-thirds majority for a new pope.
But when a pope is finally chosen, white smoke will rise and bells will toll.
Slow Horses creator Mick Herron believes his books have been stolen by tech giants to be used as learning tools for the next generation of artificial intelligence. “I don’t think there’s any doubt about that,” he sighs. “About two years ago, my younger brother showed me some app he had and he asked it to write a recipe for chocolate brownies in the style of Jackson Lamb. “What it came up with was s***, but it was clearly s*** based on having knowledge of Jackson Lamb and how he operates.”
Which is the crux of the matter, according to the bestselling author, who is taking the helm of this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, supported by the Daily and Sunday Express. “It can only manipulate stuff that’s already there. I believe that 110%, and I think it’s true of any major character,” he continues. “AI could write Fast & Furious 11 without a problem, I would have thought, but it can’t do a book that would truly engage the heart and the intellect.”
Not that Herron, 61, who was born in Newcastle but lives and works in Oxford, underestimates the threat AI presents to the creative arts. Major US authors, including the likes of Michael Connelly, John Grisham and Jodi Picoult, have already launched legal action against tech firm OpenAI in America to protect their copyright. Would Herron – who eschews social media (“never having been on it saved me having to leave it once it became apparent it was all being run by megalomaniac sociopaths”) and carries an old-fashioned “brick” phone – support such a move in the UK?
“I’m not a proactive public person,” he admits with a smile. “So I’m not going to be the one to stand up and raise the banner or anything, but I’d probably be standing by the side – clapping – as it marches past. Depending on what happens in the States, of course, I think it’s probably likely to happen here some time.”
It’s fair to say that former journalist Herron, who laboured for years in relative obscurity before Slow Horses brought fame, and presumably fortune, is having a bit of a moment. As well as his Harrogate role, his hit Apple TV+ adaptation, starring Gary Oldman as his odious spymaster Jackson Lamb, alongside Kristen Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner and rising star Jack Lowden as River Cartwright, returns for a fifth blockbuster season later this year.
And a new adaptation of his non-Slow Horses first book, 2003’s Down Cemetery Road, has wrapped filming, adapted by Morwenna Banks and starring Emma Thompson as private eye Zoë Boehm and Ruth Wilson as her client, Sarah Tucker, in a new eight-part drama featuring a mysterious explosion and a missing girl. The success of Slow Horses – which the BBC infamously opted not to adapt – has been especially gratifying, admits the softly-spoken spy writer.
“Obviously I wrote the base material for the show, but what the scriptwriters, what the directors, and what the cast have done with it has just transformed it. I think they’ve all done a wonderful job,” he adds.
“We’ve all seen shows based on books we love that have been an embarrassment. I knew it was going to be good as soon as we found out who was in it and who was writing it, but I wasn’t expecting it to be embraced so warmly by such a large number of people given that, the things that I write about, it could have put people’s backs up quite easily.”
He means his gloriously cynical view of politics and politicians, presumably?
“Yeah, so it could easily be treated with extreme disdain by parts of the press, but those parts of the press are the ones that seem to me to have taken it to their heart’s most ready. It’s been lovely – I’ve been very, very happy about it.”
As for Down Cemetery Road, he continues: “They’ve filmed it partly in Oxford and partly in Bristol and partly in various other places like Cornwall. Most of them standing in for somewhere else. What I’ve seen of it is very exciting and the cast is equally tremendous.”
While many authors are struggling, Herron, one of the nicest writers in crime fiction, accepts his own success with modest grace. “If we are all in a computer simulation, I’ve definitely got the right player!” he jokes. “I’m very aware of the amount of luck that goes into a success. Philip Pullman likes to say you need talent, hard work and luck. And hard work is the only thing you have any control over when it comes to a career. So I’ll stick to that. But I’m really appreciative of the luck that I’ve had. And I don’t take it for granted.”
Special guests at Harrogate this year include Lee and Andrew Child, Irvine Welsh, Mark Billingham and US author Attica Locke. Herron, who won the prestigious Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year gong for Slough House in 2022 – “one of my career highlights,” he smiles – will host an in-conversation event with Slow Horses showrunner Will Smith.
He says: “For me, the big thing is always just being at Harrogate. The Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival is a major highlight of any crime writer’s year. So just being there is great and to be the programming chair is such an honour – it’ll be all my birthdays come at once.”
Oxford University-educated Herron adds that he enjoyed trying to strike a balance in the line-up between “new writers appearing and taking their part in the great carousel of crime writing, and to have old favourites there whom everybody wants to see”. While doing this he kept in mind how Harrogate was singled out, unfairly many felt, for a lack of diversity in its panel events last year.
He says: “It’s something we are always aware of, it’s my first time sitting on the committee, but I know an awful lot of work goes into addressing those issues. These things ought to be second nature by now, but it’s still a struggle to find the right balance when publishers aren’t necessarily putting forward a hugely diverse range of authors. The committee has had to go out and find authors who haven’t been championed by publishers to get the balance right. But we think we have got that balance.”
Herron, who will also interview Mark Billingham at the festival for his 25th Tom Thorne thriller, has been busy writing his first Jackson Lamb novel for three years, Clown Town, which will be published in September. About this he would only say: “I’d probably better keep that for Harrogate itself.”
Mick Herron is programming chair for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival taking place in Harrogate from July 17 to 20. Visit harrogateinternationalfestivals.com for tickets and information
An electric Cadillac SUV? In Australia? That’s big news, and quite the breath of fresh air in a market that’s been bursting with a sea of new imports from China in recent years.
Cadillac is a name most Australians have heard of, but local knowledge of the US luxury auto brand generally stops there – unless you’re the news editor for CarExpert, of course.
Most at least know it’s American, and that it’s owned by General Motors (GM). It’s also fairly common to be familiar with the colossal land boats Cadillac produced in the 1970s and ’80s, as well as the reputation those cars garnered from their appearances in popular culture from that time.
But there’s a significant local blackspot between then and now, and while Cadillac has continued to be active with large SUVs and iconic high-output V8 sedans in its home market, there hasn’t been quite so much noise in Australia.
GM’s premium brand came within weeks of an official Australian launch in 2009 before the GFC entered the picture, and so some eyebrows were raised in 2023 when Cadillac confirmed it would try again – for real, this time.
The key points are that Cadillac is now positioned here as a luxury brand in GM’s local portfolio, which is currently populated by Chevrolet pickups and the Corvette supercar, and soon the GMC Yukon large SUV, and that it’ll only be selling electric vehicles (EVs).
Its first model on sale here is the Lyriq, a large electric SUV that entered production in 2022. While the Lyriq is produced in Shanghai for the Chinese market, GM hasn’t followed Tesla in sourcing Australian vehicles from China and instead builds its Lyriq in right-hand drive for export at its Spring Hill factory in Tennessee.
That makes it one of only two current Australian-market GM models to be built in RHD ex-factory, the other being the first global Corvette – at least until Cadillac’s upcoming Optiq and Vistiq arrive here.
For now, however, we only have one Cadillac to sink our teeth into, and it’s entering a segment that we’d hardly call crowded. At more than $120,000 before on-road costs, the Lyriq is not cheap and competes with only a handful of EVs at a similar price and size.
Key rivals include the Polestar 3, BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
Of the four, the Mercedes leads the sales chart with 350 so far in 2025, with the others all finding fewer than 100 new homes in the same period – and struggling to even crack 30 registrations in the case of the Polestar and Audi.
GM therefore has an opportunity to top those carmakers in this segment with Cadillac, something that doesn’t seem too outrageous given the Lyriq’s pricing is towards the cheaper end of the scale, and GM is a well-established company – albeit one that copped significant flak when it killed off Holden in 2020.
On test here is the range-topping 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport, currently GM’s finest offering in Australia’s EV market. Can it become a luxury favourite?
How does the Cadillac Lyriq compare?
View a detailed breakdown of the Cadillac Lyriq against similarly sized vehicles.
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How much does the Cadillac Lyriq cost?
The Sport tops the two-variant Cadillac Lyriq range, and is priced at $124,000 before on-road costs following a $5000 price increase for 2025.
Model
Price before on-road costs
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury
$122,000
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport
$124,000
Though there are two distinct grades, the differences between the two aren’t major (see below), which is reflected in the price difference of just $2000.
In terms of rivals, the Polestar 3 ranges in price from $116,754 to $154,454 before on-roads, and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs between $136,600 and $194,100 before on-roads.
There’s also the Audi Q8 e-tron for either $140,090 or $166,090 before on-roads, depending on the variant, and the pricier BMW iX, which ranges in price from $136,900 to $233,400 before on-roads.
To see how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What is the Cadillac Lyriq like on the inside?
Large and luxe, exactly as you’d expect from a Cadillac.
The highlight of the Lyriq’s interior is that it’s noticeably different to most other electric SUVs recently launched in Australia. Models like the Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Xpeng G6, BYD Sealion 7 and even the pioneering Tesla Model Y all feature the same basic setup that looks like an iPad glued to the dashboard.
Sure, those cars aren’t competing in the same segment because they’re drastically cheaper, but they all feel identical to one another inside. That isn’t the case with the Lyriq, in which Cadillac has instilled a meaningful sense of identity, even if it is still a screen-heavy cockpit.
The main attraction here is the huge 33-inch wraparound display. It’s as big as it looks, and is framed by distinctive natural curves that tie in with the design language seen throughout the rest of the cabin.
It’s graphically slick too, but can be somewhat confusing to navigate when on the move. Some items can also be blocked by the steering wheel depending on where it’s adjusted, which is hardly uncommon for such setups.
But the limitations aren’t nearly as bad as what you might encounter in a Kia EV9, in which the steering wheel obstructs its dedicated touchscreen climate control panel for us.
Cadillac has also used the curved edges of its screen to good effect, namely to the right of the steering wheel. This portion is actually a touchscreen, through which you can choose from a selection of instrument display styles or swipe to view trip information.
It’s a clever use of space, and doesn’t detract from the otherwise clean layout of the instrument display. There’s not a lot to get tripped up by here, as it’s just a simple readout of power, speed, and battery charge – though it does adjust itself when you enter Sport mode, for example, when a power readout in kiloWatts takes centre stage.
The left half of the screen is where you’ll find infotainment, vehicle settings, and just about everything else you’d imagine. This portion can be somewhat cumbersome, especially because the ‘home’ screen is just a display of various shortcuts and not a nice-looking landing page.
We at least appreciate that it does its job effectively. Cadillac has also employed a rotary control dial on the floating centre console, much like what you’d find in a Mazda.
We didn’t find much use for this, but it’s nice there’s a touchscreen shortcut located nearby that falls to hand nicely. And you still have the option of using the infotainment’s touchscreen function when on the move, unlike in a Mazda.
You also get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, which integrates into the screen nicely despite its curved edges.
Below this screen is a wide climate control array, which is thankfully comprised entirely of physical switches. It’s still a simple and clean-looking setup, and the fact that these controls aren’t locked away in the infotainment screen makes us appreciate it even more.
Further down is a unique storage solution in the form of a discreet drawer. It’s not huge, but given the packaging of the rest of the cabin and Cadillac’s apparent desire to reduce clutter, it’s a decent alternative.
Cadillac has fitted this drawer to allow for the large floating centre console. We could take or leave this type of arrangement, but it’s been done well in the Lyriq.
The flat surface on top of the console is wide and houses two large cupholders and that aforementioned rotary dial. Everything here is finished in a textured chrome material, which looks nice in its subtlety but is still somewhat chintzy, at least compared to the cleaner-look surfaces of the rest of the cabin.
Unfortunately, the storage box is relatively small and not much good for anything other than small odds and ends. At least the lid on top is soft and makes for a comfortable armrest, and there are other storage options like bottle holders in the doors, a conventional glovebox, and a neat little slot for your phone.
Underneath the floating centre console is a large tray, which has a soft floor and tall edges to stop things flying out. You’ll also find a USB-C port here, right next to the subtle Cadillac debossing on that brushed metal strip.
That subtle branding is part of the overall aura of the Lyriq’s interior, where you’ll find several such classy touches including the classic Cadillac calligraphy logo on the door sills, and an illuminated Cadillac emblem behind the wraparound display.
Of course, flourishes like these aren’t new, but they at least give the impression that some care was put into how the Lyriq presents to its occupants. There are some other choices that we question though, like the use of gloss black plastic for the haptic steering wheel buttons, and that bizarre glossy insert along the top of the steering wheel.
We understand they’re there to give the impression of luxury, but such materials always get grubby, and we’d much rather they were left out.
As for comfort and ergonomics, the Lyriq is there or thereabouts. Positives include the impressively comfortable seats, which are excessively cushioned and finished in high-quality leather.
Interestingly, I found the backrest of the front seats to be pushed out too far, even with lumbar support adjusted all the in. Most other passengers didn’t report this, but it’s something noticeably different to most other cars.
Seat adjustment is via switches on the doors, much like in a Mercedes-Benz. These work well and are easy to use, and nearby you’ll find the buttons to operate seat heating and ventilation.
Steering wheel adjustment is also electric, but its telescopic range doesn’t reach out quite far enough. It’s still enough to get comfortable with and easy to get used to, but its height adjustment is also limited by what it does or doesn’t block on the instrument display.
And it’s worth making sure everything on the screen is as visible as possible, as it’s easy to miss items like the small indicator arrows at the top of the display.
The second row of the Lyriq is comfortably upmarket. More of that quality upholstery is seen here, and the seats are appropriately soft and supportive.
The head restraints of the outboard seats are also sculpted in a way that can stop your head rolling around to either side, which allows rear occupants to sleep more comfortably if they so desire. There’s also a trio of ISOFIX child seat anchors and top-tether points if those sleepy passengers need dedicated seats.
You also get loads of head and leg room thanks to the Lyriq’s generous exterior proportions, so much so that the front seats are unlikely to encroach on the personal space of passengers in the second row, even if they’re pushed fully rearward.
Connectivity options include two USB-C ports on the back of the centre console, below another brushed metal piece with more Cadillac wording. On the shelf above that is a dedicated rear climate control panel, which operates like a mini version of what’s up front.
Heating for the outboard rear seats is a bonus luxury, and there’s a fitting cohesion between what you’ll find in the front and back. For storage, you get bottle holders in the doors, map pockets, and cupholders in the fold-down armrest.
As expected, there’s plenty of space in the boot. There’s a powered tailgate, which is opened by pressing the large external Cadillac emblem – a nearly identical process to opening the charge flap on the front-left quarter panel.
Once in, you’ll find a large, flat loading floor. There’s no step down from the boot opening to the floor either, which makes it easier to slide cargo inside using the hard plastic scuff plates at the very back. Funnily enough, there’s another Cadillac logo here too.
The boot opening is also workable, though the tailgate’s sloped nature means you lose vertical space the further back you go. The rear seats can fold down with a 60:40 split to create extra room, but they don’t stow perfectly flat.
Under the floor is a deep cubby that’s ideal for storing items like charge cables or backpacks. There’s not a lot to complain about with the Lyriq’s interior and, despite being screen-heavy, it will still feel relatively approachable to people unfamiliar with the car.
Dimensions
Cadillac Lyriq
Length
5005mm
Width
2207mm
Height
1623mm
Wheelbase
3094mm
Cargo capacity
793L (rear seats up) 1722L (rear seats folded)
To see how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What’s under the bonnet?
Not much of anything. The ‘engine bay’ is almost entirely covered by a big piece of plastic, and there are no motors or under-bonnet storage to be seen here.
Specifications
Cadillac Lyriq
Drivetrain
Dual-motor electric
Battery capacity
102kWh
Battery chemistry
Nickel cobalt manganese (NMC)
Power
373kW
Torque
610Nm
Drive type
All-wheel drive
Kerb weight
2680kg
0-100km/h (claimed)
5.3 seconds
Energy consumption (claimed)
22.5kWh/100km
Energy consumption (as tested)
20.8kWh/100km
Claimed range (WLTP)
530km
Max AC charge rate
22kW
Max DC charge rate
190kW
Our week with the car involved driving primarily on freeways and rural 80km/h roads, with multiple Melbourne traffic jams thrown in for a bit of reality.
This likely helped us to best Cadillac’s energy consumption claim, which is quite substantial. It’s 0.7kWh/100km more than what BMW claims for the iX, but 1.4kWh/100km better than the most efficient Audi Q8 e-tron.
The Lyriq’s claimed driving range is also competitive, and while it seemed to drop quickly in the real world, it actually stuck close enough to its word.
To see how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
How does the Cadillac Lyriq drive?
Though the Cadillac name is a rarity on Australian roads, many of us have preconceptions as to how a Cadillac should drive.
Put simply, it needs to be quiet, supremely comfortable, and confident over bumps and imperfections, while also feeling impossibly large. Fortunately, you’ll find the Lyriq nails that brief once you select Drive on the column shifter.
Though there’s no high-displacement engine to be heard rumbling away under the bonnet, the Lyriq still offers a commanding driving experience. You feel thoroughly in control of your space on the road and, despite not having a high seating position, you still feel like you’re above most other cars.
Then there’s the cabin refinement, which even after a week of driving the car on coarse-chip rural roads was still impressive. This is especially important in an EV where there’s no engine noise to mask the tyre roar.
We’d stop short of calling it silent, but there’s a distinct premium subtlety to the amount of noise that’s allowed inside. Wind noise is also acceptably muted, which we’d expect is a product of its somewhat sleek nose – it’s sleeker than the Lyriq’s body shape suggests, anyway.
These things aren’t impossible for acoustic engineers to dial in though, and you’d expect a high standard of refinement given how much money you’re paying. What’s tougher to nail is ride quality, but it seems Cadillac has given it some serious attention for Australian vehicles.
In our overseas review of the US-market Lyriq, we pointed out that Cadillac was giving the car different suspension tunes for each wheel size.
Because Australian vehicles are only available with 21-inch alloys and not the 20- and 22-inch options offered in the US, our Lyriq has the same suspension tune as European examples. That means our Lyriq is set up to have a much less ‘floaty’ ride than US models.
Certainly, there aren’t many boat-like tendencies evident in the way our Lyriq drives. That’s in contrast to Cadillac’s stereotypical Coupe de Ville land boats of old, which some may have assumed would be translated into the modern age.
Unfortunately, there’s no adaptive suspension, such as Cadillac’s advanced Magnetic Ride Control system. Coil springs don’t detract from the experience, but having that extra level of sophistication would elevate the Lyriq’s ride comfort even further – though it would also have elevated its price.
Our Lyriqs do at least get so-called Passive Plus dampers, which Cadillac says can differentiate between small impacts and larger undulations and react accordingly, and the seat of our pants suggests the Lyriq’s ride is good as is.
That’s important because when you’re dealing with a vehicle as heavy as the Lyriq, springs and dampers that can comfortably harness its mass are must-haves. At nearly 2.7 tonnes, this car is no lightweight.
Fortunately, that weight helps generate confident on-road behaviour. The Lyriq isn’t unsettled by wind like a lighter vehicle can be, and it feels somewhat like a tank when cruising at highway speeds.
Backing it up is a weighty steering feel, which seems appropriate for a modern Cadillac. You can also choose from two settings to adjust how heavy the steering is, much like you can in a Polestar, for instance.
Throw it into a turn and you’ll be surprised at how well-balanced the Lyriq feels. It’s far from sporty, but it doesn’t seem like it’s about to roll over if you’re too eager with the tiller at either low or high speeds.
More aggressive driving and tighter turns will naturally invoke some understeer and tyre squeal, though the Continental rubber does well to keep this behemoth pointing in the right direction.
Of course, a large SUV that weighs more than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is bound to be unsettling for some, especially when you consider how quick the Lyriq really is.
A claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5.3 seconds is properly fast, but its power isn’t delivered in quite the same neck-breaking fashion as many EVs. The hotted-up Lyriq-V could change that, but that won’t arrive here until next year.
As we said in our overseas drive review, Cadillac’s progressive tune for the Lyriq’s acceleration is entirely intentional.
Throttle response is sharp, but mashing it from a standstill sees the car take off in a subdued huff before winding up the power as speed increases.
It doesn’t get more aggressive in Sport mode either, which we find interesting. You do get a harsher hit under hard acceleration if you’re already rolling at around 50km/h, which feels a bit more like it should for a car with nearly 380kW of power.
We also like that you get an exact readout of the power output when in Sport mode – seeing 380kW written on the dash is quite fun.
The Lyriq has no trouble slowing down either, thanks in part to its colossal Brembo brake calipers, but also its unique arrangement with energy management.
There is a one-pedal driving mode, but you can also control regenerative braking using ‘Regen on Demand’ with your left hand.
There’s a sole paddle fitted on the left of the steering wheel, which can be used to progressively apply more braking power.
It’s quite clever, and I like being able to slow down without having to move my foot at all. Contrived as it may seem, the paddle is easy to get used to, and you can claw a bit of charge back while you’re at it.
There are some flaws though, and most are to do with safety tech. For one, there’s no lane-centring function available when using adaptive cruise control, which is a major omission in the context of the competition.
Overseas, the Lyriq gets GM’s Super Cruise Level 2 autonomous driving system, which supports hands-free driving. We understand that feature isn’t yet allowed here, but it’s disappointing that we don’t get anything at all. Nor is there any form of native satellite navigation.
The adaptive cruise on its own works reliably, though we did find the passive lane-keeping was sometimes a little more active than we would’ve liked. Similarly, the driver monitoring system was a touch too sensitive to head movements and mirror checks.
Another quirk of the Lyriq is the way it alerts you. Instead of beeping, the driver attention system vibrates the driver’s seat at progressive levels of intensity depending on how long you’ve been distracted.
It’s a creative idea, but not one that we necessarily like. The reversing sensors will also cause the seat to vibrate quite strongly as you approach objects, which feels mildly invasive if nothing else.
These minor bugbears aside, on the move is where the Lyriq hits its stride. Despite being a relatively unconventional Cadillac in the eyes of most Aussies, it’s hard to argue there’s not something vaguely boss-like about driving around in this car.
It feels big, it looks big, and it commands road presence. And supreme cabin comfort and ride quality make it an easy long-distance cruiser, provided you can find chargers at regular intervals.
The Lyriq is certainly thirsty, and Cadillac’s energy consumption claim isn’t trying to hide that. There have been clever considerations though, like the way the car will deactivate its front motors to save charge where possible.
When it comes time to park the beast, you also have a comprehensive array of cameras and sensors to rely on, which are all high-quality and work as they should.
Put simply, the Lyriq is pretty close to what a modern Cadillac should be, and fancy bits like adaptive suspension would plant it firmly in the realm of the Polestar 3 and the trio of Germans.
To see how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
What do you get?
Two grades of Lyriq are currently available in Australia, and the Sport is the more expensive option.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury equipment highlights:
Semi-automatic parking assist
Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with puddle lights
Panoramic sunroof
Hands-free power tailgate
33-inch display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Active noise cancellation
AKG Studio 19-speaker sound system (incl. front headrest speakers)
126-colour ambient lighting
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Power-adjustable front seats with power lumbar
Heated outboard second-row seats
Tri-zone climate control
The Sport adds:
Dark grille finish
Unique wheels
Obsidian Chrome finishes and dark exterior accents
Body-colour door handles
To see how the Cadillac Lyriq stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool
Options
A Nappa leather package ($3000) is optional, available only with the Oxford Stone or Juniper colourways.
Extras include:
Nappa leather upholstery for all seats
Nappa leather armrests
Soft-wrapped upper instrument panel
Dark Ash wood trim with backlit door accents
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Is the Cadillac Lyriq safe?
The Lyriq has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise control
Autonomous emergency braking
Intersection assist
Blind-spot assist
Front, front-side, front-knee and front curtain airbags
Rear curtain airbags
Surround-view camera
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How much does the Cadillac Lyriq cost to run?
The Lyriq is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, and five years of roadside assistance. Cadillac is also offering five years of free servicing.
Servicing and Warranty
Cadillac Lyriq
Warranty
5 years, unlimited kilometres
Battery warranty
8 years, 160,000km
Roadside assistance
5 years
Service intervals
12 months, 12,000km
Capped-price servicing
5 years
Total capped-price service cost
Free
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CarExpert’s Take on the Cadillac Lyriq
The Lyriq is as impressive as it is imposing, and strikes us as a vehicle that should be more than capable of sticking it to Polestar and the Germans.
Presentation is top-notch inside and out, and while its design is perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, it’s hard to argue that there isn’t something distinctive about the Lyriq. It’s certainly more imposing in the metal than in photos, where it masks its true size better.
Inside, it’s comfortable and well-appointed, and despite complaints overseas we have no major issues with its build quality apart from the odd inconsistent panel gap. Sure, there have been some peculiar material choices, but nothing that will get in the way of using the car as intended.
We can’t complain about the ride quality either, and the extra sound deadening said to have been applied compared to EVs based on the same platform like the Chevrolet Blazer seems to have played a big role in its first-class refinement. We’d still like to see adaptive suspension for the money, but the Lyriq still has some of the best-sorted passive dampers in any EV.
We’d also like to see some of that missing tech, like a lane-centring function that works with adaptive cruise control, as you’ll find that in most direct rivals. The lack of native satellite navigation is also a disappointment, but wireless smartphone mirroring remains a comfortable alternative if you have mobile reception.
When you consider the Lyriq’s rivals, it seems Cadillac has found an appropriate space to stand in. The Germans generally fight among themselves, with their steep price tags and sometimes questionable designs.
We consider the Polestar 3 to be the Lyriq’s closest competitor, but both SUVs offer very different cabin and driving experiences. The Polestar is Chinese-built but feels much more European, with edgier styling and sportier pretensions accompanied by a clean and straight-to-the-point interior.
Meanwhile, the Lyriq is undoubtedly American, but still exudes quite a sophisticated presence and boasts a properly plush interior. It’s cheaper than all but one version of the Polestar too, which means those in the market for a large luxury electric SUV with a different flavour should be placing the Lyriq towards the top of their shopping lists.
It’s a strong debut for the modern Cadillac in Australia, but getting potential buyers to appreciate that will be the next significant hurdle to overcome.
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Scott Bessent says many top US trading partners had made ‘very good’ proposals to avert US tariffs.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US had also held very substantial negotiations with Japan and discussions with other Asian trading partners were going well. (File Photo: AP)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said many top US trading partners had made ‘very good’ proposals to avert US tariffs, and one of the first deals to be signed would likely be with India.
“I would guess that India would be one of the first trade deals we would sign,” Bessent told CNBC, adding that the US had also held very substantial negotiations with Japan and discussions with other Asian trading partners were going well.
“I would guess that India would be one of the first trade deals we would sign. So, watch this space,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC.Bessent then told reporters at WH a trade deal could come “as early as this week or next week.”
“Vice President Vance was in India last week, talked about substantial progress. I have mentioned that the negotiations with the Republic of Korea have gone very well, and I think we’ve had some very substantial negotiations with our Japanese allies,” Bessent told CNBC.
Speaking to reporters after two early morning television interviews, Besssent said the first such trade agreement might come this week or next.
He told CNBC that China’s recent moves to exempt certain US goods from its retaliatory tariffs showed that it wanted to de-escalate trade tensions with the United States, and said the U.S. had refrained from escalating by embargoing those goods.
Bessent told Fox News that President Donald Trump will be “intimately involved” in each of the bespoke trade deals with each of 15 to 18 important trading partners, but it will be important to reach agreements in principle soon.
Asked whether he planned to call his Chinese counterpart to jump-start negotiations between the world’s two largest economies, Bessent told Fox News: We’ll see what happens with China. It’s important. I think it’s unsustainable from the Chinese side. So maybe they’ll call me one day.”
He earlier told CNBC that “all aspects of government are in contact with China,” and underscored that it was up to China to reduce tensions since they sold five times more goods to the US than vice versa.
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The crypto markets are displaying significant strength since the early trading hours, with the prices of most of the tokens remaining inflated. Altcoins like PENGU, XMR, DEEP, etc., and a few more have been attracting double-digit gains, while some are experiencing minor losses. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has sustained above $94,000 as the global trading volume has begun to recover yet again. With the start of the American trade, the buying pressure is increasing and hence, with the rise in positive sentiments, the BTC price is believed to rise above the crucial resistance levels.
A few days before, the bulls utilized all their strength to elevate the BTC price above the consolidation around $85,000. The volume increased from $15 billion to $55 billion, which later began to drop gradually to close to $20 billion. In the times when the spot retail traders have refrained from entering a fresh trade, the whales have begun aggressive accumulation. Ever since the latest rebound, the whales seem to have smelled a fresh bullish case and hence have increased their accumulation.
The data from Glassnode indicates the whales have been aggressively accumulating over the past few days. The number of wallets with a balance over 1000 BTC witnessed a sudden rise from 17.2K to 17.3K, indicating the whales are foreseeing a bullish trajectory for the token. The whales are buying BTC like never before, which suggests a massive price action could be on the horizon. The new whales appear to be more aggressive than the old ones, substantiating the bullish claim.
Is Bitcoin (BTC) Price on Its Way to $100K?
After breaking above the falling wedge, the BTC price surged extensively and surpassed the local resistance at $88,500 and entered a pivotal range between $94,170 and $94,900. The bulls are working hard to keep the rally restricted within the range. Once the bulls accumulate the required strength, the token is expected to trigger a fresh upswing, elevating the levels beyond $100K.
The daily chart of Bitcoin is progressive as the price is closely consolidating around the gains, experiencing equal bullish and bearish pressure. The RSI is about to enter the overbought zone, and the CMF has been maintaining a decent ascending trend. This suggests a significant inflow of money onto the platform. Hence, hinting towards a rise in bullish sentiments within the market. Once the Bitcoin (BTC) price rises above the pivotal resistance at $98,500 to $99,000, rising above $100,000 is imminent.
US tariffs against China that could raise prices of iPhones significantly are prompting Apple to shift manufacturing to India, which has lower tariffs. But how much of that manufacturing will shift and how soon it will happen could be complicated by special iPhone editions expected for release in 2027, a report suggests.
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple has plans for two special editions to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. One could be a foldable iPhone that has been rumored and another would be a Pro model that would include more glass elements.
Gurman says that the chances are “slim” that Apple would build those new devices in India. He said: “While Apple’s manufacturing in India has reached parity with China in terms of current iPhone quality, the 20-year anniversary models are extraordinarily complex. They’ll require new parts and production techniques, making it far from a certainty that Apple will be able to build those outside of China. At some point, yes, but certainly not by the year 2027.”
A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As measles cases continue to spread throughout the U.S. — with 12 states reporting official outbreaks, according to the latest CDC data — concern is growing among high-risk groups.
Children under the age of 5 are most vulnerable to measles, health experts confirm.
The CDC recommends that children receive two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and a second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.
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That means children under 5 may not have full protection.
As measles cases continue to spread throughout the U.S. — with 12 states reporting official outbreaks, according to the latest CDC data — concern is growing among high-risk groups.(iStock)
Allison Croucher, DO, a pediatrician and doctor of osteopathic medicine with Duly Health and Care in Illinois, said she frequently gets questions from concerned parents looking to protect their children from the highly contagious virus.
Chroucher shared some of the most common inquiries she receives, along with her responses.
1. Should I be worried about measles where I live or where I’m traveling to?
Measles cases have been reported in 20 states so far (according to the CDC): Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Children under the age of 5 are most vulnerable to measles, health experts confirm.(iStock)
Even if you do not live in one of those areas, keep a close eye on local health alerts, since the disease is rapidly evolving.
Your state’s Department of Health website, which should end in “.gov,” is a great place to start. If you plan on traveling to an area with reported cases, be sure to seek guidance from your doctor beforehand.
2. How do I know if my child is fully vaccinated?
A child is considered fully vaccinated for measles if they have received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine at least four weeks apart.
The first dose is typically given to children between 12 and 15 months old, followed by the second at four to six years.
In the early stages, symptoms to watch out for include fever, cough, runny nose, and red, irritated eyes. (iStock)
3. Can my infant get the vaccine early?
In certain cases, yes. Infants who are high-risk or traveling to areas with active cases may be eligible to get the MMR vaccine between six months and 12 months of age. This depends on individual circumstances, so it’s important to talk with your pediatrician.
Keep in mind that an early dose doesn’t count on the regular vaccination schedule — your child will still need two additional doses after their first birthday.
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4. What if my infant is too young to get the MMR vaccine?
If your infant is too young for the vaccine, it’s important to take extra precautions to limit their exposure to others who are or might be ill. Don’t be afraid to decline travel or gatherings — you have every right to protect your child’s health.
5. How early can my child get their second MMR vaccine?
For children over one year, the second MMR dose can be given as early as four weeks after the first. Once they’ve received both doses, children are considered fully vaccinated and don’t require any additional doses.
“One to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die due to complications from the disease.”
6. We have been around other people who recently traveled. What symptoms should we watch for?
In the early stages, symptoms to watch out for include fever, cough, runny nose, and red, irritated eyes.
These symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after initial exposure.
7. My child is showing signs of a cold. Could this be early-stage measles?
It’s not always easy to tell, since measles shares symptoms with many other illnesses. One key differentiator is that children with measles typically display very high fevers, around 104°F. They also tend to be very fussy.
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Around the second or third day of symptoms, many patients develop small, bluish-white spots on their inner cheeks, referred to as Koplik spots — though not every child will develop these spots. The telltale red rash typically develops three to five days into the illness.
A child is considered fully vaccinated for measles if they have received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine at least four weeks apart. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
8. What does the measles rash look like?
This rash typically starts three to five days after the initial symptoms. It begins as small spots on the face near the hairline, then spreads downwards and can cover the entire body.
9. Why is measles dangerous?
Measles can have many complications, ranging from mild to severe. About one in 10 people will develop ear infections or diarrhea.
About one in five unvaccinated children with measles will require hospitalization. Up to one in 20 children will contract pneumonia, which is the most common cause of death from the disease.
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About one in 1,000 children will develop encephalitis, or inflammation and swelling of the brain. This can lead to seizures, lifelong disability or even death. In all, one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die due to complications from the disease.
10. Why aren’t some people getting their kids the MMR vaccine?
There is a growing amount of misinformation and disinformation circulating about vaccines, which has led some parents to delay or skip them altogether.
The MMR vaccine has been safely administered to millions of people and has an excellent safety record — and research has repeatedly debunked the myth that the vaccine is linked to autism.
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11. What should I do if I think my child might have the measles?
Don’t wait — contact your doctor right away. They can guide you through the next steps.
The above questions and answers were provided by Allison Croucher, DO, a pediatrician and doctor of osteopathic medicine with Duly Health and Care in Illinois.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
The winners of the 8th edition of the acclaimed London Spirits Competition were unveiled recently. Several Indian brands were among them, including those producing whisky, gin, rum, feni and more. An artisanal dry gin from India was also named among the highest-rated spirits in the world. Organised annually by Beverage Trade Network, this international competition rewards brands based on the quality, value, and packaging of their spirits. The competition is known to have a distinctive focus that centres on trade and consumers. Find out which Indian spirits were recognised this year below:
Gold-Winning Indian Spirits At The London Spirits Competition 2025:
Jin Jiji India Dry Gin won gold and was named Spirit of the Year 2025 for India (It received 98 points, making it the highest rated Indian spirit this year). Jin Jiji Darjeeling Gin received silver with 92 points.
Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Brilliance won gold with 96 points. Internationally, it was named the Best Indian Single Malt Whiskey of the Year for 2025. Additionally, Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Madeira won silver.
Seagram’s Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky won gold with 95 points.
Amrut Master Distiller’s Reserve 2024 whisky won gold with 95 points.
Jaisalmer – Indian Craft Gin won gold with 95 points.
Barrel Aged Feni – Sentari won gold with 95 points (in the “Other Spirits” category).
Also Read: Indian Whisky Brands Win Big At World Whiskies Awards 2025
These Indian spirits won silver at the London Spirits Competition 2025:
Rampur Asava whisky
Crafters Reserve whisky
All Seasons Sir E Taj whisky
Single Malts Of India Marudham
Godawan Single Malt Fruit And Spice Artisan Whisky
Godawan Single Malt Rich And Rounded Artisan Whisky
Roulette Unpeated Premium Whisky
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
Seqer Handcrafted Dry Gin
Seqer Mulberry Passionately Handcrafted Gin
Jaisalmer – Gold Edition gin
Bom Bay Blanche Handcrafted Artisanal Dry Gin
Soci Gin
IDAAYA – Himalayan Sipping Rum
Mikiamo Limoncello
Several Indian spirits, ranging from feni to rum, also won bronze this year. For the complete list of winners, click here.
Moreover, Indian brands have won recognition in non-alcoholic categories, too. Jimmy’s Original Tonic Water from India won the global award for “Bitters and Mixers of the Year” for 2025. Sobriety Sips / Decaf Martini (produced by Dryfusion Mixology Pvt Ltd) from India won silver in the category of “Non-alcoholic Spirits.”
Also Read: This Is The Best Single Malt Whisky Globally For 2025
Globally, Xaoma Gold from Kazakhstan has been named “Vodka of the Year”, Ramsbury Gin from UK is “Gin of the Year” for 2025, Tequila Gran Orendain Reposado from Mexico is the best tequila, W.L. Weller Antique 107 from the US is the top whisky and Havana Club Gran Reserva 15 Anos was named “Rum of the Year.”
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Foreign passenger traffic through the Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has skyrocketed by 70 percent year on year, with over 172,000 international passenger trips recorded across the mega bridge as of Sunday, according to official data.
The rising figures are largely attributed to China’s expansion of visa-free policies, with the Zhuhai land port of the bridge serving as the only land port on the Chinese mainland offering direct road access to Hong Kong International Airport.
As of Sunday, overall passenger trips across the bridge had risen 18.9 percent year on year to exceed 10 million, reaching the milestone 25 days earlier than in 2024.
Trips made by mainland residents across the bridge rose 30.3 percent to 4.18 million, while cross-border trips through the Zhuhai land port by Hong Kong and Macao-registered vehicles jumped 32.4 percent to nearly 1.2 million so far this year, with the daily average surpassing 10,000, according to the bridge’s border inspection station.
The 55-kilometer bridge links China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, and the Macao SAR. It is the world’s longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing.
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PRIJE samo nekoliko godina dizajnerske tenisice bile su “it” komad koji se odlično prodavao. Danas je situacija drukčija, iako i dalje zauzimaju važno mjesto u svijetu luksuzne mode.
Prošli tjedan Louis Vuitton predstavio je Sneakerinu, novi model koji prati trend tenisica inspiriranih balerinkama, dok je Dsquared2 lansirao Sprinter, retro tenisicu za trčanje koja košta 520 dolara, piše The Business of Fashion.
Oba modela pojavila su se ubrzo nakon što je Marni u suradnji s Hokom predstavio nove tenisice za trčanje, a Balenciaga je na Tjednu mode u Parizu pokazala svoju istrošenu verziju Puma Speedcat tenisice.
Prodaja dizajnerskih tenisica je pala na američkom tržištu
Čini se da luksuzni brendovi ne namjeravaju odustati od svojih skupih varijacija sportskih tenisica, iako one više nisu toliko istaknuti proizvodi kao nekad. Barem ne na američkom tržištu.
Prema podacima istraživačke tvrtke Circana, prodaja modernih i dizajnerskih tenisica u velikim američkim robnim kućama i kod velikih diskontnih trgovaca pala je prošle godine za 21 posto u odnosu na 2023. godinu. U usporedbi s 2022., pad iznosi 37 posto.
Beth Goldstein, izvršna direktorica i analitičarka za obuću i modne dodatke u Circani, pad pripisuje financijskim pritiscima na potrošače te sve češćem odabiru funkcionalnih tenisica sportskih brendova umjesto dizajnerskih modela.
To ne znači da dizajnerske tenisice više nisu tražene, osobito izvan američkog tržišta. U luksuznom online dućanu Mytheresa prodaja luksuznih tenisica i dalje je stabilna, rekla je Tiffany Hsu, glavna direktorica nabave, naglasivši da nema većih padova ni skokova u potražnji.
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Sličan stav iznio je i Vincenzo Troia, izvršni direktor luksuznog talijanskog e-trgovca Giglio.com, istaknuvši da je potražnja ostala dosljedna.
Ipak, ova kategorija više ne izaziva isti val uzbuđenja kao nekada.
“Prije nekoliko godina svaki veliki brend imao je ‘it tenisicu'”
“Prije nekoliko godina svaki veliki brend imao je ‘it tenisicu’ koja je donosila ogromnu zaradu”, rekla je Hsu. “U posljednjih nekoliko godina to više nije toliko prisutno.”
Dizajnerske i luksuzne tenisice doživjele su procvat krajem 2010-ih, kada su brojni prestižni brendovi počeli lansirati svoje modele kako bi se povezali s mlađim kupcima i iskoristili rastuću popularnost uličnog stila odijevanja.
Tenisice su tada postale novi “it” predmet u luksuznom svijetu, a modeli poput Balenciaga Triple S, Alexander McQueen Oversized i Louis Vuitton LV Trainer donosili su brendovima velike prihode.
No zamor od stalnog izbacivanja novih modela, promjene ukusa i pad interesa među kupcima koji teže luksuzu (za koje Goldstein kaže da su nakon pandemije pokretali ovu kategoriju u SAD-u zahvaljujući ušteđevinama) gurnuli su tenisice u drugi plan.
Danas su tenisice jednostavno dio standardne ponude luksuznih brendova – stabilan segment obuće koji i dalje kupcima omogućuje pristup luksuznim markama. Toliko da Troia iz Giglio.coma smatra da svaki luksuzni trgovac mora imati sportsku kolekciju, a isto vrijedi i za same brendove. Napomenuo je i da tenisice čine više od 50 posto prihoda od prodaje obuće na Giglio.comu.
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“Granica između sportske i formalne odjeće danas je puno nejasnija nego prije”, rekao je Troia. “U tom širem kontekstu, stilovi se razvijaju i prilagođavaju vremenu.”
“Kupci žele Hoka, On, adidas, New Balance, pa čak i Nike”
Tenisice su danas statusni simboli poput torbica i nastavit će ostvarivati značajan promet, rekla je Goldstein, ali brendovi koji prodaju luksuznu i dizajnersku obuću trenutačno se suočavaju s izazovom jer kupci sve više cijene funkcionalnost iznad samog dizajna.
“U svijetu tenisica vrijednost dizajnerskih modela trenutačno nije tako izražena jer su sportski brendovi postali novi statusni simboli”, rekla je Goldstein. “Kupci žele Hoka, On, adidas, New Balance, pa čak i Nike.”
Čini se da su luksuzni brendovi to shvatili i počeli surađivati s konkurencijom. Hsu iz Mytherese kaže da suradnje luksuznih i sportskih brendova ostvaruju odlične rezultate. Miu Miuove suradnje s New Balanceom rasprodaju se u sekundi, a Loeweova suradnja s Onom trenutačno čini velik dio ponude te španjolske modne kuće na Mytheresi.
“To je kao funkcionalna tenisica s pravim modnim zaokretom”, rekla je Hsu. “Tko bolje radi tenisice od samih sportskih brendova?”
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Kada je riječ o luksuznim tenisicama, najbolje prolaze nenametljivi modeli
Luksuzni brendovi i dalje postižu uspjeh sa svojim modelima, ali sada više kroz suzdržanije stilove nego kroz upadljive modele s istaknutim logotipima koji su dominirali u prošlosti.
Troia primjećuje da među kupcima Giglio.coma danas najbolje prolaze svestrani, nenametljivi modeli koji “i dalje prate trend tihog luksuza”, najčešće u neutralnim ili smeđim tonovima, a riječ je o modelima brendova poput Zegne, Saint Laurenta, Brunella Cucinellija i Tod’sa.
Prema podacima analitičke tvrtke Edited, popularnost minimalističkih, laganih tenisica jednostavnog dizajna, koju predvode sportski modeli poput adidas Sambe i Puma Speedcata, pridonijela je i uspjehu luksuznih modela poput Prada Collapse tenisica, koje su u većini brojeva rasprodane na Pradinim američkim i britanskim stranicama.
Taj trend također je pridonio uspješnim rezultatima luksuznog brenda Golden Goose, koji je u 2024. ostvario dvoznamenkasti rast prodaje.
U svijetu dizajna, retro je in
“Ono što sada vidim na tržištu dizajnerskih tenisica je snažan fokus na retro obuću koja zapravo nije retro, ali izgleda kao da jest”, rekao je konzultant za industriju tenisica Matt Powell, ističući da dizajnerski brendovi često kopiraju popularne masovne modele, iako su posljednjih godina napravili pomake u razvoju originalnijih stilova.
Iako su se potrošači zasitili stalnih suradnji, luksuzne suradnje i dalje privlače kupce jer nude prave sportske modele, kaže Powell. Gotovo sve Hokine suradnje, uključujući i najnoviju s Marnijem, temelje se na tenisicama za trčanje visokih performansi.
Suradnje također kupcima omogućuju da uđu u svijet luksuzne obuće po nešto pristupačnijim cijenama, prema Katharini Carter, voditeljici istraživanja i analize u Editedu. Iako Loeweova verzija Onove Cloudtilt tenisice košta 550 dolara, to je i dalje jeftinije od Loeweovog modela Ballet Runner koji stoji 790 dolara.
Većina luksuznih tenisica preprodaje se po nižoj cijeni od njihove originalne maloprodajne
Slaba potražnja za luksuznim tenisicama iz glavnih kolekcija brendova vidljiva je i na sekundarnom tržištu. StockX navodi da se većina luksuznih tenisica preprodaje po nižoj cijeni od njihove originalne maloprodajne cijene, što je primijetio i Justin Reed, preprodavač iz Los Angelesa.
Iznimke koje i dalje postižu visoke cijene su arhivski modeli, poput originalnih Rick Owens Geobasket tenisica iz 2000-ih, ili vrlo ograničene suradnje. Reed kaže da od suradnje Louisa Vuittona i Nikea iz 2022. nije naišao ni na što posebno uzbudljivo. Kada su te tenisice izašle, jedan par iz ograničene edicije uspio je prodati za 60.000 dolara.
Danas, kada je riječ o luksuznoj muškoj obući, češće prodaje čizme. Ipak, vjeruje da kupci i dalje nestrpljivo čekaju novi model tenisica zbog kojeg će se isplatiti izgraditi odnos s prodajnim savjetnikom u luksuznim trgovinama kako bi došli do ekskluzivnih komada.
“Poanta je u tome da dobiješ nešto što nema svatko”, rekao je Reed. “Visoke cijene i stalno ponavljanje istih modela bez ičeg zabavnog i uzbudljivog razlozi su zbog kojih je interes pao.”
EDMONTON, Canada — What started as a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff is now a best-of-three series after the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to beat the Kings 4-3 in overtime Sunday, evening the series at two wins apiece.
The winning goal came from Leon Draisaitl, who beat Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper on the power play with 1:42 left in the extra period. Kuemper deserved a better fate on a night he stopped 44 shots.
The teams will meet again Tuesday for Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena, where the Kings have won a league-leading 33 times, including the playoffs. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Edmonton. Game 7, if needed, would be Saturday in Los Angeles.
“They feed off the crowd. At the end, they had more energy, and obviously they came back,” Kings center Phillip Danault said, pointing to the raucous sold-out crowd at Rogers Place. “Obviously it takes a lot of energy. We have to find a way to seal the deal. You have to make those plays when it counts.”
None of that appeared necessary after the Kings, who won the first two games, took a 3-1 lead into the final 13 minutes of regulation. They were 29 seconds away from winning when Evan Bouchard blasted a slap shot by Kuemper from just inside the blue line, capping a wild third-period rally. It was Bouchard’s second goal of the period and his fourth of the playoffs.
It was also the third goal the Oilers have scored after pulling their goalie for an extra attacker, and it marked the third time in four games the Kings have blown a lead in the final 13 minutes.
The Oilers have outscored the Kings 12-5 in the third period and overtime in the series.
Afterward, Jim Hiller was asked about the Kings’ play in the third period of the series, and he was not pleased.
“Next question, please,” he answered.
“They’ve got a pretty good team,” he said. “They’ll come at you. … It ebbs and flows.”
The Kings’ goals came from Trevor Moore, Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala. Danault had two assists. Corey Perry had the other Oilers goal; Draisaitl assisted on Edmonton’s first three goals.
The Kings haven’t beaten Edmonton in a postseason series since 1989 — and haven’t eliminated anyone in the playoffs since 2014, when they won their second Stanley Cup.
The Kings set the tone early, peppering Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard with 10 shots in the first 10 minutes before Moore beat him from the center of the right circle on the 11th shot. The goal, 10:35 into the first period, marked the third time in four games the Kings had scored first.
Foegele, a former Oiler, doubled the lead 91 seconds into the second, spinning into the crease to collect a pass from Danault, then shoving the puck under Pickard.
The Oilers’ pulled that goal back on a power play less than three minutes later when Perry took three whacks at the puck before getting it by Kuemper. Fiala restored the two-goal lead later in the period, reaching up to bat down a high pass from Alex Laferriere, then deflecting the puck into the net off the Pickard’s stick side.
But the Oilers wouldn’t quit, cutting the deficit with 12:09 to play on the first of Bouchard’s two goals. That set the stage for a desperate push from the Oilers, who put 15 shots on net in the final period, the last Bouchard’s tying goal that sent the game to overtime.
Draisaitl, who led the NHL in goals this season, ended it 44 seconds after Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov was called for tripping. It was Draisaitl’s first overtime playoff goal.
There’s something about summer travel that instantly lifts the mood. Be it sun-soaked beach getaways, city breaks packed with food stops and local markets or those quiet mountain holidays with no mobile signal, it all starts with good luggage. And if you’re anything like me; a suitcase hoarder who refuses to settle for average, you’ll understand the joy of finding one that delivers. I’d been on a proper online treasure hunt for travel luggage after being let down by not one but two big-name brands recently. They looked good but felt flimsy.
United Colors Of Benetton Opal green luggage trolley. The perfect travel luggage you need.(Hindustan Times)
Then the United Colors Of Benetton Opal hard luggage in green showed up and completely changed the game. The colour is bright but not loud, the kind that looks great even in airport lighting and on Instagram. The hardware feels smooth, and the whole package has a very chic, clean look.
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Here’s a quick breakdown of five reasons this UCB luggage might just be your best summer find
1. Make a statement
The first thing that caught my eye was the Opal Green shade. It’s bright enough to feel fun and fresh, but not loud or OTT. It sits perfectly in that sweet spot between eye-catching and classy. It reminds me of those mint sorbets you treat yourself to on summer afternoons; light, refreshing and kind of addictive to look at.
Now, if you like your suitcases to do more than just carry stuff, this one delivers on style. It’s got that clean, put-together vibe that makes you feel like you’ve got your travel life sorted. From the smooth zipper action to the sleek hardware and the clean finish, it ticks the aesthetic box without trying too hard.
And let’s not ignore the real-world win: this colour makes airport life easier. Spotting your bag on the baggage belt is a breeze. No more second-guessing which black suitcase is yours.
Overall, the Opal Green from United Colors of Benetton isn’t just a colour; it’s a vibe. If your suitcase is going places with you this summer, it might as well look the part.
The perfect travel companion!(Hindustan Times)
2. Pack smart, travel light
I love when luggage looks good inside too. This one? Totally nails it. First thing I noticed when I opened it up was how put-together it felt. The colour-coordinated interior isn’t just easy on the eyes, it adds a polished touch you don’t expect from most travel luggage.
The zippered compartment on one side is strong, feels durable and doesn’t sag. I threw in my delicates, innerwear, and some other small essentials and didn’t need to pull out another bag for them. That extra pocket on the flap? Game changer for keeping things tidy without stuffing everything into one space.
The open compartment is spacious and smartly designed. What I loved is how the handle inside doesn’t take up space. I easily fit all my packing cubes, a pair of shoes, and a few extras, and still had breathing room. That’s rare for a medium size suitcase.
And let’s talk about those green luggage belts. They’re not just pretty. They’re sturdy, click in smoothly and don’t make you feel like you’re fighting with your bag. I didn’t have to yank or struggle, and they held everything in place without drama.
Honestly, the inside of this Benetton suitcase feels like it was designed by someone who packs and travels.
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3. Lightweight durability and smooth manoeuvrability for effortless exploration
I’ve used enough travel luggage to know when one’s built right. This one? Lightweight but doesn’t feel flimsy. It’s made with PP (Polypropylene), which means it’s ready to take on everything from cobbled streets to clumsy baggage handlers. And it’s water-resistant, so surprise summer showers are not going to ruin your trip or your clothes.
It’s cabin-friendly, which means I don’t have to dread lifting it into the overhead bin. The lighter the bag, the more I can pack without tipping the weight limit. Simple win.
Now, the wheels. Glorious. They’re 360-degree, self-lubricating (yes, that’s a thing) and so smooth it almost felt like the bag was guiding me through the airport. Add the retractable aluminium handle to that, and it’s just effortless to move, even in packed terminals.
This is the kind of luggage that keeps up with you and doesn’t slow you down. Perfect for when summer plans turn into spontaneous detours and quick dashes to the gate.
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4. Your perfect cabin companion
This one’s just the right size; 36cm long, 20cm wide and 55cm high, with a roomy 41L capacity. It’s spot-on for cabin luggage on most airlines. I used it for a quick two-day trip and didn’t need to check in anything.
The benefit? No waiting at baggage claim. No stressing about your stuff getting tossed around. You keep your essentials close, and your exit from the airport is that much quicker.
It’s light enough to carry around without your arms giving up halfway through the journey. There’s also a solid top handle that makes lifting it into the car or onto the security belt a lot easier.
If you’re someone who loves weekend trips or needs a solid carry-on for longer hauls, this size is spot on. No extra frills, just efficient travel without the baggage check drama.
5. TSA lock and warranty for secure and worry-free summer adventures
Security is non-negotiable when I’m travelling, and this Benetton suitcase made sure I don’t have to stress. The built-in TSA lock is a massive plus. You stay secure, and your bag gets through airport checks without being broken into.
And here’s something that made me smile; a three-year warranty! That kind of backing means the brand is confident in what it’s offering, and honestly, that gives me peace of mind. Yes, it’s made in China, but the warranty support speaks for itself.
Between the TSA lock and the solid build, I don’t feel the need to babysit my suitcase anymore. It’s reliable and sorted, just like I want to be on my holidays.
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From its refreshing style to its smart interior and summer-ready durability, the United Colors Of Benetton Opal hard luggage ticks all the boxes. It’s sleek, practical, easy to carry, and designed to keep your essentials secure. If you’re planning a summer escape, this one’s a solid pick to make travel smoother and better looking.
What You Get
Why It works
Vibrant Opal Green
Easy to spot, stylish and season-perfect without being too loud
Thoughtful Interior
Neatly organised with space-saving features and luxe details
Lightweight Durability
Water-resistant, sturdy and built to handle travel wear and tear
Cabin-Friendly Size
Compact yet spacious enough for short getaways or as a carry-on
TSA Lock + Warranty
Travel-secure with added peace of mind thanks to a 3-year warranty
Here’s to hassle-free, stylish travel with a suitcase that’s worth getting excited about!
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UCB suitcase: FAQs
Is this UCB suitcase suitable as cabin luggage?
Yes, I’ve used it as cabin luggage on a domestic flight and had zero issues. The size is compact but roomy enough to fit a couple of packing cubes, a pair of shoes, and my essentials. Super convenient for short trips.
How’s the quality of the material and zippers?
Honestly, this is where it impressed me most. The zippers are smooth and sturdy, not the flimsy kind that makes you nervous. The PP material feels light yet strong enough to take a beating at the airport.
Do the wheels move well on rough surfaces?
Surprisingly well. I tested it on tiles, pavements and even uneven parking lots and the wheels glided without getting stuck. The 360-degree movement helps, especially in crowded spaces.
What’s the interior like in terms of storage and design?
The interior looks just as good as the outside. It’s colour-coordinated and has a strong zip-up section and an extra pocket. I loved that it didn’t waste space with a bulky inner handle, so I could pack more. The green belts are a nice touch too.
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Manchester’s Co-op Live stage must have been groaning on Friday night under the sheer weight of talent upon it. It was the first date of tenor Andrea Bocelli’s European tour, a string of much-anticipated concerts to celebrate the beloved singer’s 30th anniversary. With 90 million-plus albums sold, and more than 16 billion streams to date, in his 30 year career Bocelli has performed for Popes, including the late Pope Francis, Presidents, Prime Ministers and royalty, and sung in many of the greatest concert halls and opera houses. It’s safe to say that he has one of the most recognisable voices in the entertainment industry. At 8pm sharp (what a treat!) Bocelli took to the stage of the Co-op Live to polite applause. Rest assured, this careful clapping soon ramped up.
Indeed as the show – a 23-song spectacle – progressed, with each passing number richer in theatre and voice than the last, by the time the set drew to a close the roof was well and truly raised. There were tears too. But more on that later. The show started with a montage, with imagery and film depicting Andrea Bocelli’s three-decade-long career. As it ended, Andrea walked onstage, dapper in a gold jacket and bow tie; behind him a full orchestra rumbling into action, alongside a 30-something piece choir, women to the left, men to the right. His first song, La Donna è Mobile, he sang alone. Bocelli’s voice, as always, was like the most delicious honey. Then we were introduced to the first guest performer of the show: Mariam Battistelli, an incredible Italian soprano born in Ethiopia, who would continue to feature throughout.
And the special guests kept coming. Next we were introduced to extraordinary flutist Andrea Griminelli. He was simply astounding, with proverbial smoke billowing from his fingers as he played. Then, Moldovan-born Rusanda Panfili took to the stage with her violin and all the sass of Beyonce. An absolute rockstar; I couldn’t take my eyes off her. Elsewhere, two beautiful dancers – Angelica Gismondo and Francesco Costa – added light and shade to the stage.
The final guest star to make our acquaintance was Pia Toscano, a pop-style singer who frequently duets with Andrea Bocelli. After bringing the house down with an initial solo of All By Myself (wow wow wow), the pair sang The Prayer. To my surprise, as the final bars played out I found myself wiping a tear off my cheek.
The first half of the show warmed us up, with Je Veux Vivre and Addio Fiorito Asil. But it was the second half that turned the Co-op Live into a party. Funiculì, Funiculà was particularly fun, and a great tribute to the late great Luciano Pavarotti, whose image was shown several times.
An encore saw Bocelli delight the 23,500-strong crowd to Sole Mio, sung with Mariam, then Time To Say Goodbye, which went down like a cold towel on a hot day – deliciously. Bocelli’s voice was out in full force. I had goosebumps. Between each song, Bocelli, arm in arm with conductor Carlo Bernini, teased leaving the stage, walking back on to escalating cheers. “I’m too old for this,” he joked. It was one of the only times he spoke throughout the show.
Ending on Nessun Dorma, the famous song’s final notes soaring into the stratosphere, Bocelli reminded us why he’s the most successful classical artist of all time. What a voice. What a show. I want to watch it all over again immediately.
Tesla says it’s still on track to put “more affordable models” into production by mid-2025, though the electric specialist’s executives stopped short of indicating what form these will take.
In its first quarterly financial update for 2025, Tesla confirmed production, deliveries and operating income have slipped, down 16 per cent, 13 per cent and 66 per cent respectively compared to the same period in 2024; though the company remains hopeful its fortunes will turn with the introduction of new vehicles built on existing assembly lines.
“Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025,” Tesla said in its slide deck.
“These vehicles will utilise aspects of the next generation platform as well as aspects of our current platforms and will be produced on the same manufacturing lines as our current vehicle lineup
“This approach will result in achieving less cost reduction than previously expected but enables us to prudently grow our vehicle volumes in a more capex efficient manner during uncertain times.
“This should help us fully utilise our current expected maximum capacity of close to 3 million vehicles, enabling more than 60 per cent growth over 2024 production before investing in new manufacturing lines.
“Switchover of production lines for the new Model Y resulted in several weeks of lost production. During the switchover, we also prepared our factories for the launch of new models later this year. Given economic uncertainty resulting from changing trade policy, more affordable options are as critical as ever.”
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Further to the above, Tesla’s chief financial officer – Dev Ateneja – said despite the company’s near-term challenges of “tariffs and bad image”, it still plans to “focus on bringing cheaper models to market soon”.
“The start of production is still planned for June. Additionally, the advancement in [Full Self Driving]-related features, including pilot [Cybercab] launch in Austin later this year, should help create a new era of demand. I would like to thank everyone at Tesla and our customers,” Mr Ateneja said, as transcribed by Investing.com.
Mr Ateneja then very vaguely answered an unnamed journalist’s question about the specifics around these new “cheaper” models – i.e. whether they will be just more affordable Model Y variants or a whole new model entirely – despite the fact they’re planned for production within a couple of months.
“The real thing which we are trying to focus on is affordability. And using our existing lines, there’s always limitations when you’re using existing lines as to how many different form factors can you bring. So that’s the way I would say you should think about it,” Mr Ateneja responded.
Lars Moravy, vice president for vehicle engineering at Tesla, followed up with: “Models that come out in next months will be built on our lines and will resemble, inform, and shape the cars we currently make.
“With the recent upgrades on the Model 3 and Model Y platforms, we need some pretty great cars at pretty great prices, and we added a bunch of features and things like that.
“I think it’s easy to consider that, you know, moving forward, Tesla doesn’t make bad cars, and… our intent is not to make a car that is any worse than any car we’ve ever produced in the past.”
Tesla teaser sketches
Rumblings of Tesla’s new entry-level electric vehicle (EV) hav been swirling for some time. Originally tipped to be a sub-US$25,000 (A$39,121) built in Mexico, the story has shifted on a number of occasions.
In December 2023 Tesla’s outspoken CEO, Elon Musk, indicated production of Tesla’s new entry model will commence production at the Texas Gigafactory due to delays with the company’s Mexican plant, though still promised it will eventually be built south of the border also, once the Mexico factory comes online.
Reports that Mr Musk has also confirmed the new vehicle will be produced at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg as well as a potential new facility in India, have also been published over the years-long drip feed.
These are somewhat consistent with Mr Ateneja’s and Mr Moravy’s comments that the new, more affordable Tesla model(s) will be built on existing production lines, though other than some teaser sketches (above), not much else is known about this new car.
Further, Tesla is no stranger to impromptu, last-minute reveals. In January the facelifted Model Y was quietly revealed on the brand’s Australian website on the same day it opened order books, ahead of deliveries commencing in April-May.
It means that despite little official detail about this new vehicle other than discussing its existence in the company’s plans, we could see a spontaneous reveal online in June with pricing and specifications detailed the same time as online orders open.
Model Y
Noting the use of the plural term “models” in Tesla’s official communications, we could be expecting more than one new vehicle with a lower price tag – a cheaper Model Y was reported to be in the works back in March.
Reuters reported word from sources that this more affordable Model Y – codenamed E41 – will be built on existing production lines at Tesla’s Shanghai plant. However, that report stated that mass production will begin in 2026.
E41 will reportedly be at least 20 per cent more affordable to produce than the refreshed Model Y revealed recently, though interestingly the sources also said the car will be smaller.
According to Reuters, these Chinese-built vehicles will be “mainly sold in China” to help Tesla defend its market share there, though sources told the outlet that this more affordable version will also be produced in Europe and North America, without specifying a timeframe.
That could mean the alleged Model Y ‘entry’ won’t be exclusive to China, and therefore it could come to Australia. All Tesla vehicles sold in Australia are sourced from China.
Tesla already sells a stripped-out base Model 3 RWD in Mexico, which forgoes niceties like multi-colour ambient lighting and a rear passenger screen, while leatherette upholstery has been replaced with grey cloth – a first for the Model 3 – and the front seats do without heating and ventilation.
By also removing the heated steering wheel, revising the sound system to a nine-speaker unit instead of the usual 17, as well as removing acoustic glass for the rear windows, Tesla has cut 50,000 pesos (~A$4004) from the base price. Currently, the Chinese-made Model 3 in Australia starts from $54,900 plus on-road costs.
Similar measures could see the entry pricing for the Model 3 and Model Y cut by a few grand Down Under, potentially bringing the Model 3 under the $50,000 barrier to better compete with the likes of the BYD Seal, and the Model Y closer to the BYD Sealion 7’s starting price of $54,990 plus on-roads.
In recent months Tesla’s slowing sales globally have been reflected in Australia, with successive months of decline contributing to one of the brand’s slowest quarters ever in our market.
To the end of March there have been 5160 new Teslas registered in Australia, down a whopping 59.65 per cent on the same quarter the year prior. This is in part attributable to the rollout of an updated Model Y, though the brand’s mid-size SUV remains Australia’s favourite electric vehicle.
With more new competitors from China and legacy manufacturers on the way, the coming months will be very interesting to watch.
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Indraprastha Gas shares are in focus after a 9% Q4FY25 net profit drop to Rs 349.23 crore. Revenue rose 10% to Rs 3,950.57 crore.
IGL shares are in focus on Monday.
IGL Share Price: Indraprastha Gas Limited’s (IGL’s) shares gained 3 per cent in the morning session on Monday after the gas supplier reported that its net profit declined 9 per cent year-on-year for Q4FY25 to Rs 349.23 crore, from Rs 382.80 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year 2024-25.
IGL board also recommended a final dividend at the rate of 75 per cent or Rs 1.5 per share for the financial year 2024-25, subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The scrip was trading at at Rs 183.80 apiece with a gain of 3.14 per cent, from the previous close at Rs 178.20 apiece.
IGL Q4FY25 Performance
IGL’s revenue from operations stood at Rs 3,950.57 crore in Q4 FY25, reflecting a gain of 10 per cent from Rs 3,596.79 crore in Q4 FY24.
On the EBITDA front, it saw a decline of 5 per cent to Rs 497.23 crore in Q4 FY25, against Rs 522.55 crore in Q4 FY24.
Overall sales volume grew about 4% in the quarter, showing steady operational performance.
On previous session, IGL shares closed at Rs 178.20 per share with a fall of 3.91 per cent on BSE. The stock’s 52-week movement indicates a high of Rs 285.30 and a low of Rs 153.25.
Incorporated in 1998, IGL took over Delhi City Gas Distribution Project in 1999 from GAIL (India) Limited (Formerly Gas Authority of India Limited). IGL primarily focuses on providing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for domestic, commercial, and industrial use.
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Crypto-related acquisitions and public listings in the U.S. have already hit $8.2 billion across 88 deals in the first four months of 2025 — triple the total from all of 2024. The sharp increase shows a new phase of integration between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).
These deals fall into five main trends: companies buying Bitcoin for their treasuries (like Twenty One Capital), traditional firms merging with crypto infrastructure providers, acquisitions focused on institutional services (like Ripple buying Metaco), consolidation between crypto and traditional trading platforms, and mergers between token-based projects.
But one deal in particular is drawing high praise — especially from pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton.
Deaton recently pointed to Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road as “possibly the best example” of the TradFi-DeFi convergence happening in crypto. Hidden Road processes over $3 trillion a year for more than 300 institutional clients. By integrating with Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL), settlement times have dropped from 24 hours to just 3–5 seconds.
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Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin now acts as collateral for trades, connecting blockchain infrastructure directly to institutional trading workflows. Deaton explained how this move positions Ripple at the forefront of institutional DeFi by combining DeFi’s speed with TradFi’s reach.
He also opened up about the importance of Ripple’s rapid expansion into crypto custody. In addition to acquiring Metaco, Ripple has bought Standard Custody and launched “Ripple Custody” to offer institutions a full suite of services — from payments and stablecoins to asset storage.
Why the big push into custody?
Deaton believes Ripple is preparing for the tokenization boom. With the custody market expected to grow beyond $16 trillion by 2030, Ripple is building the tools banks will need to tokenize stocks, bonds, or even real estate using the XRPL — with RLUSD powering these transactions.
“It looks like [CEO] Brad Garlinghouse is making up for lost time,” Deaton said, referring to Ripple’s progress after its long legal battle with the SEC.
The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023.
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All references to Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been dropped from class 7 NCERT textbooks, while chapter on Indian dynasties, ‘sacred geography,’ references to Maha Kumbh, and government initiatives like Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti padhao are among the new additions.
The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasise incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education.
When contacted, NCERT officials said these are only first part of the book and second part is expected in coming months. They, however, did not comment on whether the dropped portions will be retained in the second part of the book.
While NCERT had previously trimmed sections on the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate — including detailed account of dynasties like Tughlaqs, Khaljis, Mamluks, and Lodis and a two-page table on Mughal emperors’ achievements as part of its syllabus rationalisation during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022–23, the new textbook has now removed all references to them.
The book now has all new chapters with no mention of Mughals and Delhi Sultanate throughout.
The Social Science textbook “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” has new chapters on ancient Indian dynasties like the Magadha, Mauryas, Shungas, and Sātavāhanas with a focus on “Indian ethos.”
Another new edition in the book is a chapter called “How the Land Becomes Sacred” that focuses on places considered sacred and pilgrimages across India and outside for religions like Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.
The chapter introduces concepts like “sacred geography” detailing networks of such places as 12 jyotirlingas, the char dham yatra, and the “Shakti pithas.” The chapter also details such places as river confluences, mountains, and forests, which are revered.
The text includes a quote from Jawaharlal Nehru, who described India as a land of pilgrimages — from the icy peaks of Badrinath and Amarnath to the southern tip at Kanyakumari.
The textbook claims that while the varna-jati system initially provided societal stability, it later became rigid, particularly under British rule, leading to inequalities.
The Maha Kumbh mela held in Prayagraj earlier this year also finds mention in the book and states that how around 660 million people participated in it. There is no mention of the stampede in which 30 pilgrims died and several injured.
References to government initiatives like Make in India, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and the Atal Tunnel, have been included in the new textbook.
The book also has a chapter on the Constitution of India, which mentions that there was a time when people were not allowed to fly the national flag at their homes.
“This changed in 2004 when a citizen felt it was his right to express pride in his country and challenged the rule in court. The Supreme Court agreed, saying that flying the flag is part of the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Expression. We can now fly the tricolour with pride, keeping in mind that it should never be dishonoured,” the chapter read.
In English textbook “Poorvi,” out of 15 stories, poems, and narrative pieces, nine are by Indian writers or feature content and characters that are Indian, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Ruskin Bond.
The earlier textbook called “Honeycomb” had 17 stories, poems, and other writings, including four by Indian writers.
The revamp of NCERT textbooks has been met with criticism from opposition parties which equate the revamp with “saffronisation.”
NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani had in an interview to PTI last year claimed, “teaching about riots can make young children negative citizens.”
According to CNET experts, Optimum isthe best internet service provider for most households in Stamford, Connecticut. It offers wide coverage, reasonable introductory pricing and fast speeds. Optimum covers over 89% of addresses, according to data from the Federal Communications Commission, making it the largest provider in Stamford, too. You also have solid alternatives like Frontier Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet, but the ideal pick will come down to what’s available at your address.
Looking for the fastest or cheapest internet in Stamford? We’ve got you covered. Xfinity Connect is the most affordable plan you can get in this Connecticut city, coming in at $35 monthly for 150 megabits per second with unlimited data included.
For those looking for the fastest speeds in the city, Optimum will also be your best bet. The ISP has several multi-gigabit plans in Stamford: 2,000Mbps for $90, 5,000Mbps for $120 or 8,000Mbps for $280 monthly. Frontier Fiber and Xfinity also offer multi-gigabit speeds, but serviceability is more limited.
Best internet in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2024
Stamford internet providers compared
Provider
Internet technology
Monthly price range
Speed range
Monthly equipment costs
Data cap
Contract
CNET review score
Frontier Communications Read full review
DSL/fiber
$45-$155
500-5,000Mbps
None
None
None
6.3
Optimum Read full review
Cable/fiber
$40-$280
300-8,000Mbps
None
None
None
6.2
Spectrum Read full review
Cable
$50-$70
500-1,000Mbps
Free modem; $10 router (optional)
None
None
7.2
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review
Fixed wireless
$50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers)
72-245Mbps
None
None
None
7.4
Verizon Fios Read full review
Fiber
$50-$90
300-940Mbps
None
None
None
7.6
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review
Fixed wireless
$50-$70 ($35-$45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans)
50-1,000Mbps
None
None
None
7.2
Xfinity Read full review
Cable/fiber
$35-$95
150-2,000Mbps
$15-$25 (optional)
None
1 year on some plans
7
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Stamford?
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How to find internet deals and promotions in Stamford
The best internet deals and top promotions in Stamford depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Stamford internet providers, such as Optimum, Spectrum and Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as Frontier and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
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Fastest internet plans in Stamford
Provider
Starting price
Max download speed
Max upload speed
Data cap
Connection type
Optimum 8 Gig Fiber Read full review
$280
8,000Mbps
8,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Frontier Fiber 5 Gig Read full review
$155
5,000Mbps
5,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Optimum 5 Gig Fiber Read full review
$120
5,000Mbps
5,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Frontier Fiber 2 Gig Read full review
$100
2,000Mbps
2,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read full review
$100
2,000Mbps
200Mbps
None
Cable
Optimum 2 Gig Fiber Read full review
$90
2,000Mbps
2,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review
$75
1,200Mbps
35Mbps
None
Cable
Frontier Fiber 1 Gig Read full review
$60
1,000Mbps
1,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review
$70
1,000Mbps
35Mbps
None
Cable
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review
$70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan)
1,000Mbps
75Mbps
None
Fixed wireless
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review
$65
1,000Mbps
20Mbps
None
Cable
Fios 1 Gig
$90
940Mbps
880Mbps
None
Fiber
Optimum 1 Gig Fiber Read full review
$80
940Mbps
940Mbps
None
Fiber
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and gaming.
500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Stamford
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
Are customers happy with their service?
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.).
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Stamford FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Stamford?
Optimum is the best internet provider in Stamford, primarily due to its wide availability. T-Mobile is the second largest ISP within city limits, but it serves less than 66% of residents. Optimum also offers simple service details, including no data caps, contracts or monthly equipment fees.
Is fiber internet available in Stamford?
The FCC reports that fiber connectivity is available to over 60% of Stamford households. Frontier Fiber and Optimum are the main fiber providers in the area.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Stamford?
Xfinity is Stamford’s cheapest internet provider, offering a $35 connection for speeds up to 150Mbps.
Which internet provider in Stamford offers the fastest plan?
Optimum 8 Gig Fiber offers the fastest service in Stamford: 8 gigabits — or 8,000Mbps — for $280 per month.
One U.S. governor is telling Americans to take a hike – literally.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging residents to get outside and walk at least one mile per day.
The state plans to designate official “Mountaineer Mile trails” in its 32 state parks that have hiking trails.
FOOD DYES TO BE PHASED OUT TO ‘MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN’
The MAHA-supporting governor spoke with Fox News Digital on Tuesday while at HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s announcement of impending food dye bans.
Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke with Fox News Digital on Tuesday while at HHS following Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s food dye ban announcement.(@MorriseyWV)
“We’re getting a lot of traction with our Mountaineer Mile, and everyone knows the importance of getting out and working and walking. That’s really starting to gain a lot of strength in West Virginia,” said Morrisey.
Getting Americans healthy again will require a multipronged approach to reducing rates of obesity, diabetes, stroke and congestive heart failure, according to the governor.
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“You’re taking the crap out of the food, you’re incentivizing people to eat good food … making sure people are working and have purposeful lives, and then we’re also encouraging people to go out and exercise.”
Hiking can help build stronger muscles and bones, improve balance, boost heart health and decrease the risk of respiratory problems, according to the National Park Service.(iStock)
Health benefits of hiking
Hiking can help build stronger muscles and bones, improve balance, boost heart health and decrease the risk of respiratory problems, according to the National Park Service.
“150 minutes of walking a week has been shown to extend your lifespan by up to seven years.”
Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has touted the benefits of walking, previously telling Fox News Digital that she encourages Americans to have a daily step goal.
“150 minutes of walking a week has been shown to extend your lifespan by up to seven years,” she said at the time. “Something simple like that goes such a long way.”
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Starting with a simple goal of 5,000 steps a day and using a walking pad is a great way to begin, according to Michaels.
West Virginia has been a leader in pushing for MAHA initiatives. The state’s governor has called for a multipronged approach to reducing rates of obesity, diabetes, stroke and congestive heart failure.(iStock)
Hiking in nature has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.
Stanford researchers have found that people who walked for 90 minutes in a natural outdoor setting showed decreased activity in a region of the brain linked to depression.
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“These results suggest that accessible natural areas may be vital for mental health in our rapidly urbanizing world,” said co-author Gretchen Daily, the Bing Professor in Environmental Science and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, in a study report.
“Our findings can help inform the growing movement worldwide to make cities more livable, and to make nature more accessible to all who live in them.”
Motherhood is life changing. While it gives new meaning to life, it also brings significant changes to a woman’s body – hair fall being one such concern. It starts subtly; but over time, the more you brush, the more hair gets stuck to the comb. And suddenly, it feels like your hair parting has got wider. If you are a new mom and struggling with hair loss, then trust us, you are not alone. Postpartum hair fall is common, often peaking around three to four months after delivery. All you need to do is wait for some time and have enough nutrients to control the situation.
Also Read: How To Make Panjiri For Postpartum Recovery – Nutritionist Shares Her Go-To Recipe
What Causes Postpartum Hair Loss?
The main culprit for the post-partum hair fall is the change of hormones and nutrient levels in the body. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra states that during pregnancy, a woman’s body is depleted of its iron, vitamin D, omega-3 stores. Alongside, the protein needs in your body increases post-delivery. The imbalance of all these nutrients in the body together act as a hidden but powerful trigger behind postpartum hair loss
Stress and sleep deprivation post childbirth naturally drops the estrogen levels in the body, which also play a major role in post-partum hair fall.
Also Read: How Diet May Help New Mothers Combat Postpartum Brain Fog
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What Is The Biggest Mistake Mothers Make While Combating Postpartum Hair Fall?
Lovneet Batra states that the biggest mistake many new mothers make is “only focusing on biotin”. While biotin is an important nutrient for good hair health, it alone can’t make up for low estrogen levels, imbalance of nutrients, stress and sleep deprivation. So, the expert suggests having wholesome nutrition to control the hair fall.
Here Are The 5 Nutrients For Postpartum Hair Regrowth
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra took to Instagram to break down the nutrients that play a starring role in hair health:
1. Protein:
Why it matters: The expert states that protein is the “building block of hair”. Without enough protein, hair becomes weak and becomes more prone to falling out. “Many new moms don’t get enough protein. Aim for 80-100grams daily for stronger, healthier strands,” she explains.
Natural sources of protein: Eggs, lentils, beans, nuts, yogurt and chicken or lean meat.
2. Iron:
Why it matters: Iron carries oxygen to cells, including hair follicles. Post partum bleeding and sleepless nights after childbirth often lead to depleted iron in the body, which can lead to excessive shedding and even chronic thinning of hair.
Natural sources of iron: Spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds, amla, dal, rajma, and whole grains.
3. Zinc:
Why it matters: Zinc supports tissue repair and helps keep the oil glands around hair follicles functioning properly. Low levels have been directly linked to hair loss.
Natural sources of zinc: Chickpeas, cashew nuts, oats and seafood.
4. Vitamin D:
Why it matters: Vitamin D plays a role in creating new hair follicles and maintaining the hair growth cycle. Deficiency can lead to stalled growth and increased shedding. Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, but you can also get it in various types of foods.
Natural sources of vitamin D: Fatty fish, egg yolks, and mushrooms.
5. Biotin:
Why it matters: Biotin (vitamin B7) boosts keratin production, which plays a crucial in hair growth.
Natural sources of biotin: Eggs, dairy, leafy greens, whole grains, fish, and meat.
Also Read: 7 Smart And Healthy Eating Hacks For New Mothers At Work
The Bottom Line:
According to Lovneet Batra, “Hair fall isn’t just a biotin issue – it is a nutrition issue. Fuel your body right, and your hair will thank you!” Alongside, hydrate yourself well and try for proper rest to combat postpartum hair fall. And always remember, balance is the key!
A draft revision to China’s Law on Arbitration, which aims to curb fraudulent arbitration and strengthen international cooperation, was submitted for a second reading Sunday.
The bill was submitted to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) after the first reading in November 2024.
The draft proposes stricter oversight of arbitration practices, requiring tribunals to reject arbitration claims by parties if they are found to have fabricated evidence or colluded maliciously in an attempt to harm national interests, public interests or the legitimate rights and interests of others through arbitration.
It also aims to further improve the foreign-related arbitration system and actively align with international common rules to enhance the credibility and international competitiveness of arbitration.
Key revisions include provisions to bolster exchanges and cooperation between Chinese arbitration agencies and overseas arbitration institutions and relevant international organizations, as well as participation in the formulation of international arbitration rules.
Additionally, the draft added stipulations for recognizing and enforcing foreign arbitration awards in China. Applications for recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards can be filed with intermediate people’s courts in places where people subject to enforcement reside or their property is located, or at a place that has an appropriate connection with the dispute adjudicated. Courts shall handle such cases in accordance with relevant international treaties or the principle of reciprocity.
Hasan Piker pumps iron, likes weapons and wears pearls. His brand of masculinity has won him many fans online — and has been a useful vehicle for his politics.
Its net profit stood at ₹665.5 crore in the year-ago period
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Realty firm Macrotech Developers Ltd plans to invest more than ₹8,000 crore this fiscal to acquire land parcels in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune and Bengaluru for building housing projects as part of its expansion plan.
Macrotech Developers, which sells properties under ‘Lodha brand’, is one of the largest real estate companies in the country.
In an interview with PTI, Macrotech Developers Executive Director- Finance Sushil Kumar Modi noted that housing demand continues to be strong, especially for big brands having strong track record of executing projects.
To expand business, he said the company has set a target of acquiring multiple land parcels this financial year to develop projects, which can generate a revenue of ₹25,000 crore.
Under the new business development, Macrotech Developers purchases land outright and also partners with landowners.
In 2024-25 fiscal, the company acquired 10 land parcels across MMR, Pune and Bengaluru.
These land parcels will be used to develop projects with an estimated revenue potential of ₹23,700 crore.
“Last fiscal year, we invested ₹7,000 crore for new business development. To add new projects worth ₹25,000 crore, we will have to invest more than ₹8,000 crore in the current fiscal,” Modi said.
For joint development agreements (JDAs) with landowners, the company has to make some upfront payments to landowners.
On other operational metrics, Modi said the company has given a guidance of ₹21,000 crore worth of sale bookings for this fiscal, almost 20 per cent higher than the 2024-25 fiscal.
Earlier this month, the Mumbai-based firm had reported a 21 per cent increase in its sale bookings during 2024-25 fiscal to a record ₹17,630 crore from ₹14,520 crore in the 2023-24 financial year. The pre-sales guidance for 2024-25 was ₹17,500 crore.
On Thursday, Macrotech reported a 38 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹921.7 crore for the latest quarter ended March on higher income.
Its net profit stood at ₹665.5 crore in the year-ago period.
Total income rose to ₹4,420.3 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal from ₹4,083.9 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year.
Net profit increased to ₹2,764.3 crore in 2024-25 fiscal from ₹1,549.1 crore in the preceding year.
Total income grew to ₹14,169.8 crore last fiscal from ₹10,469.5 crore in the 2023-24.
Macrotech Developers has delivered around 100 million square feet of real estate so far and is currently developing more than 110 million square feet under its on-going and planned portfolio.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
KADA slavna osoba odjene neki komad odjeće ili odabere određeni brend, često se dogodi da ubrzo i mnogi drugi slijede njezin primjer.
Upravo to dogodilo se i s brendom Giant Vintage iz Los Angelesa, specijaliziranim za autentične sunčane naočale iz 60-ih godina i kasnijih razdoblja. Još 2020. godine Bella Hadid je svojim izborom Giant Vintage naočala skrenula pažnju Hollywooda na ovaj brend.
Te iste godine vlasništvo nad Giant Vintageom preuzela je Annabelle Gonzalez, koja je od relativno nepoznatog imena u industriji stvorila brend prepoznat među slavnim osobama.
Većina modela su autentični vintage komadi
“Giant Vintage osnovan je 2004. godine, a bio je poznat po velikom izboru autentičnih, visokokvalitetnih vintage okvira”, izjavila je Gonzalez za The Zoe Report. “Ali legendarni, popularni Giant Vintage kakvog danas poznajete i volite? To je počelo sa mnom.”
Odmah nakon što je 2020. preuzela brend, Gonzalez je znala da Giant Vintage treba temeljito osvježenje. “Uzela sam tisuće vintage naočala koje su imali i od njih stvorila pažljivo odabranu kolekciju u skladu sa svojom vizijom”, kaže. Od tada Gonzalez osobno bira svaki par naočala koji ulazi u ponudu brenda.
“Većina naših modela su autentične vintage naočale, neprodani originalni komadi nabavljeni diljem svijeta”, ističe. Vođena održivošću i svojim iskustvom u stiliziranju, Gonzalez kreira kolekcije prilagođene aktualnim modnim trendovima. “Obožavam što mogu pronaći ove skrivene dragulje i vratiti ih u život 20 do 40 godina nakon što su izrađeni”, dodaje.
Transformacija Giant Vintagea dogodila se u savršenom trenutku kada je moda inspirirana prošlim desetljećima bila sveprisutna, od Met Gale i Oscara do svakodnevnog uličnog stila. Istovremeno, sunčane naočale doživljavale su novi val popularnosti, osobito među slavnim osobama.
Modeli brenda brzo se rasprodaju
Spajanjem ta dva trenda, uspjeh Giant Vintagea bio je gotovo zajamčen. “Brend poput Giant Vintagea pomaže da naočale uvijek ostanu važan dio modne priče”, kaže Gonzalez. “Mislim da ljudi tek sada počinju shvaćati koliko naočale mogu utjecati na stil.”
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Modeli naočala Giant Vintagea brzo se rasprodaju, posebno oni iz 90-ih i ranih 2000-ih, koje danas nose zvijezde poput Belle Hadid, Hailey Bieber i Doechii. “Budući da sam odrasla početkom 2000-ih, moj brend odaje počast tom razdoblju i utjecaju pop kulture na moje poimanje mode”, kaže Gonzalez.
U manje od godinu dana nakon transformacije brenda, Giant Vintage postao je nezaobilazan izbor za zvijezde inspirirane stilom 90-ih i ranih 2000-ih. Bella Hadid, primjerice, kombinirala je Riot Office Core naočale s traper suknjom i čizmama do koljena iz kolekcije Roberta Cavallija.
Uz Bellu Hadid, naočale brenda nosi i Hailey Bieber kao i drugi celebovi
Hailey Bieber nadahnula se Bellinim stilom, odabravši Wealthy Small ’90s naočale uz kožni prsluk i jaknu, ispod kojeg je tada pokazala trudnički trbuščić. Također je u jednoj prilici nosila i ovalne naočale model Tito, riječ je o crnim pravokutnim okvirima s narančastim staklima. Uz njih je nosila još jednu klasičnu kombinaciju iz 90-ih: svijetle traperice Levi’s i sako.
Pet godina nakon što je Annabelle Gonzalez preuzela Giant Vintage, njezina priča s brendom tek se razvija. “Jedan od mojih glavnih ciljeva sada je daljnja izgradnja prepoznatljivog identiteta brenda i okupljanje zajednice koja će imati stvaran utjecaj na svijet mode”, kaže Gonzalez.
U planu su i suradnje s umjetnicima i poznatim osobama koje dijele sličnu viziju i vrijednosti kao i brend. Kako dolaze topliji dani, Giant Vintage ulazi u svoje najaktivnije razdoblje. “Pripremamo puno novih, uzbudljivih modela, uključujući Bayonetta okvire koji su savršeni za proljeće i sezonu festivala”, najavljuje Gonzalez. “Očekujte jarke boje i upečatljive dizajne.”
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Japan is way ahead of time, and it shows in the way they have incorporated baggage scales in airport to address travel problems. Understanding that heavy suitcases can be difficult to lift to weigh, they have placed the scales flat on the floor, so you can just roll your suitcases on it to check weight. On April 25, an Instagram user who goes by the name – Lounge Guru, shared a video of Japan’s Haneda airport showcasing the floor scales and appreciated it.
japan has placed the scales flat on the floor, so you can just roll your suitcases on it to check weight.(Instagram/@lounge.guru)
“Fixing a problem we didn’t know we had. At Haneda Airport in Japan, the baggage scales are flat on the floor—no more awkward lifting! Just roll your suitcase on, and it’s instantly weighed and connected directly to the belt. The check-in clerk doesn’t even have to touch it. Efficient, seamless, and so very Japanese,” read his caption.
Here’s how the Internet reacted:
The Internet was quick to react to the reel. “Common sense is common in Japan,” read one comment, while another Instagram user wrote, “Wow why is this not everywhere around the world.” Another Instagram user wondered that if floor scales are an option, why are travelers made to lift their luggage in the other places. “Makes so much sense! Why are they raised elsewhere,” the user commented. Also read | India to Japan just got easier: Air India’s new routes, airport shift explained
One user had a rather funny take on the idea of lifting luggage for weighing it. “If one can lift the luggage, it’s presumed to be within the weight limit. Reason for raised platforms. Plus, the added workout checks whether the passenger is fit to travel,” read a comment.
Bringing to notice one of the malpractices of lowering bag weight, another user wrote that Japan is doing well in preventing it – “Lol. It is also to prevent you from lifting underneath the scale and lowering the bag weight. My dad told me it was a big thing in the 90s and early 2000s,” the user commented.
These scales are not just in Haneda airport, but also in Tokyo’s Narita airport, confirmed another user. “I flew out of Tokyo’s Narita airport like 2 weeks ago, they used the same baggage scales used everywhere else,” he wrote.
Fans of the iconic movie Goodfellas have realised one of the most beloved scenes was improvised. The hit 1990 crime thriller tells the story of the rise and fall of Mafia accomplice Henry Hill, who was linked with the Lucchese crime family of New York City from the mid 50s until his arrest on narcotics charges in 1980. He went on to become an FBI informant.
Goodfellas is based on the non-fiction book about Hill’s life, Wiseguy, written by crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi. The movie stars Ray Liotta as Hill, as well as Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino and more.
Pileggi helped pen the script alongside veteran director Martin Scorsese. Collaboration was an integral part of the creative process, with Scorsese and Pileggi said to have worked on 12 drafts of the script.
The director encouraged the writer to be open to a more non-linear or traditional approach to the story’s structure. Goodfellas was critically acclaimed and went on to be nominated for a string of awards.
It bagged some coveted wins, including the BAFTA for Best Film and Best Director, as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Joe Pesci, among other wins throughout awards season.
The movie is still praised and lauded as a cinematic masterpiece to this day, with many other filmmakers inspired by its distinctive style. Nicholas Pileggi told GQ: “Mob guys love it, because it’s the real thing, and they knew the people in it. They say, ‘It’s like a home movie’.”
In one scene, Martin Scorsese cast his mother, Catherine, to play Joe Pesci’s character Tommy’s mother. The director didn’t give her a script though, and told her the purpose of the scene.
When he called “action”, she improvised her lines. On-set assistant Heather Norton explained to GQ: “There is no noise on Scorsese’s set… They improv’d a lot of stuff in this very quiet environment where they felt totally at ease.”
The scene was recently shared again on Facebook by the popular page History in Memes, where the improvised nature of it was discussed. In the caption accompanying the clip, the page admin penned: “In Goodfellas (1990), Martin Scorsese created an iconic scene with his mother, Catherine Scorsese, as Tommy’s mother. Without a script, Scorsese directed her to act like a typical Italian-American mom.
“Her spontaneous dialogue about cooking a meal at 2AM, brimming with warmth and authenticity, was completely improvised, capturing familial dynamics and adding a memorable, grounded moment to the film.”
Reflecting on the film with the American Film Institute, Martin Scorsese explained: “What I wanted to show you was the danger of the exuberance of that kind of life.
“At first, you see the danger of the exuberance, the danger of the excitement. When you’re young, you think you’re going to live forever, and you think you’re tough and you could take a few more shots in the head than somebody else could.
“So you think you’re tougher than the other person – well, eventually, if you don’t use your brain, you know you’re not going to wind up anywhere.
“That’s what happens with the Joe Peshi character and I think the danger of the excitement of that lifestyle is what I grew up around, and I saw a lot of people disappear because of that.”
The Kia Sportage range finally has a hybrid option to go up against the Toyota RAV4.
Note: This is an updated version of a review that was first published in April 2024. There have been no major changes to pricing or specification since then.
A mid-life update is due to launch in the second quarter of 2025, though pricing and specifications are still to be announced and we have not driven the new model as yet.
We have updated key details with the most up-to-date information available. Read the original version of this review here.
WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 Kia Sportage SX Hybrid
In fact, there are two petrol-electric hybrid (HEV) models to choose from – the SX, and this one, the GT-Line, which is the sportier looking and more richly specified model of the two.
It has an intriguing turbo-petrol-hybrid setup, but only comes with front-wheel drive – and the price premium is questionable as a result. So should you consider it? Read on to find out.
How does the Kia Sportage compare?
View a detailed breakdown of the Kia Sportage against similarly sized vehicles.
Kia
Sportage
How much does the Kia Sportage cost?
At a glance, the Sportage GT-Line Hybrid seems a bit pricey.
Model
Price before on-road costs
S
Kia Sportage S 2.0 FWD 6MT
$32,995
Kia Sportage S 2.0 FWD 6AT
$34,995
Kia Sportage S 2.0D AWD 8AT
$40,395
SX
Kia Sportage SX 2.0 FWD 6MT
$35,550
Kia Sportage SX 2.0 FWD 6AT
$37,550
Kia Sportage SX 2.0D AWD 8AT
$42,950
Kia Sportage SX 1.6T HEV FWD 6AT
$45,950
SX+
Kia Sportage SX+ 2.0 FWD 6AT
$42,950
Kia Sportage SX+ 1.6T AWD 7DCT
$44,050
Kia Sportage SX+ 2.0D AWD 8AT
$47,450
GT-Line
Kia Sportage GT-Line 1.6T AWD 7DCT
$49,920
Kia Sportage GT-Line 2.0D AWD 8AT
$52,920
Kia Sportage GT-Line 1.6T HEV FWD 6AT
$55,420
You know, $55,420 before on-roads is more than you’d pay for a high-grade RAV4 Cruiser 2WD Hybrid ($51,410), and more than an all-wheel-drive Forester Hybrid S ($50,140).
But it is slightly more palatable than the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS ($59,900 drive-away), and that SUV is also only available in FWD. However, you will be paying a similar price, on the road, for this Kia.
So, you’re paying a whack more than the all-wheel-drive GT-Line models, but you’re getting less. Well, you get front-wheel drive, and you get a lower fuel consumption figure and much better emissions figures, too.
Kia Australia has indicated we can expect cheaper hybrid models to join the lineup with the Sportage’s forthcoming mid-life update, with AWD to also join the range.
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
What is the Kia Sportage like on the inside?
This is the most premium version available for the Kia Sportage, and it does have a high-end look and feel to the cabin.
I particularly like the twin-screen display set up – two 12.3-inch units in a curved housing – which looks terrific, and thankfully is also really simple to use. The touchscreen media system sits alongside a bright and colourful info-rich display for the driver.
The latter also doubles as a display for a Blind-Spot View Monitor in this spec, so when you indicate you will be able to see what is potentially in your blind spot. There’s also other information on that driver’s screen, including things like your digital speedometer, fuel use, and plenty more.
The infotainment screen has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though it is strictly by cable connection which is a little bit disappointing – I would prefer wireless every time. There is also a wireless phone charger, USB-A and USB-C ports, and a 12-volt.
The usability of the touchscreen is very good, and you will easily get used to the menu layout and structure of the controls on screen. Thankfully there is another row of controls down below as part of a switchable panel.
That control panel covers your climate settings, including fan speed adjustment and dials for temperature adjustment, but if you flick a switch towards the left of the panel you turn it into a media control station as well, with a bunch of menus for sat nav, radio and setup menus all available there. Also when you hit that switch, the climate control knobs turn into volume and tuning knobs.
Storage is good throughout the cabin. With a pair of retractable cup holders you can turn the area near the shifter into a flat storage zone if you prefer. Ahead of the gear selector there’s a wireless phone charger with a cover, and in each of the doors there are bottle holders, plus there’s a covered centre console bin between the front seats.
I’m not a huge fan of all the piano black finishing in the centre console area, but at least there are buttons for your seat heating and cooling, and for the GT-Line Hybrid you also get a heated steering wheel. There’s also a rotary dial for drive modes, with Eco, Sport and Smart modes available – each of which change the display on the driver’s cluster.
I like the fact you’ve got a button on the steering wheel to turn off the lane-keeping system and this product thankfully doesn’t have the annoying speed limit beep technology that many other new Hyundai-Kia vehicles do – to me that’s a huge plus.
Seat comfort is decent and you have adjustable lumbar support. Some people might find the seats just a little bit flat however.
At 182cm/6’0” tall, and with the driver’s seat set for my position, there is ample room for me in the second row to comfortably slouch, and easily enough room for three people across the back. If you have children, there are ISOFIX points in the window seats, and three top-tethers.
Everyone in the back is well catered for, with directional air-vents, map pockets on the seat backs, as well as a hard kick plate on the back of each of the front seats. On those seat backs you’ll also find USB-C charging ports and shopping/school bag hooks.
There are bottle holders in the doors and a flip-down armrest with cupholders, plus another small storage section below the air-vents, where you might store a phone that’s on charge.
There is a slight transmission tunnel intrusion in the back, but it’s not a massive issue for space. There’s also a section on top of the seat backs where you might hang a jacket, or maybe even wedge an iPad in.
Boot space is good. There’s 586 litres of cargo capacity with the back seats up, and the cargo area includes an LED light, quick release levers to drop the seats (1872L seats down), a 12V port, as well as attachment points for a cargo net which can be stored under the boot floor, alongside the cargo cover.
There’s also a space-saver spare wheel, and while there are shopping bag hooks, they’re right at the back of the boot and not that well positioned.
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
What’s under the bonnet?
Choose the hybrid version of the Kia Sportage and you get a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 132kW of power and 265Nm of torque, teamed with a 44kW/264Nm electric motor, and a 1.49kWh lithium-ion battery.
Total system outputs are 169kW and 350Nm, which is plenty for this type of application.
However, that much grunt is enough to overwhelm the front tyres at times. That’s right, the hybrid Sportage only comes with front-wheel drive in Australia, and that could be a deal-breaker for some.
Unlike other hybrid models from the Hyundai-Kia group which run a dual-clutch auto, there’s a standard six-speed automatic transmission fitted to the Sportage.
When it comes to the official combined cycle fuel efficiency figure, Sportage HEV models claim 4.9 litres per 100km on the combined cycle which for those playing along at home is 0.1 litres per 100km more than a RAV4 2WD Hybrid.
In reality, over days of the sort of driving that you’ll probably do in a Sportage Hybrid – urban running, commuting, freeway stints, daycare drop-offs and even a couple of IKEA runs – I saw a return of 6.0 litres per 100km. Coincidentally that’s what I saw last time I drove a RAV4 Hybrid!
Now, for those conscious of emissions, the HEV model stacks up well. The Hybrid’s official combined cycle number is 110g/km of CO2, whereas the diesel is 163g/km, and the turbo-petrol is 164g/km CO2. For eco-conscious customers or fleet buyers, that could get the petrol-electric version across the line.
Don’t go thinking that it can’t tow, either. It has a 750kg unbraked trailer rating, and 1650kg braked trailer rating – but keep in mind that the maximum tow bar down weight is 100kg.
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
How does the Kia Sportage drive?
It’s a bit of a novel approach to hybrid tech, this powertrain.
Not quite as novel as the Nissan e-Power setup, and perhaps not as conventional as the Toyota hybrid system, but instead you do get a hybrid powertrain that is both refined, powerful, and efficient and equal measure.
The turbo engine element to this petrol-electric system means that you do have a little bit of extra urgency when you need it, and that is most noticeable in Sport mode if you ever choose to drive in that setting.
The engine’s low-rev push and the electric motor work together in conjunction with the conventional six-speed automatic transmission to make for a pretty enjoyable driving experience in terms of the powertrain.
It’s quieter than a RAV4, and it feels a bit more potent than one too. It is also different in that the electric motor is integrated into the transmission, so you can feel the car change gears in EV mode, which is cool.
It has a nice transition between EV and conventional driving modes and in my testing it used the EV mode pretty regularly, including on the freeway in stints, and plenty of urban driving. There’s a pedestrian warning system with an external speaker to warn others of your presence, as otherwise it’s pretty silent.
However, the big downside with this hybrid powertrain is it is strictly front-wheel-drive, and that means that you will at times struggle to get all of the torque to the ground smoothly and effectively.
A number of times during my drive in the GT-Line Hybrid I found the front tyres scrambling for traction, even under what I thought was pretty moderate acceleration. If you’re a leadfoot, you might find that it’ll screech a fair bit.
The other elements of the drive experience are typical of what we’ve come to expect of the Sportage, and that is to say it’s good in most ways.
The ride is comfortable, although it can still feel a little clunky over broken surfaces. Thankfully you don’t have 19-inch wheels with even lower-profile tyres to exacerbate that mannerism.
The steering is accurate and adequate for this application. There’s a decent amount of heft at higher speeds, and lightness at low speeds which helps with parking moves (as does the surround-view camera system).
I typically turn off the lane-keeping assistance feature on the freeway or around town as I find it can be just a little bit too pushy for my liking.
The braking response and the pedal feel is good too. Being an electrified car, it does have a regenerative braking system and typically that can lead to less-than-ideal brake pedal feel. But thankfully in the Sportage it’s honest and it pulls up pretty well.
It’s also pretty quiet – there’s not a whole lot of engine noise intrusion at higher speeds, and even road noise is kept to a minimum on rougher surfaces.
If only it had all wheel drive, this could be a RAV4 killer.
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
What do you get?
The Sportage HEV is available in SX and GT-Line trim levels, and specifications largely mirror the existing petrol and diesel equivalents.
Sportage SX HEV highlights:
18-inch alloy wheels
Auto LED reflector-type headlights
Auto high-beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Power-folding exterior mirrors
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Satellite navigation
‘Basic’ digital instrument cluster with 4.2-inch screen
6-speaker audio
Cloth upholstery
Leather-appointed steering wheel
Dual-zone climate control
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Space-saver spare wheel
Dial-type shift-by-wire selector
Sportage GT-Line HEV adds:
LED projector-type headlights
Full LED tail-lights
Leather upholstery
Keyless entry, start
Electrochromic rear-view mirror
Hands-free power tailgate
Wireless phone charger
64-colour ambient lighting
8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
8-way power driver’s seat, 2-way power lumbar
8-way power passenger seat
Heated, ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Panoramic sunroof
Rear privacy glass
Alloy sports pedals
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
Is the Kia Sportage safe?
As with the petrol and diesel models in the range, HEV versions of the Sportage come with the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2022 testing.
Category
Kia Sportage
Adult occupant protection
87 per cent
Child occupant protection
87 per cent
Vulnerable road user protection
66 per cent
Safety assist
74 per cent
Standard safety equipment includes:
Autonomous emergency braking
Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection
Junction assist
Blind-spot assist
Rear cross-traffic assist
Driver attention alert
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane keep assist
Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
Safe exit warning
Front, rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Tyre pressure monitoring
Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Front centre airbag
Sportage GT-Line adds:
Blind Spot View Monitor
Surround-view camera
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
How much does the Kia Sportage cost to run?
Kia covers its lineup with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new car warranty. For electrified products like the Sportage HEV, high-voltage components like the on-board charger, electric motor and battery system are covered for seven years or 150,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
Running costs
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Warranty
7 years, unlimited kilometres – vehicle 7 years or 150,000 kilometres – HEV components
Roadside assistance
Up to 8 years
Service intervals
12 months or 10,000km
Capped-price servicing
7 years or 70,000km
Total capped-price service cost
$4502
Average capped-price service cost
$643
It appears the Sportage HEV is the priciest engine variant to service, and Kia continues to charge above average amounts for capped-price servicing.
For reference, Hyundai offers a five-year pre-paid service plan for the Tucson Hybrid for $1990 – nearly $1000 less than what Kia charges over the same period for the Sportage HEV.
To see how the Sportage lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool
CarExpert’s Take on the Kia Sportage
It’s so close to being the hybrid SUV we’ve been hoping for, but a lack of all-wheel drive, frankly silly servicing costs and short intervals make it less compelling than it could have otherwise been.
Even so, this is a great family SUV for those who can deal with front-wheel drive and don’t mind paying a little more for their maintenance. If that’s you, I’d definitely recommend you go and check it out.
Hopefully, the incoming updated addresses our key complaints.
Interested in buying a Kia Sportage? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here
Gold prices dropped after a recent high due to profit-taking and Trump’s softer stance on China tariffs. Experts suggest maintaining gold for portfolio stability.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: It is considered an auspicious day to buy gold, be it ornament, bars, coins, etc.
Gold Investment: Gold prices have experienced a notable drop after reaching a record high recently. This decline is largely attributed to profit-taking and the softer stance on China tariffs by President Trump. Still, experts suggest that investing in gold now, despite the recent surge, can be a wise strategy for diversifying portfolios and safeguarding against economic uncertainties.
However, it is crucial for investors to evaluate their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon before proceeding.
Strategic Investment In Gold
Satish Dondapati, a Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, recommends that investors maintain 10-15% of their investment in gold at any given time. This allocation can help reduce overall portfolio risk, protect against inflation, and provide stability during economic uncertainties.
Risks Of Investing At High Prices
Parag Shah, CEO of Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, acknowledges that while gold prices are elevated, the metal retains significant cultural, emotional, and financial value. This is especially true during occasions like Akshaya Tritiya, when buying gold is considered auspicious.
For individuals with clear goals, such as future use, gifting, or wealth preservation, this remains an opportune time to invest. Those who have built a gold portfolio over the years might also find this a fitting moment to rebalance their assets, aligning with their financial goals and avoiding further liabilities.
Ultimately, he said, the decision to buy, hold, or partially liquidate gold should be based on individual needs and long-term objectives.
Potential Market Correction
A market correction could be impending, as international syndicates are aware of India’s deep emotional connection with gold. After the recent sharp rally, a correction might be triggered by profit booking from large institutions, Shah noted. Although the long-term outlook for gold remains positive, such a correction would likely be a healthy pullback, presenting a buying opportunity rather than indicating weakness. The market is currently hedging against risks, with a noticeable disconnect between genuine consumer demand and price movement.
Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this News18.com report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
The crypto market is starting the week with a slight pullback. XRP is currently trading around $0.617, down by 0.63% in the last 24 hours. This comes as Bitcoin has also retreated slightly after touching the $95,700 resistance level last week. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s supply on exchanges continues to drop, which could lead to a supply crunch if demand stays strong. Some analysts believe this could eventually push prices higher.
This week is also massive for the broader financial market, with about 40% of the S&P 500 companies reporting earnings. Big names like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple will release their results. These earnings calls could influence U.S. government policies, especially if major companies express concern over economic challenges like tariffs.
XRP has remained under pressure since its January peak, partly due to macro factors and regulatory uncertainty. However, recent on-chain data shows that over 838 million XRP were moved in just 24 hours—signaling strong network activity, though not necessarily immediate price gains.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has indirectly hinted at XRP’s potential to match Bitcoin’s price one day. Speaking about XRP’s role in solving trillion-dollar financial problems, Garlinghouse said that Ripple works closely with banks and regulators—even in uncertain environments.
He explained that by working with the financial system instead of against it, XRP could scale globally. His comments suggest that XRP has the utility, partnerships, and long-term vision needed to eventually rival Bitcoin in value.
Testing 3D printers is an in-depth process. Printers often don’t use the same materials, or even the same process to create models. I test SLA 3D printers that use resin and light to print, and FDM printers that melt plastic onto a plate. Each has a unique methodology. Core qualifiers I look at include:
Hardware quality
Ease of setup
Bundled software
Appearance and accuracy of prints
Repairability
Company and community support
A key test print, representing the (now old) CNET logo, is used to assess how a printer bridges gaps, creates accurate shapes and deals with overhangs. It even has little towers to help measure how well the 3D printer deals with temperature ranges.
When testing print speed, we slice the model using the standard slicer the machine is shipped with on its standard settings, then compare the real-world duration of the print to the statement completion time on the slicer. 3D printers often use different slicers, and those slicers can vary wildly on what they believe the completion time to be.
We then use PrusaSlicer to determine how much material the print should use and divide that number by the real-world time it took to print to give us a more accurate number for the speed in millimeters per second (mm/s) the printer can run at.
James Bricknell / CNET
Every build plate is supposed to heat up to a certain temperature so we use the InfiRay thermal imaging camera for Android to check how well they do. We set the build plate to 60 degrees Celsius — the most used temperature for build plates — waited 5 minutes for the temperature to stabilize, and then measured it in six separate locations. We then took the average temperature to see how close the 3D printer got to the advertised temperature.
Testing resin printers requires different criteria, so I use the Ameralabs standard test: printing out a small resin model that looks like a tiny town. This helps determine how accurate the printer is, how it deals with small parts and how well the UV exposure works at different points in the model.
Many other anecdotal test prints, using different 3D models, are also run on each printer to test the longevity of the parts and how well the machine copes with various shapes.
For the other criteria, I researched the company to see how well it responds to support queries from customers and how easy it is to order replacement parts and install them yourself. Kits (printers that come only semi-assembled) are judged by how long and difficult the assembly process is and how clear the instructions are.
Social media can be a great source of fitness, nutrition and wellness tips — but it also has some potentially harmful content.
Enter “SkinnyTok,” a popular weight-loss trend making the rounds on TikTok.
Creators are pairing the hashtag with videos that share various ways to lose weight, many of them based on the goal of getting as thin as possible in a short amount of time.
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As of April 26, there were more than 60,000 videos from creators talking about SkinnyTok. One of those is Mandana Zarghami, 25, a business owner and influencer in Miami, Florida.
“What you eat in private will show in public,” Zarghami told her followers in a recent video.
The influencer spoke with Fox News Digital about her perception of the worldwide SkinnyTok trend.
“There’s an emphasis on portion control, prioritizing daily movement and knowing what foods will make you feel better from the inside out and more,” she said.
The creator acknowledged, however, that some of the content could be triggering for those who have battled disordered eating.
Mandana Zarghami, a TikTok creator, acknowledged that some of the SkinnyTok content could be triggering for those who have battled disordered eating.(Mandana Zarghami/TikTok)
“While some content under the SkinnyTok trend can promote motivation around health and wellness, it can also unintentionally glamorize unhealthy habits or unrealistic body standards if you’re following the wrong influencer or content creator,” Zarghami cautioned.
At the same time, she said, “you control what you consume.”
“What you eat in private will show in public.”
“It’s a little hard to be sensitive to each group, because a lot of the people who talk about SkinnyTok on their platforms also battled disordered eating and overcame it with healthy lifestyle choices,” Zarghami added.
Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert, said he has witnessed the “devastating consequences” of extreme thinness firsthand, including women with fractured bones caused by malnutrition.
“This is a growing crisis, and it is being dangerously celebrated on social media under hashtags like #SkinnyTok,” he told Fox News Digital.
“It’s a little hard to be sensitive to each group, because a lot of the people who talk about SkinnyTok on their platforms also battled disordered eating and overcame it with healthy lifestyle choices,” said influencer Mandana Zarghami (right).(iStock/TikTok-Mandana Zarghami)
“When young people chase after extreme thinness through starvation diets, they invite frailty into their lives. The body, deprived of caloric energy, becomes extremely fragile.”
In teenagers and young adults, malnutrition disrupts hormones, weakens immunity, impairs cognitive function and can cause lasting damage to their still-developing brains, according to Osborn.
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Physical effects of malnutrition can include hair loss, reduced bone density and, in severe cases, irreversible structural damage, he added.
Low body weight or minimal body fat does not equate to good health, the doctor said.
“Starvation is not a virtue – it is an abandonment of the body’s nutritional needs,” he said. “The SkinnyTok trend preys on impressionable youth, particularly young women, encouraging them to shrink rather than thrive.”
Low body weight or minimal body fat does not equate to good health, one doctor told Fox News Digital.(iStock)
Rather than focusing on “extreme thinness,” Osborn called for a focus on building muscle, which he described as the “cornerstone of vitality.”
“In older adults, muscle loss — or sarcopenia — is a medical warning sign linked to increased risks of falls, fractures, hospitalizations, cognitive decline and even mortality,” he cautioned.
“Muscle loss doesn’t just weaken the body — it erodes the mind, hastening the onset and progression of dementia. The body and the brain are interconnected, and when one suffers, so does the other.”
“Muscles are your shield against disease and decline. Being lean and strong, not thin and frail, is the true measure of health,” one doctor said.(iStock)
To those embracing the SkinnyTok trend, Osborn recommends that they shift the focus to building muscle.
“Muscles are your shield against disease and decline. Being lean and strong, not thin and frail, is the true measure of health,” he said.
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“Instead of glorifying starvation, we should teach our youth to nourish their bodies and minds, build resilience through muscle gained by strength training, and prioritize bodily function over any short-lived trend.”
Dr. Jillian Lampert, vice president of The Emily Program, an eating disorder treatment center based in Minnesota, also called out the potential risks of the SkinnyTok trend.
“It is a vicious cycle that quickly spirals from external messaging to internal criticism.”
“This content dangerously glorifies content that encourages people to take drastic measures to change their bodies,” she told Fox News Digital. “It also further ensnares people already struggling with their body image and thoughts of size and shape, reinforcing the notion that being thin at all costs is the norm.”
The behaviors in many of the videos are “often extreme” and highly limit foods or food groups, Lampert noted.
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The algorithms used by social media platforms make the content even more dangerous by amplifying the messages, according to the expert.
“Looking at one TikTok with even some less toxic body image content will teach the algorithms to send you more and more and more until your feed has become an avalanche of toxic content,” Lampert warned.
As people scroll through countless videos of “ideal” bodies and lifestyles, this often leads them to conclude that they’re not thin enough or attractive enough.
“This content dangerously glorifies content that encourages people to take drastic measures to change their bodies,” one expert told Fox News Digital.(iStock)
“Continual assessment of appearance and eating habits can make a person hypercritical and hyper-fixated on perceived flaws, thus fueling the cycle of eating less, which often leads to overeating and overexercising, which often leads to fatigue and loss of control around food,” said Lampert.
“It is a vicious cycle that quickly spirals from external messaging to internal criticism.”
Dr. Anastasia Rairigh, a Tennessee-based family physician and obesity medicine specialist at the virtual health platform PlushCare, warned that extreme weight-loss behaviors can be deadly.
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“As a person severely limits their caloric intake, the body struggles to maintain the correct electrolyte balance,” she shared with Fox News Digital.
“When a person’s electrolytes are severely unbalanced, they can experience heart arrythmias or, in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Even if a person does not experience this, severe food deprivation can lead to damage to the heart, bones and brain.”
“Many of us that promote SkinnyTok focus on proper nutrition, walking over 10,000 steps a day and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle,” a creator told Fox News Digital.(iStock)
People who deprive themselves of food may also notice effects on cognition, mood and sleep, Rairigh warned.
“Modeling a healthy attitude toward food is critically important to combating the negative influence of toxic diet culture,” she said, recommending that people focus on food as a source of energy rather than an enemy.
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“Supporting young people to focus on activities and interests outside social media has been shown to be helpful as well,” she said.
“Encourage and facilitate positive activities in the real world as a counter to time spent on social media.”
“Modeling a healthy attitude toward food is critically important to combating the negative influence of toxic diet culture.”
Those who are showing signs of disordered eating should see a doctor, Rairigh advised.
“While disordered eating is deadly, there is hope and treatment. Do not be afraid to reach out for help.”
Zarghami, the TikTok creator, reiterated the importance of setting positive examples on social media.
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“Many of us that promote SkinnyTok focus on proper nutrition, walking over 10,000 steps a day and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle,” she told Fox News Digital.
“It’s so important to approach these trends with balance, focus on overall well-being rather than appearance, and encourage sustainable, nourishing choices that support both physical and mental health.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Noticed your face looking puffier than usual? You’re definitely not alone. Many of us struggle with facial bloating or stubborn face fat without really knowing why. The good news is, it’s not always about cutting calories or working out more. According to hormone coach Poornima Peri, it could be more about what’s going on inside your body. From hormonal imbalances to water retention and even lack of sleep – several daily habits may be silently contributing. The best part? These are all totally fixable with small but smart lifestyle changes. Also Read: Puffy Face, No More! 7 Smart Tricks To Avoid Bloating On Face
Here Are 5 Habits That Can Help Reduce Face Fat And Puffiness:
1. Balancing Your Insulin Levels
According to Poornima, balancing your insulin levels is a game-changer when it comes to reducing face fat. She recommends avoiding constant snacking throughout the day, as it can spike insulin levels. Instead, focus on consuming blood sugar-balanced meals, which help maintain stable energy levels while reducing cravings and inflammation. With less inflammation in the body, your face will naturally appear less puffy.
2. Reducing Water Retention
In many cases, what looks like face fat is actually just water retention. To prevent this, it’s important to support your lymphatic system through regular movement and by ensuring adequate magnesium and potassium intake. You can have salt, but always consume it in moderation and try to avoid it at night.
3. Supporting Your Liver
Your liver health plays a key role in fat metabolism. Peri explains that a sluggish liver can lead to estrogen dominance, which in turn slows down fat-burning. She recommends including bitter vegetables, beetroot and warm lemon water in your daily routine. No need for fancy detoxes, just consistent, nourishing habits for long-term results.
4. Cutting Out Chronic Cardio
Think more cardio means more fat loss? It’s actually the opposite. According to the hormone coach, excessive cardio can raise cortisol levels, making it harder to lose fat. Instead, swap long cardio sessions with strength training and short walks after meals. It’s a more effective and less stressful way to slim down your face.
5. Focusing on Sleep And Circadian Rhythm
Do you often sleep late or scroll your phone in bed? That could be contributing to face fat and puffiness. Prioritising deep sleep and getting early morning sunlight exposure can work wonders for hormone balance. Once your sleep and circadian rhythm are in sync, your face will start to de-puff naturally.
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So, you don’t need to over exercise or starve yourself to get a slimmer face. All you need to do is balance your hormones and stop fighting your body!
Over 560 people were injured in a huge explosion at a port in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan on Saturday, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Four people died.
The blast occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman.
“The cause of this incident was the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area. We are currently evacuating and transferring the injured to medical centers,” a local crisis management official told state TV.
The wounded have been transferred to nearby medical centers, said Babak Yektaparast, spokesman for Iran’s Emergency Medical Services Organization.
The blast, which occurred at a gas tank in the Port of Shahid Rajaee, sent a huge column of smoke into the sky and caused extensive damage to nearby buildings and cars.
The port, covering over 4,800 hectares (operational area and hinterland), is one of the largest container terminals in the country with a loading/unloading capacity of 90 million tonnes, according to 2021 data from Mehr news agency. Over 85 percent of Iran’s containers are handled in Shahid Rajaee Complex.
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Paul Simon became a master of many genres throughout his career (Image: Getty)
Few artists have navigated different sides of pop music with as much ability and elegance as Paul Simon.
First rising to fame in the 1960s as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel – arguably the defining duo of American folk rock – Simon began a solo career in 1972 that would cement his legacy as one of music’s most poetic and unpredictable voices.
From his early projects in reggae and Andean instrumentation to the culture-shifting leap into South African music with Graceland, Simon’s solo catalogue is littered with moments of quiet revelation and rhythmic revolution.
In 2016, Rolling Stone asked its readers to vote for the greatest songs from Simon’s solo career. Here, we list the ranking of his hits and deep cuts:
10. Duncan
The humble third single from Simon’s self-titled debut solo album didn’t crack the Top 50, but it’s aged more gracefully than many chart-toppers from the same era.
The song tells the story of Lincoln Duncan, a young man who leaves his home in Nova Scotia and goes through the American northeast. It’s a narrative ballad full of poetry in its themes of travel, struggle and self-discovery.
A tender flute solo, courtesy of Los Incas’ Jorge Milchberg, gives the track its wistful charm, and today, Simon often includes it in his setlists.
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9. Hearts and Bones
‘Hearts and Bones’ was written during Simon’s turbulent relationship with Star Wars star Carrie Fisher – they married briefly in 1983 before divorcing a year later.
The lyrics are full of emotional detail, chronicling a road trip taken by the couple (“one and one-half wandering Jews”) and the quiet paiin of a love slipping away. It’s introspective and raw, a rarity even in Simon’s emotionally rich discography.
Originally intended for a Simon & Garfunkel reunion album, Simon ultimately decided to keep the song – and the entire album, for that matter – for himself. Although not a commercial success, the track has become a critical favorite.
8. The Obvious Child
After the global triumph of Graceland, Simon swapped South Africa for Brazil – and made The Rhythm of the Saints steeped in Afro-Brazilian rhythms and spiritual reflection.
Its lead track, ‘The Obvious Child’, pulses with percussion from Olodum, a legendary Salvador-based drumming group whose sound Simon discovered while exploring Brazilian street music. Lyrically, it’s about aging, memory and acceptance, delivered with Simon’s usual lyrical sleight of hand.
While it peaked only at No. 92 in the U.S., the song earned a cult following. It opened Simon’s massive 1991 Central Park concert and even inspired the title of Jenny Slate’s acclaimed 2014 indie film.
7. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Written in the wake of his divorce from Peggy Harper, Simon wrote about heartbreak and pasted it on a groovy sound.
The song’s verses explore emotional confusion, while the chorus offers comic relief in the form of cartoonish breakup advice. It was boosted by Steve Gadd’s now-iconic drum intro and has lyrics inspired from playing rhyming games with his young son, Harper.
It became Simon’s most commercially successful single – hitting the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 charts.
6. Late in the Evening
A well-known gem, ‘Late in the Evening’ came from the soundtrack of One-Trick Pony, the 1980 film Paul Simon wrote and starred in – but did not reach much commercial success.
The song is autobiographical, tracking Simon’s early love for music and his formative years of late-night gigs and smoky rooms. It’s funky, driven by Latin-influenced horns and percussion, and became a Top 10 hit in 1980.
5. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
By 1986, Simon’s last few records hadn’t been loved by audiences, and Simon & Garfunkel had been through a failed reunion. So he went to Johannesburg and made Graceland.
‘Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes’ debuted on Saturday Night Live, featuring Simon and South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The harmonies stood out among other tracks on American radio, and the song’s story of a rich girl who “makes the sign of a teaspoon” proved to be moving.
While not a major chart hit, it became a cultural icon, both celebrated and criticized for its complicated political context.
4. Still Crazy After All These Years
The title track from Simon’s Grammy-winning 1975 album is both melancholic and mature. Against a gentle melody, the lyrics tell the story of a man staring middle age in the face and wondering what it all means.
Simon’s performance of the song on Saturday Night Live – while wearing a turkey costume, no less – became a legendary moment in the show’s early history. He even reprised it at the show’s 40th anniversary.
3. You Can Call Me Al
‘You Can Call Me Al’ is effortlessly joyful and has a strange origin story. The title came from a party where French composer Pierre Boulez accidentally called Simon “Al” and his then-wife Peggy “Betty.” The inside joke turned into a surreal set of lyrics about identity, existential angst and spiritual searching – to a bouncy pop beat.
The track features a famous penny whistle solo, a bass run played backward, and a video with Chevy Chase that became a MTV and VH1 favourite.
It only reached No. 23 in the U.S. on its initial release but became a much bigger hit globally – and a concert essential ever since.
2. Graceland
Originally a placeholder title intended to be swapped out, ‘Graceland’ was written in the shadow of Simon’s split from Carrie Fisher – a journey through emotional wreckage in search of healing.
The title track of his most celebrated album, it’s a blend of American rock, South African mbaqanga and confessional songwriting. It’s also full of pop, poetry and political awareness.
Whether he actually took his son Harper on the trip or not, as the lyrics suggest, is still debated since 1986.
1. Kodachrome
“When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it’s a wonder I can think at all” is how ‘Kodachrome’ starts, and it sets the tone for the entire track.
Released as the lead single from There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, it hit No. 2 on the U.S. charts and solidified Simon’s solo superstardom. The song, named after a brand of colour film, is a bittersweet look at memory and how photographs – like songs – can both preserve and distort the past.
Simon retired it from his live shows after 2012, but fans have nonetheless crowned it his best song of all time.
“What is it?” curious onlookers ask as they crowd around the low-slung sports car in the parking lot. Then comes the follow up – “Is that a Ferrari?”
The questions started from the moment I picked up the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray at Sydney Airport. There was a collective “ooooh” as my ride for the weekend rolled up to the Qantas Valet pickup area, while I stood there sheepishly waiting to accept the keys.
Even in a muted shade of grey, the E-Ray is a car that commands attention, just as Chevrolet intended.
After all, it’s different from any other Corvette that has come before.
For the eighth-generation C8 Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet moved the engine from under the bonnet to behind the cabin – a first for the nameplate. More Italian exotic, less American muscle car.
But that wasn’t quite enough for the ambitious product planners at General Motors. Neither was the track-ready Z06, which introduced a flat-plane crank V8 pushing 475kW and 595Nm.
Our ride for the Corvette Nationals
Because with its first global Corvette, Chevrolet didn’t just want to escape the shadow of Porsche and its best-selling 911. No, it wanted a seat at the table with Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren.
That requires innovation, and the taking of calculated risk.
The result? The E-Ray, with the E standing for electrified. Fancy that – a mid-engine, hybrid Corvette.
It’s a lot to process, even for passionate fans of the brand. Which brings me back to why I flew up to Sydney to drive an E-Ray in the first place.
With the E-Ray only recently landing on Australian soil, GM kindly invited us to steer one of the first examples to the annual Corvette Nationals, a gathering of avid enthusiasts from across the country.
With an awkward airport handover out of the way, my brother James and I embarked on the 358km journey from Sydney to Parkes, a small town in country New South Wales.
Corvette Stingray
And from the outset, we were both impressed with our new companion… but not for the reasons you might expect.
Putting aside the crazy supercar styling, futuristic hybrid powertrain, and street cred, the Corvette E-Ray also makes for a surprisingly practical roadtrip vehicle.
There’s a claimed 357 litres across the front and rear boots – plenty enough for a few overnight bags, or a set of golf clubs if you’re that way inclined.
The weird and wonderful cabin is pretty spacious, too. Once you get past the comical strip of buttons that separates driver from passenger in the cockpit-style cabin, it’s easy to get comfortable, even for a couple of six-footers.
And boy were we thankful for that, because the five-hour drive to Parkes is punctuated by poorly-maintained sections of regional highway that leave no questions about a vehicle’s ride quality.
But before reaching the open road we had to make it out of Sydney, which is easier said than done. The first obstacle – airport speed bumps.
Right at home in suburban Sydney
The sight of such traffic devices is usually enough to make any supercar owner shudder, but like all proper supercars this E-Ray has a trick up its sleeve in the form of a nose-lift mechanism.
I approached the first bump with more than a hint of trepidation, but a simple press of the nose-lift button quickly eased my mind. Put simply, the system works a treat. So well in fact that I’m almost inclined to seek out a similar setup for my 2009 Mazda MX-5, which bears battle scars from encounters with an all-too-steep driveway.
Beyond the airport grounds a new challenge presents itself – Sydney traffic. We set sail from Mascot at around 2:00pm on the Friday, well before rush-hour, but even then the E-Ray was forced to contend with long queues leaving the city.
Exotic models of yesteryear (including previous Corvettes) had the tendency to leave drivers hot, bothered, and nursing a splitting headache in such situations, but not the E-Ray.
Although the 6.2-litre V8 sits directly behind your ears, it’s not particularly raucous when driving with restraint.
And, as you’d expect from a car with about 20 buttons dedicated to climate controls, the air-conditioning blows strong and cold.
Track work at the local launch
The carbon-backed black GT2 bucket seats in our tester also offered three-stage heating and ventilation – a feature worth having considering Australia’s unpredictable weather.
Don’t get it twisted, though, because the Corvette is no luxury limousine. Tyre roar is pronounced over older sections of tarmac and visibility is limited, while the lane-keep assist function is too overbearing.
Nevertheless, we were able to escape Sydney with our collective sanity intact, and plenty of energy left to exploit the talents of the E-Ray.
Because after all, this is a car you want to experience on the open road. And as we ascended into the Blue Mountains, that point was well proven.
The addition of a front-mounted electric motor blesses the E-Ray with more grunt than its siblings, and it’s all useable courtesy of power delivery to all four wheels, with the V8 driving the rear axle as it should, and the electric motor driving the front axle to provide more straightline performance and cornering traction.
Rear-drive supercars can be tricky to keep on the straight and narrow, but the E-Ray is surprisingly easy to drive despite its capacity for brutal acceleration.
What’s a roadtrip without some servo snacks?
Better yet, hybridisation has actually improved the Corvette in the sound department. Under throttle the E-Ray produces a familiar guttural V8 roar, paired with piped-in electric motor whine that creates a truly unique aural experience in the cabin.
It’s a one-two punch of performance and noise, a mechanical and electronic symphony… an idiot-proof rocket ship.
When driving in a free flowing manner, the transmission comes into its own, providing lightning fast shifts via a set of carbon-fibre paddle shifters. There aren’t a heap of twisty sections between Sydney and Parkes, but I can also confidently report that the steering is direct and well-weighted.
It probably won’t come as a shock that the E-Ray is a treat to drive, but I for one was surprised to see an average fuel consumption of 10.8L/100km. A Toyota Camry it is not, but that’s pretty damn good for a V8 missile.
As a result, we didn’t even need to fill up along the way. That’s not to say we didn’t make a couple of pitstops.
Because what’s a roadtrip without caffeine and overpriced service station snacks?
Can’t park there, mate!
After stocking up in Glenbrook, we continued west through the lush forest towards Parkes, taking in the quaint townships dotted along our route.
That was until we emerged from the Blue Mountains and stumbled across an Australian automotive icon – Bathurst.
Could you think of a more fitting place to visit in a V8 Chevrolet supercar?
Despite the tight schedule, we snuck in a brief photoshoot and an obligatory slow lap around the Mount Panorama circuit. I say slow because the public-road racetrack is heavily policed, with a speed limit of just 60km/h.
Nevertheless, the E-Ray felt right at home across the top of The Mountain, and it was a thrill to trace the tyre marks of motorsport royalty.
With a renewed enthusiasm for the remaining road ahead we made tracks for Parkes, the sun setting overhead.
A Corvette takeover of North Parkes Motel
Country NSW threw everything at us during that last leg, from darkness to rain and poorly-maintained roads, but the E-Ray handled it all with grace.
In conditions that weren’t conducive to spirited driving, the interior of the E-Ray came into focus.
Aside from a comfortable set of chairs and excellent aircon, the inside of the C8 Corvette is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, the cabin presents far better than Corvettes of old, and it feels special to sit in.
I also appreciated the abundance of connectivity options and liberal use of glossy carbon-fibre.
However, the centre infotainment display appears laughably small within its housing, and there were still some creaks and rattles to suggest sub-optimal build quality.
Those flaws pale in comparison to the joy I experienced over our five-hour journey, which reached its end at North Parkes Motel late that night. One of the great perks of the E-Ray is ‘Stealth Mode’ – the ability to slink into a motel carpark in complete silence, running on electric power only.
Credit: Warrewyk Williams
Saturday brought with it the main event – the 2025 Corvette National Convention.
Designed to bring Corvette enthusiasts together for a celebration of American muscle, the Nationals is an annual event that attracts cars from all corners of the country.
Held in Parkes this year, the event kicked off with a parade through the centre of town, and didn’t the locals love it!
The convoy rolled on to Parkes Showgrounds, where the main display took place. Now, you’ll have to forgive my ignorance, but I assumed this would be a niche, small-scale meeting.
After all, it hasn’t always been easy to get your hands on a Corvette in Australia.
All generations before the C8 were only produced in left-hand drive, preventing their sale officially Down Under. That means all previous-gen Corvettes in Australia are private imports.
Credit: Harry Turner
But contrary to my expectations, there was a strong Corvette contingent in Parkes – no fewer than 210 Corvette enthusiasts and 105 cars produced between 1953-2025, to be exact.
That mightn’t sound like a huge number, but it’s impressive considering the hurdles associated with owning a classic Corvette in Australia. First there’s the import process, and then you have to consider a possible RHD conversion, limited parts availability, and the lack of local factory support.
Perhaps that’s what makes the Australian Corvette community one of the most passionate vehicle fanbases I’ve come across. Each owner knows their machine inside out, and collaboration is a necessity to keep cars on the road.
What’s more, one Corvette simply isn’t enough for many of the owners I chatted to. Some had two or more examples, while a fortunate few were proud custodians of a handful.
That’s partly a by-product of the owner demographic – let’s just say we were among the youngest attendees.
There was a healthy mix of models on show, ranging from original C1s to a bespoke C2 Grand Sport tribute, and plenty of C8s. But none quite like our E-Ray.
C8 Z06 and E-Rayrepresent the new breed
Being one of the first in the country, the E-Ray immediately drew a crowd. My job was to field any questions from event-goers, of which there were many.
Some asked about the hybrid system, others about the specs and price tag. Traditionalists would search for a reason to dislike this blasphemous electrified ‘Vette.
But at the end of the day, I got the sense that most are impressed by this new spin on the old recipe.
I also took it upon myself to offer a few joyrides. A mix of thrill-seekers took up my offer, including wide-eyed kids, curious prospective buyers, and general fans of the badge.
It’s safe to say the look on their faces when I unleashed all 488kW and 806Nm never grew old. The hybrid eight-cylinder roar and electric motor whine is intoxicating, as is the melt-your-face-off acceleration, and it was fulfilling to share that experience with others.
On a broader level, it was invigorating to see car culture alive and thriving in Australia. Some would have you believe that our collective passion for everything automotive is waning, but events like the Corvette Nationals refute that.
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C2 Grand Sport tribute
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Our tester was parked up alongside a C8 Z06 at the convention, and while the latter was popular for its race car aero and rorty exhaust note, the E-Ray made its own unique impression on the crowd.
It’s a car that champions innovation without alienating long-time Corvette aficionados. Chevrolet could’ve pretended they were saving the world by making the E-Ray a fuel-sipping hybrid sports car or an all-electric technology piece, but instead they have raised the bar for what an electrified supercar can be.
At $275,000 before on-road costs and options, it’s a relative bargain compared to the Porsches, McLarens, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis of this world.
For that reason, I’m confident that when the next Corvette National Convention rolls around there’ll be a long line of E-Rays on show.
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will host the 36th gathering, scheduled for March 20-23, 2026.
Major companies like IRFC, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and others will release Q4 FY2024-25 results this week on April 28, 29, 30, May 1, and May 3, 2025.
Q4 results: IRFC, Vedanta among 49 companies to release their financial results this week.
Q4 Results This Week: The coming week is set to be a busy one for quarterly earnings, with numerous major companies scheduled to release their Q4 FY2024-25 results. These include IRFC, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDBI Bank, DMart, TVS Motor Company, UltraTech Cement, Vedanta, BPCL, and many more.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and IDBI Bank are set to announce their financial results on April 28, 2025.
Meanwhile, PNB Housing Finance, TVS Motor Company, UltraTech Cement, and Ambuja Cements will also release their quarterly results on the same date. Investors and analysts are keenly watching these reports to gauge the impact of market conditions on these diverse sectors.
Later, on April 29, 2025, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Trent Ltd will release their financial data, offering insights into the energy and retail sectors, respectively.
Additionally, Adani Power and Vedanta are scheduled to announce their results on April 30, 2025, which will be crucial for stakeholders in the power and mining industries.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures, Marico, Avenue Supermarts (Dmart), Kotak Mahindra Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI) will reveal their financial outcomes on May 1 and May 3, 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial performance of these key players across various sectors.
Q4 Results This Week: Full List
Security Name
Company name
Result Date
IGL
Indraprastha Gas Ltd
27-Apr-25
SNL
SNL Bearings Ltd
27-Apr-25
ABSLAMC
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
28-Apr-25
ADANIGREEN
Adani Green Energy Ltd
28-Apr-25
ATGL
Adani Total Gas Ltd
28-Apr-25
AWL
AWL Agri Business Ltd
28-Apr-25
BENARAS
Benares Hotels Ltd
28-Apr-25
CASTROLIND
Castrol India Ltd
28-Apr-25
CCCL
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
28-Apr-25
CENTRALBK
Central Bank of India
28-Apr-25
CSBBANK
CSB Bank Ltd
28-Apr-25
DHARNI
Dharni Capital Services Ltd
28-Apr-25
DOLPHIN
Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Ltd
28-Apr-25
ENBETRD
Enbee Trade & Finance Ltd
28-Apr-25
ENKEIWHEL
Enkei Wheels (India) Ltd
28-Apr-25
FINOPB
Fino Payments Bank Ltd
28-Apr-25
FSL
Firstsource Solutions Ltd
28-Apr-25
GLHRL
Global Longlife Hospital and Research Ltd
28-Apr-25
GODIGIT
Go Digit General Insurance Ltd
28-Apr-25
GREENPLY
Greenply Industries Ltd
28-Apr-25
HATSUN
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd
28-Apr-25
HEXT
Hexaware Technologies Ltd
28-Apr-25
IDBI
IDBI Bank Ltd
28-Apr-25
IIFLCAPS
IIFL Capital Services Ltd
28-Apr-25
INDGN
Indegene Ltd
28-Apr-25
INTEGHIT
Integrated Hitech Ltd
28-Apr-25
IRFC
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd
28-Apr-25
KFINTECH
KFin Technologies Ltd
28-Apr-25
KPITTECH
KPIT Technologies Ltd
28-Apr-25
NAM-INDIA
Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd
28-Apr-25
NITCO
Nitco Ltd
28-Apr-25
OBEROIRLTY
Oberoi Realty Ltd
28-Apr-25
PLASTIBLEN
Plastiblends India Ltd
28-Apr-25
PNBHOUSING
PNB Housing Finance Ltd
28-Apr-25
REGENCY
Regency Fincorp Ltd
28-Apr-25
RPGLIFE
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
28-Apr-25
SANGHIIND
Sanghi Industries Ltd
28-Apr-25
SECMARK
SecMark Consultancy Ltd
28-Apr-25
SHIVACEM
Shiva Cement Ltd
28-Apr-25
SHREDIGCEM
Shree Digvijay Cement Company Ltd
28-Apr-25
SHRIGANG
Shri Gang Industries & Allied Products Ltd
28-Apr-25
SRAMSET
Shriram Asset Management Company Ltd
28-Apr-25
TANFACIND
TANFAC Industries Ltd
28-Apr-25
TLL
Trident Lifeline Ltd
28-Apr-25
TRISHAKT
Trishakti Industries Ltd
28-Apr-25
TVSHLTD
TVS Holdings Ltd
28-Apr-25
TVSMOTOR
TVS Motor Company Ltd
28-Apr-25
UCOBANK
UCO Bank
28-Apr-25
ULTRACEMCO
UltraTech Cement Ltd
28-Apr-25
VEEFIN
Veefin Solutions Ltd
28-Apr-25
VIMTALABS
Vimta Labs Ltd
28-Apr-25
AMBUJACEM
Ambuja Cements Ltd
29-Apr-25
ARYACAPM
Aryaman Capital Markets Ltd
29-Apr-25
ATISHAY
Atishay Ltd
29-Apr-25
BAJAJFINSV
Bajaj Finserv Ltd
29-Apr-25
BAJFINANCE
Bajaj Finance Ltd
29-Apr-25
BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
29-Apr-25
CAPITALSFB
Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd
29-Apr-25
CDG
CDG Petchem Ltd
29-Apr-25
CEATLTD
Ceat Ltd
29-Apr-25
CFF
CFF Fluid Control Ltd
29-Apr-25
CIEINDIA
CIE Automotive India Ltd
29-Apr-25
CILSEC
Cil Securities Ltd
29-Apr-25
DAVANGERE
Davangere Sugar Company Ltd
29-Apr-25
DBSTOCKBRO
DB International Stock Brokers Ltd
29-Apr-25
DELPHIFX
Delphi World Money Ltd
29-Apr-25
DENORA
De Nora India Ltd
29-Apr-25
ESCORP
Escorp Asset Management Ltd
29-Apr-25
FEDFINA
Fedbank Financial Services Ltd
29-Apr-25
FIVESTAR
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd
29-Apr-25
HILIKS
Hiliks Technologies Ltd
29-Apr-25
INDIAMART
IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd
29-Apr-25
INDOSTAR
Indostar Capital Finance Ltd
29-Apr-25
JINDHOT
Jindal Hotels Ltd
29-Apr-25
JSFB
Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd
29-Apr-25
KAJALSY
Kajal Synthetics & Silk Mills Ltd
29-Apr-25
KIDUJA
Kiduja India Ltd
29-Apr-25
NARMP
Narmada Macplast Drip Irrigation Systems Ltd
29-Apr-25
NATHBIOGEN
Nath Bio-Genes (India) Ltd
29-Apr-25
NDLVENTURE
NDL Ventures Ltd
29-Apr-25
ORBTEXP
Orbit Exports Ltd
29-Apr-25
PCBL
PCBL Chemical Ltd
29-Apr-25
PODDARHOUS
Poddar Housing and Development Ltd
29-Apr-25
PRAJIND
Praj Industries Ltd
29-Apr-25
PSB
Punjab & Sind Bank
29-Apr-25
SCHAEFFLER
Schaeffler India Ltd
29-Apr-25
SHOPERSTOP
Shoppers Stop Ltd
29-Apr-25
SONALIS
Sonalis Consumer Products Ltd
29-Apr-25
STARHEALTH
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd
29-Apr-25
TOKYOFIN
Tokyo Finance Ltd
29-Apr-25
TRENT
Trent Ltd
29-Apr-25
UMIYA-MRO
Umiya Buildcon Ltd
29-Apr-25
UTIAMC
UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
29-Apr-25
VMM
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd
29-Apr-25
WELSPLSOL
Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd
29-Apr-25
ADANIPOWER
Adani Power Ltd
30-Apr-25
AEROFLEX
Aeroflex Industries Ltd
30-Apr-25
AJANTPHARM
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
30-Apr-25
BANDHANBNK
Bandhan Bank Ltd
30-Apr-25
BLAL
BEML Land Assets Ltd
30-Apr-25
COROMANDEL
Coromandel International Ltd
30-Apr-25
CRISIL
CRISIL Ltd
30-Apr-25
ELANTAS
Elantas Beck India Ltd
30-Apr-25
EQUITASBNK
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd
30-Apr-25
EXIDEIND
Exide Industries Ltd
30-Apr-25
FEDERALBNK
Federal Bank Ltd
30-Apr-25
FORBESCO
Forbes & Company Ltd
30-Apr-25
GOCOLORS
Go Fashion (India) Ltd
30-Apr-25
GODREJAGRO
Godrej Agrovet Ltd
30-Apr-25
GREAVESCOT
Greaves Cotton Ltd
30-Apr-25
GREENPOWER
Orient Green Power Company Ltd
30-Apr-25
INDUSTOWER
Indus Towers Ltd
30-Apr-25
IOC
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
30-Apr-25
JINDALSTEL
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
30-Apr-25
JSWINFRA
JSW Infrastructure Ltd
30-Apr-25
KRYSTAL
Krystal Integrated Services Ltd
30-Apr-25
KSB
KSB Ltd
30-Apr-25
LGBBROSLTD
LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd
30-Apr-25
LKPSEC
LKP Securities Ltd
30-Apr-25
MASFIN
MAS Financial Services Ltd
30-Apr-25
MOIL
Moil Ltd
30-Apr-25
MUKESHB
Mukesh Babu Financial Services Ltd
30-Apr-25
PARAS
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd
30-Apr-25
PHOENIXLTD
The Phoenix Mills Ltd
30-Apr-25
PHOSPHATE
The Phosphate Company Ltd
30-Apr-25
PUNJABCHEM
Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd
30-Apr-25
QUINT
Quint Digital Ltd
30-Apr-25
RAJKSYN
Rajkamal Synthetics Ltd
30-Apr-25
RPEL
Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd
30-Apr-25
RSSOFTWARE
R.S. Software (India) Ltd
30-Apr-25
SAGARSYST
Sagar Systech Ltd
30-Apr-25
SATCH
Satchmo Holdings Ltd
30-Apr-25
SATTVASUKU
Sattva Sukun Lifecare Ltd
30-Apr-25
SHRAAITECH
Shradha AI Technologies Ltd
30-Apr-25
SKIPPER
Skipper Ltd
30-Apr-25
SONACOMS
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd
30-Apr-25
SRGHFL
SRG Housing Finance Ltd
30-Apr-25
SUNDRMFAST
Sundram Fasteners Ltd
30-Apr-25
SWASTIKA
Swastika Investsmart Ltd
30-Apr-25
UJJIVANSFB
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd
30-Apr-25
VBL
Varun Beverages Ltd
30-Apr-25
VEDL
Vedanta Ltd
30-Apr-25
VENTURA
Ventura Textiles Ltd
30-Apr-25
VERTEX
Vertex Securities Ltd
30-Apr-25
WARDINMOBI
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd
30-Apr-25
5PAISA
5paisa Capital Ltd
1-May-25
DLCL
Dr Lalchandani Labs Ltd
1-May-25
HOMEFIRST
Home First Finance Company India Ltd
1-May-25
JPPOWER
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd
1-May-25
MADHAVIPL
Madhav Infra Projects Ltd
1-May-25
NUVOCO
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd
1-May-25
PAUSHAKLTD
Paushak Ltd
1-May-25
SIS
SIS Ltd
1-May-25
SPORTKING
Sportking India Ltd
1-May-25
AAATECH
AAA Technologies Ltd
2-May-25
ACI
Archean Chemical Industries Ltd
2-May-25
AMIORG
Ami Organics Ltd
2-May-25
CUB
City Union Bank Ltd
2-May-25
DEEPINDS
Deep Industries Ltd
2-May-25
GRAVITA
Gravita India Ltd
2-May-25
IOB
Indian Overseas Bank
2-May-25
JINDALSAW
Jindal Saw Ltd
2-May-25
LATENTVIEW
Latent View Analytics Ltd
2-May-25
MARICO
Marico Ltd
2-May-25
MISHKA
Mishka Exim Ltd
2-May-25
NAGTECH
Nagarjuna Agri Tech Ltd
2-May-25
NEWGEN
Newgen Software Technologies Ltd
2-May-25
NITTAGELA
Nitta Gelatin India Ltd
2-May-25
OMAXAUTO
Omax Autos Ltd
2-May-25
PNBGILTS
PNB Gilts Ltd
2-May-25
PYXISFIN
Pyxis Finvest Ltd
2-May-25
RRKABEL
R R Kabel Ltd
2-May-25
SANOFICONR
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Ltd
2-May-25
SUBEXLTD
Subex Ltd
2-May-25
SUNTECK
Sunteck Realty Ltd
2-May-25
TATVA
Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd
2-May-25
VMART
V-Mart Retail Ltd
2-May-25
YASHO
Yasho Industries Ltd
2-May-25
AGRITECH
Agri- Tech (India) Ltd
3-May-25
DLINKINDIA
D-Link (India) Ltd
3-May-25
DMART
Avenue Supermarts Ltd
3-May-25
INDIANB
Indian Bank
3-May-25
KOTAKBANK
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
3-May-25
KSOLVES
Ksolves India Ltd
3-May-25
NETWEB
Netweb Technologies India Ltd
3-May-25
ODYSSEY
Odyssey Technologies Ltd
3-May-25
PRIVISCL
Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd
3-May-25
SBIN
State Bank of India
3-May-25
SUNRINV
Sunrise Industrial Traders Ltd
3-May-25
VOLTAMP
Voltamp Transformers Ltd
3-May-25
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Manchester City and Nottingham Forest will set their UEFA Champions League ambitions aside as they meet in this mouthwatering FA Cup semifinal at Wembley.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re unavailable where you are.
Sunday’s match should be a welcome distraction for both head coaches from what looks set to be a tense battle for a top-five spot in the English Premier League and qualification for European football’s premier tournament next season.
City come into this match off the back of a 2-1 EPL win last weekend over fellow FA Cup semifinalists Aston Villa, while Forest got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Spurs on Monday.
Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in northwest London on Sunday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. BST local time in the UK, which is 11:30a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 1:30 a.m. AEST in Australia early on Monday morning.
New Zealand striker Chris Wood hit his 19th Premier League goal of the season in Nottingham Forest’s away win over Tottenham on Monday.
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How to watch the Nottingham Forest vs. Man City game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch live FA Cup soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
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Livestream the Nottingham Forest vs. Man City game in the US
This match is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
ESPN Plus
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. With it, you’ll be able to watch all of this season’s FA Cup fixtures. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Can I livestream the Nottingham Forest vs. Man City game in the UK?
The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season’s FA Cup, with this game being shown on ITV1. That means the game will be available to stream on ITVX.
Coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. BST ahead of the 4:30 p.m. kickoff.
ITV
ITV’s streaming online streaming service is free to viewers in the UK, with dedicated apps available for Apple and Android devices, as well as most smart TVs.
Livestream Nottingham Forest vs. Man City in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch this FA Cup fixture can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Sportsnet
Sportsnet is available via most cable operators, but cord-cutters can subscribe to the network’s standalone streaming service Sportsnet Plus instead, with prices starting at CA$25 per month or CA$200 per year.
Livestream the Nottingham Forest vs. Man City game in Australia
Football fans down under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport.
Optus
With exclusive rights to stream select FA Cup and all Premier League matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re already an Optus network customer, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming FA Cup matches may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Americans to dispose of their prescription medications properly. He addressed the issue in a video posted on X, marking National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is April 26.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has set up free, anonymous drop-off sites across the country where Americans can leave their unused prescription medications.
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a press conference announcing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
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While some may think that flushing prescriptions down the toilet is a safe alternative to throwing them away and can prevent people from accidentally ingesting it, Kennedy warns that there are dangers to that too. The HHS chief explained that once flushed, the medications will go into the water system, potentially exposing anyone who drinks the water to those substances.
“We don’t fully know the effects of low levels of birth control hormones or antibiotics or chemotherapy agents and so on, in the water, but it’s not good,” Kennedy said in the video.
An image of HHS Secretary nominee RFK Jr. juxtaposed next to a bottle of pills made by drug manufacturers. (iStock/Getty )
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However, there are some medications that are safe to flush. According to the FDA’s “Flush List,” there are several opioid medications that are safe to flush, including Vicodin, OxyContin and Percocet. However, the FDA warns that drugs that do not appear on its Flush List should not be flushed down the toilet.
(PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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The DEA sees National Prescription Drug Take Back Day as more than a way for Americans to clear out unwanted or unused medication. On its website advertising the take back day, the DEA frames it as a way to prevent “medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.”
During its most recent take back day in October 2024, the DEA collected 629,953 pounds, or 314 tons, of medication across 4,644 collection sites.
For those who miss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, there are drug take-back sites open year-round. The FDA provides instructions on how to safely dispose of medications, as well as needles and syringes safely.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
Creamy, spicy and endlessly remixable – guacamole is timeless and has a fair share of fanbase. You can have it as a dip, spread or dressing for rolls, toast, tacos, salads and more. What if we tell you there’s a desi version of the dish that can be a show-stealer at your breakfast? You heard us. We recently came across this dish called bananamole. Wait, do not raise your eyebrow! This is not a “bizarre food trend” that we stumbled upon on social media. Instead, it is a legit dish made with mashed banana. And if you explore a bit, you will find bananamole to be a perfect example of traditional cooking presented in the trendiest way possible. Hard to believe that? We suggest you go through the article before making any decision.
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What Exactly Is This Bananamole?
This dish isn’t sweet or made with ripe bananas. Instead, you have to get hold of raw bananas and boil them well until the fruit turns soft and mushy. Next, sprinkle onion, tomato, spices – basically everything you add to your classic guacamole – and mix to prepare a delicious spread for your bread or roti or tacos.
While bananamole is a very unique concept, the use of raw banana as vegetable is not new to the world of gastronomy. In India, raw banana kofta, mashed raw banana, raw banana sabzi et al have been an integral part of the cuisine. That’s not all. Use of raw banana in cooking is common in several African countries as well. In Ghana, mashed raw banana – called ‘eto’ – is served with eggs or peanuts for a wholesome meal.
Also Read: How To Use Every Part Of A Banana Plant In Cooking
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What Makes Bananamole So Unique?
Having raw banana in form of guacamole itself makes the dish very unique and a creative inclusion on the world food map. Besides, raw banana is cheaper than avocado and can easily be procured in any part of India. And the best part is, the dish is healthy and promotes the concept of zero-waste cooking to the best.
Also Read: Is It Safe For Diabetics To Have Bananas? Here’s What Expert Have To Say
Step 1. Clean and cut a raw banana into two pieces and pressure cook until 4-5 whistles. Step 2. Chop some onion, tomato, and coriander leaves. Step 3. Peel the skin and pound the raw banana with mortar-pestle until you get a creamy texture. Step 4. Add olive oil, black pepper, salt and squeeze half a lime. Step 5. Add chopped onion, tomato and coriander leaves. Add some chopped jalapenos if you have. Step 6. Mix everything together. And you have a creamy bananamole ready to be relished.
How To Serve Bananamole:
– You can toast bread, spread a generous amount of bananamole on it and relish. – You can enjoy it as a dip with your favourite cracker. – Roll it inside a roti and have it for a quick lunch. – You can also try it with some rice instead of a desi bharta.
If this creative recipe idea has got your attention, then we suggest trying it at home the next time you crave guacamole. And yes, go as creative as you can with the dish.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi called China’s countermeasures against the tariff policy of the Trump administration “necessary” to defend its own legitimate rights and interests, and also a means to “uphold international rules and order, fairness and justice.”
Wang, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the remarks at the sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Wang slammed Trump’s tariff policy, saying the unilateral move has breached World Trade Organization rules, undermined the rules-based multilateral trading system, and destabilized the global economy.
As the world’s second-largest economy and a responsible major country, China, he affirmed, will unwaveringly pursue high-level opening up, seek shared development with its neighbors, and create opportunities for the world, regardless of how the international landscape may shift.
China will also continue to shoulder its due international responsibilities and fulfill its global obligations, Wang said.
(Cover: A view of the sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, April 26, 2025. /Chinese Foreign Ministry)
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
SALOMON ima novu kolekciju, Canvas Capsule, koja, prema riječima brenda, donosi “duh beskrajnog ljeta” kroz svježu interpretaciju triju klasičnih modela. Ovi modeli, kažu iz Salomona, spajaju dizajnerske elemente koji prizivaju uspomene na duge dane, piknike u parku i večernja lutanja toplim krajolicima.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — How does the NFL draft shape this season’s schedule?
Maybe a little bit, but not a lot.
At the start of the draft in Green Bay, Wis, the league announced the schedule would be released May 14. Like the draft, the schedule release has grown from a procedural box to be checked to a national sports holiday, with teams staging schedule-reveal parties and the like.
It has got to drive competing leagues crazy that something so mundane as the NFL talking about its slate of games attracts more attention than, say, the NBA playoffs. It’s good to be the king.
Regardless, while hundreds of thousands of people converged on Titletown for the annual player selection, a team in New York continued to sift through hundreds of trillions of potential schedules.
Obviously, only a minuscule fraction of those possibilities get a deep dive, but the NFL has 5,000 computers running 24/7 around the world to find the optimal configuration of 272 games, 18 weeks, five game days — everything but Tuesday and Wednesday — and 10 media partners — or 11, if YouTube jumps into the mix.
It’s an impossibly complex jigsaw puzzle, and one that’s never quite perfect. If one schedule is good for the Rams, it might not be as good for the 49ers. ESPN might love this one, but it’s not ideal for Amazon. This permutation is incredible… except it puts Denver on the road three weeks in a row. On and on.
But what about the draft? How does that factor in?
Miami quarterback Cam Ward poses with a Titans jersey after being selected No. 1 overall by Tennessee on Thursday.
(Adam Hunger / Associated Press)
First, understand the schedule used to be assembled by hand and in many years would have been finished by now. There were many years when the late, great Val Pinchbeck would put it together then go down to Augusta to enjoy the Masters, and that tournament was in the books two weeks ago.
These days, the schedule is released two weeks after the 32 teams select their rookies-to-be, and some clubs become more watchable, especially early in the season when there’s so much curiosity and anticipation about how the rookies will do.
Remember, though, teams that draft first and land the highest-profile prospects were the worst performers from the previous season. So it’s not as if one first-year player is going to make them relevant.
For instance, with Jacksonville trading up to draft two-way star Travis Hunter second overall, does that mean the Jaguars are going to get a bunch of prime-time games in 2025?
Certainly not. It does create some intrigue, however, about how they’ll use a guy who can and wants to play both receiver and defensive back. A similar level of curiosity also could extend to quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was projected as a potential first-round pick before falling to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round.
“We’re always prepared for surprises,” said Mike North, the NFL’s vice president of broadcast planning. “But if everything goes the way you’re expecting it to go, the draft probably isn’t going to have a major impact on the scheduling process. Teams play their way into prime time. They don’t draft their way into prime time.”
Most of the key scheduling decisions have been made already. The schedule-making team — a group that gets bigger every year — will react to which franchises got a little better or more interesting but ideally those improvements support scheduling decisions that have already been made, as opposed to justifying a start-from-scratch reboot.
There is a big unknown lurking out there, though: What is Aaron Rodgers planning to do?
Will he retire or not? Will he wind up with the Pittsburgh Steelers?
If Aaron Rodgers signs with the Steelers, his Pittsburgh debut might make sense for a nationally televised game.
(Seth Wenig / Associated Press)
That could significantly influence the schedule the league chooses. The Steelers are going to get a healthy share of prime-time games no matter what. They have a rich history and a huge national following. But it makes a big difference if it’s Mason Rudolph starting at quarterback or Rodgers, especially with games coming up against Green Bay and at the New York Jets.
If it’s Rodgers going up against his old teams, that’s must-watch TV.
There’s a good chance we won’t have an answer to that by the time a schedule is chosen and released, but you can bet the NFL is monitoring that situation closely.
Building a schedule is about striking a balance — what are your priorities, and what issues are you willing to live with?
The goal is to maximize viewership and minimize competitive inequities. That means finding the closest proximity to perfection, and part of that is watching the draft and evaluating if there’s anything that happened that would cause you to rethink all 272 games.
The schedule-making team could hand over an excellent option today. It could hand over 40 excellent options. Now it’s all about pushing and pushing to find a version that’s even better.
It’s all about when commissioner Roger Goodell wants it. The schedule team has entered its two-week stretch run, and in recent years the schedules chosen were created after May 1. We’re entering the playoffs for potential schedules, if you will.
So as the lights dim in Titletown, they turn up in Slate City.
The government on Saturday announced it has selected homegrown startup Sarvam AI to build the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) foundational model.
Out of the 67 proposals, Sarvam AI has been shortlisted to build India’s first indigenous foundational model, said Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at an event to release the guidelines for the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) scheme here, adding that there will soon be 2-3 more startups that will join the programme.
“The ECMS is a horizontal scheme. It will feed into various sectors, electronic, automotive and so on,” the minister said.
In December 2023, Sarvam AI, founded by Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar, raised $41 million in its Series A round led by Lightspeed and supported by Peak XV Partners and Vinod Khosla-run Khosla Ventures.
Marking a significant step towards bolstering India’s AI ecosystem, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government in 2024 approved the India AI Mission with the allocation of Rs 10,300 crore. This funding, slated over the next five years, is poised to catalyse various components of the IndiaAI mission.
In a bid to make access to quality datasets easier for developing AI technologies, the government recently took a big step in its India AI Mission by launching AIKosha, the country’s sovereign datasets platform, and an AI Compute Portal.
The government has also set a target of developing GPUs domestically within the next three to five years. This is part of the larger Rs 10,000-crore IndiaAI Mission. The AI Compute Portal will allow companies to access subsidised GPUs for research and development. As of now, about 14,000 GPUs have gone live, with another 4,000 in the pipeline.
Earlier, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had announced the procurement of 18,693 GPUs from selected vendors.
Back in 2020, Tom Hanks starred in the film adaptation of CS Forester’s 1955 novel The Good Shepherd.
The World War 2 story follows a US Navy commander on his first assignment, leading a multi-national escort destroyer group to defend an Allied convoy from German U-boats.
Set during the Battle of the Atlantic, Greyhound stars Hanks as Commander Ernie Krause, a Christian Naval officer whose mission is analogous to Psalm 23.
The Bible poem written by King David talks of God as the good shepherd who guides the Old Testament monarch through the valley of the shadow of death as his enemies surround him.
The 90-minute thriller received positive reviews and remains in Apple TV+’s Film Top 10 to this day.
Now Hanks is set to reprise the role in a sequel set two years on. This time the action begins with the Greyhound crew at D-Day before heading to the Pacific Theatre. Set to shoot in January 2026, Adolescence star Stephen Graham is in talks to reprise his role as Lieutenant Commander Charlie Cole, according to Deadline.
A release date is TBC, but we’d guess the film will be on Apple TV+ in 2027.
At the 2025 Shanghai motor show, Volkwagen unveiled not one but three almost production-ready concept cars: the ID. Aura, ID. Era, and ID. Evo.
Not only do these cars preview a production vehicle for each of Volkswagen’s three local joint ventures, but according to Andreas Mindt, the Volkswagen brand’s head of design, they show the different design languages the brand will be employing for those joint ventures.
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Volkswagen ID. Era
The ID. Era is a full-size three-row crossover developed for Volkswagen SAIC partnership, and has a range extended EV drivetrain with a small petrol engine capable of recharging the battery pack when it starts to run low.
Volkwagen says the ID. Era is capable of 300km of pure electric driving, and has a further 700km of range when the petrol engine kicks in.
Stylistically, the ID. Era is the blockiest of the three concepts, although subtle bulges and scallops on the side surfaces stop it from appearing too monolithic and slabby. All the pillars are blacked out for a floating roof look.
Squint and it looks quite similar to a Range Rover Sport, although the Rangie doesn’t feature an array of black rectangles wrapping around the bottom of the vehicle.
The ID. Evo is a complementary large crossover, but is a pure-electric car to be built by Volkswagen Anhui, the German automaker’s only Chinese joint venture where it is the majority shareholder.
Built on an 800V electrical platform, it features a zonal electronic architecture, access to a “wide range of new digital services”, and over-the-air updates at “short intervals”.
Volkswagen ID. Evo
The Evo’s rounder shape, gloss black lower body cladding that lowers the car’s visual height, and Alfa-esque alloy wheels, make it a sportier looking proposition than the Era.
The ID. Aura will be built by FAW Volkswagen, and is the first concept based on the Compact Main Platform (CMP) that Volkswagen is engineering specifically for the Chinese market with a zonal electrical architecture, and a user interface patterned on smartphone operating systems.
Although the car is pitched at the “price-conscious A-segment”, the Aura is also said to have plenty of AI computing power to enable automated driving, and a humanoid assistant to simplify interaction with the infotainment system and vehicle features.
Volkswagen ID. Aura
Creases above the wheel arches, and a crisp shoulder line lend the Aura a level dynamism that’s arguably lacking in the ID. 7 sedan.
The ID. Aura, ID. Era, and ID. Evo represent the first salvo in a product onslaught from Volkswagen. Thanks to the rise of locally-developed electric vehicles, Volkswagen lost its sales crown in China to BYD in 2023.
Hoping to regain some lost ground, Volkswagen intends to launch 30 new cars in the Chinese market by the end of 2027. Twenty of these will be “new energy vehicles”, or EVs and plug-in hybrids.
Tellingly, the German brand isn’t aiming to be reclaim the top podium position. Rather, Thomas Schäfer, the Volkswagen brand’s CEO, says with its “In China, For China” strategy it is aiming “to remain in pole position among foreign automakers in China”.
IDFC FIRST Bank’s net profit for FY25 was Rs 1,52,485 lakh, down from Rs 2,95,651 lakh in FY24. Total income rose to Rs 43,52,320 lakh.
IDFC First Bank announces its financial results for FY2024-25.
IDFC First Bank Q4 Results 2024-25: IDFC FIRST Bank announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025. IDFC FIRST Bank’s he net profit for the March 2025 quarter stood at Rs 30,408 lakh, while net profit for Q4FY24 was Rs 72,435 lakh.
For FY25, the bank posted a standalone net profit of Rs 1,52,485 lakh, compared to Rs 2,95,651 lakh in FY24.
Total income for the year rose to Rs 43,52,320 lakh from Rs 36,32,450 lakh in FY24, backed by higher interest earned and other income streams. The bank’s operating profit before provisions was Rs 7,41,485 lakh, indicating a strong operational performance.
Asset Quality and Capital Position
The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 1.87%, slightly better than 1.88% last year, while the net NPA ratio improved to 0.53% from 0.60%. The capital adequacy ratio under Basel III norms remained healthy at 15.48%, ensuring a comfortable buffer above regulatory requirements.
IDFC FIRST Bank Final Dividend 2025
The Board of Directors proposed a final dividend of ₹0.25 per share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval. This reflects the bank’s growing confidence in its earnings stability and capital position.
Other Highlights
The bank’s net worth rose to Rs 37,14,064 lakh.
Return on assets (ROA) for the year stood at 0.48%, compared to 1.10% in FY24.
The amalgamation with erstwhile IDFC Limited was completed in October 2024, strengthening the bank’s capital structure and operational base.
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XRP has just reached a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever ETF in Brazil. This exciting move could bring more investors into XRP and open the door for bigger developments in the United States.
With experts predicting that billions of dollars could soon flow into XRP products. However, this could pump the XRP price by 1000%.
First XRP ETF Goes Live in Brazil
In a big win for the XRP community, Brazil’s B3 stock exchange has launched the world’s first XRP ETF. The fund, called XRPH11, is managed by Hashdex and Genial Investimentos.
It will track the Nasdaq XRP Reference Price Index, making it easier for investors to gain safe and regulated exposure to XRP.
According to Hashdex, the ETF will invest at least 95% of its assets directly in XRP or in other products like futures contracts that copy XRP’s price movements. This setup allows both regular and big investors to invest in XRP without needing to own or store the cryptocurrency themselves.
Brazil Moves Ahead, US Still Waiting
Interestingly, this major step happened in Brazil, not in the United States, where Ripple is based. In the US, companies like Grayscale and Franklin Templeton have already filed for XRP ETFs, but they are still waiting for approval from the SEC.
Meanwhile, the demand for XRP-related investment products is growing fast. As of April 18, XRP-focused ETPs had about $950 million in assets under management, according to CoinShares. Just last week, XRP funds saw $37.7 million in new money, leading all other crypto funds.
Even bigger things could be on the horizon. JPMorgan predicted earlier this year that XRP products could pull in up to $8 billion — almost eight times more than today.
XRP Price Outlook
Even after this big news, XRP’s price hasn’t moved much. It is still trading around $2.20, with only a small 0.8% rise in the last 24 hours. But many believe that if an XRP ETF gets approved in the US, the price could shoot up.
Although XRP has been moving slowly for some time, signs are starting to look more exciting. In the past, when gold slowed down after a strong rally, XRP went up by 1,000%.
Now, with gold pulling back again, some experts think XRP could rise sharply and even reach $24 this year.
V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-Madras
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Bijoy Ghosh
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) announced on Saturday that its Incubation Cell, for the first time, has incubated 104 deep tech start-ups in one financial year in 2024-25. This number was at 61 start-ups in 2023-24.
The achievement was through the collaborative efforts of IITM IC along with its sector-specific incubators – Pravartak, Bioincubator, HTIC MedTech, RTBI, and the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT-M, the institute said. Around 50 per cent of these 104 start-ups were founded by faculty, staff, students and alumni of IIT-Madras, reflecting a strong innovation and entrepreneurship culture at the Institute.
Professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, noted that the fact that these start-ups are all of deep tech in nature across robotics , space tech, UAV, biotech, assistive tech, and others, made it a bigger feat. “We want to achieve ‘Startup Shatam’ and incubate 100 start-ups every year. This way, I am sure that even an IPO every week is possible, so let’s dream to achieve it,” he said. He added that the current generation has ambitions beyond just getting jobs and only 60 per cent of a class generally seek jobs with others focused on entrepreneurship and other pursuits.
IIT-Madras Director V. Kamakoti awarding emerging entrepreneurs part of the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell at an event on Saturday
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Dr. Tamaswati Ghosh, the CEO of IITM Incubation Cell, said that the achievement reflects the dedication of the IC team and the effectiveness of their strategic partnerships. “This milestone showcases the maturity of the IITM ecosystem, which provides deep-tech startups the confidence and resources to build, scale and thrive,” she added. Ghosh noted that they will also welcome start-ups from regions like East Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, going ahead.
Systematic mechanisms
“This [reaching 100 start-ups] is largely thanks to the systematic mechanisms in the Institute for supporting a culture of translational research based on deep science and starting up, institutionalised through multiple organisations working in concert. In the coming year, we plan to strengthen the mentoring and go-to-market strategies as well as drive the emergence of ‘multinational’ start-ups, another vision articulated by our leadership,” Prabhu Rajagopal, Head, School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras, said.
Over the last 12 years, IITMIC has incubated a total of 457 deep-tech start-ups, collectively valued at over ₹50,000 Crores (based on investments raised from VCs), with two unicorns and one company on the verge of an IPO.
Notable success stories of the incubator include Ather Energy, Uniphore, Medibuddy, Hyperverge, Stellapps (MooPay), Planys, Agnikul, GUVI, Detect, Galaxeye, and more. Further, the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which houses IITM’s pre-incubator Nirmaan, hosts 129 pre-venture teams actively working on deep-tech themes.
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Newcastle will look move back in to the top five on Saturday as they take on an Ipswich team that know anything less than a win today will see them relegated back down to the Championship.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Newcastle come into this game in fifth on 59 points and will be keen to get back to winning ways after a damaging 4-1 loss to Aston Villa last Saturday which brought to an end a five-game winning streak for the Magpies.
Ipswich, meanwhile, need a win — as well as favorable results elsewhere — to keep their slender survival hopes alive, with the Tractor Boys further weakened by the suspension of left-back Leif Davis following his red card against Arsenal last weekend.
Newcastle United take on Ipswich Town on Saturday, April 26, at St. James’ Park, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. BST local time. That makes it a 10a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 12 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.
Manager Eddie Howe is set to return to the Newcastle dugout after recovering from a bout of pneumonia that left him hospitalized.
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How to watch Newcastle vs. Ipswich in the US without cable
Saturday’s Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town match will be broadcast on the USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services.
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Sling TV’s Blue plan includes USA Network, making it a great option for fans wanting to watch Premier League action. It’s $40 a month and features over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1.
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How to watch the Premier League 2024-25 season from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the Premier League action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the U.S. and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial..
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Can I livestream Newcastle vs. Ipswich in the UK?
No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kickoff blackout, which prohibits matches from being shown in the region at that time, to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.
That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geoblocking.
There’s one option to get around this. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.
Livestream Newcastle vs. Ipswich in Canada
If you want to stream this EPL game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. Once again, the service has exclusive rights to every Premier League match this season.
Fubo
Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL this season, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It costs CA$30 a month, though you can save some cash by paying quarterly or annually.
Livestream Newcastle vs. Ipswich in Australia
Football fans down under can watch EPL matches live on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League match of the 2024-25 season live in Australia.
Optus
With exclusive rights to stream all EPL matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re already an Optus network customer, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
Breanna Bortner’s dog, Mochi, began fixating on her breast before she was diagnosed with stage 2B triple-negative breast cancer, showing unusual and intuitive behavior throughout her journey.
Breanna Bortner says her dog had a hand — or a paw — in saving her life.
“I had always heard stories where people, you know, say that their dogs could sense things,” the Minnesota woman, now 31, told Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview. (See the video at the top of the article.)
In 2023, Bortner — who now runs the blog “Brave Beautiful Boobies” documenting her experience — discovered a lump in her breast.
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There were about six weeks between the discovery of the lump and the biopsy, she recalled.
In the time between discovery of the lump and Bortner’s diagnosis, Mochi became fixated on his owner’s right breast, she said.(Breanna Bortner)
During this time, Bortner’s cockapoo, Mochi, became fixated on the breast with the lump. The behavior came as a surprise to Bortner, who said the dog had never behaved that way before.
“Even when I had been sick in the past or dealt with other things, he had never done that, so that was the first time that I really noticed how in tune he was to my body,” she said.
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The results of the biopsy soon confirmed that Bortner had breast cancer — but she said she already knew, courtesy of Mochi.
“I was like, oh my gosh, he’s known this whole time. Before I knew and the doctors knew.”
“I was like, oh my gosh, he’s known this whole time,” said Bortner of her cockatoo, Mochi, who seemed to detect her cancer.(Breanna Bortner)
Doctors diagnosed Bortner with stage 2B triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer that has fewer treatment options than other types of invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
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This is because these cancer cells do not have certain receptors that allow them to be treated with hormone therapy.
“If the cancer has not spread to distant sites, surgery is an option. Chemotherapy might be given first to shrink a large tumor, followed by surgery,” reads the ACS website.
“Everything about [chemotherapy drugs] is scary,” says Bortner, who decided to refer to them instead as “healing sessions.”(Breanna Bortner)
After doctors confirmed the cancer, Bortner said the process moved very quickly. She underwent five-and-a-half months of chemotherapy (16 rounds total).
“Chemotherapy is a very scary, daunting word,” she said. “Everything about [chemotherapy drugs] is scary. I found that calling them ‘healing sessions’ instead of chemotherapy was better for me.”
Part of Bortner’s motivation to keep going was that she didn’t want Mochi to lose his “human mom,” she shared.(Breanna Bortner)
Bortner said that Mochi, who she calls her “soul dog,” continued to be a source of comfort — and a reason to keep going in those dark days.
“At the time, he was only 2 years old,” she said.
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“And I was like, ‘I cannot leave this earth before you do.’ Like, no way. ‘I should be the one burying you. You shouldn’t be the one having to lose your human mom.’”
Tasks as mundane as feeding the dog or taking him on a walk helped Bortner get off the couch and keep going.
Mochi adapted to Bortner’s new lifestyle during her recovery, keeping pace on slower, shorter walks.(Breanna Bortner)
Mochi learned to adapt to Bortner’s new lifestyle during recovery, as their walks were slower and shorter.
When Bortner would nap for long periods or sometimes cry, the dog was always there to comfort her, she shared.
“I cannot leave this earth before you do,” Bortner recalled thinking about Mochi after she was diagnosed.(Breanna Bortner)
When she left for appointments — sometimes multiple times per day — Mochi would dig through the trash to collect his owner’s hair, which was falling out at the time due to chemotherapy.
“He would dig out my hair to smell me,” Bortner said.
Even now, with Bortner almost a year out of cancer treatment, Mochi still digs through the trash out of habit.
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Today, Bortner provides support to others going through the same experience, serving as a source of information about what to expect and how to keep going.
“It just brings a smile to my face when things come full circle — and now I’m on the other end, mentoring people through their cancer journeys,” she said.
Doctors share insights
Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, confirmed that dogs have an “exquisite sense of smell.”
“There is evidence in the medical literature that they can in fact smell the abnormal cancer proteins,” the doctor told Fox News Digital.
“In fact, artificial canine noses have been created relying on this response. Artificial intelligence is now enhancing this ability.”
“There is evidence in the medical literature that [dogs] can in fact smell the abnormal cancer proteins,” a doctor told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
Pashtoon Kasi, M.D., medical director of gastrointestinal medical oncology at City of Hope in Orange County, California, was also not surprised by the idea that dogs could detect molecules or byproducts from cancer.
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“There is a lot of information that can be non-invasively found in blood, urine or other bodily fluids — or even the breath of individuals who have cancer in their bodies,” he told Fox News Digital.
“It has been demonstrated that dogs, and potentially other animals, are likely able to detect some of the odors associated with certain chemicals linked to cancer, which are detected in the blood or bodily fluids of patients with cancer.”
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
Do you enjoy a glass of wine after work or a round of cocktails over the weekend? You’re not alone! But chances are, you’ve also heard a few things about alcohol that sound too good to be true – like wine being great for your heart or vodka being the healthiest drink on the menu. The truth? A lot of these so-called facts are actually myths we’ve all been falling for. Master of Wine Sonal C Holland recently shared a reel on her Instagram, breaking down three of the most common alcohol misconceptions we really need to let go of. Curious to know what made the list? Let’s dive in! Also Read: What Happens To Your Blood Sugar When You Drink Alcohol? Answer Might Surprise You…
Here Are 3 Alcohol Myths You Should Finally Let Go Of, According To Sonal C Holland:
1. Wine Is Good For The Heart
Red wine contains antioxidants like resveratrol, which may offer some heart health benefits but only when consumed in moderation. Drinking too much can lead to serious health risks, such as high blood pressure and liver damage. Sonal says that the key is moderation, not overindulgence.
2. Tequila Won’t Give You A Hangover
It’s often said that tequila doesn’t cause hangovers, especially high-quality varieties. While premium tequila has fewer congeners (compounds responsible for hangovers), drinking too much of it will still leave you feeling awful the next day. The amount you drink is what really matters, so always be mindful of how much you’re drinking, even if it’s tequila.
3. Vodka Is A Healthier Option
Vodka is often called a ‘clean’ alcohol due to its low sugar content. However, this doesn’t mean it is a healthy choice. Excess alcohol, regardless of the type, puts stress on the liver and can lead to long-term damage. Like other types of alcohol, it’s important to consume vodka in moderation to avoid health issues.
Here Are Some Other Questions About Alcohol You May Have:
Is Any Type Of Alcohol Safer Than The Others?
No alcoholic drink is truly safe. Some may be lower in calories or sugar but all types of alcohol can impact your liver, heart, and overall health over time if not consumed responsibly.
Is It Better To Drink Alcohol With Food?
Yes, consuming alcohol with food can slow its absorption into the bloodstream, helping to reduce its immediate impact and lower the risk of a hangover or feeling unwell.
Watch the full video below:
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Did you also fall for any of these alcohol myths? Tell us in the comments below!
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Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have completed their first joint patrol for 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, the 29th joint patrol conducted by the two countries’ maritime law enforcement agencies since 2006, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said Friday.
The three-day joint patrol wrapped up on Thursday, during which Chinese and Vietnamese coast guard ships observed and inspected fishing boats from both countries while patrolling along planned routes in the waters.
The two sides also carried out a joint maritime search and rescue exercise, enhancing bilateral coordination and emergency response capabilities, the CCG said.
Conducted twice a year, the joint patrols by the Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards in the Beibu Gulf have become a model for maritime law enforcement cooperation in the South China Sea, the CCG noted.
They have played a constructive role in conserving fishery resources, maintaining order in fishing activities, combating maritime crime, and promoting regional security and stability.
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The total cumulative AIF investment across sectors stood at ₹5.06 lakh crore, with real estate accounting for 15 per cent.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have cumulatively infused nearly ₹74,000 crore in the Indian real estate space till December 2024, highest among all sectors, according to property consultant Anarock.
AIF means any fund established or incorporated in India which is a privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors.
Real estate consultant Anarock has compiled SEBI data related to AIFs, which invest in non-traditional assets like private equity, hedge funds, and real estate – offer niche, high-risk, high-reward opportunities suited for experienced investors.
Till December 2024, AIFs have cumulatively invested ₹5,06,196 crore across all sectors. The real estate sector accounted for the largest share of 15 per cent of cumulative net AIF investments at ₹73,903 crore.
“The rise of AIFs has significantly transformed real estate financing in India, offering a crucial lifeline to projects struggling with lack of funding and unlocking new opportunities for developers,” Anarock said.
AIFs have invested ₹30,279 crore in IT/ITeS, ₹26,807 crore in financial services, ₹21,929 crore in NBFCs, ₹21,273 crore in banks, ₹18,309 crore in pharma, ₹12,743 crore in FMCG, ₹11,550 crore in retail and ₹11,433 crore in the renewable energy sector. Other sectors received ₹2,77,970 crore from AIFs.
Prashant Thakur, Regional Director & Head – Research at Anarock Group, said, “Amidst increasing constraints on traditional funding sources, AIFs are an agile and innovative financing mechanism to address capital gaps at various stages of real estate development.” “Since they pool capital from domestic and foreign investors, AIFs are a sustainable and scalable funding ecosystem. Going forward, the adoption of blended finance models, AI-driven risk assessments, and streamlined regulatory frameworks maximise the impact of AIFs further,” he added.
The number of AIF active in the market has grown 36-fold over the past decade – from 42 by March 31, 2013, to 1,524 AIFs as of March 5, 2025, with commitment raised increasing five-fold since 2019.
Commenting on the report, Mumbai-based Mt. K Kapital Founder and Managing Director Binitha Dalal said, “Real estate’s continued dominance in AIF allocations is a natural outcome of how investors are rethinking their portfolios. Real assets are now being approached as part of financial portfolios, not just physical holdings.” “This shift reflects not only a change in mindset, but also the increasing availability of new funds and structures tailored to varied risk-return profiles. It’s a clear indicator of the market’s depth and evolution- real estate today is as much a financial product as it is a physical asset,” she said.
Ankur Jalan, CEO of Golden Growth Fund, said the AIFs have become an important investment vehicle for institutional investors and HNIs, and have also widened the scope for developers to secure funding.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
EVA Longoria dokazala je da za upečatljiv outfit nije potrebno potrošiti bogatstvo. Na TikToku je ponovno postala viralna zbog haljine koju je nosila još 2005. godine na crvenom tepihu Filmskog festivala u Cannesu, a koja je koštala svega 39 dolara.
Iako je ta priča već ranije bila poznata i našla se u medijima, ponovno je izazvala pažnju nakon što je na TikTok profilu magazina People objavljen novi video u kojem se glumica prisjetila tog trenutka i legendarne haljine.
“Ljudi su mislili da je to Moschino ili Pucci”
U videu je otkrila da je to bila njezina prva godina na festivalu u Cannesu. “Nisam znala što je Cannes. Kupila sam ovu haljinu na Melroseu, koštala je 39 dolara”, rekla je, prisjećajući se da su je svi ispitivali čiju haljinu nosi. “Nosim haljinu, ne razumijem pitanje”, dodala je. Ispričala je i kako su mnogi pretpostavili da nosi dizajnerski komad: “Ljudi su mislili da je to Moschino ili Pucci.”
Na kraju videa zaključila je: “Bila sam tako naivna, u najboljem mogućem smislu. Ne bih mijenjala taj trenutak ni za što.”
Video je u jednom danu prikupio više od 500 tisuća pregleda i niz komentara oduševljenih pratitelja: “Ajme, rasturila je u toj haljini!”, “Prekrasna žena izgleda prekrasno u svemu što nosi”, “Ta haljina je izgledala fantastično”, “Jedan od najboljih izgleda ikad viđenih u Cannesu”, “Dokaz da, kad imaš dobro tijelo, sve ti dobro stoji”, “Drago mi je da je ispričala ovu priču. Pokazala je da i jeftina haljina može izgledati skupo.”
Eva Longoria nas je podsjetila da haljina ne mora biti skupa da bi ostavila dojam – zato smo pronašli modele u stilu njezine slavne haljine iz Cannesa, koji su idealni za elegantne prilike, pa čak i crveni tepih, a dolaze po pristupačnim cijenama.
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The serenity of Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley, often called ‘mini Switzerland’ for its postcard-perfect views, was shattered on April 22, when a terror attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives.
An Indian tourist departs after an attack in Pahalgam, about 90kms (55 miles) from Srinagar on April 23, 2025(Photo: AFP)
This latest act of violence strikes a brutal blow to the Valley’s delicate resurgence in tourism.
In response, the government has moved swiftly to ensure tourist safety.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that four special flights — two to Delhi and two to Mumbai — were arranged from Srinagar, with additional flights on standby. Airlines have been directed to maintain standard fare levels to avoid price surges.
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat acknowledged efforts to “incite separatism and terrorism” and assured that the ministry is working to “minimise the impact” on Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism.
Industry steps up: Empathy over earnings
The travel industry has also responded with rare unity and compassion. Cox & Kings announced a 100% refund and no-questions-asked rescheduling policy for all Kashmir bookings. “This is a moment that calls for compassion over commerce,” said Karan Agarwal, Director, Cox & Kings.
EaseMyTrip Chairman Nishant Pitti echoed similar sentiments, offering free change and cancellation waivers for bookings up to April 30. “We’re committed to supporting our customers during this time of uncertainty,” he said.
Cleartrip’s Chief Growth and Business Officer Manjari Singhal revealed that flight cancellations rose by 7x, while future bookings have dropped nearly 40%. “Our teams are standing by to help travellers navigate the crisis,” she said.
MakeMyTrip too confirmed it is offering full flexibility on bookings while its on-ground teams continue assisting affected tourists.
Tourists respond with sorrow, hesitation
Some recent visitors are now questioning whether they’ll return. NFT artist Jyotsna Dwivedi, 43, had been planning a trip to Gulmarg with her children. “Now, woh khwab reh gaya,” she said. Kanika Nagpal, 33, who visited Dal Lake and drove along the Mughal Road, described her trip as “magical.” But the attack has shaken her. “We felt safe then. Now, I’m scared to go back.”
Jyotsna further shares, “Incidents like this shatter the sense of safety we once felt in places we held dear. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to return. Kashmir will always have a special place in our hearts, but now, I don’t think I can plan another trip there with my children.”
Kanika says, “My husband Anirudh Mendiratta and I visited Kashmir and explored Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Baisaran Valley and Srinagar. Living the dream of being on a shikara on Dal Lake, sipping kahwa while watching the sunset, was truly magical. Kashmir is a piece of heaven, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced its beauty. We even drove through the famous Mughal Road. It took years for the valley to establish a sense of safety for tourists, and during our visit, we felt exactly that, safe and untouched. However, the recent brutal act of terrorism has left me feeling scared and uncertain about going back.”
Locals urge tourists not to lose faith
“Most of the people have cancelled their trips and our work is already badly affected, but we would like to urge people to come. We are fighting for them, we are with them. Kashmir is heaven because of the love of these tourists,” says Asif, a shikara boat operator on Dal Lake.
Umaira, who co-founded the tour company Epic Voyage with her friend and proudly calls it a women-led venture, adds, “It’s been two years since we started, and tourists have been incredibly supportive. Starting this company was a dream come true. But this incident will change everything. Around 80% of the tourists who had planned to visit have cancelled, but 20% are still coming. They’re not afraid. Some even want to continue their journey and visit Pahalgam. They say, ‘This is our country. We won’t let terrorists win.’”
Fashion and tourism stakeholders speak out
Designer Varun Bahl, who showcased his collection for the first time in the Valley in 2023, says, “It took years to rebuild trust and encourage tourists to visit this beautiful place, and now that progress has been set back. The government must take strong and decisive action. As someone from Kashmir, it was incredibly meaningful to witness a fashion show take place here after 39 long years. This moment held deep sentimental value for me, especially because of my father. It’s truly painful to see something like this happen to one of the most beautiful places on Earth.”
AB Raheem Shah, who runs Zellar International Event in Baramulla district, adds, “This is extremely horrifying. The tragedy will haunt us mentally and economically. No tourist will feel comfortable coming to this place now—not just the tourism industry, but the entire region’s growth will suffer. I managed the production of Varun Bahl’s fashion show in Kashmir, the first ever of its kind. It was such a proud moment for us. But now, forget fashion shows — even small events feel unimaginable.”
It’s the peak season
The recent attack in Pahalgam has come at the worst possible time — right in the middle of Kashmir’s peak tourist season (April to October). It’s triggered a flood of cancellations, putting the region’s tourism earnings at serious risk.
“Pahalgam was entirely packed, entire Kashmir was packed at the time of the attack. There wasn’t a single hotel that had vacant rooms. Now, we are left with nothing, but we need to show that we will not back down,” Shameem Shah, president of the Travel Agents Federation of India (Jammu Kashmir chapter), told HT.
What the numbers say
According to reports, from January to early April 2025, over 5.24 lakh tourists visited Kashmir, with most being domestic travellers.
January: 1.51 lakh visitors
February: 1.47 lakh visitors
March (peak month): 1.76 lakh visitors
April 1–7: Nearly 50,000 tourists
Tourism is a major driver of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. But now, with rising safety concerns, this recovery could be derailed.
It was an image that stayed under wraps for nearly two decades. But Tom Sheehan’s shot became notorious nonetheless, depicting as it did the height of rock’n’roll excess… and the depths of debauchery: Ozzy Osbourne urinating on the Alamo. Sheehan, chief photographer of Melody Maker, had flown to San Antonio, Texas, with writer Allan “Jonesy” Jones in February 1982 to interview the hard-partying former Black Sabbath singer for the now-defunct weekly music paper when things took a turn for the weird. In full view of bus-loads of tourists, while drunk and wearing women’s clothes, Osbourne relieved himself on the former Spanish mission house – revered by Texans as the site of the famous siege during the state’s 1836 armed secession from Mexico.
“Ozzy had been drinking all night and had fallen into a canal near his hotel,” chuckles Sheehan, who has photographed everyone from Mick Jagger to Paul Weller, the Stone Roses to Kate Bush and Manic Street Preachers. “He sits down, orders a double brandy and puts it by our glasses in case [his manager and later wife] Sharon shows up. After a couple of hours of Jonesy doing the interview, I asked if we could do some pics. Ozzy goes to get changed and comes back in a pair of leggings, a jumper that looks like a wingsuit and a straw Stetson from the hotel gift shop.”
Having arrived at the Alamo, which Sheehan had planned as the backdrop for a shoot, the by-now-very-drunk rock star began muttering about needing the toilet, before, oblivious to passers-by, relieving himself against the wall by the entrance. “I got out the camera and took a few frames, we never used them,” continues Sheehan. “Then Ozzy climbs up into this alcove and I’m taking some more shots when, behind me, I hear this voice, ‘Yeah, that’s the guy I saw urinating on the Alamo.’ And this Ranger replies, ‘OK, we’ll take him in.’ Then, ‘And this gentleman here was photographing him.’ I just thought: ‘Oh f***.’ And the Ranger tells Ozzy to get down and he’s faffing about, five-foot in the air and scared of heights. The Ranger says, ‘You wouldn’t p*** on Buckingham Palace would you?’ and Ozzy replies, ‘I think I have done.’
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Legendary former Melody Maker chief photographer Tom Sheehan (Image: Courtesy Tom Sheehan)
“‘Hey boy, when you p*** on the Alamo, you p*** on the state of Texas.’ So I unrolled my film and palmed it off to Jonesy. And they were asking, ‘Are you the guy who bit the head off the bat?’ ‘Yeah,’ says Ozzy. ‘It was kind of crunchy!’ ‘Was Jonesy involved?’ ‘No,” he goes. “I’m a Swedish tourist’.”
To add to the chaos, Sharon arrived in time to see Ozzy being bundled into a squad car. The rockers was later released after she warned the authorities he had a gig that night for 20,000 people and a no-show might spark a riot. Slipping in and out of cod Brummie, American and Swedish accents with a touch of rhyming slang as he recalls the caper, Sheehan is a born raconteur.
Famous for not pandering to egos across more than four decades photographing the world’s biggest acts, Sheehan’s storytelling flair means the tales flow like the alcohol-free Guinness he’s drinking while recuperating from heart surgery. We’re talking today about his new collection of Oasis photographs, Roll With It, published in time for the Manchester band’s mega-reunion this summer. Sheehan travelled to New York with Oasis in July 1994, a month before the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe, and captured the Mancunians in a state of largely pre-fame innocence.
Later assignments charted recording sessions, tours and huge live shows, such as Knebworth. Many of the images, which capture the Gallagher brothers Noel and Liam and bandmates in all their arrogant, iconic glory, are published for the first time. Even pre-fame, Sheehan recalls their swagger being a “breath of fresh air”.
“It’s something they’ve carried through their career, which I’ve really enjoyed,” he says. “Some people call it arrogance, but to me it was self-belief in what they were doing. Their music, their stage presence, their public persona, all of that malarky Liam came out with – usually rooted in truth and pretty hilarious.”
That hasn’t stopped the famously blunt Sheehan, 75, from occasionally putting them straight on music, once telling bassist Andy Bell: “Get them off the f***ing Beatles. Let them know there’s more bands around than the Beatles.”
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He continues: “They give music journalists a hard time, but photographers, they get on with – especially those who know what they’re talking about when it comes to music. But they were just nice people. It’s like all those rappers who are supposed to be villains.”
Meeting Liam on the plane to the US, Sheehan recalls: “As we were chatting, this lady came by with her kid and wanted to use the loo. You can’t really squeeze a kid into one of those tiny plane loos with you, so Liam offered to look after her little one for her. As he sat there on this fold-down seat, bouncing this little kid on his knee and talking to them, I thought, ‘Hold on, he’s supposed to be this mad rock ’n’ roller!’ He is to some extent, of course, but he’s also a thoroughly nice guy. We got on well straight away.”
He adds: “The band seemed to have a similar attitude to me: they welcome everybody but if you’re an arse, then the door’s over there, mate. Before Oasis had come grunge, and how many of the records of that era remain vital now? You could probably count them on the fingers of one hand. It was a different kind of music, and enjoyable – but rock ’n’ roll was invented for a reason. It shook things up.”
Images in the new collection include the group outside the iconic Dakota Building, naturally, plus a Who-inspired outdoor shot with the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes flags, and posing by Central Park’s Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon. Sheehan grew up in modest circumstances in Camberwell, south London, the youngest child of Irish immigrants – one reason perhaps for his take-no-prisoners approach.
When Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, now a firm friend, asked him what he thought of his band’s second album, he told the singer: “Try a bit harder, mate.” Today he explains with a smile: “About 99.999% of musicians are self-centred – incredibly self-centred. And that’s part of the job description. To be over-friendly with a band often doesn’t work because they’ll always let you down in the end.”
Do bands respect that? “I think so but I don’t get a lot of feedback because I don’t put out a questionnaire.” His father, also Tom, was a printers’ mechanic, his mother Kathleen a housewife, and with twins (Sheehan was youngest by half an hour) and two older girls, the family had little money but lots of love. “We didn’t have any electricity until about 1957 – until then we just had gas mantles and a coal fire. And this was Camberwell SE5, not the middle of Yorkshire moors. But it was great because you’d just run around like a tribe with your mates.
“By the time you get to your teenage years, the older kids in the flats or your sisters are listening to rock’n’roll. There was a step two fights down and my sisters used to take the wind-up gramophone down and they’d be playing 78s, everyone dancing. Then your mum would call, ‘Thomas, it’s time for bed.’”
The young Sheehan fell in love with rock photography at an early age – his dad lent him the money for a Praktica Nova 1B camera and he’d go to festivals like Hyde Park’s and take snaps. Having bagged a job as a photographic printer, he eventually wound up as in-house photographer for CBS Records in London’s Soho Square. Later, he worked freelance for the NME, Sounds, Record Mirror and Melody Maker, now all defunct bar NME which survives online – eventually sticking with the Maker, then published from leftover wartime Nissan huts near Waterloo Station. He rose to become its chief photographer.
“I’m Lucky Jim,” he says today of his long, storied career. “I’m blessed.”
Sheehan’s approach typically involved working fast, not discussing his ideas with his subjects and trying to understand their music and influences. “I always had to have a handle on their music, whether I liked it or not,” he explains.
And the February 1994 Melody Maker cover it inspired… (Image: IPC)
“The ‘in’ for me was to try and understand where they’re coming from so I could talk to them, not about their stuff necessarily, but where their influences came from. And sometimes they didn’t know – so I’d have to lay on them stuff they’d never heard if they hadn’t got an elder brother or a young dad.”
He has been, as he puts it, “married and divorced to bands” a few times. “I had a sentence with them for a while, then their management wanted someone else to shoot them,” he explains. “But most bands welcomed me back.”
Sheehan’s favourite non-Oasis shots include sessions with US rapper Snoop Dogg and former Sex Pistol John Lydon. Of an iconic shot he captured of the latter in a few seconds through a hallway candelabra, he says: “John’s brilliant, a great musician and funny as f***, but you’ve got to leap through hoops of fire or walk the plank for him. You’ve got to go through all this bull**** to get the job done, but that’s the comedy.”
One memorable session with Snoop, awaiting trial on murder charges, involved four days waiting at the Hyatt House Hotel in LA – “I used to stay there so often I know the barmen” – for the Californian hip-hop star to find time. “We finally get round there and he’s living in this gated community which is all pastel pink, the polar opposite of his background in Long Beach. It looked like the end of a long party, it was carnage.”
Having suggested they shoot outdoors, Sheehan manoeuvred the rapper onto some steps. “He sits down and I move round the side and photograph him through the railings – like prison bars and I go click, click, click. I don’t like being deceitful but I thought, ‘You’ve kept me waiting for four days.’”
Asking the rapper to do a Black Power Salute, Sheehan passed him a pair of handcuffs he’d picked up at a London joke shop on the way to the airport.
The resulting image made the Melody Maker cover (Snoop was later acquitted of the murder charges).
“There it was. I came back with a picture I’m proud of,” he adds today. And Snoop loved it, too. So much so that next time, he agreed to pose laid out as if dead. But that’s another story… Sheehan’s glory!
Oasis: Roll With It 1994–2002, by Tom Sheehan (Welbeck, £35) is out now
Oasis: Roll With It 1994–2002 by Tom Sheehan (Image: Welbeck)
Mazda has quietly reduced prices for its flagship CX-90 seven-seat SUV, which is otherwise unchanged for 2025.
Prices have been reduced by between $6000 and $7800, significantly narrowing the gap between it and the related, five-seat CX-70 launched last year.
To the end of March, Mazda has delivered 190 CX-90s in Australia this year. While that’s well ahead of the cheaper CX-70 (83 deliveries), the figure is dwarfed by that of the Japanese’s third large SUV, the CX-80, with its 1283 deliveries.
The CX-80 also offers three rows of seating, though it features a narrower body like the mid-size CX-60. These two vehicles were developed with Europe and Japan front of mind, while the CX-70 and CX-90 were developed primarily for North America.
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Uniquely, Australia gets all four models, each of which shares the same rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture and new inline six-cylinder engines with 48V mild-hybrid systems, plus an eight-speed automatic transmission also developed in-house.
The CX-60 and CX-80 are also offered with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) four-cylinder powertrain. A CX-90 PHEV is sold overseas but is yet to come to Australia.
While these vehicles are pitched as more premium offerings than the old CX-8 and CX-9, you could think of the CX-80 and CX-90 as being indirect replacements for these older front/all-wheel drive, four-cylinder models.
Pricing
Model
Price before on-road costs
2025 Mazda CX-90 G50e Touring
$68,800 (-$6000)
2025 Mazda CX-90 D50e Touring
$70,800 (-$6000)
2025 Mazda CX-90 G50e GT
$77,800 (-$6970)
2025 Mazda CX-90 D50e GT
$79,800 (-$6000)
2025 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami
$86,070 (-$7800)
2025 Mazda CX-90 D50e Azami
$86,800 (-$6424)
2025 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami with SP or Takumi package
$92,570 (-$7800)
2025 Mazda CX-90 D50e Azami with SP or Takumi package
$91,924 (-$7800)
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two engines offered in the CX-90 locally.
G50e
D50e
Specifications
G50e
D50e
Engine
3.3L turbo inline six petrol
3.3L turbo inline six diesel
Power
254kW @ 5000-6000rpm
187kW @ 3750rpm
Torque
500Nm @ 2000-4500rpm
550Nm @ 1500-2400rpm
Transmission
8-speed auto
8-speed auto
Drive type
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Weight
2190kg-2220kg
2211kg-2241kg
Fuel economy (claimed)
8.2L/100km
5.4L/100km
Fuel tank capacity
74L
74L
Fuel requirement
95-octane premium unleaded
Diesel
Braked towing capacity
2500kg
2000kg
Dimensions
Dimensions
Mazda CX-90
Length
5120mm
Width
2157mm (incl. mirrors) 1994mm (mirrors folded)
Height
1745mm
Wheelbase
3120mm
Ground clearance
203-206mm
Cargo capacity
257L (all seats up, to seatback) 608L (3rd row folded, to seatback) 2025L (2nd and 3rd row folded, to ceiling)
Servicing and Warranty
The Mazda CX-90 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
Mazda offers seven years of capped-price servicing.
G50e
D50e
Service interval
12 months or 15,000km
12 months or 10,000km
Service prices
Year 1: $463 Year 2: $679 Year 3: $590 Year 4: $1332 Year 5: $480 Year 6: $790 Year 7: $463
Year 1: $500 Year 2: $674 Year 3: $1019 Year 4: $674 Year 5: $500 Year 6: $1192 Year 7: $500
Safety
The Mazda CX-90 has yet to be tested by ANCAP, though its CX-60 and CX-80 platform-mates have received five-star ratings from the safety authority – the latter against the latest, strictest testing protocols.
Standard safety features include:
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
Pedestrian, cyclist detection
Junction assist
Adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring
Front, rear parking sensors
Lane-keep assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Secondary Collision Reduction System
Safe exit warning
360-degree camera system
CX-90 Azami adds:
360-degree cameras incl. See-Through View
Cruising & Traffic Support
Adaptive cruise control
Lane centring assist
Standard Equipment
There are three trim levels in the CX-90 lineup, all of which are offered with either petrol or diesel power.
2025 Mazda CX-90 Touring highlights:
19-inch silver metallic alloy wheels
Automatic LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
Front bumper with gloss black bar grille
Gloss black side pillar garnish
Exterior mirrors
Power adjustment
Power folding
Heating
Auto dimming
Memory function
Keyless entry and start
7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wireless and wired)
Satellite navigation
Wireless phone charger
8-speaker sound system
DAB+ digital radio
Head-up display
Tri-zone climate control with independent rear control
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Hands-free power tailgate
Heated seats (front)
Leather seats
Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory
Leather-wrapped shifter
Leather side door trim with door courtesy lamp (front)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Overhead console with sunglass holder
Rear console with LED lamp, USB-C
150W AC outlet
Rear door window sunshade
Glove box illumination
CX-90 GT adds:
12.3-inch infotainment screen
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
21-inch silver metallic alloy wheels
Adaptive LED headlights
LED ‘bright’ signature running light
Rear combination lights with signature illumination
Electric steering wheel adjustment
Heated seats (front, rear)
Heated steering wheel
Interior footwell lighting (driver and passenger)
Leather side door trim with door courtesy lamp (front, rear)
Panoramic sunroof
Premium Bose sound system incl. 12 speakers, amplifier
CX-90 Azami adds:
21-inch black metallic, machined alloy wheels
Ambient lighting
Black Nappa leather seat trim
Body-coloured wheel arches, lower cladding
Frameless interior mirror
Interior footwell lighting (front, rear)
Ventilated front seats
Options
A pair of option packages are available on the Azami. You can choose between either the Takumi Package or the SP Package.
Takumi Package adds:
Pure White Nappa leather seat trim
Cloth dashboard panel with Kakenui stitching
White Maple Wood console, door trim inserts
Second-row captain’s chairs with ventilation
Second-row centre console with storage
SP Package adds:
Tan Nappa leather seat trim
Suede finish dashboard panel
Two-tone colour steering wheel
Second-row captain’s chairs with ventilation
Second-row centre console with storage
Mazda also offers a raft of accessories across the CX-90 range, which you can view on its website.
Colours
The following exterior paint finishes are available at no extra cost:
Sonic Silver metallic
Jet Black mica
Deep Blue Crystal mica
Platinum Quartz metallic
The following finishes cost an extra $995:
Rhodium White metallic
Machine Grey metallic
Soul Red crystal metallic
Artisan Red metallic
All grades come standard with a black leather interior.
The GT additionally offers a Revera Stone leather option at no extra cost.
Gold prices in India fell below Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams on April 26, 2025. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was Rs 98,210, and 22-carat was Rs 90,020. Silver traded above Rs 1 lakh per kg.
Latest gold rates in major metro cities.
Gold Rates Today in India: Gold price in India traded below Rs 1 lakh on Saturday amid the profit booking post the record and historic jump. On April 26, the price of yellow metal stood at Rs 98,210 per 10 gram for 24-carat and Rs 90,020 per 10 gram for 22-carat in Mumbai.
Silver also experienced a flat movement, but traded above Rs 1 lakh per kg across India.
Gold prices increased for the past few months amid global economic uncertainties and US recession fears and crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark on Tuesday.
Known for its unmatched purity, 24-carat gold continues to attract buyers seeking premium quality. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold, prized for its durability and timeless charm, remains a favourite among jewellery enthusiasts and investors alike, striking a balance between elegance and practicality.
Analyst expects a correction in gold price could be on the horizon. A potential trigger, he adds, for correction could be profit booking by large institutions. While the long-term outlook remains bullish, such a correction would likely be a healthy pullback—more of a buying opportunity than a sign of weakness.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of gold prices across key cities (April 26, 2025):
City
22K Gold (per 10gm)
24K Gold (per 10gm)
Delhi
Rs 90,170
Rs 98,310
Jaipur
Rs 90,170
Rs 98,310
Ahmedabad
Rs 90,070
Rs 98,260
Patna
Rs 90,070
Rs 98,260
Mumbai
Rs 90,020
Rs 98,210
Hyderabad
Rs 90,020
Rs 98,210
Chennai
Rs 90,020
Rs 98,210
Bengaluru
Rs 90,020
Rs 98,210
Kolkata
Rs 90,020
Rs 98,210
Silver Price In India Today (April 26, 2025)
The price of silver remained unchanged above its Rs 1 lakh level to trade at Rs 1,00,900 per kg in Mumbai., according to goodreturns.in.
What Factors Affect Gold Prices In India?
International market rates, import duties, taxes, and fluctuations in exchange rates primarily influence gold prices in India. Together, these factors determine the daily gold rates across the country.
In India, gold is deeply cultural and financial. It is a preferred investment option and is key to celebrations, particularly weddings and festivals.
With constantly changing market conditions, investors and traders monitor fluctuations closely. Staying updated is crucial for effectively navigating dynamic trends.
Ripple News Today, April 26th : While XRP ETFs are beginning to attract institutional interest, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, remains on the sidelines. Despite filings from firms like Grayscale and Bitwise, BlackRock has yet to make any move toward launching an XRP ETF.
Here’s what’s holding them back—and what it means for the XRP ETF approval timeline.
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BlackRock XRP ETF Delay
Market observers say BlackRock sees little incentive to rush into the XRP ETF market. The firm is already generating significant profits through its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Its Bitcoin ETF boasts over $30 billion in assets, while its Ethereum ETF recently crossed the $1 billion mark within just two months.
Given the success of these products, BlackRock appears content to prioritize assets with higher liquidity and stronger institutional demand, leaving XRP on the backburner for now.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan notes that while interest in XRP is growing, it hasn’t yet reached the levels needed to prompt BlackRock’s involvement. Typically, BlackRock responds to clear, sustained institutional demand before entering a new market, and XRP hasn’t crossed that threshold yet.
ETF expert Nate Geraci points out that BlackRock is likely adopting a wait-and-see approach. Instead of leading the charge, BlackRock is monitoring how competitors like Grayscale and Franklin Templeton navigate the XRP ETF space. The company is also carefully watching the regulatory landscape, particularly how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reacts to early XRP ETF filings.
Grayscale XRP ETF Filing
While BlackRock remains cautious, Grayscale has already taken steps by filing for an XRP ETF. The Grayscale XRP ETF filing signals growing confidence among smaller asset managers that regulatory clarity for XRP is on the horizon. Though the SEC has yet to approve any XRP ETFs, Grayscale’s move puts additional pressure on regulators to provide clear guidelines, and could potentially accelerate the overall XRP ETF approval timeline.
Ripple vs SEC Outcome Remains Key
The SEC’s stance on XRP ETFs remains uncertain, especially with the Ripple vs. SEC legal battle still ongoing. FOX Business correspondent Charles Gasparino suggests that BlackRock is unlikely to pursue an XRP ETF until the regulatory cloud fully clears. The outcome of the Ripple lawsuit will play a critical role in determining the XRP ETF approval date and whether wider acceptance follows.
Adding to the cautious approach is BlackRock’s experience with a fake XRP ETF filing in 2023, which created confusion in the market. Industry analysts note that BlackRock is now even more careful about its public image and will only move forward when legal and market conditions are fully favorable.
When Will XRP ETF Be Approved By U.S SEC?
The XRP ETF approval timeline is closely tied to the resolution of Ripple’s legal case with the SEC and a broader pickup in institutional demand. Industry insiders suggest that an XRP ETF approval date could still be months away, depending heavily on legal developments in 2025. Until then, XRP ETF news will likely center around filings, SEC reviews, and smaller players pushing ahead.
For now, investors eager for an XRP ETF will need to wait for more regulatory clarity and stronger market demand to drive BlackRock—and possibly others—to take action.
When will XRP ETF be approved?
The XRP ETF approval timeline depends on the final outcome of the Ripple vs. SEC case. Approval could happen in 2025 if regulatory clarity improves.
What is XRP ETF?
An XRP ETF is an exchange-traded fund that allows investors to gain exposure to XRP’s price without directly buying the cryptocurrency.
Has the SEC approved Grayscale’s XRP ETF filing?
No, the SEC has not yet approved Grayscale’s XRP ETF filing. Approval is likely tied to the final outcome of the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit and broader regulatory clarity.
Will BlackRock file for an XRP ETF in 2025?
If the Ripple vs. SEC case resolves favorably and institutional interest in XRP grows, BlackRock may consider launching an XRP ETF in 2025 or later.
A place in the FA Cup final is in sight for both of these English Premier League teams as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday in this semifinal.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re unavailable where you are.
Crystal Palace will be hoping to move closer to ending its long wait for silverware, having never won a major trophy in their 164-year history — one of the longest such runs in English football.
Seven-time FA Cup winner Aston Villa is making its first semifinal appearance in a decade. Manager Unai Emery will be determined to prevent a strong season from fading after a recent Champions League exit at the hands of PSG and last weekend’s Premier League loss to Manchester City. That result has put Villa’s European qualification hopes in jeopardy.
Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa in this FA Cup semifinal match at Wembley Stadium in northwest London on Saturday, April 26. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. BST local time in the UK, which is 12:30p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 2:30 a.m. AEST in Australia early on Sunday morning.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s brilliant late strike from the bench secured Crystal Palace a 2-2 away draw against Arsenal in Wednesday’s London derby in the Premier League.
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How to watch the Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch live FA Cup soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Livestream the Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa game in the US
This match is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
ESPN Plus
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. With it, you’ll be able to watch all of this season’s FA Cup fixtures. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Can I livestream the Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa game in the UK?
The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season’s FA Cup, with this game being shown on BBC One. That means the game will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Coverage begins at 4:45 p.m. BST ahead of the 5:30 p.m. kickoff.
BBC
You’ll be able to watch the game online for free via the network’s on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer.
With an app that’s available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game.
Livestream Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch this FA Cup fixture can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Sportsnet
Sportsnet is available via most cable operators, but cord-cutters can subscribe to the network’s standalone streaming service Sportsnet Plus instead, with prices starting at CA$25 per month or CA$200 per year.
Livestream the Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa game in Australia
Football fans down under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport.
Optus
With exclusive rights to stream select FA Cup and all Premier League matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re already an Optus network customer, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming FA Cup matches may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
In a world of sitting at desks and slumping in front of screens, back pain is known to be the most common ailment among Americans.
Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, a board-certified neurosurgeon in New York — who is also fellowship-trained in spinal surgery and CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine — blamed slouching and poor posture for grave effects on the back.
Poor posture stretches the spine in a way it’s “really not designed to do,” Jenkins said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
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“We stand much better than we sit,” he said. “And we find more people having that pain when they’re working or when they’ve been sitting for a while – it’s just a terrible position for our spines.”
Poor posture stretches the spine in a way it’s “really not designed to do,” a neurosurgeon said in an interview with Fox News Digital.(iStock)
Risks of ‘tech neck’
“Tech neck,” or excessive forward posture, is caused by looking down at devices, including phones and laptops, the expert noted.
Being in this “suboptimal” position while sitting down for long periods of time can be damaging.
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“At night, a lot of people will [watch] TV … and their chin is tucked down,” Jenkins said. “Most people don’t put TVs on their ceilings.”
This position can lead to a condition called kyphosis, where the front of the spine is strained and extra pressure lands on the disks.
“Tech neck,” or excessive forward posture, is caused by looking down at devices, including phones and laptops.(iStock)
This posture also stretches and pulls on the muscles in the lower back as they are forced to “stretch out and give,” said Jenkins.
“All the muscles are designed to be at their strongest when your spine is in its optimum position,” he said. “Once you get out of the optimum position, your muscles have to work harder to maintain that.”
Tips for avoiding back pain
For those who work in front of screens all day, Jenkins recommends standing up often and stretching out the body to keep the joints “lubricated and active.”
It can help to use a standing desk, raise the computer monitor higher to promote an elevated chin and neck angle, or sit on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair, he advised.
ASK A DOCTOR: ‘IS IT DANGEROUS TO CRACK MY NECK OR BACK?’
Even while sitting on the couch, Jenkins said it’s best to sit up, avoid slouching and change positions every so often.
It can help to use a standing desk, raise the computer monitor higher to promote an elevated chin and neck angle, or sit on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair, the expert advised.(iStock)
Isolating and flexing the back and ab muscles can also help to promote healthy muscles and ward off back pain.
“Find ways to be more mindful during the day of engaging your core,” Jenkins advised. “While you’re sitting there, squeeze your abdominal and back muscles together.”
ASK A DOCTOR: ‘HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY POSTURE?’
“Even if you don’t do a formal sit-up, if you just spend five minutes mindfully squeezing your core while you’re working, that’s better than not doing anything at all.”
Maintaining flexibility, especially with age, can also help prevent back pain.
Jenkins recommends committing to a fitness routine that “speaks to your issues” while strengthening the core and stretching the muscles, like yoga or Pilates.
The doctor recommends committing to a fitness routine that “speaks to your issues” while strengthening the core and stretching the muscles, like yoga or Pilates.(iStock)
Jenkins also warned people to avoid “BLT” — or bending, lifting and twisting all at once, which is a major contributor to back pain.
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“You should always try to break up your bending, lifting and twisting into individual components … You should never bend, lift and twist at the same time,” he instructed.
“When you lift, engage your core actively. Think about squeezing your core while you’re lifting anything.”
man having his spine examined at doctor’s office(iStock)
A new study out of Italy, published in the journal Healthcare, found that a kinesiology-based method can be effective in treating lower back pain.
Noting that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, the researchers introduced the Canali Postural Method (CPM) to a group of individuals for three months.
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CPM, which is a personal kinesiological therapy to reprogram posture, showed promise in improving motor control and quality of life, and suggested “potential benefits for other musculoskeletal issues,” the study found.
Although the international study only included 35 participants, Jenkins said the results speak to the effectiveness of a “very structured, posture-based exercise regimen.”
adult woman with back pain at work(iStock)
“It’s pretty straightforward that more support is better,” he said.
“Kinesiology, chiropractic or just general physical therapy, or Pilates, or yoga – any of these interventions are likely to provide more support for the person’s back, and better pain relief than them trying to figure it out for themselves.”
When to see a doctor
Jenkins recommends seeing a professional if back pain persists and prevents engagement in normal activities.
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It is also best to seek medical attention if the pain does not subside after trying exercise, therapy or anti-inflammatory medications.
Any emergent signs that surface – such as severe pain, worsened balance, or impaired bladder or bowel function – should be addressed immediately by a doctor, according to Jenkins.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
South Korea has long been a magnet for travellers drawn by its dynamic culture, food, and K-pop phenomenon. However, a new and unexpected trend is emerging, with Japanese tourists flying in to purchase rice in bulk. The reason? A significant price surge of rice in Japan, a daily food item in every household, reports The Korea Times.
As per reports, 10 kilograms of rice costs approximately 8,000 yen (Rs 4,700) in Japan, whereas the same quantity is available in Korea for nearly a third, at around 3,000 yen (Rs 1,700). This price difference has led to a noticeable rise in Japanese shoppers stocking up on rice in Seoul supermarkets, according to retail officials.
The trend gained attention after a Japanese tourist shared her story on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
This growing trend was highlighted in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) by a Japanese tourist who purchased 4 kg of white rice and 5 kg of brown rice to take home after her recent layover in Seoul.
Tourists Go Through Quarantine Process To Buy Rice
“My mission in Seoul was to buy rice, as prices in Japan have become too high,” she wrote, noting that carrying the bags felt like a full workout.
Because rice is a regulated agricultural product, she had to go through a quarantine procedure at Incheon International Airport. After submitting the required documents and confirming her Japanese address, she received a plant export certificate in about 30 minutes.
Why Is Rice Getting Expensive In Japan
Japan’s rice price surge began in the summer of 2023 due to extreme weather affecting harvests, rising demand from tourists, and panic buying following recent earthquakes. Despite efforts by the Japanese government to stabilize supply by releasing rice from reserves, shortages persist, especially in urban centres.
In response to the growing demand, South Korea is preparing to export 22 tons of rice to Japan, marking the largest shipment since 1990.
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Incuspaze, a flexible workspace provider, has leased 2.50 lakh sq ft at Olympia Crest, in Chennai’s IT corridor at OMR Zone 1. The office space has the capacity to accommodate more than 4,000 seats to meet the needs of IT/ITeS businesses, says a release.
Surrounded by landmarks like the World Trade Centre, DLF Downtown and Global Infocity, and supported by ongoing infrastructure upgrades and government initiatives, Incuspaze views Olympia Crest as an ideal destination for enterprises expanding in Chennai.
Office space market
Office leasing across the top seven markets, including Chennai, remained strong in Q1 2025 at 15.9 million sq ft, reflecting a 15 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Chennai witnessed a 93 per cent y-o-y surge at 2.9 sq ft, driven by space take-up by technology firms.
Also, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) viewed Chennai as an attractive location for space take-up led by cost-effective rentals and the presence of quality Grade A stock.
Chennai’s commercial real estate momentum is further validated by recent large-scale leasing transactions — Walmart has leased 4.6 lakh sq ft for a monthly rent of ₹3.26 crore, while IT services giant LTI Mindtree has taken up 5.85 lakh sq ft of office space, the release said.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
IZGLEDA da su slučajno procurile cijene nadolazećeg Galaxy S25 Edgea, ultratankog Samsungova pametnog telefona čija se premijera, prema dosadašnjim glasinama, očekuje 13. svibnja. Već se ranije nagađalo da će cjenovno biti smješten između modela S25+ i S25 Ultra, odnosno da će mu cijena na američkom tržištu biti nešto iznad tisuću dolara.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Te se pretpostavke zasad čine točnima, s obzirom na to da su se slične cijene nakratko pojavile na Samsungovoj web-stranici. Kako prenosi GSM Arena, model s 256 GB memorije trebao bi stajati 1678 kanadskih dolara (otprilike 1200 američkih dolara / 1100 eura), dok bi verzija s 512 GB koštala 1858 kanadskih dolara (oko 1350 američkih dolara / 1200 eura).
Otkrivene i boje
Podaci su greškom objavljeni u pravilima promocije za popust na tablet Galaxy Tab S10 FE, na francuskoj verziji kanadske Samsungove web-stranice. Tamo je Galaxy S25 Edge bio naveden kao jedan od uređaja čijom kupnjom korisnici mogu ostvariti 20% popusta na tablet, a osim cijena telefona, prikazan je i serijski broj te boje uređaja.
Prema tim informacijama, Galaxy S25 Edge bit će dostupan u bojama Titanium Silver i Titanium Jet Black. Očekuje se da će uređaj biti opremljen čipsetom Snapdragon 8 Elite, glavnom kamerom od 200 MP i iznimno tankim kućištem. Ipak, prema posljednjim glasinama, dolazit će s baterijom manjeg kapaciteta.
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Alijah Arenas, a top USC recruit and Chatsworth High basketball star, awoke from his coma after a serious Cybertruck crash early Thursday morning and has “shown significant signs of progress,” according to a statement from his family shared with The Times.
Arenas remains intubated, but the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas opened his eyes and was able to communicate by writing on a piece of paper.
“He remembered the smoke,” the statement read, and asked, “Did anyone get hurt?”
Alijah Arenas lost control of his Tesla Cybertruck shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday morning, striking a fire hydrant and tree. The mangled car caught fire while Arenas was still inside. Arenas was the only person injured during the crash.
A crumbled Telsa Cybertruck rests adjacent to a tree following a crash involving top USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas.
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The family said Friday that “brave individuals” helped rescue Arenas from the burning vehicle. A person who assisted Arenas recalled hearing “banging on the car window, but I couldn’t see anything because the smoke was so thick,” the family statement read. “That’s when I realized someone was inside. I tried to break the window, but it wouldn’t give. Then I saw one of the windows was cracked just enough and we used everything we had to bend it to pull him out. The car was on fire. We just knew we had to get him out.”
The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”
A video of the early-morning, post-crash scene, obtained by TMZ, showed Arenas lying face down in the street in a few inches of water while the broken hydrant sprayed water into the air. In the background, a person shouts at Arenas repeatedly to “wake up.”
Arenas was “stable” upon being taken to the hospital, according to LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes. He was intubated and placed in a medically induced coma, which is a common step in treating severe smoke inhalation.
Drugs and alcohol were not suspected to be a factor in the crash, a source with knowledge of the crash investigation not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.
The Cybertruck was still wrapped around a tree hours after the crash, with a “no parking” sign crumpled in between the vehicle and the tree. The windshield was smashed, while remnants of a deployed airbag hung out the driver’s side window. Metal and plastic hunks were strewn around the crash site.
After it was removed from the scene, the Cybertruck burst into flames again at a nearby tow yard, a person with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.
Arenas was joined at the hospital by his mother, Laura Govan; father, Gilbert Arenas; siblings; and extended family.
“The family continues to ask for the public’s prayers and support as their miracle baby fights his way back to full recovery,” the statement read, going on to thank Alijah Arenas’ medical team for “exceptional care.”
Arenas is a top-10 basketball prospect nationally and the crown jewel of USC’s 2025 recruiting class. He led Chatsworth to the CIF state championship game. He leaves the school as the City Section’s all-time leading scorer with more than 3,000 points.
Arenas, who won’t officially join USC until the summer, was expected to play a significant role for the Trojans next season as a freshman.
Trojans coach Eric Musselman said in a statement posted on social media Thursday that “our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning’s accident. Please keep him, his teammates and friends, and the entire Arenas family in your prayers.”
Chatsworth students had the day off from school Thursday in observance of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day.
Apple is reportedly planning to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the United States to India by as early as next year.
This would mark a major move in Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, as the tech giant continues to reduce its dependence on China, according to a report by Financial Times. The final decision will depend on how quickly India can ramp up its supply chain and how trade talks between China and the US progress.
According to the report, US President Donald Trump has been pressuring Apple to move away from China due to ongoing trade tensions. Trump recently confirmed that talks are ongoing with China regarding tariffs. In the meantime, Apple’s contract manufacturers in India are already stepping up production.Foxconn’s plant in Bengaluru is expected to become operational this month and could eventually produce up to 20 million units at its peak.
Around 70 per cent of the exports were contributed by Apple’s iPhone supply chain with Tamil Nadu-based Foxconn, accounting for close to 50 per cent of the overseas shipments. Exports from the Foxconn factory registered an over 40 per cent jump over the same period of the previous financial year.
Apple’s iPhone production in India has hit a record high, with devices worth $22 billion assembled over the past year, according to earlier reports.
India now contributes nearly 20 per cent of Apple’s total iPhone output worldwide — showing how central the country has become to Apple’s manufacturing plans.
The Indian market is also showing strong growth for Apple. In the first quarter of 2025, more than 3 million iPhones were shipped from India — a record for Apple in the country.
This growth has been driven by affordability schemes such as no-cost EMIs, cashback offers, and discounts from online retailers.
Industry experts expect Apple to maintain a steady annual growth rate of 10-15 per cent in India this year.
“With manufacturing ramping up and local demand growing, India is rapidly becoming a key part of Apple’s global strategy,” experts noted.
As the schools close for the summer and the heat climbs, families look for gateways, a much-anticipated break from the monotonous, daily routine. A quiet nature retreat is perfect to relax and unwind. Nature gateways are unique and provide a wide variety of experiences, from adrenaline-surge activities like hiking or kayaking to experiencing natural wonders like waterfalls or volcanic craters.
Families are going to off-beat destinations for summer, from nordic to tropical countries.(Shutterstock)
So, where are families heading this year for international trips?
Pickyourtrail, an international holiday brand, revealed a notable surge in interest, with Thailand leading at 64.75%, followed by Japan at 25%, Central Europe at 24.31% and Sri Lanka at 7.53%, indicating a strong preference for culturally rich natural environments in the last two years. Even Nordic regions have seen a spike of 3.41%
Hari Ganapathy, Co-founder of Pickyourtrail shared a detailed guide on the major tourist spots in these destinations that are suitable for families:
Top spots
1. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers lush rainforests, beaches, and cultural treasures, making it an ideal destination for families seeking a close connection to nature.
Things to do:
Head to Udawalawe National Park for a safari experience, where kids can spot elephants and learn about conservation efforts.
The beaches of Mirissa provide an opportunity to spot sea turtles and engage in ocean conservation programs.
Hiking in Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
2. Costa Rica
Families can explore rainforests, volcanic craters, and waterfalls.
Things to do:
Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, where kids can enjoy easy hikes and witness volcanic hot springs.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is another treasure trove for young explorers, offering canopy tours and bird-watching experiences in cloud forest. Zip-lining is also exciting here.
Wildlife spotting in Tortuguero National Park
3. New Zealand
From the rolling hills of Hobbiton to the beaches of Abel Tasman National Park, every corner offers a fresh adventure.
Things to do:
Children, along with parents, can kayak through the crystal-clear waters of Lake Taupo or explore caves adorned with glowworms.
The unique Maori culture adds an educational twist to the journey, making it not only a family bonding experience but a lesson in living with nature and sustainability.
4. Iceland
Iceland is a captivating family destination that brings kids face-to-face with the forces of nature. From glaciers to volcanoes to thermal springs, Iceland is exciting.
Things to do:
See hot springs in Blue Lagoon
Hiking in Thingvellir National Park
Geyser watching in Haukadalur
Take your family to Reykjavik’s Lava Centre.
See the northern lights.
5. Slovenia
Venture into Slovenia’s Soča Valley, where emerald rivers carve through dramatic gorges. Families can raft or kayak down the crystal-clear Soča River, hike through meadows, and explore hidden waterfalls.
Things to do:
White-water rafting on the Soča River
Hiking the Alpe-Adria Trail
Exploring the Tolmin Gorges
Canyoning in Sušec Canyon
Zip-lining through the valley.
6. Norway
Norway’s towering fjords, expansive forests, and quaint villages make it an ideal destination for families yearning to reconnect with nature.
Things to do:
Take a scenic boat ride through the stunning Geirangerfjord or explore the hiking trails surrounding the famous Lofoten Islands.
Visit the Polar Circle
7. Switzerland
Switzerland is a country where nature and serenity come together.
Things to do:
Families can hike through Alpine meadows, take scenic train rides through the mountains, or visit lakes like Lucerne, surrounded by majestic peaks. The well-maintained trails and family-friendly activities make Switzerland an ideal destination for children to explore outdoor adventures in a safe and peaceful environment.
Cable car rides in Zermatt.
Head to Lindt chocolate factory.
8. Portugal
Things to do:
Whale-watching excursions reveal majestic marine life, while hiking trails through verdant forests lead to hidden waterfalls.
Learn about geothermal activity at Furnas, where one can even cook traditional stews in volcanic soil.
Explore the Capelinhos volcano landscape.
9. Japan
Japan offers a harmonious blend of nature, culture, and tranquillity, making it ideal for a calming gateway.
Things to do:
Go cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto
Hot springs in Hakone, hiking near Mount Fuji
Hiking near Mount Fuji.
10. Thailand
With its beaches, lush jungles, and vibrant wildlife, Thailand is perfect for a family vacation.
Things to do:
Explore the peaceful islands of Koh Samui
Take a jungle trek in Khao Sok National Park
Snorkelling in Phi Phi Islands
Jungle trekking in Khao Sok
Visit elephants in Chiang Maij
Travel trends
Travel experiences are set to become more niche, as according to American Express 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, 92% of Indian travelers seek one-of-a-kind goods to remind them of their trips so that they can tell stories when they come back. While 84% prefer to support local small businesses during their travels.
This shows a growing desire for immersive and culturally-rooted experiences, for instance, buying local crafts in a Slovenian valley or attending a traditional tea ceremony in Japan.
Families are looking forward to make the most of the travel, cost-wise as well as 79% of Indians are planning to use rewards points for leisure travel in 2025, and 84% believe combining credit card rewards with other loyalty programs gives them the best value for international trips.
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Earning a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Sisu has just landed on Netflix, with a highly anticipated sequel expected to arrive in late 2025. Set during the last days of the Second World War, this gory Finnish historical action thriller tells the story of a lone gold prsopector who must battle a retreating Nazi squad to protect a stash of gold he’s discovered in the Lapland wilderness. Directed and written by Jalmari Helander, Sisu merges historical war drama with pulpy action fantasy, earning critical acclaim for its storytelling and action-packed sequences while fictionalising the events between Finland and Nazi Germany towards the end of the war.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film is praised for being as “narratively lean as it is deliriously gory” with critics calling it an “inspired pastiche that gives bloody satisfaction to action aficionados”. Audiences have also described it as “a gory grindhouse good time” that’s perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what a John Wick vs. Nazis film might look like.
The gold prospector, played by Jorma Tommila, stumbles upon the massive gold deposit but then crosses paths with a ruthless Nazi death squad led by a brutal SS officer during their scorched-earth retreat from Finland.
When they steal his gold, they soon realise that the prospector is no ordinary miner but actually a legendary ex-commando with a near-superhuman will to survive and a quiet, unbreakable resolve known in Finnish as sisu.
Sisu is a word that struggles to be translated directly and literally into English, but it means extreme grit, courage, and infinite determination.
Armed with nothing but his tools and his resolve, Korpi becomes a one-man army, unleashing a relentless violence among the stark landscapes of the harsh Lapland wilderness.
Rotten Tomatoes writes: “No matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back.”
Calum Cooper wrote on the platform: “Helander is no stranger to raw entertainment; his previous films, Big Game and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, are both. Sisu might be his best film yet. Its combination of ridiculous fun with genuinely compelling themes is a mixture few filmmakers can pull off successfully, yet Helander does so with flying colours.”
Sisu premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022 and debuted in the UK in May 2023.
The Slate Truck — a low-cost electric ute that can be converted, via a kit, into an SUV — is the first vehicle from the much-rumoured Jeff Bezos-backed automaker.
Unveiled over the Anzac Day long weekend, Slate’s first vehicle is looking to “disrupt” the EV and pickup market with a low-cost, back-to-basic electric ute.
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According to Chris Barman, Slate’s CEO: “The definition of what’s afordable is broken. Slate exists to put the power back in the hands of customers who have been ignored by the auto industry. Slate is a radical truck platform so customisable that it can transform from a two-seat pickup to a five-seat SUV.”
Slate is aiming to sell the Truck in basic spec for around US$27,000 ($42,300) or just under US$20,000 ($31,300) after federal EV tax rebate. It’s unknown how much longer the rebate will be around for, with the Trump administration openly considering scrapping it.
For context the entry-level hybrid Ford Maverick begins at US$23,290 ($36,490), while the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning starts at US$62,995 ($98,700).
In “Blank Slate” trim, the Truck features crank-wound windows, steel wheels, air conditioning, and a digital instrumentation screen. There’s no infotainment system, but rather a built-in phone holder and charger.
If that’s a little too basic, Slate does offer 100 options, including an infotainment tablet, 17- or 20-inch alloy wheels, electric windows, door bins, fog lights, steering wheel Bluetooth controls, and audio speakers.
The design can also be upgraded via a selection of wraps, decals, wheel covers, exterior flair badges, and interior trim upgrades.
Perhaps the most interesting options are the flat-pack SUV kits that owners can install themselves, or have installed for them, which transforms the two-seater Truck into a five-seater SUV. Both a boxy rear end and a sleeker fastback kit are available in either closed roof, open roof or door-free variants.
Measuring 4435mm long, 1793mm wide, 1760mm tall, and riding on a 2766mm, the Slate Truck is tiny by modern ute standards. By comparison, the single-cab Toyota Hilux is around 4.93m long, and the two-door Ford F-150 is 5.3m long. The similarly priced unibody Ford Maverick is almost 5.1m long.
At launch, the Slate Truck will be available with just one drivetrain featuring a 150kW/264Nm motor driving the rear wheels.
It can be mated to a 52.7kWh battery with an targetted range of around 240km, or a larger 84.3kWh unit that should be good for around 390km of driving. The most basic Truck weighs 1634kg.
It supports AC charging up to 11kW, and DC fast charging up to 120kW. In the US, it is fitted with a NACS charging port, meaning it should have access to Tesla’s Supercharging network.
Unladen, and presumably with the smaller battery, the Slate Truck is capable of peeling off the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) standard in 8.0 seconds and hitting a top speed of 145km/h.
The Truck rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, and a De Dion axle with coil springs at the rear. The 17-inch steel wheels are allied to 245/65 tyres.
Maximum payload is said to be 650kg, and towing is limited to 454kg. The rear tray has a volume of 1048L, is 1524mm long (or 2073mm with the tailgate down), and is between 1090mm and 1395mm wide.
Slate is currently building a factory in Indianapolis, Indiana. The first deliveries are expected during the fourth quarter of 2026, and the company is hoping to sell around 150,000 Trucks per year.
Although final pricing hasn’t been nailed down, those interested can put down a US$50 deposit to secure a production slot.
Jio Platforms Q4 results: Revenue from operations increased 18% to Rs 33,986 crore.
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Jio Platforms, which houses Reliance Industries Ltd’s telecom and digital businesses, recorded a 26 percent rise in profit in the fiscal fourth quarter, boosted by mobile tariff hikes and growth in homes and digital services businesses.
Net profit rose to Rs 7,022 crore in the three months ended March 31 from Rs 5,587 crore in the year-ago period. The telco’s profit in the third quarter stood at Rs 6,861 crore.
Revenue from operations increased 18 percent to Rs 33,986 crore in the quarter from Rs 28,871 crore in the year earlier.
EBITDA jumped 19 percent to Rs 17,016 crore from Rs 14,360 crore driven by healthy revenue growth and margin improvement.
ARPU, a key performance indicator, increased further to Rs 206.2, up from Rs 203.3 in the third quarter, driven by the impact of the July 2024 tariff hike. ARPU in the fourth quarter increased 13.5% year-on-year from Rs 181.7 in the same quarter last year.
Jio said it recorded robust customer engagement with per capita data consumption of 33.6 GB per month, and total data traffic growth of 19.6% year-on-year during 4Q FY25
“Jio continues to drive consistent outperformance in customer engagement with best-in-the-world network technologies and a wide bouquet of digital services for all Indians,” Akash M Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, said in a statement. “Jio is working on enabling large-scale AI infrastructure and services that will add an intelligence layer to all Jio services.”
Jio’s subscriber base reached 488 million, a 1.3% year-on-year increase, as of March 2025, including 191 million 5G subscribers.
“Monthly churn was 1.8%, the lowest in the industry. Net subscriber addition was 6.1 million during the quarter. New additions were driven by the rebound of mobility additions post-tariff hike and the steady ramp-up of connected home,” Jio said.
Jio stated that 5G adoption and home-scale up have driven data traffic to ~185 exabytes in FY25, representing a 24% year-over-year increase.
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The crypto market is consolidating after a strong rally earlier this week, with Bitcoin holding above $94,000.
Although some altcoins experienced a pullback during the market-wide corrections, Dogecoin, Solana and ONDO have stood out with impressive gains. DOGE is up over 3%, while SOL and ONDO are up over 3% and 11% respectively. XRP and ADA have also posted gains of over 6% and 16%, respectively, over the past week, showing strong potential.
Analyst Ash crypto believes that an altcoin season is coming, citing several key indicators. In his latest analysis, he said that the altcoin market cap is bouncing back from the $835 billion support level, like it did in Q1 and Q4 of November, likely setting the stage for another rally.
Historical data shows that similar market set ups in March and November 2024 have led to successful altcoin seasons. This could mean that the Q2 2025 could be a promising period for altcoins.
WHY I BELIEVE ALTCOIN SEASON IS HAPPENING SOON?
– Altcoin market cap is bouncing off $835B support, like in Q1 & Q4 2024.
– We’ve seen 2 altseasons from similar setups (March & Nov 2024).
Furthermore, altcoins outside the top 10 are currently leading the charge, a trend seen in previous rallies. The macroeconomic sentiments are further supporting the bullish outlook. The three month tariff pause and the ongoing negotiations are making room for growth.
With the Quantitative Tightening (QT) easing, there could be potential Fed rate cuts that could fuel altcoin growth. Besides, multiple altcoin ETFs have been filed and the approvals could further boost altcoins.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe also shared that crypto just had its longest bear market, and now a huge bull run is likely starting, with altcoins set for massive gains.
The CMC Altcoin Season Index is currently at 15 which shows that Bitcoin is still dominating the market with 63.5% of the market share. The crypto fear and greed index currently stands at 52, signaling a neutral sentiment among investors.
I’m always looking for new ways to cook food outdoors during warm months. With no central AC, a reliable gas or charcoal grill keeps the kitchen cool and company fed. There are hundreds of things you can make on a grill, but there are some foods don’t fare so well when cooked over a grill’s grates.
Most grills feature slats or grates which can send certain foods spiraling to a fiery death. Outdoor griddles have become popular, and these provide more stability for cooking flaky fish and flimsy vegetables, but you won’t get that same flame-kissed effect or coveted char.
If you do plan to grill items on this list on a traditional grill, you’ll want to secure the food with special grilling equipment to keep them from falling down and creating a major cleaning headache later.
Here are seven foods to avoid cooking directly on a grill.
Flaky fish
Cod and halibut aren’t great candidates for cooking on the grill.
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If you’ve ever slapped a filet of flaky fish like tilapia, cod or halibut over an open flame, you probably know why it’s not the best idea. Flaky fish tends to fall through the grates to a firey death once it starts cooking.
Instead, try grilling any one of these firm fish that seafood chef Akira Beck recommends. If you simply must grill flaky fish over the grates, get yourself a fish grilling basket to keep those filets in tact.
Peeled shrimp
If you’re going to grill shrimp, I suggest leaving the shell on until it’s cooked.
Dreamfarm
Grilling shrimp over a hot grill isn’t a bad idea, but if you’re going to do it, keep the shrimp in its shell until after it’s done cooking. Peeled shrimp cooks quickly and can dry out in the blink of an eye. Since you can’t cook in oil or sauce on a grill, you’re better off not peeling it to protect the meat from intense heat.
Scallops
Special skills include searing scallops.
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Scallops are another seafood that in theory is great when grilled, but the potential for disaster just isn’t worth it. Even large scallops are liable to fall through. Instead, cook them in a carbon-steel or stainless-steel skillet over the grates to give them a proper seer and caramelized crust that slatted grates just won’t deliver.
Small or thinly sliced vegetables
If you’re planning to cook button or baby bella mushrooms on the grill, be prepared to lose many of them through the grates.
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Certain vegetables were made for the grill, while others were made to fall right through to the flames below. Small vegetables such as green beans, snow peas, button mushrooms and broccoli florets should never be flung onto a bare grill.
To make an outdoor stir-fry or cook smaller, sliced veggies on the grill, use skewers or cook them in a sauté pan on the grill or over a grill mat to keep them safely away from the fire.
Read more: Before You Fire Up Your Grill, Here’s How to Make It Shine
Bacon
An outdoor griddle can handle strips of bacon, but a traditional grill isn’t the place to cook them.
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Bacon, even thick slabs of it, is another poor choice for the grill. Thinner bacon will be impossible to manage but even thick-cut bacon is so fatty that grease will drip through to the fire below and cause annoying, possibly dangerous, splatters and explosions.
Worse yet, you’ll have a seriously disgusting grill to clean up after. Instead, try this cleaner method for making bacon.
Breaded meat
Breaded food just doesn’t work on the grill.
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You might be tempted to make grilled chicken or pork cutlets, but save that breaded meat for the air fryer, oven or sauté pan. Much of that coating will shake free from the food, and you’ll end up with a pile of burnt breading at the bottom of your grill.
Calzones
Making grilled pizza is a fine idea but calzones are a trickier business.
Ooni
Pizza on the grill is an excellent idea, but the pie’s puffier cousin won’t work quite as well. Because of a calzone’s thickness and shape, it’s difficult to get the inside cooked without burning the doughy shell. The innards are also likely to spill out and leak down into the grates, creating a greasy, cheesy mess to clean up later.
Instead, use a pizza oven to cook perfect calzones in mere minutes and save yourself from carb-related heartbreak.
For more kitchen tips, read our guide to the best cheap steak cuts and the seven surprising foods I only make in the air fryer and the
Amid the alarming trend of colorectal cancer cases rising among young people, a new study has pinpointed a potential source.
Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases.
Colibactin is produced by certain strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that exist in the colon and rectum, according to the researchers.
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Exposure to the bacterial toxin during early childhood can alter the DNA of colon cells in a way that increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50, the study found.
In the study, the researchers analyzed 981 colorectal cancer genomes from early-onset and late-onset colorectal cancer patients across 11 countries. (iStock)
The study, which was funded by Cancer Research UK, was published in the journal Nature on April 23.
“The key takeaway is that exposure to colibactin is likely a major contributor to early-onset colorectal cancer,” senior author Ludmil Alexandrov, professor in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at UC San Diego, told Fox News Digital.
“They could be decades ahead of schedule for developing colorectal cancer.”
In the study, the researchers analyzed 981 colorectal cancer genomes from early-onset and late-onset colorectal cancer patients across 11 countries.
Those who had prior exposure to colibactin were found to have specific mutations in their DNA, which have been shown to mainly occur in the first decade of life — “placing children on an accelerated path to developing cancer as young adults.”
Exposure to the bacterial toxin during early childhood can alter the DNA of colon cells in a way that increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50, the study found.(iStock)
That group was 3.3 times more likely to develop early-onset colorectal cancer compared to those who were diagnosed after 70.
These mutations were found to make up 15% of the early genetic alterations that increase colorectal cancer risk.
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“We detected the mutational signature of colibactin in over 50% of colorectal tumors from patients under 40, compared to less than 10% in tumors from older individuals,” Alexandrov noted.
“If someone acquires one of these driver mutations by the time they’re 10 years old, they could be decades ahead of schedule for developing colorectal cancer, getting it at age 40 instead of 60,” noted Alexandrov.
The fact that a microbial exposure in the first few years of life can leave a “lasting genomic imprint” and likely contribute to cancer in adulthood is both “remarkable and sobering,” according to the researcher.
“It’s a reminder that there are likely many other such exposures we’ve yet to uncover, and that the way we nurture and protect children during these formative years may have long-term implications for their lifelong health,” he told Fox News Digital.
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“From my perspective, investing in early-life prevention, healthy living and research is not just important — it’s essential.”
Dr. Emil Lou, MD, PhD, a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine physician at the University of Minnesota, agrees that the microbiome – “the constellation of microbes that includes bacteria that live under normal circumstances in our gut” — is one potential culprit of early-onset colorectal cancer.
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“It is less surprising now than it was a decade ago that any form of bacteria – more specifically, a toxin derived from bacteria – could be associated with and potentially be the primary cause of cancer,” Lou, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.
“What is especially concerning is the long period of time that might lapse between exposure to the bacteria early in life, and the time before the related cancer is diagnosed.”
Potential limitations
Alexandrov pointed out that the study provides “strong genomic evidence” of a “striking association” between colibactin and early-onset colorectal cancer, but cannot prove causation.
“Demonstrating unequivocal causality — proving that colibactin alone is sufficient to initiate cancer in humans — remains a significant challenge,” he told Fox News Digital.
Colorectal cancer cases have doubled among adults under 50 for each of the past two decades, statistics show.(iStock)
“Definitive proof of causality would require long-term prospective studies beginning in early childhood to monitor microbial colonization and track cancer development over several decades.”
Lou agreed with this limitation, noting the complexity of cancer factors.
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“There are many aspects of our environment – both within and outside of our bodies – that can play a role in development of cancer,” he said. “It is difficult to say or conclude whether any given single factor – in this case, the bacteria-derived toxin – is the true or even a major cause of colorectal cancer.”
“Providing evidence of potential association sets the foundation for more in-depth studies to determine whether there is true cause and effect,” Lou added.
“If current trends continue, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults by 2030.”
Alexandrov noted that while the findings don’t yet warrant changes to screening or treatment guidelines, they do highlight the “critical role of early-life microbial exposures” in terms of long-term cancer risk.
“We are actively working on developing screening tests to detect the long-term effects of colibactin exposure, with the goal of translating these findings into practical prevention strategies in the near future,” he added.
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Colorectal cancer cases have doubled among adults under 50 for each of the past two decades, statistics show.
“If current trends continue, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults by 2030,” the researchers concluded.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Pani puri is one of those snacks that instantly makes us drool, doesn’t it? Also known as golgappa and puchka, this street food is loved for its blend of tangy and spicy flavours. Just one bite of it is enough to make our taste buds dance with joy. While regular pani puri is timeless, have you ever thought of adding watermelon to it? Yes, you read that right. Now we know this may sound quite odd at first, but trust us, it’s a version that you’ve truly been missing out on. It’s sweet, refreshing, and will surely have you gulping down more pani puris than you intended to. The recipe for this delicious pani puri was shared by MasterChef Gurkirat Singh on his Instagram page. Also Read: Pani Puri Fans, Explore 5 Different Pani Flavours For A Refreshing Twist
Why You Should Try Watermelon Pani Puri
Pani puri is typically served with tamarind (imli) or mint (pudina) water, lending it a tangy and spicy flavour. This watermelon pani puri gives the classic snack an interesting makeover, as it’s on the sweeter side. While watermelon remains the star ingredient, the water also includes chaat masala, lemon juice, and mint, giving it a hint of tanginess. This pani puri won’t just be a treat to your eyes but also to your taste buds – you surely won’t regret trying it!
Is Watermelon Pani Puri A Healthy Option?
Watermelon pani puri is not just tasty, but also quite healthy. Watermelon is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, giving the snack a nutritious upgrade. Moreover, watermelon also supports hydration, making it a perfect summer treat. However, make sure to practice exercise control or there’s always a chance of consuming extra calories.
How To Make Watermelon Pani Puri | Pani Puri Recipe
The process of making watermelon pani puri at home is pretty simple. Start by adding freshly cut watermelon to a blender to form a smooth paste. Once done, strain the mixture into a large bowl. To this, add a squeeze of lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, black salt and chaat masala. Now, air fry the golgappas at 180 degrees for about 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, add ice cubes and Sprite to the watermelon water. Mix well. Poke a hole in the centre of the golgappa, fill it with boiled aloo and the prepared watermelon water. Your watermelon pani puri is now ready to be savoured – enjoy!
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What Are Some Other Pani Puri Flavours To Try?
Apart from watermelon pani puri, there are several other exciting pani puri flavours you can try. Some options to consider include garlic pani puri, mango pani puri, khatta meetha pani puri, and jamun pani puri. Not just the water, you can also experiment with other ingredients and add-ins of your choice, including boiled potato, chana or sprouts. Also Read: Where To Have Pani Puri In Mumbai? 8 Popular Spots You Must Visit
Are you craving watermelon pani puri too now? We bet you are! Don’t delay – try making this delicious recipe at home today and enjoy summer the right way.
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China’s Ministry of National Defense on Thursday said the Philippines has been catering to the United States and other non-regional countries in its provocations, conducting so-called joint exercises and cruises, which has seriously violated the common interests of regional countries.
Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a question about the U.S. and the Philippines recently holding a joint military exercise.
Military cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm a third party’s interests, nor endanger regional peace and stability, Zhang said.
The South China Sea should be a sea of peace, cooperation and friendship, he added.
China opposes any country using the Taiwan question as an excuse to strengthen regional military deployment and provoke tension and confrontation, Zhang emphasized, adding that China will always safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and maintain regional peace and stability.
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Prestige Hospitality Ventures plans to use ₹1,121 crore from its IPO proceeds to repay debt while the remaining net proceeds will be utilised to fund acquisitions and strategic initiatives
Prestige Hospitality Ventures Limited, the hospitality assets wing of the Prestige Group, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DHRP) with SEBI for a ₹2700 crore IPO.
The company plans to use ₹1,121 crore from its IPO proceeds to repay debt while the remaining net proceeds will be utilised to fund acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
Founded in 2017, Prestige Hospitality Ventures Limited is a hospitality asset owner and developer focused on luxury, upper upscale and upper midscale hospitality assets in India. As of December 31, 2024, the company has a portfolio of seven operating hospitality assets with 1,445 keys. It has operating arrangements with key hospitality players like Marriott International, Conrad by Hilton Group and Angsana Resort by Banyan Group.
The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹1,700 crore and an offer for sale worth ₹1,000 crore by promoter Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, with all shares having a face value of ₹5 each.
The company posted a revenue of ₹795.695 crore in FY24 from sale of hospitality services, an increase from ₹636.169 crores in FY23.
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HAILEY BIEBER je prije nekoliko dana objavila takozvani GRWM video (Get Ready With Me iliti spremite se sa mnom) u kojem je pokazala svoju rutinu njege lica i make-up look za večernji izlazak. Iako ima vlastiti kozmetički brend Rhode, Hailey ne koristi isključivo proizvode iz svoje linije.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — NFL teams sure found a way to disrupt the quarterback.
And that quarterback was Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who waited and waited and waited some more Thursday night but never heard his name called in the first round of the NFL draft.
The son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and a player once thought to be a potential No. 1 pick found himself in a similar spot as Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn, Geno Smith and all those other NFL quarterbacks who famously languished in that eternity of a limbo.
In a city loaded with football-themed street names — Lombardi Avenue, Bart Starr Drive, Brett Favre Pass — Sanders discovered a disappointing dead end.
He did show shrewd anticipation in turning down the invitation to attend the draft, the first in Green Bay (although there was one in Milwaukee in 1939).
“People say Green Bay was too small, with a population of 107,000,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told the sea of fans before the giant stage that faced Lambeau Field. “But we have over 125,000 and still counting.”
By the end of the night, the league estimated that crowd had swelled to 205,000.
A quarterback was taken first overall, but it was Miami’s Cam Ward, a selection by the Tennessee Titans that had been forecast for weeks. Another was taken 25th, when the New York Giants traded back into the first round to grab Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart.
Meanwhile, the Chargers got a bruising running back in North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton, and Rams made out like bandits in a trade with Atlanta, bailing out of the 26th pick in exchange for the Falcons’ second-rounder — the Rams didn’t have a selection in that round — and a first-rounder in 2026.
Two former Servite High players went in the first eight selections: Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham (Cleveland at No. 5) and Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan (Carolina at 8).
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham, who attended Servite High School in Anaheim, hugs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fifth overall by the Cleveland Browns.
(Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
There was a lot of focus with the big men up front, with nine defensive linemen — beginning with No. 3 pick Abdul Carter of Penn State — and eight offensive linemen selected.
Pete Carroll, new coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, picked up the most coveted running back in Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 pick and highest-drafted player in Boise State history.
The coach posted a meme of Marshawn Lynch, his old running back in Seattle, on X and wrote, “We’re fired up!! RAAAAIIIDDDEERRRSS!!”
The Packers delighted hometown fans by finally using a first-round pick on a receiver for the first time since 2002, selecting Texas wideout Matthew Golden, who covered 40 yards in a scorching 4.29 seconds at the scouting combine. When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.
So Sanders will continue to wait, with the second and third rounds Friday, and the fourth through seventh on Saturday. There’s a strong possibility that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, who did attend the draft, will be taken before him.
The Cleveland Browns have the 33rd pick and are still in search of a quarterback. Another possible spot for a quarterback to go is No. 40 when the New Orleans Saints are on the clock. That franchise has gone 54 consecutive years without taking a quarterback in the first round, easily an NFL record.
More than 200,000 fans attended the first round of the NFL draft outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday.
(Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press)
Regardless of what happened with Sanders, it turned out to be a big night for Colorado football, as Jacksonville traded up three spots to No. 2 to select dual-threat Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, a receiver and cornerback.
Duuuval — the chant of Jaguars fans, referring to Duval County — is now Two-val, as Hunter wants to play both positions. The Cleveland Browns traded out of that second spot, even though their general manager described Hunter as football’s answer to Shohei Ohtani.
“There are players that you can target and acquire that alter the trajectory of a football team,” said first-year Jaguars GM James Gladstone on the team’s YouTube show. “There are very few, and it’s rare to be able to target and prioritize a player who can alter the sport itself. And Travis is somebody that we view has the potential to do that.”
Hunter might change the game. For the moment, Sanders is just looking for a change of address.
Gateway to Sikkim’s secret beauty is open again and tourists are rushing in: Bailey bridge over river Teesta at Sankalang in North Sikkim opened for traffic.
A reconstructed bailey bridge over the Teesta river at Sangkalang in North Sikkim was thrown open for traffic on Thursday to restore a crucial connection between Mangan and Dzongu region, officials said.
This newly rebuilt Bailey bridge is your gateway to Sikkim’s most Instagrammable spots.(Image by X)
The Sangklang bridge will restore vital connectivity between Mangan, Dzongu and Chungthang – all located in North Sikkim, officials said.
The bridge has been successfully constructed by the Indian Army’s 72 Engineer Regiment of Trishakti Corps, they said.
The new 180 feet bailey bridge of 24-tonne load capacity was launched replacing a bridge that collapsed on February 11 disrupting connectivity between Mangan and Dzongu.
The collapse of the bailey suspension bridge had restricted the movement of local people and disrupted supplies of essential goods and services which have now been restored after more than two months.
Despite a challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, the army completed construction of the bridge in record time ensuring minimal disruption for the local population.
The opening of the bridge will boost tourism activities in North Sikkim, particularly in Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen where visitors from across the country throng in large numbers.
The local people of North Sikkim thanked the Indian Army for reconstructing the Sangkalang bridge.
“The army has done a commendable job. Their response showcases a synergy between civil authorities and the armed forces,” said Zilla Upadhakshya Sonam Kipa Bhutia.
With the bridge now operational, both civilian movement and tourism to the culturally rich Dzongu region are expected to pick up pace, offering economic and social relief to the region, he said.
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Tom Holland is an acclaimed British author, podcaster and broadcaster (Image: Getty)
Tom Holland has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most popular historians – known for turning ancient history into gripping, accessible narratives. From Rome’s fall to Christianity’s rise, his books offer sweeping views of the ancient world through a modern lens.
Beyond historical works, Holland has also written fiction, including novels like Attis and Deliver Us From Evil, which often incorporate supernatural or horror elements. He also presents the BBC Radio 4 series Making History and co-hosts the popular history podcast The Rest is History with Dominic Sandbrook.
Based on the number of ratings on Goodreads, here are Tom Holland’s ten most-read books, or enlightening journeys into empires, revolutions, and religions that shaped the world.
10. Æthelstan: The Making of England (2016)
1,099 ratings
Part of Penguin’s Monarchs series, this concise biography profiles King Æthelstan, often overlooked despite being the first ruler to unify England. Holland explores how Æthelstan expanded his influence beyond Wessex, subduing rivals and asserting overlordship over Wales and Scotland.
The book details his court’s emphasis on learning and law, framing Æthelstan’s reign as a key moment in the formation of English identity and early medieval statehood.
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9. The Rest Is History: The Official Book (2023)
1,529 ratings
This companion volume to the hugely popular podcast The Rest Is History includes extended transcripts, images, and behind-the-scenes commentary from co-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.
The book covers a wide array of historical moments – from the ancient world to modern politics – and is packed with anecdotes, context, and humour. It’s designed for both listeners of the podcast and those new to the duo’s storytelling style.
8. Lord of the Dead (1995)
1,805 ratings
Holland’s debut novel reimagines Lord Byron as a vampire who faked his death and continues to haunt the literary world. Set in the 19th century, the book blends horror, biography, and gothic fiction, casting Byron as a brooding, immortal figure caught between past glories and eternal thirst. It’s one of Holland’s ventures outside of his usual history beat, and shows his flair for myth and narrative structure.
7. Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age (2023)
2,980 ratings
In Pax, Holland examines the Roman Empire during its so-called era of peace – from the reign of Augustus through to Hadrian. Far from tranquil, the period is revealed to be one of constant tension beneath the surface.
Holland explores how emperors used propaganda, architecture, and pageantry to project calm while managing succession struggles, provincial revolts, and shifting borders. The book closes out his informal Roman trilogy, following Rubicon and Dynasty.
6. Millennium: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom (2008)
4,162 ratings
Covering the years around 1000 AD, Millennium chronicles Europe’s transformation from fragmented kingdoms and Viking raids into a more united Christian society. Holland explores apocalyptic fears, religious reform, and the gradual rise of papal and imperial power.
The book also looks at figures like Otto III and Pope Sylvester II, who tried to impose divine order in a chaotic time, showing how millennial anxieties helped shape medieval Europe.
5. In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire (2012)
5,146 ratings
This work traces the fall of the Roman and Persian empires and the emergence of Islam in the 7th century. Holland compares early Islam’s development with Christian and Jewish traditions, arguing that the new faith arose within – and adapted – existing religious and imperial frameworks.
The book was controversial for its critical approach to Islamic origins but praised for its comparative historical depth.
4. Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar (2015)
6,183 ratings
Picking up where Rubicon left off, Dynasty follows the Julio-Claudian emperors – from Augustus to Nero. Holland profiles key figures like Livia, Tiberius, Caligula, and Agrippina, examining how dynastic politics, scandal, and propaganda shaped the early Roman Empire.
The book captures both the brutality and theatricality of imperial rule, showing how succession crises repeatedly tested Rome’s institutions.
3. Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World (2019)
9,610 ratings
Dominion argues that many values considered universal in the West – human rights, equality, humility – originate from Christian ideas. In it, Holland traces how the crucifixion of Christ reshaped notions of power and morality, influencing everything from abolition to feminism.
The book spans 2,000 years of cultural and intellectual history, connecting early Church fathers with modern activism in what Holland calls the “long shadow” of Christianity.
2. Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West (2005)
10,925 ratings
In Persian Fire, Holland recounts the Greco-Persian Wars, beginning with the rise of Cyrus the Great and ending with the defeat of Xerxes. He portrays Persia as the first true world empire and Athens as an underdog fighting for survival and identity.
The book blends military history with cultural analysis, showing how the East-West divide has roots in this ancient conflict. It won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize for History in 2006.
1. Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic (2003)
24,572 ratings
Holland’s breakthrough work remains his most widely read – and arguably his most impactful. Rubicon chronicles the century that saw the Roman Republic collapse, covering the political careers and rivalries of Marius, Sulla, Cicero, Pompey, and Julius Caesar.
Online, reviewers praised Holland’s pace and clarity, with one writing: “This truly is popular history at its best – a breakneck ride through the tumultuous doings of the Roman Republic.”
Another reader noted: “It’s probably the most accessible and entertaining contemporary book written on the decline and final turbulent years of the Roman Republic.”
After launching only with sedans, Korean luxury brand Genesis has been busily rolling out SUVs – and its latest concept car could be among its upcoming new models.
“The X Gran Equator is a new potential addition to a lineup which is already quite big,” Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke told Australian media at this month’s New York motor show.
“In a couple of years we have reached a family of SUVs… We have shown last year there’s another one coming, a flagship SUV, very soon,” he added, referring to the upcoming GV90 previewed by last year’s Neolun concept.
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“Now the question is: how do we position the Gran Equator within this lineup? How do we ensure there’s not going to be an overlap or cannibalisation between those vehicles?
“I do believe there’s room for that.”
Once the GV90 is launched, Genesis will have four SUVs: the small, electric-only GV60; the mid-size GV70, available with combustion or electric power; and the large, combustion-powered GV80, which is expected to be among the first Genesis models to get the brand’s upcoming 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain.
These SUVs complement the mid-size G70 sedan and wagon, the large G80 sedan, and the flagship G90 limousine offered overseas – the latter of which could spawn coupe and/or convertible variants.
Genesis hasn’t released powertrain details for the X Gran Equator concept, nor has it released dimensions.
However, it’s clearly on the larger side, particularly with that lengthy bonnet.
While its chunky Ridge Grappler LT315/45R24 tyres wrapped around huge 24-inch wheels point to a level of off-road ability, the X Gran Equator’s long bonnet and two-row seating configuration – if not its squared-off lines – call to mind sleek, more coupe-like SUVs like the defunct Infiniti QX70.
Mr Donckerwolke said the X Gran Equator concept isn’t a flight of fantasy, and is technically feasible.
“Basically, the Gran Equator was designed by my team in a very short time. Like all the other projects, I make sure that because of my engineering team being involved in the project that all those projects are feasible, that we don’t have to face any big hurdles if we have to realise that would basically make the project unsuitable,” he said.
“From the technical point of view, the platform works, the technical side works, now it’s obviously the demand.”
Mr Donckerwolke told media in New York that between the show and the concept’s unveiling at the Genesis House retail location the night before, it had already received a positive reception internally.
“Everybody has called and asked, ‘When can I have it?’. All the regions have been. I think this is a big progress,” he said.
“It’s plugging into the SUV emotion, it’s going back to the off-road capability that actually makes those SUVs genuine and authentic.”
While it has key Genesis design cues like its Twin Lamp split-level lighting, it doesn’t simply look like a smaller or larger version of any existing SUV from Hyundai’s premium brand.
“It has its own character… We don’t want to do the Russian dolls. All the cars have their own characters, their own specific tailored design,” said Mr Donckerwolke.
Unique details on the concept’s exterior include a split-opening tailgate, and four individual sunroofs.
Inside, Genesis designers went for a mixture of analogue and digital design elements.
There’s no touchscreen – an omission that would surely be rectified with a production version – but there are four discrete digital dials said to be inspired by the dials of vintage cameras.
There’s a crystal-look rotary controller similar to that in the GV60, while some of the switchgear on and around the steering wheel is reminiscent of that in current Genesis models.
The swivelling front seats are unique to the X Gran Equator, however, as are the chunky grab handles on either side of the centre stack and rear centre console.
The cabin has a two-tone colourway, while the upholstery has a diamond pattern – another example of Genesis’ G-Matrix patterning.
Genesis says its concept “marries on-road sophistication with off-road resilience”, though it hasn’t shared any technical specifications of the vehicle, such as dimensions or powertrain type.
The luxury brand’s concepts usually lead to production vehicles, with the exception of its various two-door coupe and convertible concepts – none of which, thus far, have entered production.
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Hindustan Zinc shares are in focus on Friday ahead of the board meeting to approve Q4 and annual financial results.
Hindustan Zinc shares are in focus on Friday.
Hindustan Zinc Share Price: Hindustan Zinc’s shares slid 1.50 per cent on Friday as the board is all set to consider and approve the quarterly and yearly results for the financial year 2024-25. At the time of writing the report, the scrip was trading at Rs 452.30 apiece with a fall of 1.62 per cent.
“that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, inter‐alia to consider and approve the Audited Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results of the Company for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2025,” Hindustan Zinc said in the filing.
On Thursday, Hindustan Zinc shares settled higher at Rs 459.30 apiece with a gain of 2.34 per cent. The scrip opened at Rs 449 apiece, against the previous day close at Rs 448.80 apiece.
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Binance U.S has officially integrated the Base network, allowing users to deposit and withdraw Ethereum (ETH) and USDC directly through this rising Ethereum Layer 2 solution. This move is expected to enhance the user experience by offering faster and cheaper transactions, with support for more assets coming soon.
Why This Matters for Base
Base, launched in 2023, is designed to make crypto more usable for everyday people. Unlike many other networks, it doesn’t have its own token. Instead, it uses ETH for gas fees, making the experience simpler for both developers and users.
Built on the Ethereum mainnet, Base has quickly become a top player among Layer 2 solutions. It’s known for its low fees, high speed, and developer-friendly environment. The latest support from Binance U.S could help accelerate its adoption even further.
Base Network’s Rapid Growth
Despite overall market uncertainty, Base has been growing fast. According to IntoTheBlock data, Base’s share of active addresses among major Layer 2s has jumped from 63% in January to 82% today. It now handles over 1 million daily active addresses and more than 4 million daily transactions.
Base’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has also reached $6.3 billion, showing strong user confidence and growing on-chain activity. These numbers highlight that the network is gaining serious traction.
The news of Binance U.S supporting Base has sparked positive reactions from the crypto community. Influencers like Velvet Unicorn called it a clear sign of growing institutional interest in Layer 2 networks. He noted that ETH and USDC support is just the start, and the real opportunity lies in the ecosystem that’s being built around Base.
As more DeFi projects launch and cross-chain bridges expand, Base could become a key player in the blockchain space. With Binance U.S now backing it, the network has gained an important boost in credibility and exposure.
FAQ
What is Base?
Base is a scaling solution that runs on top of the Ethereum blockchain. It’s designed to handle more transactions at lower costs while still benefiting from Ethereum’s strong security.
How does this integration benefit regular Binance U.S users?
It allows users to send and receive ETH and USDC faster and at lower fees using the Base network.
Can I transfer any crypto asset via Base, or is it limited to ETH and USDC for now?
Currently, only ETH and USDC are supported via Base, but more assets may be added soon.
Why is Binance U.S adding support for Base now—what’s the significance of this timing?
Base has seen rapid user growth and on-chain activity, making now the right time to support it.
Is this move limited to Binance U.S, or will global Binance also support Base soon?
At the moment, this update applies only to Binance U.S; there’s no word yet on global support.
ZSL, which has a Chennai and Tenkasi centre currently, is now expanding to two new locations in Tamil Nadu–Tharuvai and Kumbakonam.
Kumaresan M graduated from the Government Higher Secondary School in Pullukattuvalasai, a small village near Tirunelveli. As the son of a daily wage worker, he was not in a position to invest in conventional degree and hence joined Zoho’s Zoho Schools of Learning (ZSL) in 2015. Today he is a front-end developer at Zoho. “What might have been a future in local jobs transformed into a career at Zoho that has sustained me since 2016,” he says.
In the last 20 years , around 10 per cent of SaaS firm Zoho’s current workforce (2,000 people) are such high schoolers who found careers with Zoho without any degrees just by going through the 2-year programme at ZSL. ZSL, which has a Chennai and Tenkasi centre currently, is now expanding to two new locations in Tamil Nadu–Tharuvai and Kumbakonam.
ZSL started in 2005 with just six students and two teachers, as an alternative to college education. It provides a two-year training programme for high school graduates, which includes first year of classroom teaching and second year is internship at Zoho. The programme does not charge a fee but instead offers a stipend to the students.
Rajendran Dandapani, Director of Technology at Zoho and President of Zoho Schools of Learning
“Right from our inception in 1996, we as a company do not believe in credentials and degrees. Real true learning is one that that sticks with you for a long time and is best learnt on the job. Tharuvai and Kumbakonam have been like feeder towns for our Chennai and Tenkasi campuses and we are now setting up new centres there,” Rajendran Dandapani, Director of Technology at Zoho and President of Zoho Schools of Learning, told businessline. Just about 1-2 per cent of ZSL graduates either choose to seek employment outside Zoho or don’t qualify for placement, he adds.
Software engineering
ZSL launched with one specialisation—School of Technology—to train for software engineering. The programme has expanded over the years to include a School of Design, School of Business, School of Graduate Studies, and School for Advanced Study. The Tharuvai campus will host the Technology and Business Schools while the Kumbakonam campus will start with Technology, with a batch of 15-20 students each.
Currently, the programme receives around 20,000 applications annually and Zoho picks candidates for a batch of around 220. This is done by way of an entrance test and also exam-less evaluation methodologies. The alumni of ZSL contribute in various roles at Zoho–from leadership positions to getting involved in deep-tech R&D projects and leading product development.
Dandapani says that ZSL’s expansion stems from the fact that the world of technology is changing much faster than we can imagine. While colleges cannot tweak curriculums at this pace, we have the flexibility to directly engage with the industry [Zoho] and only teach relevant skills, he adds.
CNET recommends Sparklight as Nampa’s best internet service provider because of the ISP’s wide availability, low introductory pricing and fast speeds. Almost every household in Nampa has access to high-speed internet from Sparklight, with plans priced between $35 and $75 per month and speeds ranging from 100 to 1,000 megabits per second.
If you’re looking for a more affordable plan, Sparklight also offers a $35 plan, which is the cheapest internet option in Nampa. However, if you rent equipment, the $14 fee will increase the overall price to $49 per month (after auto pay discount), which might be too steep, especially when considering it’s almost as much as Quantum Fiber’s cheapest plan.
You’ll have to consider your internet needs before choosing between Sparklight and Quantum Fiber. The latter’s cheapest plan offers speeds up to 500Mbps, starting at $50 per month with no added equipment fees and no data caps, plus a price-for-life guarantee that secures your rate for as long as you have the plan. That being said, if Quantum Fiber isn’t available to provide internet at your address, you can always turn to CenturyLink.
Keep in mind that DSL service is quite slow, so in most cases, you may want to opt for a different fixed wireless provider — or go with Sparklight if price isn’t a concern. If you’re going with a fixed wireless service, we recommend Rise Broadband, which has the best fixed wireless coverage in the area. T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet may also be available at your address.
Best internet in Nampa, Idaho
Nampa, Idaho, internet providers compared
Provider
Internet technology
Monthly price range
Speed range
Monthly equipment costs
Data cap
Contract
CNET review score
Anthem Broadband
Fixed wireless
$70-$115
15-50Mbps
None
None
None
N/A
CenturyLink Read full review
DSL
$55
20-100Mbps
$17 (optional)
None
None
6.7
Quantum Fiber
Fiber
$50-$95
500-2,000Mbps
None
None
None
6.7
Rise Broadband Read full review
Fixed wireless
$45-$55
25-200Mbps
$10
None
None
6.2
Sparklight Read full review
Cable
$35-$60
300-940Mbps
$14 (optional)
5TB soft cap
None
6.9
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review
Fixed wireless
$50-$70 ($35-$55 with eligible mobile plans and online discount)
87-415Mbps
None
None
None
7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review
Fixed wireless
$50-$70 ($35-$55 with eligible mobile plans)
50-1,000Mbps
None
None
None
7.2
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Nampa?
Plan
Starting price
Max download speed
Monthly equipment fee
Sparklight 100 Read full review
$35
100Mbps
$14 (optional)
Sparklight 300 Read full review
$45
300Mbps
$14 (optional)
Rise 50Mbps Unlimited Read full review
$45
50Mbps
$10 (mostly included)
Quantum Fiber
$50
500Mbps
None
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review
$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans)
318Mbps
None
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review
$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans)
300Mbps
None
Sparklight 500 Read full review
$55
500Mbps
$14 (optional)
CenturyLink Unlimited Read full review
$55
100Mbps
$17 (optional)
Show more (4 items)
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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How to find internet deals and promotions in Nampa
The best internet deals and top promotions in Nampa depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Nampa internet providers, such as Sparklight, may offer lower introductory pricing for a limited time. Many, however, including CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber and Rise Broadband, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Fastest internet plans in Nampa
Plan
Starting price
Max download speed
Max upload speed
Data cap
Connection type
Quantum Fiber
$95
2,000Mbps
2,000Mbps
None
Fiber
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review
$70 ($55 with eligible mobile plans)
1,000Mbps
75Mbps
None
Fixed wireless
Quantum Fiber
$75
940Mbps
940Mbps
None
Fiber
Sparklight 1 Gig Read full review
$60
940Mbps
50Mbps
5TB soft cap
Cable
Sparklight 600Mbps Read full review
$45
600Mbps
30Mbps
5TB soft cap
Cable
Quantum Fiber 500
$50
500Mbps
500Mbps
None
Fiber
T-Mobile All-In Home Internet Read full review
$70 ($55 with online discount)
415Mbps
55Mbps
None
Fixed wireless
Rise Broadband 200 Unlimited Read full review
$55
200Mbps
25Mbps
None
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Nampa
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
Are customers happy with their service?
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis) and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Nampa, Idaho, FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Nampa?
Sparklight is the best internet service provider in Nampa. The cable internet provider has the best coverage in the area, available to almost 99% of households, according to the FCC. It also has the cheapest internet plan and the fastest max download speeds. Sparklight is one of the only ISPs in the area with a data cap, but few households will come close to the generous 5TB cap, and there’s no fee for going over.
Is fiber internet available in Nampa?
Fiber internet is available to around 50% of Nampa households, or approximately 13,500 residences, according to the most recent FCC data. Serviceability is in the city center along Roosevelt Avenue and to the north, though fiber internet can be found in select neighborhoods throughout the city. Quantum Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet provider in Nampa.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Nampa?
Sparklight has the cheapest internet plan in Nampa, starting at $35 per month for speeds up to 300Mbps. For $10 more per month, Sparklight offers a 600Mbps plan. It’s worth noting, however, that a $14 rental fee may apply if you choose to rent equipment from Sparklight.
Which internet provider in Nampa offers the fastest plan?
Quantum Fiber offers the fastest internet speeds in Nampa with its symmetrical 2,000Mbps plan that costs $95 per month. It also offers a 940Mbps plan, matched by Sparklight in terms of download speeds, but Quantum Fiber breaks the tie with its equally fast upload speeds. Sparklight’s gig plan is initially cheaper at $60 per month compared to $75 from Quantum Fiber, but the plan comes with max upload speeds of 50Mbps whereas Quantum Fiber offers symmetrical upload and download speeds.
Verizon 5G Home Internet advertises download speeds up to 1,000Mbps, but that’s the highest end of a range that spans between 85 and 1,000Mbps. Slower speeds are likely, and the provider currently has limited coverage in the Nampa area.
A mother of two credits ChatGPT for saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged the condition leading to her cancer when doctors missed it.
Lauren Bannon, who divides her time between North Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands, first noticed in Feb. 2024 that she was having trouble bending her fingers in the morning and evening, as reported by Kennedy News and Media.
After four months, the 40-year-old was told by doctors that she had rheumatoid arthritis, despite testing negative for the condition.
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Bannon, who owns a marketing company, then began experiencing excruciating stomach pains and lost 14 pounds in just a month, which doctors blamed on acid reflux.
Desperate to pinpoint the cause of her symptoms, Bannon turned to ChatGPT, the large-language model made by OpenAI.
Lauren Bannon, a mother of two, credits ChatGPT for saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged a condition that the doctors missed.(Kennedy News and Media)
The chatbot told Bannon that she may have Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become inflamed and eventually underactive, according to Kennedy News and Media.
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Despite reservations from her doctor, Bannon insisted on being tested for the condition in Sept. 2024 — and was shocked to discover that ChatGPT was correct, despite the absence of any family history.
This prompted doctors to perform an ultrasound of her thyroid, when they discovered two small lumps in her neck that were confirmed as cancer in Oct. 2024.
“I needed to find out what was happening to me. I just felt so desperate. I just wasn’t getting the answers I needed.”
Bannon claimed she would never have found the hidden cancer without the help of ChatGPT, which she credits for helping to save her life.
“I felt let down by doctors,” said Bannon, as Kennedy News and Media reported. “It was almost like they were just trying to give out medication for anything to get you in and out the door.”
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“I needed to find out what was happening to me,” she also said. “I just felt so desperate. I just wasn’t getting the answers I needed.”
Bannon said she had been using ChatGPT for work. When she asked the chatbot about which medical conditions mimic rheumatoid arthritis, it answered, “You may have Hashimoto’s disease, ask your doctor to check your thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO) levels.”
The chatbot told Bannon that she might have Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.(Kennedy News and Media)
After her cancer diagnosis in Jan. 2025, Bannon underwent an operation to remove her thyroid and two lymph nodes from her neck. She will remain under lifelong monitoring to ensure that the cancer doesn’t return, according to the report.
Since she didn’t present with typical symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease, Bannon believes her condition, and her subsequent cancer diagnosis, would have remained undetected without the help of ChatGPT.
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“I didn’t have the typical symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease — I wasn’t tired or feeling exhausted,” she said, per Kennedy News and Media.
“If I hadn’t looked on ChatGPT, I would’ve just taken the rheumatoid arthritis medication and the cancer would’ve spread from my neck to everywhere else.”
Doctors performed an ultrasound of Bannon’s thyroid, discovering two small lumps in her neck that were confirmed as cancer.(Kennedy News and Media)
“It saved my life. I would’ve never discovered this without ChatGPT. All my tests were perfect.”
Bannon is encouraging others to use the chatbot to investigate their own health concerns, but to “act with caution.”
“If it gives you something to look into, ask your doctors to test you,” she suggested. “It can’t do any harm. I feel lucky to be alive.”
ChatGPT is a large-language model made by OpenAI.(Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Dr. Harvey Castro, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and national speaker on artificial intelligence based in Dallas, Texas, said he welcomes the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in raising awareness and prompting faster action, but also urges caution.
“AI is not a replacement for human medical expertise,” Castro, who was not involved in Bannon’s care, told Fox News Digital. “These tools can assist, alert and even comfort — but they can’t diagnose, examine or treat.”
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“When used responsibly, AI can enhance healthcare outcomes — but when used in isolation, it can be dangerous,” the doctor went on. “We must prioritize patient safety and keep licensed medical professionals at the center of care.”
Fox News Digital reached out to OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, for comment.
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For many, home-cooked meals are a daily ritual, whether they like it or not. But 26-year-old Saffron Boswell left cooking behind a decade ago and hasn’t looked back. A full-time content creator from Brentwood, England, with over 1,10,000 followers on TikTok, Saffron frequently shares glimpses of her daily life, which includes a complete absence of cooking. Instead, she relies entirely on takeaways and restaurant meals-breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, reports The Sun.
Her typical day usually starts with an English breakfast from a local cafe or a sandwich from Subway, followed by lunch at Pizza Express or a salad and burger combo from KFC. For dinner, she often chooses Nando’s or Domino’s.
On average, Saffron spends around 60 pounds (Rs 6,800) a day on food, which is roughly 500 pounds (Rs 56,700) per week. She also budgets an extra 200 pounds (Rs 22,700) a month on snacks and refreshments to keep at home for guests.
Yet, she insists this is not only manageable but also more economical and far less stressful than grocery shopping and cooking at home. After several failed attempts and even trying cooking classes, she gave up on the idea. “I’m not going to spend 50 pounds on making dinner for it to turn out rubbish; that doesn’t make sense to me,” The Sun quoted her saying, adding, “The people who say it’s cheaper to cook are probably just throwing some chicken nuggets in the oven.”
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Saffron does not see her approach as out of the ordinary. She says her entire circle of friends follows a similar routine, making it easy to maintain a vibrant social life centered around dining out.
Health concerns are often raised by those around her, but Saffron insists she is “healthy and feels good.” She is comfortable with her lifestyle and believes that as long as she can afford it, there is no reason to change it.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-24/Peng-Liyuan-chats-over-tea-with-wife-of-Kenyan-president-1CPYh2nlDoc/img/0ece587d132347fb884147737407c8de/0ece587d132347fb884147737407c8de.png' alt='Peng Liyuan (R), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, meets with Rachel Ruto, wife of Kenyan President William Ruto, in Beijing, China, April 24, 2025. /Xinhua'
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Rachel Ruto, wife of Kenyan President William Ruto, in Beijing on Thursday.
Hailing the longstanding friendship between China and Kenya, Peng said the two countries have had good cooperation in education, sports, agriculture and other fields, expressing her expectations for closer exchanges and a stronger friendship between the two peoples.
Peng introduced China’s achievements in targeted poverty alleviation and expressed appreciation for Rachel’s long-term dedication to social welfare and consistent focus on women’s education and empowerment.
Peng said she hopes the two sides will share their experience to jointly promote poverty alleviation and the cause of women and children in both countries.
Rachel, who is accompanying President Ruto on a state visit to China, introduced the work she has done over the years in empowering women and supporting women’s entrepreneurship.
She praised Peng’s long-term contribution to promoting the development of the cause of women and children in African countries, including Kenya.
She said she will continue to contribute to strengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges and deepening traditional friendship between the two countries.
Ranjeeth Rathod, MD, DRA, at a press conference, in Chennai on Thursday ( November 28, 2024) Photo : Bijoy Ghosh To go with Raja Simhan’s report
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DRA, the Chennai-based real estate developer reported a 50 per cent increase in revenue to ₹525 crore for the fiscal ending March 31, 2025.
The company is targetting a 40 per cent increase in revenue to around ₹725 crore for the current fiscal, Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director, DRA, told businessline. The higher revenue was due to increased demand for apartments across the city, he added.
The company’s ongoing projects include eight apartments; one villa and one plotted development the upcoming projects include one plotted project on the Outer Ring Road; two apartment projects in Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) and an apartment project in Chembarambakkam, he said.
The company, which was launched 10 years ago, also said in a release that the brand has seen traction in fast-growing corridors in Chennai such as Medavakkam, Sholinganallur, Madhavaram, Avadi and Navalur.
“We are the most active in OMR with projects in Navalur, Karanai, Thalambur, Semenchery and Thoraipalkam,” Rathod said. “Crossing the ₹525 crore – in FY25 – mark isn’t just a financial milestone, but is a celebration of the trust, vision, and values that have shaped our journey,” he added.
The company, which has developed 10 million sq ft of (mostly) residential space in Chennai, then said that it expects to add 2.7 m sq ft from its ongoing and upcoming projects.
Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm, in a report released on April 10 said that during the first quarter of the year, Chennai recorded a healthy addition of around 6,200 residential units, a 53 per cent qoq rise and a 13 per centy-o-y growth. The Suburban South submarket dominated quarterly unit launches, accounting for 40 per cent of the total, driven by locations such as Sholinganallur, Melakottaiyur and Perumbakkam.
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PEPCO je nedavno predstavio kolekciju Lisbon Story, inspiriranu mediteranskim stilom. Na službenoj stranici brend ističe da kolekcija poziva na maštanje o sunčanim destinacijama, pješčanim plažama i osvježavajućem kupanju u moru.
Kolekcija obuhvaća razne proizvode za dom, od ukrasnih jastuka, tepiha i lampi do vaza, zdjela, dekoracija i kuhinjskih dodataka, s motivima koji odražavaju morsku estetiku.
Detalji nadahnuti morskim svijetom – školjke, biseri i nepravilne teksture – dolaze u paleti nježnih morskih boja koje dodatno pojačavaju dojam smirenosti i svježine. Dominiraju plava, bež i bijela, koja se pojavljuje u klasičnoj varijanti, ali i s bisernim sjajem, čime se dodatno ističe mediteranski ugođaj. Cijene su pritom vrlo pristupačne, kreću se od oko 1.50 do 12 eura.
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Nova kolekcija već je postala hit na društvenim mrežama. Na TikToku i Instagramu mogu se pronaći brojni videi s proizvodima iz kolekcije, a posebno se ističu boca u obliku školjke, bijela šalica s valovitim bisernim dizajnom te zdjela nepravilnog oblika u bijeloj boji.
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Iako je kolekcija već dostupna u nekim susjednim zemljama, u hrvatskim Pepco trgovinama još je nismo uočili. No, nadamo se da će uskoro stići i kod nas. Cijelu kolekciju možete pogledati ovdje.
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Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50-million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship.
The lawsuit, filed Sunday in Clark County, Nev., seeks damages for claims of assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress while alleging multiple nonconsensual sexual encounters in her Las Vegas apartment between October and January.
“The relationship in question was 100% consensual,” Sharpe wrote in a statement posted on his X and Instagram accounts Thursday, hours before the start of the NFL draft. “At this juncture I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties.
“I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL season.”
An ESPN spokesperson said in a statement emailed to The Times that “this is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.”
Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, first addressed the allegations Tuesday in a video posted on Instagram, in which he called the lawsuit “a shakedown.” Lawyers for both sides have acknowledged that Sharpe offered at least $10 million to settle the case in mediation before the lawsuit was filed, but the accuser declined the offer.
Sharpe, 56, first appeared on “First Take” in August 2023, two months after his seven-year run as a co-host on FS1’s “Undisputed” with Skip Bayless came to an end. In June 2024, Sharpe signed a multiyear contract with ESPN that expanded his role on “First Take” and other shows on ESPN as well.
“Being a part of this family has been a blessing,” Sharpe said at the time. “Everything about this relationship with ESPN, Stephen A. [Smith], and ‘First Take,’ has been tremendous. I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer.”
In September, Sharpe was involved in an incident in which he claims he accidentally livestreamed audio of himself having sex on Instagram Live. Sharpe was not publicly disciplined by ESPN.
Sharpe also is a successful podcaster, hosting shows such as “Club Shay Shay” and “Nightcap.” On Friday, Front Office Sports reported that Sharpe’s media deal with the Volume podcast network expired and Sharpe “has received multiple offers and is expected to sign a deal that would exceed $100 million.”
Gilles Gui was looking for the magical purple bluebells that raise their heads each spring under the budding beech leaves of the Hallerbos forest, an annual explosion of colour that draws crowds from around the world.
Bluebells, also known as wild hyacinth, bloom among the trees in the Hallerbos forest, south of Brussels, Belgium.(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
And in these times full of stress and anxiety about wars, economic threats and other tensions, he found something else too: a sense of tranquility.
“I notice that there’s a lot of silence in my head when I’m done,” Gui said. “Yeah, it helps me keep some peace in my mind, really just take my mind away from everything that’s going on.”
Spending time in nature, experts have long said, can be a balm in troubled times.
“From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and even upticks in empathy and cooperation,” a 2020 article of the American Psychological Association said.
“These are extraordinary times,” said Ignace Glorieux, a sociology professor at Brussels University, adding that the under-30 generation in particular is under pressure.
“This is also the generation maybe that suffered most from the Covid crisis,” Glorieux said. “And now they come into a situation where there’s a lot of international uncertainty. So especially this group, maybe more than (the older) generation, is suffering from that and feels very uncertain about their future.”
Gui, 26, knows what Glorieux is talking about. “I do know of people my age who are worried and also with financial situations going on, who try to keep level heads, but it’s very hard for them,” he said.
The bluebell woods offer a ‘big green hug’
During the pandemic, the bluebell woods were closed off for fear that throngs of people would make it a hive of transmission instead of a haven of peace. Restrictions kept some parks under seal and mandated masks in some others.
“It was a difficult period for everyone,” said Mark Demesmaeker, a former member of the European Parliament, gardening enthusiast and city councilor in Halle, where he has walked the woods for decades. Now, at least, nature is there to welcome those with anxious minds.
“These bluebells — but in other times of year as well, walking here, the forest valleys, the wildlife, the forest streams — you know, they work into your mind all year round. And it’s really a big green hug that you get here,” Demesmaeker said.
That hug from nature is just about everywhere right now. Japan is awash in a sea of cherry blossoms, which mesmerize people around the world. Bluebell season also coincides with the prime tulip season in the Netherlands. The renowned Keukenhof garden there has become a playground for influencers and those seeking that ultimate selfie.
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The Keukenhof and the Dutch tourism board suggest good spots to “make your image come alive.”
To Glorieux, that’s where 21st-century humans push it too far.
“We have to be busy all the time, even in our leisure time,” he said. “We have to perform.”
Instead, he advised, “Focus! If you go out walking, focus on walking. If you go out jogging, focus only on jogging.”
Such advice was not wasted on Philippe Thiry, 64, a southern Belgian recently retired and ready to embrace the rest of his life. He had no phone as he set off in the sunshine to look for bluebells.
“I don’t want to use it here because I’m here just to relax,” he said. “I mean, just to see the flowers and to see, to listen to the birds.”
Amazon Prime has subtly added a ‘phenomenal’ sci-fi horror film to its catalogue, which is being hailed as a cross between The Thing and Alien.
The movie, titled Ash, has recently been included in the retail behemoth’s ever-evolving streaming library. This comes just a month after its debut at the renowned SXSW festival.
Set on a remote planet, the story follows an astronaut named Riya (portrayed by Elza Gonzalez), who awakens to discover that her entire space station crew has been murdered and she is suffering from amnesia.
Haunted by fragmented memories of her colleagues and their mission, and plagued by paranoia, she is unsure whether to trust a man (played by Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul), who insists he knows her and was dispatched to save her.
Ash was directed by Flying Lotus, whose real name is Steven Ellison and is also known as FlyLo. He is an American record producer, DJ, filmmaker, and rapper.
This is his second directorial venture, following a segment of V/H/S/99 in 2022 and the horror comedy anthology Kuso in 2017. He also appears in the film and composed its soundtrack, reports Surrey Live.
Unsurprisingly, the film has drawn comparisons with Alien and The Thing, with special thanks given to John Carpenter in the credits. It has garnered a respectable 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and critics have not overlooked the similarities.
One reviewer remarked: “Ash is obviously influenced by the Alien movie franchise. This sci-fi horror flick (about two astronauts trying to solve the mystery of a massacre on their spaceship) has some pacing that’s too slow, but this low-budget film is watchable overall.”
Another conceded that while the film doesn’t reach the heights of the iconic space monster series, the lead performance remains commendable, noting: “Not Aliens or any of the other films referenced. But Eiza Gonzalez carries this sci-fi freakout on her own shoulders, impressive.”
Conversely, numerous cinephiles have heaped accolades on the movie, urging fellow enthusiasts of the genre to give it a go. One succinctly put it: “One Word: Phenomenal. Nobody should be disappointed by it.”
An additional viewer extolled: “Really interesting, thought provoking sci-fi thriller. Had me guessing the entire time what was going on. Immerses you into the environment; one of uncertainty, isolation, fear, and paranoia. The lighting, cinematography, and direction was very good for the budget of the film. I recommend to any sci-fi or thriller fan.”
One fan was so impressed by the film that they couldn’t help but indulge in an immediate second viewing. Gushing with praise, they said: “Loved this movie, I watched it twice back to back. It was a visual and aural treat. Every shot was good to look at and the multi-genre soundtrack was pure quality, whether it was synthwave or electronic. I’ve never heard of Flying Lotus before, but he seems very talented not just for his creative vision for this movie, but the impressive music score also which creates a mood and atmosphere for the movie throughout.”
Already anticipating more, they added eagerly: “I really hope he expands this universe, there are more stories to tell here. I wish there was a release in HDR or DV because it’s visually impressive. It has elements of Event Horizon, Alien, even a bit of Pitch Black. Some people just didn’t get it, I guess, the same way I personally don’t get a Wes Anderson movie. If you do get it, then you know this is the coolest movie released this year so far.”
The MG Cyber X concept was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, and likely previews a production model for next year.
Although the boxy Land Rover-inspired concept shares little externally with the slinky Cyberster, it will likely be the second production model in MG’s ‘Cyber’ line of vehicles aimed at enthusiasts.
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Jozef Kaban, head of design for parent company SAIC, told Autocar “MG is the brand which is able to handle two characters, because they will have one thing in common: the joy in connecting people and in being fun to have”.
Instead of the relatively generic shapes of the brand’s existing crossovers – such as the ZS and HS – the Cyber X has a squared-off design seemingly inspired by the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Land Rover Defender.
Reportedly measuring 4.3 metres long, the Cyber X is about the same size as the ZS, but shorter than the 4.5m than the S5 that will replace it. It is also more compact than the 4.5m three-door Defender 90, 5m five-door Defender 110, and 4.9m LandCruiser Prado.
It’s unclear what level of off-road capability the Cyber X will have, but the car is thought to ride on MG’s new E3 plug-in hybrid and EV platform that incorporates cell-to-body design, where the battery pack is a structural member of the body. This, in theory, leads to better rigidity and space utilisation.
Mr Kaban said the Cyber X, if it went into production, wouldn’t replace any of MG’s other crossover offerings, but rather stand alongside them.
He went on to say the speed of car development in China means the Cyber X could quickly be turned into a production-ready vehicle in short order.
SAIC’s chief designer, who previously held similar titles at Volkswagen and BMW, said the new “digital world” meant some distinctive automotive design elements have been lost. The Cyber X concept is partially a design exercise to bring some of those styling tropes back, and he likened the Cyber X’s pop-up lights to those of the Ferrari Testarossa.
Given pedestrian impact regulations played a large role in killing off pop-up headlights, it will be interesting to see if they are retained for the production car.
While the concept car on display at the Shanghai motor show has a blacked out windows obscuring the interior, MG says the cabin technology were developed by mobile phone make Oppo.
Car News China understands the production version of the Cyber X will be launched in 2026.
Mumbai’s Dynacons Systems & Solutions delivered a 46,740% return in 11 years, with shares rising from Rs 2.50 to Rs 1,180, showing strong long-term growth despite recent volatility
Promoters of the company hold a 60.95% stake, reflecting confidence in the firm’s future.
In a market where volatility often overshadows opportunity, one unassuming IT services firm has quietly transformed small investments into multi-crore windfalls. Mumbai-based Dynacons Systems & Solutions, a company once trading at just Rs 2.50 per share, has skyrocketed over the past 11 years, delivering an astonishing return of 46,740% to long-term investors.
On Thursday, April 24, shares of Dynacons were seen changing hands at Rs 1,180 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange, a staggering climb from their May 2014 level. This meteoric rise implies that an investment of Rs 1 lakh in the company’s stock back then, if untouched, would be worth approximately Rs 4.72 crore today.
Dynacons, which specialises in IT infrastructure and systems integration services, has witnessed its stock touch a 52-week high of Rs 1,730, while its low during the same period stood at Rs 929.20. Despite recent volatility, the firm’s overall trajectory remains one of the most dramatic in the penny stock universe. The company currently holds a market capitalisation of Rs 1,469 crore.
Promoters appear to have strong confidence in the firm’s future, maintaining a controlling 60.95% stake as of March 2025. Last year, Dynacons also rewarded shareholders with a modest interim dividend of Rs 0.50 per share.
Financially, the company posted standalone revenue of Rs 308.92 crore for the October–December 2024 quarter, reflecting its steady operational growth. However, the stock’s recent short-term performance has been more tempered.
Over the past week, shares have edged up by 4.5%, and in the past month, they’ve gained just over 5%. But a closer look reveals some headwinds: the stock is down 3.53% over the last quarter, and it has slipped 13.11% over the past 12 months, with a year-to-date decline of 16%.
Nonetheless, the three-year picture remains highly positive. Since 2022, Dynacons shares have surged over 250%, underscoring the long-term potential of identifying undervalued gems in the small-cap space.
While Dynacons’ extraordinary returns are headline-worthy, market analysts continue to caution that investing in low-priced or highly volatile stocks carries inherent risk. Prospective investors are urged to conduct thorough research and seek advice from certified financial advisors before committing capital.
(Disclaimer: Investments in equity markets are subject to risks. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.)
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Compared to the other cryptos, XRP has been displaying enormous strength as the bulls have been defending the support. The latest rebound from the support at $1.8 suggested the strong presence of the bulls. As a result, the token is believed to revive a strong upswing in the coming days with a decent rise in the buying volume. Moreover, a couple of bullish events are expected to be a strong catalyst in triggering an XRP bull run.
The race for the spot ETFS has been extensive, as the recent data shows more than 70 ETF applications eyeing approval from the SEC. Among them are a couple of XRP ETFS, which are expected to get approved. Besides, the latest rounds of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) group are expanding crypto derivatives with the launch of XRP futures this May. Moreover, Ripple’s CEO recently confirmed an agreement with the SEC staff to dismiss the lawsuit, while the $125M fine is reportedly being refunded.
With all these positive developments, the price of XRP is expected to be positively impacted, which has been stuck just above $2. Although the resistance has been falling significantly, the trade setup points towards a breakout, probably before the end of the week.
Although the price is stuck within a descending triangle, the bulls are trying hard to breach above the resistance. The previous attempt was supported by a huge bullish candle but unfortunately followed by a major pullback, which prevailed until the bottoms below $1.75 offered a base. However, the latest rise is a consolidated one, with the rally forming constant higher highs and lows, highlighting the growing strength of the bulls.
On the other hand, the RSI has risen above the descending trend line, flashing major bullish signals. Therefore, the XRP price is believed to hold the resistance of the triangle and trigger a rebound to enter the resistance zone between $2.55 and $2.62. However, the bulls are required to pour in excess liquidity to initiate this move, which may further push the price towards $2.8.
The XRP price is back in the game, and this might just be the real beginning of something very big. While most of the eyes are glued to Bitcoin and Ethereum, the XRP price is quietly gaining momentum that may further outpower the top ones. The next big test for the token could be around $2.5, and a breakout from here could send it into a full discovery mode.
Are Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are being held back to take decisions locally, at least from the perspective of collaborating with educational institutions? Prof V Ramagopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani says yes; GCCs in the country often require approval from their headquarters for funding and any major decisions, hindering local collaborations, he explained.
“GCCs’ contract terms, such as insurance requirements, can be difficult for academic institutions in the country to meet,” he said.
In conversation with Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar at the GCC Summit here on Tuesday, Rao flagged a few challenges that came in the way of building collaborations between GCCs and academic institutions.
“The R&D budgets of some GCCs are surprisingly low, even lower than their travel budgets. Only a small percentage of GCCs currently focus on defining and solving local problems independently,” he said.
He urged the government to step in to facilitate and incentivise collaborations between academia and industry, potentially through co-funding. “We need to move from transactional collaborations to sustained, large-scale partnerships,” he said, highlighting the significance of the endeavour.
Research integrity concerns
Flagging the issue of research integrity, which has become a concern in India, he said the country ranked third globally in both research publications and retractions.
“India produces more research papers per dollar spent than any other country. The competition for rankings incentivises practices like plagiarism and fake data generation, leading to retractions,” he said.
The government ranked its institutions based on self-submitted data. The current ranking system doesn’t adequately account for retractions or the verifiability of submitted data, he said.
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As energy bills climb, tax incentives become more generous and environmental concerns grow, more homeowners are turning to solar power. Spring brings longer days and more sunshine, so you might want to harness this increased solar potential. A recent CNET survey found that 78% of US adults are concerned about rising energy costs. If you’re considering solar panels for your home, you might be wondering which solar panels have the best efficiency ratings. Our CNET experts have found the market’s top performers with the highest efficiency ratings.
Best overall: Maxeon 7
The most efficient residential solar panel right now is the Maxeon 7, which dethroned the older Maxeon and Canadian Solar panels when it launched in February 2024. Maxeon has consistently remained ahead of its peers in the industry when it comes to solar panel efficiency for some time, and its newest offering had its record-setting efficiency metrics confirmed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The 24.9% efficiency mark recorded in lab settings translates to about 24.1% in more realistic settings — essentially, what would be recorded if they were on your rooftop.
There’s one catch for American solar shoppers: The Maxeon 7 isn’t widely available in the US market yet, which means that it likely won’t be part of any rooftop solar system you might be installing right now. It was expected to have wide availability by the end of 2024, but the panels aren’t available just yet. It’s also worth noting that Maxeon announced a restructuring of its business portfolio in November. “The Company intends to focus exclusively on the US market where its market presence and planned local manufacturing footprint create a strong platform to drive growth and profitability,” per George Guo, Maxeon’s CEO.
Guo also said the company would focus its US strategy on creating a domestic solar panel supply chain. Reading between the lines here, Maxeon is on-shoring US manufacturing to get around potential tariffs and customs problems that may result from the election, though currently, it’s unclear if and how this will impact the availability of the Maxeon 7.
Nearly 25% is an eye-catching number, experts have told us that fixating on efficiency isn’t always the way to go, especially for someone looking into a residential installation. You’ll want to consider the whole output of a solar panel system and its total cost, not just the specs of an individual panel. Small jumps in efficiency might not be worth major leaps in your project costs, especially considering your price will be multiplying based on your solar panel system size. You may not want to wait for better or cheaper options, although solar tech keeps improving and installation costs are trending down. Still, if you have limited space — such as a small roof or a lot of shading — highly efficient panels could make sense. Maxeon 7 aside, here are the solar panels that perform the best.
New developments: JinkSolar, Longi Green and Trina Solar
Maxeon is no longer the sole manufacturer of more efficient residential solar panels. In a recent development, Jinko Solar’s new Tiger Neo 3.0 panels have reached a 24.8% efficiency, just 0.1% shy of the Maxeon 7’s lab results. It remains to be seen how that translates to real life, but the company is taking advantage of tunnel oxide passivated contact modules (TOPCon), which offer higher voltages and fill factors than cells with front-collecting emitters. The Tiger Neo 3.0 is available in two versions — a 495-watt panel for residential systems and a 670-watt panel for utility-scale projects.
Another Chinese company, Longi Green Energy, set a world record for an independently developed hybrid passivated back contact 2.0 module with a 25.4% conversion efficiency, significantly beating out both the Maxeon 7 and Tiger Neo 3.0, but it’s currently only being produced for commercial shipment.
Neither has anything for Trina Solar, which has set a world record for the 27th time, with an N-type TOPCon cell achieving 25.9% efficiency. This is the highest we’ve seen outside of lab tests from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, which achieved a 26.1% efficiency for a TOPCore solar cell, although this is more a proof of concept. Both sides-contacted solar cells may have the potential to reach efficiencies of up to 27%, although no results have been published yet.
What is solar panel efficiency?
Solar panels may all seem basically the same, but they’re different in at least a few key ways. One of those ways is the efficiency rating, which measures how much of the sun’s energy a panel’s solar cells turn into usable electricity. More efficient solar panels will generate more electricity than less efficient ones given the same amount of sunlight. Getting more electricity from the same amount of sunshine means you can further tamp down some of your energy costs over time.
“If something is 20% efficient, that means that 20% of the energy in that sunlight reaching the solar panel gets turned into moving electrons,” Daniel Ciolkosz, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Pennsylvania State University, told CNET.
The 20% efficiency of some panels is much different than the nearly 25% efficiency of the Maxeon 7, for example. That means an extra 5% of the energy from the sunlight hitting the panel is getting turned into moving electrons — producing electricity.
Choosing the best solar panels for your home is a game of balancing solar panel cost, function (like efficiency) and perhaps even aesthetics, if that’s a variable that matters to you. Your choice is also limited by what solar equipment your chosen installer actually has available.
I’ve read dozens of spec sheets and talked to numerous industry experts about what matters for home installations. Ranking panels by their efficiency rating is a relatively straightforward task, I’ve also created the scoring methodology for the best solar panels and ranked them.
This list ranks the most efficient solar panels as identified by our mid-April 2024 survey of the specifications solar companies have publicly available. We’ll tell you which panels get top marks for turning sunlight into the most energy, and we’ll explain how much solar panel efficiency actually matters when it comes to residential rooftop solar.
Most efficient solar panels of 2025
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Maxeon’s newest residential panel is also its most efficient. It beats its nearest competitors by one full percentage point. It also has a temperature coefficient of -0.27%, which means it won’t slow down as much as others as temperatures rise. Maxeon also extends one of the strongest production guarantees, saying that its panels will still produce at 92% capacity after 25 years.
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Canadian Solar’s 470-watt model of its HiKu6 panel is the largest panel by watts on this list. (As models of the same panel series get larger, they get more efficient.) The HiKu6’s temperature coefficient of -0.29% and its 30-year guarantee of 87.4% of its production both come up just short of Maxeon’s best marks.
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Maxeon has sold its panels in the United States through SunPower and its subsidiary Blue Raven, although it could start selling through more installers after an exclusive relationship ended in March. The Maxeon 6’s efficiency mark matches what used to be the top mark. Its temperature coefficient and production warranty match those of the Maxeon 7.
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Maxeon’s third entry on the list has an energy coefficient of -0.27% and a maximum 25-year degradation of 8%.
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At -0.24%, REC’s Alpha Pure panel has the best temperature coefficient. It will lose less production at higher temperatures than other panels. Larger versions of specific solar panels are more efficient than smaller ones, and this is one of the largest panels on our list. It’s guaranteed to produce at 92% of its original capacity after 25 years.
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Qcells has been the most widely installed residential solar panel brand in the United States. This is their most efficient residential panel to date. It has a temperature coefficient of -0.3% and a 25-year production guarantee of 90.58%.
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The Tiger Neo panel has a 22.52% maximum efficiency rating and a temperature coefficient of -0.29%. After 30 years Jinko guarantees the panel will produce 86.54%
Determining the highest solar panel efficiency is a pretty simple matter of tracking down manufacturer-provided data sheets and locating the efficiency numbers. Those numbers today are higher than in the not-too-distant past and keep creeping upward.
According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Tracking the Sun report, 2021 was the first year more than half the residential solar panels installed in the US had efficiency ratings above 20%. Ten years ago only 0.6% of those installed reached that mark.
Other solar panels we evaluated
If you’re looking for the most efficient solar panel for your roof, here’s how the most widely used brands on the market stack up.
It depends on the solar panel. The most efficient solar panels on our list top 24%, meaning they convert more than 24% of the available energy from sunlight into usable electricity. Not all solar panels hit that figure, and the ones you buy might fall below it. Be sure to examine not just efficiency, but the whole expected output of your solar panel system for the price.
These are just the most efficient residential solar panels. Experimental technology and panels designed for commercial and utility-scale applications can be even more efficient.
What affects solar panel efficiency?
The numbers listed above are obtained under controlled conditions in laboratory tests. In the real world, plenty of factors might cause you to receive less energy than a panel’s efficiency rating would suggest.
Sunlight: If the skies are hazy or cloudy, less sunlight will reach your panels and they’ll produce less electricity than expected.
Solar panel angle: Solar panels will work facing in most directions, but there’s an optimal angle and placement for your panels that depends largely on where you live.
Other electrical components: Power doesn’t flow straight from the panels into your toaster. Some will be lost along the way through the inverter and other electrical devices.
Temperature: Another factor affecting solar panels’ efficiency is their temperature. As solar panels get hot, they start to produce less energy, although not at the same rate. A solar panel’s temperature coefficient measures how much worse its production gets for every degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) it gets above 25C (77F).
Solar panels are installed at an angle to capture more of the sun’s energy.
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For example, at 26C (79F) a REC Alpha Pure would produce 0.24% less energy than at 25 degrees. At 29C (84F), it would lose just shy of 1% of its production.
Solar panel efficiency by type
There are three main types of solar panels, and each converts sunlight into power at a different rate. Here’s a look at the three types:
Monocrystalline solar panels: Monocrystalline panels, which are made from a single silicon ingot sliced into thin wafers, are the most efficient, at 17% to 22%. They’re also fairly pricey, generally around $1 to $1.50 per watt. Almost all residential solar panels installed today are monocrystalline.
Polycrystalline solar panels: Polycrystalline panels generally range from 15% to 17%. They’re more affordable, usually between 90 cents and $1 per watt.
Thin-film solar panels: These panels are less expensive but also relatively inefficient. They’re typically used in commercial installations. They tend to be 10% to 13% efficient and cost between $1 and $1.50 per watt.
Is solar panel efficiency important?
All things being equal, it would make sense to choose a higher-efficiency solar panel over one with a lower rating. High-efficiency solar panels typically cost more than lower-rated ones, so making the best choice becomes a matter of balancing your financial goals with what your preferred installer offers and other considerations like brand and aesthetics.
“It’s just one part of the equation,” said Ciolkosz. “The bigger question for the end user is the economics and how it’s paying off.”
Is there a case where efficiency might be a worthwhile consideration?
“If you have one of those tiny homes on HGTV,” said Tom Beresnyak, a Pennsylvania State University extension educator.
If you’re limited by available space for solar panels, you might want to squeeze out as much solar energy as possible from that space, although if your state allows it, a community solar subscription still might be a better choice financially, Beresnyak said.
Can solar panels be 100% efficient?
No, but the panels listed here aren’t the most efficient solar panels ever made — just commercially available ones marketed for homes.
Research into solar cells (the energy-producing components that make up solar panels) has produced much higher efficiencies in the lab. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory tracks the highest efficiencies achieved in standardized lab conditions. The highest-ever solar cell efficiency was 47.6%, recorded in June 2022.
What should I consider when choosing a solar panel company?
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all solar setup, there’s no one-size-fits-all advice for choosing a solar company. The best approach is to get quotes from multiple installers before deciding. You should be aiming for at least three to five quotes from different companies before contracting with anyone. Choose the company that has offered you the best fit for your needs, you trust to do the work and has answered all your questions.
You should understand your energy usage before going solar and decide whether your goals are to completely replace that energy, save as much money as possible or achieve something else. From there, it’s a matter of measuring competing quotes against your goals.
Installers should definitely assess your roof condition because removing panels at a later date to replace a roof will be an additional cost. They should also be able to transparently answer questions about the system’s design and why they’re making their specific proposal.
“The installer can make a huge difference because the angle and the mount [are important for] maximizing what you have at that location — a skilled installer is still going to be the real key in your long term production,” Beresnyak said.
Read more: See our picks for the best portable solar panels and solar backup generators.
How we chose and ranked the most efficient solar panels
The panels on this list were chosen because they’re some of the most commonly installed panels and are likely to appear on quotes for solar installations. If you’re quoted for panels that don’t appear on this list, you can check their efficiency rating and other specifications in the same way I did. Here’s how.
Solar panel manufacturers publish data sheets for solar panels, which detail their dimensions, performance metrics and internal chemistry. If your solar company doesn’t provide you with them, you can access them by clicking on the company name in the table above. (Many of the links lead to PDFs.) From there, it’s a simple matter of comparing statistics.
FAQ
What type of solar panels are most efficient?
Who produces the most efficient panels?
At the moment, the most efficient solar panels available on the residential market are made by Maxeon. Other companies like JinkoSolar, Trina Solar and Longi Green Energy are catching up, and technology continues to improve.
Are more efficient solar panels more expensive?
In general, yes. Specific pricing information for solar panels isn’t readily available, but higher-performance panels are typically more expensive. SunPower, which installs the most efficient panels, also started installing Qcells panels (the most frequently installed panels) to offer a more affordable option.
What does it mean if a solar panel has an efficiency of 20%?
That means the panel is converting 20% of the energy from the sunlight that hits it into electricity. Of residential solar panels currently available, 20% would rank favorably. The most efficient solar panels on the market are more than 22% efficient.
What is the maximum solar panel efficiency?
In the residential market, the most efficient solar panels come from Maxeon and are 24.1% efficient. Larger, utility-scale solar panels can be more efficient than residential panels and technology still in research phases has almost doubled that efficiency.
‘Massive detox plan’ cured woman’s cancer, she says
Liana Werner-Gray believes that if she had not made substantial changes to her diet and lifestyle, she would not have beaten her cancer. Fox News Digital spoke to the author and wellness advocate about her health journey.
Reality star and podcaster Teddi Mellencamp, 43, has been fighting for her life after the spread of a deadly form of skin cancer — and on Wednesday, she revealed some optimistic news.
Mellencamp, daughter of singer John Mellencamp and former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has spoken openly about the trajectory of her stage 4 melanoma.
“What we have to remember is that my cancer was skin cancer. The last time we spoke here was, like, I had skin cancer, melanoma, on my back,” the mother of three shared during a recent interview with Extra.
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“This metastasized, which is still a form of melanoma, but into my brain, into my lungs.”
Reality star and podcaster Teddi Mellencamp, 43, has been fighting for her life after the spread of a deadly form of skin cancer.(Getty Images/Instagram)
Mellencamp has undergone surgery to remove four brain tumors, but an additional five tumors are still intact. She is also receiving ongoing immunotherapy and radiation treatments, she has shared on her podcast, “Two Ts In A Pod.”
Mellencamp revealed in another interview with Nightline that doctors have given her a 50/50 chance of survival.
“My tumors have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work and that I will be back to myself.”
“50/50? I wouldn’t buy a car that’s only gonna drive 50 percent of the time. I don’t want this,” she joked. “And he’s like, ‘No, it’s only because that’s how long immunotherapy has been around, so that’s how long the study has worked.’ So that’s when I try to then find the positive.”
On Wednesday, Mellencamp revealed in an Instagram post that her latest scan shows that all metastasized tumors in her brain and lungs have “shrunk or disappeared.”
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“My tumors have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work and that I will be back to myself,” she said in the video.
“I’m feeling good,” Mellencamp went on. “I have two more sessions of immunotherapy, and then hopefully I am done and I will be cancer-free. I’m going to keep a positive outlook, because that’s how my doctor just spoke to me — he said, ‘You did this. You got this.’”
Fox News Digital reached out to Mellencamp for comment.
Prevalence of metastatic melanoma
The incidence rate of metastatic melanoma is 0.9 per 100,000 people, per data from the National Cancer Institute.
“Melanoma has a significantly higher chance of spreading than basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common types of skin cancer,” said Marcus Monroe, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Mellencamp, daughter of singer John Mellencamp and former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has spoken openly about the trajectory of her stage 4 melanoma.(Teddi Mellencamp Instagram)
The chances of melanoma spreading to other locations increases with each stage of cancer.
“For the earliest stage, this risk is estimated at less than 5%, increasing for patients with stage 2 disease to a wider range, from 5% at the low end up to 40% to 50% for the most advanced stage 2 patients,” said Monroe.
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In stage 3 patients (those with regional spread either via in-transit metastases or to adjacent lymph nodes), up to 30% to 40% will develop distant metastases, with a 16% to 17% risk of brain metastases, the doctor added.
The brain and lungs are the most common sites of metastasis for melanoma, experts confirmed.
The chances of melanoma spreading to other locations increases with each stage of cancer.(iStock)
If the patient has lesions that are deep in the skin or involve the lymph nodes, the chance of melanoma spreading is higher — anywhere from 20% to 70%, according to Jose Lutzky, MD, director of cutaneous oncology services at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in South Florida.
Treatment and prevention
Metastatic melanoma was once considered mostly treatment-resistant because it did not respond to traditional chemotherapy and radiation, noted Dr. Joshua Strauss from Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates of the Atlantic Medical Group in Morristown, New Jersey.
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“Nowadays, using targeted therapies and immunotherapy survival has been dramatically improved, and there is a possibility of long-term remission with treatment,” Strauss told Fox News Digital.
Lutzky noted that melanoma is almost always curable by surgical removal when it’s detected early.
“Because of advances in the treatment of melanoma over the last 10 to 15 years, even very advanced melanoma can be cured in up to 50% of cases with modern immunotherapy treatment,” one expert said.(iStock)
“Because of advances in the treatment of melanoma over the last 10 to 15 years, even very advanced melanoma can be cured in up to 50% of cases with modern immunotherapy treatment,” he told Fox News Digital.
“More recently, cell therapy has been approved to treat those advanced melanomas that do not respond to immunotherapy.”
Prevention of melanoma
To prevent melanoma, it’s important to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially in people with lightly pigmented skin, Strauss advised.
“Sunscreen and sun-protective clothing are critical,” he said.
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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying water-resistant sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, and SPF 30 or higher, before sun exposure.
“Indoor tanning bed use should be avoided because it is known to be associated with increased melanoma risk,” Strauss added.
High-risk individuals should have yearly skin checks with a dermatologist, experts recommend.(iStock)
High-risk individuals should also have yearly skin checks with a dermatologist.
“This includes individuals with a personal history of skin cancer, family history of melanoma, people who take medications that suppress the immune system, and people who are highly sun-sensitive, such as those with red or blond hair, light skin pigmentation, significant freckling and light eye color,” the oncologist said.
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Strauss uses the acronym ABCDE to differentiate between a normal mole and a melanoma.
“Moles with Asymmetry, irregular Borders, multiple Colors, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and Evolving or changing characteristics require further evaluation,” he said.
“Her courage in sharing her story and raising awareness of melanoma may just make the difference in someone else receiving lifesaving care.”
The doctors who spoke to Fox News Digital — none of whom have treated Mellencamp — shared their sentiments about the television personality’s cancer battle.
“Teddi’s situation is quite serious, but there is cause for hope and optimism with the new treatments we now have available for melanoma,” Strauss said.
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Monroe added, “Our thoughts go out to Teddi and we wish her the very best as she faces this challenge.”
“Her courage in sharing her story and raising awareness of melanoma may just make the difference in someone else receiving lifesaving care.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion went on what seems like the most fun dinner with hip-hop star Queen Latifah and her wife Eboni Nichols. Taking to Instagram, Megan posted a detailed video from their dinner, describing all the dishes, learning how to eat new foods, sharing her reaction to the food and a lot of laughter over drinks. While the entire video is packed with hilarious moments, Megan trying escargot for the first time is definitely the highlight of the night. For the unversed, escargot is the French word for snail, specifically referring to edible land snails, often prepared as a dish in French cuisine. The snails are usually cooked in a rich garlicky butter sauce.
The dinner begins with a round of raw oysters. Both Megan and Eboni consider themselves to be “excellent oyster makers”. To settle who is the best, they both prepare oysters and ask Queen Latifah to be the judge. The ‘Equalizer’ can be seen enjoying both the oysters.
After finishing her oyster and calling it ” very wholesome” while laughing, Megan enjoys some caviar with a bit of bread.
Finally, it is time to try escargot for the first time. Megan feels puzzled trying to understand the dish. She smells it and tastes it a little before taking a bite. After blowing the hot dish, she eats it while making several funny faces in a short amount of time.
Along with the food, the ladies enjoyed some red wine and delicious-looking cocktails.
The last thing on the menu was mussels. Queen Latifah taught Megan how to eat these. “If that shell don’t open up by itself, then don’t eat it,” she said while removing all the shells from the bowl.
The video ended on a happy note as everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves at dinner.
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“A bunch of personalities in one video,” one person wrote. Another added, “Being at dinner with queen and her wife is iconic.”
“I love Megan’s food reviews, and this one is definitely top tier because she got Queen Latifah and her beautiful wife join them,” a fan said. Another commented, “Lol thoroughly enjoyed this content and food reactions.”
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An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced families in northern Gaza killed at least 10 people, while another hit a children’s hospital, local health authorities said, taking Wednesday’s death toll to 20.
Medics said the airstrike on the Yafa School in the Tuffah area of Gaza City set fire to tents and classrooms. There has been no Israeli comment on the school attack.
Some furniture was still in flames several hours after the strike as people sifted through blackened classrooms and the schoolyard in search of their belongings.
An eyewitness said that the whole school was on fire, and people were shouting. Medics said at least 10 other people were killed in separate Israeli strikes across the enclave.
Since a January ceasefire collapsed on March 18, Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,600 Palestinians, according to the Gaza health authorities, and hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes.
On Wednesday, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said an Israeli missile also hit the upper building of the Durra Children’s Hospital in Gaza City, damaging the intensive care unit and destroying the solar panel system that feeds the facility with power. No one was killed in the hospital strike.
Gaza’s healthcare system is close to collapse due to an Israeli blockade on all supplies to Gaza, including fuel and electricity, since the beginning of March, when it relaunched military operations.
It says the blockade is aimed at pressuring the Hamas militants who run Gaza to release 59 remaining Israeli hostages captured in the October 2023 attacks that precipitated the war. Hamas says it is prepared to free them but only as part of a deal that ends the war.
The ministry said many Palestinian victims of Israeli military strikes remained trapped under rubble and on the roads, with rescue teams unable to reach them because of ongoing bombardments. The attacks have also hit dozens of bulldozers and machinery used to clear roads, remove debris and carry out rescue operations.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had hit 40 “engineering vehicles” that were used for “terrorist actions,” including Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Some of those heavy vehicles were parked on the road and others inside the garages of municipalities.
Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken to Gaza, according to Israeli records.
Since then, local health authorities have reported that over 51,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive.
Max Estates said it has successfully completed acquisition of 100 per cent equity share capital of Boulevard Projects Pvt Ltd by way of allotment of 34,000 fresh equity shares to the company and its nominees
Realty firm Max Estates Ltd on Thursday announced it has taken over the stalled ‘Delhi One’ project in Noida through the insolvency process and will invest ₹1,400 crore to develop this mixed-use property.
In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Max Estates said it has taken over Boulevard Projects Pvt Ltd to revive Delhi One project in Noida, after seven long years of wait.
Max Estates said it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity share capital of Boulevard Projects Pvt Ltd by way of allotment of 34,000 fresh equity shares to the company and its nominees, effective April 23, 2025.
The project is an integrated mixed-use development that will have ultra-luxury serviced residences, premium office spaces, and retail spaces.
Max Estates had received final approval from NCLT and NCLAT on February 2023 and October 2024, respectively.
“The company is acquiring the Delhi One Project pursuant to a Resolution Plan, and the total capital commitment, including settlement of outstanding liabilities, is estimated to be ₹1,400 crore,” Max Estates said.
This strategic acquisition offers a significant development potential of about 2.5 million square feet, inclusive of already sold units.
“The project is expected to generate a total sales potential of approximately ₹2,000 crore, along with an annuity rental income potential of around ₹120 crore,” Max Estates said.
The company said the acquisition of this stalled project is in line with its strategy to expand real estate business.
Max Estates has developed a few office complexes in Delhi-NCR and has entered the residential segment as well.
The Kings and Edmonton Oilers are old postseason foes, with this first-round matchup marking their 11th meeting in the Stanley Cup playoffs. But with Wednesday’s 6-2 win in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series, the Kings have done something they’d never accomplished.
They’ve taken a 2-0 lead.
The Kings, who have yet to trail in the series, got two goals from Adrian Kempe and scores from Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, Andrei Kuzmenko and Anze Kopitar, with Clarke, Kuzmenko and Kopitar all scoring on the power play.
Leon Draisaitl and former King Viktor Arvidsson got the goals for Edmonton, which has been outscored 12-7 in the two games.
The last time the Kings had a 2-0 postseason series lead over anybody was in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final, when they won their last title. That was also the last time the Kings won a postseason series.
“We got the home-ice advantage, we worked really hard for it, and we wanted to take advantage,” defenseman Mikey Anderson said. “So we’re happy so far. [We’ll] come to the rink tomorrow and you worry about tomorrow. Talk about the game, and then you get ready for the the next game, you focus on that.
“But so far it’s a really good start.”
The win was the Kings’ NHL-best 33rd at home, but now they’ll go on the road, where they had a losing record this season. Edmonton will play host to Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday. Game 5, if necessary, will be at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.
After winning a Game 1 shootout in which the teams combined for 11 goals — seven in the final 20 minutes 6 seconds — the Kings went in front to stay in Game 2 on Clarke’s first career playoff goal 8:44 into the first period. And they got help from an unexpected source.
Winger Evander Kane, who was making his season debut for the Oilers, was on the ice just 95 seconds before drawing a cross-checking penalty, giving the Kings the man advantage. And Clarke made the Oilers pay, deflecting in a pass from former Oiler Warren Foegele for the power-play goal.
Anze Kopitar scores past Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner in the third period of Game 2.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Byfield then doubled the margin shortly after the first intermission before Kuzmenko made it 3-0 with another power-play goal midway through the second period.
The Kings have scored five times with the man advantage in the two games while holding Edmonton’s power play scoreless in five tries. In last year’s playoff loss to the Oilers, the Kings were 0 for 12 on the power play and killed just 11 of 20 Edmonton power plays.
“We all had a few days to talk about what the series might look like. And if you just reflect back one year, their power play is really good. And we didn’t score a power-play goal last year in the series, and that was a big difference,” Kings coach Jim Hiller said. “So that clearly was going to have to be an emphasis for us this year. And I think both the penalty kill and power play performed pretty well.”
Draisaitl got Edmonton on the board, scoring on a deflection at 13:54 of the second period. It was the second goal of the series for Draisaitl, who led the league with 52 in an injury-shortened season.
Draisaitl’s second-period goal in Game 1 helped the Oilers rally from a 4-0 deficit, only to lose 6-5. His Game 2 goal started another rally, and Arvidsson’s tip-in four minutes into the third period made it a one-goal game.
Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper stops the puck in the third period of Game 2.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
But the comeback stalled there with Kempe and Kopitar answering with goals less than three minutes apart to restore order. After Kopitar’s power-play goal the Oilers pulled goaltender Stuart Skinner and replaced him with Calvin Pickard, who gave up a goal to Kempe on the first shot he faced.
Kempe had two assists to go with his two goals while Kopitar had three assists.
But while the Kings have a 2-0 lead, the series, Foegele said, is far from over.
“It’s the first one to four,” he said. “We still have a long road to go. We just take it day by day, celebrate the win tonight, but tomorrow it’s back to focusing on Game 3.”
The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for three days, while a special train has been launched from Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers to reach their destinations, an official spokesperson said.
A damaged portion of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after landslides and flash flood following heavy rainfall, in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir.(PTI Photo)
The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, was opened in the wake of a terror attack in the tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, in which at least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
Thousands of tourists are leaving Kashmir after the gruesome terror attack, with authorities making all efforts for their safe return to their respective home states.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said it was “heartbreaking” to see the exodus of tourists.
“It’s heartbreaking to see the exodus of our guests from the valley after yesterday’s tragic terror attack in Pahalgam but at the same time we totally understand why people would want to leave. While DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation are working to organise extra flights, NH-44 between Srinagar and Jammu has been reconnected for traffic in a single direction,” Abdullah said in a post on X.
“I’ve directed the administration to facilitate traffic between Srinagar and Jammu allowing tourist vehicles to leave. This will have to be done in a controlled and organised way because the road is still unstable in places and we are also working hard to clear all the stranded vehicles. We will not be able to permit completely free movement of vehicles at the moment and we hope that everyone will cooperate with us,” he added.
The highway was blocked by multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts early on Sunday. The worst-hit was the four-km stretch between Seri and Maroog, near Ramban town, where the height of the sludge at some places was more than 20 feet, with dozens of vehicles buried under it.
Abdullah had inspected the road stretch on Monday and stressed the need to open the highway on top priority. Returning to Ramban on Tuesday, the chief minister said the officers concerned have informed him that the highway will be restored for one-way traffic within 24 hours.
“The (Jammu-Srinagar) national highway at Ramban is made functional on one-way basis,” the spokesperson said, also announcing the launch of a special train service from the SMVD Katra station to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers and accommodate the extra rush.
“The administration remains committed to the well-being of all tourists and urges everyone to cooperate and follow the necessary guidelines,” he said.
The spokesperson said tickets shall be available over the counter from the Katra, Udhampur and Jammu stations for the special train, which will depart from the Katra station in Reasi district at 9:20 pm, halt at Udhampur for two minutes from 9:48 pm to 9:50 pm and at Jammu for five minutes from 11 pm.
“This special train will play a crucial role in clearing the additional passenger load and ensuring a safe and comfortable journey to New Delhi. The train shall reach New Delhi at 9:30 am (on Thursday). The passengers stranded at Kashmir and Jammu can use this special train,” he said.
If Bono, the face of award-winning Irish iconic band U2, was stranded in a desert island, he said he’d take with him one 1981 track that “just connects me to the eternal”.
During his revealing 2022 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs – programme in which guests pick their eight favourite songs ever – the rocker named a Bob Dylan track – not one of the famous protest anthems, not the ones shouted through loudspeakers at rallies – but a quiet, spiritual ballad as his ultimate favourite.
‘Every Grain of Sand’ was recorded during one of Dylan’s most controversial and least commercially successful periods: his born-again Christian era. Released on Shot of Love, ‘Every Grain of Sand’ stands in stark contrast to the fire-and-brimstone evangelism of the rest of the album. Instead, it’s a meditative, almost whispered reflection about mortality, failure, and the search for grace.
In the episode, Bono recalled walking to Piccadilly earlier that day, passing a small church designed by Christopher Wren, and spotting a plaque noting that William Blake was baptised there.
Bono made the connection instantly: Blake’s words — “To see a world in a grain of sand…” – must have been echoing in Dylan’s mind as he wrote the song. “This must have been, in Bob Dylan, the back of his mind,” he said.
Bono isn’t alone in recognising its power. Dylan biographer Clinton Heylin has called it “one of his most intensely personal songs, it also remains one of his most universal” And even Dylan himself reportedly held it in high regard, frequently including it in his live sets during the ’80s and again in the. early 2000s.
‘Every Grain of Sand’ has since become something of a cult favourite, a hidden spiritual gem buried in Dylan’s expansive catalogue. To make it, Dylan had reportedly been reading the works of theologian Hal Lindsey at the time and was reflecting deeply on sin and redemption.
Since then, it never became a hit in the charts, but it has grown steadily in reputation – frequently appearing in critical lists of Dylan’s best deep cuts. Rolling Stone included it in their ranking of his top 100 songs, while fans have long traded stories of how the song offered comfort during loss or direction in moments of doubt.
“We’re on an island” Bono said during the programme. “And this song, this very song, it just anchors me to something bigger.”
Across his eight selected tracks, the U2 frontman offered glimpses into his musical journey. Peter Frampton’s ‘Show Me the Way’ took Bono straight back to his high school gym: “We were crap” he admitted, recalling his early attempts at singing rock music. “A teenage boy turned this song into a prayer.”
Emeli Sandé and The Fron Choir’s ‘Abide With Me’ was an exmaple of Bono’s love for choirs: “I love the Anglican hymns, you know, I just do. And I love choral singing. […] And [Emily Santé] is a sacred talent.”
Noel Gallagher’s ‘Dead in the Water’ may not seem like the type of song one would want to take to a desert island – for obvious reasons – but while Bono admitted the choice would be “a litle bleak”, he added: “There’s some defiance in the song, and defiance is the essence of romance.”
Inhaler’s ‘Ice Cream Sundae’, from his son Elijah’s band, made the list too. “They’re very good. My son happens to be the singer. This is, I think, the first song he wrote, and it’s got this mad opening line.”
Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Agolo’ was chosen for its unfiltered joy. “I think joy is one of the key elements of music that keeps me there. You know, it’s almost impossible to contrive. Happy, you can’t contrive. Melancholy is easy for artists. Even anger is kind of easy in a way. But joy, you can’t contrive.”
Verdi’s ‘La Traviata – Prelude to Act 1’ struck a more personal note. Bono’s late father, Bob, loved opera – especially Verdi. “This one used to bring my father to wherever he went”, Bono shared. The opera, he explained, is partly about a love affair but also about a son and a father.
And finally, Simple Minds’ ‘Someone Somewhere in Summertime’, which Bono described as a beacon of hope: “Very few people get to own a sound. And I think in U2, we’ve gotten to own certain colours of the spectrum that we own or certain feelings that I think are ours” he said. “Some of them are from Simple Minds. We learned from them.”
Gold prices in India fell below Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams on Thursday after a record jump.
Several global financial institutions have revised their gold forecasts upwards recently. (Representative/Shutterstock)
Gold Rates Today in India: Gold price in India traded below Rs 1 lakh on Thursday amid the profit booking post the record and historic jump. On April 24, the price of yellow metal stood at Rs 98,340 per 10 gram for 24-carat and Rs 90,140 per 10 gram for 22-carat in Mumbai.
Silver also experienced a slight fall of Rs 100 on Thursday, but traded above Rs 1 lakh per kg across India.
Gold prices increased for the past few months amid global economic uncertainties and US recession fears and crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark on Tuesday.
Known for its unmatched purity, 24-carat gold continues to attract buyers seeking premium quality. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold, prized for its durability and timeless charm, remains a favourite among jewellery enthusiasts and investors alike, striking a balance between elegance and practicality.
Analyst expects a correction in gold price could be on the horizon. A potential trigger, he adds, for correction could be profit booking by large institutions. While the long-term outlook remains bullish, such a correction would likely be a healthy pullback—more of a buying opportunity than a sign of weakness.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of gold prices across key cities (April 24, 2025):
City
22K Gold (per 10gm)
24K Gold (per 10gm)
Delhi
Rs 90,290
Rs 98,490
Jaipur
Rs 90,290
Rs 98,490
Ahmedabad
Rs 90,190
Rs 98,390
Patna
Rs 90,190
Rs 98,390
Mumbai
Rs 90,140
Rs 98,340
Hyderabad
Rs 90,140
Rs 98,340
Chennai
Rs 90,140
Rs 98,340
Bengaluru
Rs 90,140
Rs 98,340
Kolkata
Rs 90,140
Rs 98,340
Silver Price In India Today (April 24, 2025)
The price of silver remained unchanged above its Rs 1 lakh level to trade at Rs 1,00,900 per kg in Mumbai., according to goodreturns.in.
What Factors Affect Gold Prices In India?
International market rates, import duties, taxes, and fluctuations in exchange rates primarily influence gold prices in India. Together, these factors determine the daily gold rates across the country.
In India, gold is deeply cultural and financial. It is a preferred investment option and is key to celebrations, particularly weddings and festivals.
With constantly changing market conditions, investors and traders monitor fluctuations closely. Staying updated is crucial for effectively navigating dynamic trends.
SHIB price has potentially broken out of a YTD falling channel in the past few days.
The TRUMP token rally on Wednesday has increased the odds for a FOMO memecoin rally ahead.
The rise of Bitcoin (BTC) price, above $92k in the past few days, has triggered a significant increase in memecoin trading. Official Trump (TRUMP) token doubled in value on Wednesday, thus rejuvenating the memecoin rebound – led by Floki, Pudgy Penguin (PENGU), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB), among others.
According to market data from Binance-backed Coinmarketcap, the memecoin’s daily average trading volume surged by over 102 percent to hover about $13.3 billion at the time of this writing,
What Next For SHIB Price
Shiba Inu price has closely mirrored Ethereum’s fractal pattern in the past twelve months. The mid-cap memecoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $7.9 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of about $290 million, had been trapped in a falling channel in the past two quarters.
However, SHIB price, in the daily timeframe, has been forming a reversal pattern in the past three months. From a technical analysis standpoint, SHIB price has formed a possible inverse head and shoulders pattern, coupled by a bullish divergence of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) in the daily timeframe.
With the daily MACD indicator on the cusp of flipping to bullish sentiment, SHIB’s price is well positioned to rally at least 100 percent in the coming weeks.
The SHIB’s short-term bullish sentiment may be invalidated if the memecoin retraces below the upper border of the falling channel in the coming days.
Market Outlook
The Shiba Inu memecoin has gradually evolved to a utility-based project following the rollout of the Shibarium layer two scaling solution. Moreover, more than 18 DeFi projects have launched on the Shibarium network, led by ShibaSwap and WoofSwap.
As a result, Shibarium’s total value locked (TVL) has gradually increased to about $2.3 million at the time of this writing. The rising on-chain activity for Shibarium has helped increase Shiba Inu’s daily burn rate, thus increasing value to the holders.
Hyundai Motor Group and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) to collaborate on battery and electrification research at the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology
Hyundai Motor Group on Wednesday inaugurated the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The new centre aims to accelerate research and development in electrification and battery technologies, forming a key part of Hyundai’s long-term academic-industrial collaboration strategy.
The initiative begins with nine joint research projects, carried out in collaboration with several IITs, focusing on areas such as battery cells, battery management systems (BMS), energy density, safety, durability, and diagnostic technologies. It will also explore new materials and system components to drive innovation in battery design and performance.
“This initiative will help us develop technologies tailored to India while contributing to its economy and society,” said Heuiwon Yang, President and Head of the R&D Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “We’re excited to work with India’s brightest minds in battery innovation.”
The Group is also expanding its Future Technology Research Programme, which allows university faculty to propose research topics for evaluation and support. Originally limited to South Korean institutions and Korean faculty abroad, the programme now includes international researchers, starting with professors at IITs.
Currently, Hyundai is collaborating with around 30 professors from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras. The Group plans to expand its academic network to 10 universities across India—including non-IIT institutions—by December 2025, with around 100 professors participating.
To further support this ecosystem, Hyundai is launching several initiatives, including technology exchange forums between Indian and Korean experts, global conferences on electric vehicle and battery technologies, and policy dialogue sessions involving government, academia, and industry stakeholders.
As Hyundai’s first academic-industrial collaboration model in a growth economy, the Hyundai CoE is set to become a hub for pioneering mobility solutions, fostering localized innovation to meet the evolving needs of the Indian market.
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Summer is in full swing, and it is the time when we need to stay cool, hydrated and refreshed all the time. While water is an obvious choice, every once in a while, we all crave a little flavour. That’s where apple juice comes in. It’s easy to find, usually sits in your refrigerator for days, and has a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. But instead of sipping just the juice, why not experiment with its flavour? If you are someone who loves apple juice and experimentation, then this article is for you! Here are 5 fun ways to use store-bought apple juice at home!
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Here Are 5 Refreshing Ways To Use Store-Bought Apple Juice This Summer
1. Make A Chilled Apple Cooler
There’s nothing like a cold, fizzy drink to refresh you on a super hot day. All you have to do is mix equal parts chilled apple juice and soda water. Muddle some fresh mint leaves in a glass and finish with a generous squeeze of lemon. Add ice, mix, and you have made yourself a refreshing mocktail in minutes. To add a dash of tang, toss in a pinch of black salt. It is light, hydrating and perfect when guests visit you unexpectedly.
2. Use It As A Smoothie Base
Dairy could feel extremely heavy in summer. So, skip it from your everyday smoothie and replace it with some apple juice. It tastes delicious with fruits like mangoes, bananas, and even berries. The juice adds natural sweetness, so you don’t need any honey or sugar. Plus, it’ll make your smoothie lighter and more summery, perfect for mornings!
3. Freeze It Into Fruity Ice Pops
Store-bought apple juice makes for a fantastic base for homemade ice pops. Just pour it into popsicle moulds and drop in chopped fruits like kiwi, strawberry, or orange. Freeze overnight and you’re done! It is healthy, hydrating and a colourful summer treat that even the adults will love. Plus, you don’t need to buy ice cream every time you want to beat the heat without being too indulgent.
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4. Glaze Roasted Veggies And Paneer
If you feel like eating fancy, apple juice can turn into a glaze too! All you have to do is simmer some apple juice with soy sauce, a bit of garlic, and grated ginger until it makes for a sweet-savoury glaze. Brush it over roasted vegetables or grilled paneer and watch its flavours pop. It’s an easy way to a glossy finish and subtle fruitiness to your meals.
5. Make A Chia Seed Refresher
Love chia seeds? Add them to your drink! Just mix soaked chia seeds with cold apple juice and a dash of lemon juice. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The chia seeds will add a fun, jelly-like texture that makes sipping so much fun. This makes for a light yet filling drink that keeps you energised for a long time! The best part is that your kids will love it too.
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So, the next time you buy apple juice, make sure to save some for your fun summer experiments!
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the latest progress of the Iranian nuclear issue.
M Murali, Chairman and Managing Director, and J Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Shriram Properties
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BIJOY GHOSH
Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties Limited has announced the acquisition of five acres of land for a project with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹200-250 crore.
The company is targeting to launch the project during H2 FY26 in Yelahanka, North Bengaluru. It plans to develop a premium residential complex with row houses/villas on this land over the next three years.
Commenting on the development, Gopalakrishnan J, CEO of Shriram Properties, said, “This strategic investment is well aligned with our objective of strengthening the Shriram brand’s footprint in North Bengaluru, a region demonstrating sustained and robust growth potential. We are pursuing an ambitious trajectory, focused on building a strong pipeline of projects to accelerate expansion, and the current acquisition serves as a key milestone in this journey. We shall endeavour to position and launch this project as a landmark villa/row-house development during H2-FY26.
Developments in North Bengaluru
Recently, North Bengaluru has witnessed a flurry of activity, with Mahindra Lifespace Developers announcing the purchase of 8.2 acres of land through its subsidiary, Anthurium Developers. The project has a developable potential of 0.9 million square feet of saleable area and a projected GDV of nearly ₹1,000 crore. In January, Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) also acquired land in North Bengaluru, specifically in Yelahanka, for a project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,500 crore.
The City Section announced Wednesday that the Narbonne High football team has been banned from the playoffs for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons because of rule violations, and all the school’s sports programs have s been placed on probation through the 2027-28 school year. Narbonne also has to vacate its 2024 football title.
Narbonne’s football team was found to have ineligible players last season, but the revelation came after the playoff seedings had been announced, forcing the City Section to let the Gauchos compete. They won the Open Division championship. Now the punishment is being handed down.
The City Section determined that Narbonne violated CIF Bylaw 202 (Accurate Information) and CIF Bylaw 510 (Undue Influence, Pre-Enrollment Contact) during the football season. Narbonne also was punished for ineligible players in 2018 and 2019. Last fall a group of Marine League coaches sent a letter to the City Section alleging rule violations and refused to play the Gauchos in protest.
The City Section has told Narbonne it can appeal the postseason ban after the 2025-26 school year “depending upon the school’s documentation of successful compliance of all CIF bylaws.”
The school, which also had problems with forfeits in other sports, hired a new football coach in Doug Bledsoe, who has vowed to rebuild the program.
Concerned over the cancellations of bookings in the aftermath of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the tourism stakeholders in the neighbouring Ladakh on Wednesday assured the foreign and domestic tourists of safe travel in the Union Territory (UT).
In the heart of the Himalayas, Ladakh offers peace when the world feels loud.(Image by Pixabay)
They also demanded the removal of “misleading” travel advisories.
Terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
Ladakh observed a shutdown against the terror attack. The UT is also holding a candlelight vigil, jointly being organised by all religious groups representing Buddhist, Muslim and Christian communities besides trade and tourism associations here later in the day to express solidarity with the bereaved families.
The “terrorism-free” region of Ladakh was separated from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370. The two were made separate UTs.
All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association president Rigzin Wangmo Lachic said the latest travel advisories issued by the United States and the United Kingdom in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack categorised Ladakh under J-K, creating confusion and concern among the foreign and domestic tourists planning to visit the region.
“We have written a letter to Ladakh Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal, requesting him to take up the matter with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to save the region from the negative impact of the travel advisories at the start of the tourism season,” Lachic told PTI.
The association strongly condemned the “unfortunate terrorist attack” in J-K and said it supported all efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The letter highlighted that the inclusion of Ladakh in such advisories appears to be based on “outdated or misrepresented information” and did not reflect the current reality of the region.
“Ladakh remains peaceful, safe and hospitable for all travellers,” she said, expressing concern over the repercussions of the Pahalgam incident.
“We have already started witnessing multiple cancellations by guests who are mistakenly associating Ladakh with areas of unrest,” Lachic said.
“We believe that a formal communication from the UT Administration affirming that Ladakh remains a safe and welcoming destination will go a long way in restoring confidence among both foreign and domestic tourists,” she said.
Both Leh and Kargil observed a strike with all shops and business establishments closed against the terror attack with groups of people staging peaceful protests demanding stern action against the culprits.
“Such attacks are a threat to humanity and must be condemned by all, regardless of region and religion,” Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil president Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi said.
He said terrorism, whether in Kashmir or anywhere else, is a menace that primarily targets innocent lives.
“It is the responsibility of all peace-loving people to come together and reject such acts of violence,” he said, calling for justice for the victims of the deadly attack.
US President Donald Trump has been branded a “narcissist” by Hollywood actor Sebastian Stan, following his turn playing the controversial politician in the film The Apprentice. Stan, 42, who earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of 45th and 47th president, admitted he has little doubt that Trump would have seen the movie.
The Apprentice follows Trump, 78, during his early business career in 1970s New York when he was mentored by lawyer Roy Cohn, played by Succession’s Jeremy Strong, who taught him to win at all costs. The film is considered particularly controversial as it features a scene with the future Commander-in-Chief rapes his then-wife Ivana. She accused him of rape when they were divorcing in 1990 but later distanced herself from this claim which Trump – who lashed out at the film upon its release – strongly denies.
The film was released prior to Trump’s election win, received a strong reaction from him on Truth Social. He lambasted: “A FAKE and CLASSLESS Movie written about me, called, The Apprentice (Do they even have the right to use that name without approval?), will hopefully bomb. It’s a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job, put out right before the 2024 Presidential Election, to try and hurt the Greatest Political Movement in the History of our Country, ‘MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!’”
Trump added: “My former wife, Ivana, was a kind and wonderful person, and I had a great relationship with her until the day she died. The writer of this pile of garbage, Gabe Sherman, a lowlife and talentless hack, who has long been widely discredited, knew that, but chose to ignore it. So sad that HUMAN SCUM, like the people involved in this hopefully unsuccessful enterprise, are allowed to say and do whatever they want in order to hurt a Political Movement, which is far bigger than any of us. MAGA2024!”
The Apprentice flopped at the US box office, opening in 10th place with just $1.6 million in ticket sales. Now, in a new interview with Vanity Fair Stan revealed he’s convinced that even though Trump criticised the film he would have watched it. He said: “I would put money down he’s seen it 100 f**king times, of course, because he’s a narcissist.
“And I bet you there’s certain things he likes about it.” When asked to elaborate, he went on: “How he looked.”
It’s not the first time Trump has been blasted by a Hollywood actor. Just last week George Clooney made it crystal clear he couldn’t care less what Donald Trump thinks of him following the 72-year-old’s scathing remarks about the Ocean’s 11 star. Appearing on CBS Mornings to promote his upcoming Broadway debut, Good Night and Good Luck, the Oscar-winning actor and longtime activist was asked by host Gayle King about Trump previously branding him a “fake movie actor” on Truth Social.
Clooney blasted back with an ice-cold response, stating: “I don’t care. I’ve known Donald Trump for a long time. My job is not to please the President of the United States. My job is to try and tell the truth when I can and when I have the opportunity. I am well aware of the idea that people will not like that… people will criticise that. Elon Musk has weighed in [about me]. That is their right. It’s my right to say the other side.” The feud reignited last summer after the actor, 63, penned a headline-making op-ed in The New York Times urging Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
The reports say that say RTO has inspected around 146 Ola Electric stores in Maharashtra, out of which over 121 have failed to showcased
Ola S1 Gen 3 scooter portfolio. (Photo: Ola Electric)
Ola Electric has been hitting the headlines lately for all the wrong reasons. Again, the brand landed in soup in Maharashtra. It has been reported that the state government has asked the RTO Department to shut down all the Ola Electric authorised dealerships as they have been operating without a valid trade certificate.
The report suggested that more than 74 Ola Electric showrooms have been operating nationwide without trade certificates. Now, the concerned authorities have taken action and decided to shut all of these non-trade-certified showrooms. The authorities also have seized over 192 scooters, the report said.
Here’s What Inspection Revealed
As per the details shared by Rushlane, revealing that the RTO has inspected around 146 Ola Electric stores in Maharashtra, out of which over 121 have failed to showcase a trade certificate. Meanwhile, the company has not reacted about the same as yet.
What is Trade certificate?
In case you are wondering what the need was for shutting the showroom, let us tell you that a showroom or a vehicle distributor must need a trade certificate from the concerned authorities to run the business. It helps the government to track vehicles sold through their dealership so that they can be registered in the state. If no such certificate, it is considered not illegal.
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The crypto markets are healing after the trade war losses that wiped out billions from the space. While Bitcoin surged above $93,000, the Ethereum price made a more intense leap of over 10% in the past 24 hours and is trying to secure the newly gained support at $1800. Soon after the second-largest token displayed strength, the whales jumped in and intensified their activity, which created a huge volatility.
As per some reports, an ETH whale bought nearly 20,000 ETH worth nearly $34.7 million.
On the other hand, another whale withdrew over 12,000 ETH from Binance, which raised the suspicion of a potential drop. However, the selling pressure does not seem to have mounted, hinting towards the price maintaining a continued upswing for the rest of the week.
The ETH price rose but failed to rise above the 50-day MA at $1830 as the bears extracted some of the profits. Meanwhile, the conversion and base lines have triggered a bullish crossover; the cloud suggests the token remains under bearish influence. Hence, the price may continue to remain consolidated within a small range while the bulls are trying hard to defend the support at $1770.
The ETH price is currently trading just below $1800 at $1797, while the gains have dropped below 10%. There is a strong resistance at $1860, and if it is overcome, then the token may try for $2000. Meanwhile, if the price drops to the support area of $1750, it may face a correction below $1700.
Accenture has acquired the Hyderabad-headquartered TalentSprint, a deep tech education player, from NSE Academy, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). TalentSprint’s team of approximately 210 professionals will join Accenture LearnVantage.
Accenture stated that its acquisition of TalentSprint complements its recent investments in Udacity and Award Solutions, and aligns with its $1 billion investment in LearnVantage over three years, announced in early 2024.
The acquisition is said to bolster Accenture LearnVantage’s ability to drive growth through key university certifications and boot camps, creating trained talent pools for enterprises and governments.
Founded in 2009, TalentSprint offers learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and leading enterprise technology providers. The company has also collaborated with academic institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), International Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and global research institutions.
“TalentSprint’s end-to-end delivery capabilities of focused learning programs provide a competitive value proposition for learners and enterprises alike, making it a great fit for our expanding LearnVantage business,” said Kishore Durg, global lead of Accenture LearnVantage.
“The addition of TalentSprint further boosts our ability to meet our clients’ demand for training, helping their people gain the essential technology skills in emerging areas needed to reinvent their organizations and achieve greater business value.”
TalentSprint also has offices in Sunnyvale, California. Its programs span AI, data science, cybersecurity, chip design, semiconductor technologies, digital transformation, sustainability, leadership, and other areas of management.
“Since inception, our mission has been to equip learners with deep expertise for a disrupted world,” said Anurag Bansal, Managing Director and CEO of TalentSprint. “Joining forces with Accenture LearnVantage allows us to scale our impact, delivering cutting-edge technology and next-gen management programs that are valued and trusted by students, professionals, organizations, and governments alike.”
Wednesday Addams and her smirk will return to Netflix in August, set to plague our TV screens with gothic fun once more. The new installment will air in two parts with the first set of episodes streaming on Aug. 6, and the second batch on Sept. 3.
Netflix, perhaps intentionally, dropped a new sneak-peek teaser for season 2 on Wednesday, with Jenna Ortega back in the titular role and ready to do her “best work in the dark.” The trailer shows the macabre Addams daughter getting frisked by TSA in Newark, new classmates whose supernatural leanings remain to be seen, and family-favorite Uncle Fester. Sink into it below.
Tim Burton’s reboot became a smash hit with viewers when it debuted on the platform in 2022. According to Netflix, season 1 is the most-watched English-language TV series of all time on the platform, snatching the position from Stranger Things season 4. Both Burton and Ortega returned for season 2, and teamed up for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice last year.
The streamer’s upcoming new installment which features Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Thandie Newton, Christopher Lloyd, Evie Templeton and Owen Painter among those joining the cast. Returning talent includes Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán as Wednesday’s parents, Morticia and Gomez Addams, with Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester and Moosa Mostafa, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday and Victor Dorobantu as Thing.
Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with people over age 55 facing a 42% risk of developing the condition in their lifetime.
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins predicted half a million dementia cases in 2025 and one million per year by 2060.
That doesn’t mean people are powerless in reducing their risk, however, according to Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
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Salinas joined Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview to discuss what’s driving the spike in dementia cases and what behavioral changes could provide some degree of cognitive protection. (See the video at the top of the article.)
Dementia drivers
One of the biggest factors in the increase is demographics, noted Salinas, who is also the co-founder and chief medical officer of Isaac Health, a virtual memory clinic for brain health and memory issues.
Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with people over age 55 facing a 42% risk of developing the condition in their lifetime.(iStock)
“The baby boomer population, being one of the largest groups, is also the fastest-aging group,” he told Fox News Digital. “As we get more and more baby boomers — not just over 65, but into their 70s and 80s — we’re going to see more and more of them developing some degree of cognitive impairment due to a plethora of reasons.”
Age is indeed the biggest risk factor, he noted.
“After age 65, our risk starts to increase. By the time we get to our 80s, that risk is about one in three,” he said. “And then after 85, it starts to go up even higher, to almost one in two.”
“We know that individuals who don’t have a lot of social engagement are at a higher risk.”
The pandemic could have played a role as well, the neurologist said.
“This is still being understood, but it seems like COVID-19 also affected blood vessels in the body and the brain,” he said. “So people who already had a vulnerability for developing dementia could have had an acceleration or an earlier presentation.”
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Research has also shown that loneliness and social isolation can increase one’s risk of cognitive decline.
“We know that individuals who don’t have a lot of social engagement are at a higher risk,” Salinas said.
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins predicted half a million dementia cases in 2025 and one million per year by 2060.(iStock)
“There’s still a lot being done to figure out, you know, the chicken or the egg — is it that you’re developing the disease and you’re presenting with symptoms of loneliness earlier than others, or is it the loneliness and social isolation that increases your risk? I think it’s probably both.”
There is a genetic component of dementia, the neurologist said, but the good news is that it’s rare.
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“If you think about risks and protective factors like a seesaw, these rare genetic mutations may outweigh anything protective you do, but the nice thing is that because they’re rare, the chances are you don’t have those risks,” he said.
“So you probably have genetic risk that can be outweighed to some degree by protective factors.”
Risk-reducing behaviors
A major study published last year in The Lancet found that almost half of dementia cases are potentially preventable with lifestyle modifications.
There are many different factors to address, Salinas said, with proper nutrition and exercise topping the list.
“Obstructive sleep apnea, which is a common sleep disorder, affects blood pressure, heart disease and brain health,” the neurologist said.(iStock)
Addressing hearing loss by using a hearing aid can also help keep dementia at bay, according to the neurologist, as can staying socially engaged.
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption can also boost prevention, as does getting enough quality sleep.
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Entering a specific stage of sleep called “slow wave” or “stage three” helps to clear out the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain, Salinas said.
“If someone is having issues with sleep, we send them to see a sleep specialist to do the proper testing,” he said. “Obstructive sleep apnea, which is a common sleep disorder, affects blood pressure, heart disease and brain health. And it’s something that’s treatable.”
The female gynecologist smiles while explaining the test results to her patient.(iStock)
With any healthy behavior, consistency is key.
“It’s about putting the odds in your favor that you’ll be less likely to develop one of these conditions, or at least delay the onset of symptoms,” Salinas said.
“It’s never too late to take them on, but whenever you start them, the more consistent you are with them, the bigger return you’ll have.”
Early detection is key
Salinas cited studies showing that 92% of people with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed.
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“That’s when we really want to intervene — but most of the time, people are being diagnosed when the condition is moderate to severe.”
While it can be tricky to distinguish between the regular effects of aging and early signs of dementia, Salinas called out some key differentiators.
“It’s about putting the odds in your favor that you’ll be less likely to develop one of these conditions, or at least delay the onset of symptoms.”
“We have more difficulty with memory and thinking as we get older, but it should never be to the point where it interferes with our day-to-day functioning,” he said.
It’s normal to experience “blips” once in a while, he said, like forgetting your keys, blanking on the name of a celebrity, or walking into a room and not remembering why you entered.
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“But if you’re seeing that happen much more frequently over time and it’s getting worse, that might suggest there is something neurodegenerative and not just normal or typical aging,” Salinas advised.
To help ensure earlier diagnosis and intervention, Salinas recommends speaking with a healthcare provider as soon as atypical symptoms are noticed.
“Not all doctors or medical providers are the same,” the neurologist said. “A common story we hear is that people’s symptoms get dismissed.”(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
“It’s important to take them seriously — but not all doctors or medical providers are the same,” he cautioned. “A common story we hear is that people’s symptoms get dismissed.”
In this case, Salinas suggests getting a second opinion, preferably from a neurology specialist.
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“There is more and more that can be done to manage symptoms at the earliest stages,” he said.
“And at a minimum, if you do end up having a condition that doesn’t have a cure, you’ll be empowered with information about your health that will help you make better decisions and plan for the future.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Korean cuisine has a separate fan base. Do you agree? And why not! Well, a content creator has expressed her love for Korean delights. In a video on Instagram, the woman named Andy can be seen unpacking a box of pizza, which she had purchased in Korea. The text atop the video read, “POV: You buy a pizza in Korea.” She then adds, “You buy pizza in Korea and they give you a whole spaceship. That’s a UFO if I’ve ever seen one.”
She shows that a medley of sauces accompanied the scrumptious pizza. The pizza also came with a box of potato wedges that looked every bit scrumptious.
Pointing at the number of sauces, she continues, “Tey gave me a lot of sauces. I got pizza and potato wedges. Potato wedges never looked this good. That’s huge. Look at this. Slay.”
Andy, who ordered a Margarita, adds, “Okay, so I got the simplest pizza they had – Margarita. Hello?! That’s like it looked the best out of them.” She also joked about the amount of sauces that were served with the pizza, and expressed, “I wanna see what kind of sauces they put here, cause this is a lot like hello?? I could start a business with this amount of sauce.”
She was also excited to see some pickles. Sharing a piece of experience from her culinary adventures, she shares, “If I learnt something from last time I was in Korea, my favourite thing at pizza places is the pickles. I love pickles,” adding, “They gave me parmesan seasoning. This is doing too much. Ketchup, Tabasco sauce?!”
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Further, as she relishes the potato wedges alongside the veg mayo, followed by a bite of the delicious pizza, she says, “That is glorious. This is really good. Big fan over here. I should definitely buy it again or steal it, just kidding,” hinting at its mouth-watering taste.
The video garnered much attention with foodies rallying for the scrumptious taste of the delights:
One user said, “As an Italian, I’m impressed by how that looks.”
Another mentioned, “That indeed looks SOOOOOO good!”
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Someone added, “That pizza looks awesome and the box is a bomb.”
“Wow, where is the pizza from? It looks delicious,” enquired another person.
“Koreans are slaying pizza too,” expressed a user delighted by the video.
What do oyu think of this Korean pizza box and its contents? Share your views in the comments below.
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HUDCO Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kulshrestha
Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) will look to refinance nearly ₹4,000–5,000 crore worth of high cost bank loans through lower interest bearing bonds thereby bringing down cost of funds by 10 – 20 basis points (6.6-odd per cent) this fiscal, Chairman and Managing Director, Sanjay Kulshrestha, told businessline.
Most of the bank loans to be refinanced carry an interest of 7.3 – 7.5 per cent. As against this, the last fund raise by HUDCO, to the tune of ₹2,500 crore, through bonds carried an interest rate of 6.9 per cent.
Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new one, often to get better terms like a lower interest rate or a shorter loan term.
“We are looking to bring down the cost of funds and have been exploring various options. So we will refinance some of the previous high cost funds through lower cost financing options. Even a 10-20 basis point difference gives us good leverage. So refinancing will be done for some of the older borrowings,” Kulshrestha said.
The NBFC has approvals for a ₹60,000 crore fund raise.
It recently received government approvals for issue of deep-discount zero coupon bonds – a rarely used but selectively premium offering – of up to ₹5,000 crore (on maturity), apart from getting the green light to issue capital gains bonds.
Bond issue
HUDCO intends to raise some ₹2,500–odd crore through these one time, zero coupon bonds, mostly targeted at corporates. Typically, a zero-coupon bond is a debt instrument that is sold at a discount to its face value and does not pay periodic interest during its life. Instead, the investor receives the full face value at maturity. So far only two government-backed entities – REC (Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd) and PFC (Power Finance Corporation) – have been allowed to issue these bonds.
The capital gains bonds – called Section 54EC bonds – will allow the company to tap into the retail segment, with expected fund raise being in the ₹500–1,000 crore range. “We are a new player here. So there is some competition. We will carry out pan-India roadshows to tap into this segment,” he said.
Tapping Japan and the USA
According to Kulshrestha, at least two fund raising tranches are being explored from Japan – with each tranche being to the tune of $500 million (around ₹4000 crore). The cost of funds are expected to be around 6 per cent – substantially lower.
The company could also tap into the US market, post Q3FY25, depending on the Fed rate movements. Right now the cost of funds from the US works out in the 7 – 7.5 per cent range, sources said.
“So if there is some change in the cost of funds from the US, we will tap into that market too. Probably post the third quarter of this year,” he said.
HUDCO aims to bring down its cost of funds to 6.6 – 6.7 per cent in FY26; as against the 6.9 per cent exit rates of FY25. The company’s NPAs remain less than 1 per cent.
Disbursals
The company, one of the oldest housing finance entities in the country, recently obtained approvals as a non-banking financial entity. It is targeting a disbursal of ₹50,000 crore in FY26 – nearly 25 per cent higher over FY25’s ₹40,000-odd crore.
Disbursals mainly cover 30 – 35 per cent in the roads segment, 5 – 10 per cent in multi modal corridors, 20 – 25 per cent in power and engineering segment and around 10 per cent in housing. These mostly cover government, including State government ones.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
BREND Kim Kardashian, Skims, nedavno je predstavio novu kolekciju kupaćih kostima, kao i odjeće, obuće i dodataka za plažu. Među proizvodima posebnu su pažnju privukle prozirne ljetne sandale nazvane Jelly Shoe, koje su u kratkom roku postale viralne na TikToku.
Jedna od korisnica, tiktokerica Nicole, snimila je video o njima koji je u samo nekoliko dana prikupio više od 700 tisuća pregleda. U videu je pokazala kako sandale izgledaju, a zatim poručila: “Skims, uz dužno poštovanje: ‘Jebote ne’.” Kritizirala ih je jer se tijekom nošenja zamagle, kroz rupice im ulazi pijesak i prljavština, a pri hodanju ispuštaju neugodne zvukove.
U komentarima ispod videa razvila se rasprava – dok su mnogi nostalgično priznali da su slične sandale nosili u djetinjstvu (i da ih ne bi opet nosili), drugi su istaknuli da su ovakve cipele uobičajena i praktična obuća za plažu. No, mnogi su se složili da je cijena od 74 eura pretjerana za ovakav model.
“Nosili smo ih u 90-ima”
“Nisu za hodanje okolo. Namijenjene su za plivanje, da ne porežeš stopala – u Europi ih često viđamo”, napisala je jedna osoba. Druga je dodala: “Ja sam iz Kolumbije i ove se cipele ovdje prodaju za djecu u primorskim ili turističkim mjestima. Cijena? Oko četiri dolara.”
Neki su se prisjetili 90-ih: “Stopala mi se još uvijek oporavljaju od žuljeva iz ranih devedesetih. Dakle, definitivno ne”, napisala je jedna osoba. “Nosili smo ih u 90-ima”, dodala je druga.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
“Totalno balkanski”
Brojni korisnici poručili su da ih ne bi ponovno nosili, a neki su istaknuli i da je cijena pretjerana. “Miris, žuljevi, klizanje unutar sandale. Ne, ne – naučite nešto iz prošlosti”, “Ne”, “Imam PTSP od ovih sandala”, “Kao milenijalac, neću ih ponovno nositi”, “Koštaju 58 dolara! To je prvi zločin – vrijede 1.99 dolara”, “Izrada košta manje od dva dolara.”
U raspravu su se uključili i korisnici s Balkana: “Na Balkanu ih kupiš za dva eura, služe za plivanje da ne staneš na morskog ježa”, “Gdje su Balkanci u komentarima? Svaka djevojka ih je nosila kao dijete”, “Totalno balkanski.”
Bez obzira na raspravu i brojne negativne komentare, čini se da je Skims s ovim sandalama ipak pogodio. Naime, na službenoj stranici već su rasprodane, a oni koji ih žele mogu se prijaviti na listu čekanja.
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