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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Saturday in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.
On his “States of Elevation” project, Kilian Jornet intends to summit the 60-plus so-called 14ers in the contiguous United States, connecting each by bike or foot.
Realty firm Signature Global Ltd has purchased 33.47 acre land parcels at Sohna, Gurugram, for around ₹450 crore to develop housing projects, a top company official said.
Gurugram-based Signature Global is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. The company became the fifth largest player in the last fiscal year in terms of pre-sales, selling properties worth ₹10,290 crore.
“We have recently purchased a total of 33.47 acre land in Sohna Gurugram,” Signature Global Chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal told PTI on the sidelines of NAREDCO’s convention on Saturday.
He said the cost of acquisitions stood around ₹450 crore.
These land parcels were bought through three separate sale deeds. The total development potential is around 18 lakh sq ft.
“We are always looking for land parcels to expand our business. In Delhi-NCR, we are evaluating multiple deals in Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi,” he said.
Land acquisitions in any financial year should be equivalent to the total projects launched in that fiscal year, Aggarwal said, when asked about the land bank strategy of the company for future development.
Signature Global had invested ₹1,070 crore last fiscal year to purchase 48 acres of land in Gurugram, Haryana.
The company plans to invest 1,200-1,500 crore during 2025-26 to acquire land parcels.
On launches, Aggarwal said the company has launched ₹4,000 crore worth projects in the first quarter of FY26 and another ₹13,000 crore worth projects would come into the market by March next.
“In the second quarter, we have not launched any project so far. But, we have inventories in our existing projects for sales,” he added.
Aggrawal remains confident of achieving the sales bookings or pre-sales guidance of ₹12,500 crore for the current fiscal year.
About market scenario of Gurugram, he said, “Demand is slow and steady for luxury homes priced above Rs 5 crore per unit. There is not much supply in ₹2-5 crore price bracket.”
However, he said there has been no price correction in the market, although the pace of increase in rates would be moderate going forward.
“The frenzy seen in the last few years, with entire projects getting sold in few hours or few days, is missing now,” Aggarwal said.
During the April-June period of 2025-26, the company reported a fivefold surge in consolidated net profit to ₹34.43 crore.
Its net profit stood at ₹6.79 crore in the year-ago period.
Total income rose to ₹898.35 crore, from ₹427.98 crore during the period under review.
The company reported a 15 per cent decline in sales bookings to ₹2,640 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal year from ₹3,120 crore in the year-ago period.
Since inception, Signature Global has delivered nearly 15 million sq ft of real estate projects.
Published on August 31, 2025
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POZNATI kanadski modni e-trgovac Ssense našao se u ozbiljnim problemima nakon što ga je glavni vjerovnik stavio pod stečajnu zaštitu, navodno bez pristanka same tvrtke. Kako navode iz Ssensea, vjerovnik ovim potezom pokušava iznuditi prodaju tvrtke prema kanadskom Zakonu o nagodbi s vjerovnicima (CCAA), piše Fashionista.
Iz tvrtke sa sjedištem u Montrealu izrazili su duboko razočaranje ovakvim razvojem događaja. “Tijekom proteklih nekoliko mjeseci, neumorno smo i u dobroj vjeri radili s našim financijskim partnerima kako bismo osigurali sporazum koji bi rekapitalizirao i restrukturirao poslovanje s obzirom na značajne ekonomske poteškoće s kojima se suočava maloprodajni sektor, uključujući ukidanje američkog de minimis izuzeća”, stoji u priopćenju Ssensea.
“Iako smo tražili suradnički put naprijed, naš primarni vjerovnik je umjesto toga odlučio staviti tvrtku pod CCAA zaštitu i pokrenuti proces prodaje bez našeg pristanka. Duboko smo razočarani ovom odlukom, za koju vjerujemo da ne služi dugoročnim interesima naših više od 1000 zaposlenika, dobavljača i partnera.”
Kao odgovor, glasnogovornik je najavio da će Ssense podnijeti vlastiti zahtjev za zaštitu kako bi “zaštitio tvrtku, zadržao kontrolu nad imovinom i poslovanjem te se borio za budućnost ovog posla.”
Ova dramatična situacija posljedica je teške ekonomske godine za Ssense. Tvrtka kao glavne krivce navodi trgovinske politike Trumpove administracije, koje su uključivale carinske poremećaje i ukidanje američkog de minimis izuzeća. Uz to, tvrtka je pogođena i općim usporavanjem u industriji luksuzne robe, što je rezultiralo dosljednim dvoznamenkastim padom prodaje.
Problemi nisu od jučer. Još u svibnju ove godine, trgovac je navodno otpustio 8% svojih zaposlenika, smanjio naknade za rodiljni dopust i zamrznuo bonuse kako bi ublažio pad novčanog toka.
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Unatoč izazovima, tvrtka ostaje optimistična glede oporavka. “Naša misija je relevantnija nego ikad: otkrivati i podržavati nadolazeće kreativne talente”, rekao je glasnogovornik.
“S lojalnom globalnom bazom kupaca, snažnom prepoznatljivošću brenda i otpornošću digitalnog modela, vjerujemo u temeljnu snagu našeg poslovanja. Ovaj proces će nam dati vrijeme i stabilnost potrebnu za restrukturiranje pod našim uvjetima, zaštitu interesa naših zaposlenika i partnera te da izađemo snažniji za budućnost.”
Vijest o Ssenseu stiže u turbulentnom razdoblju za multibrand luksuznu maloprodaju. Podsjetimo, prošle godine s radom je prestao Matches, dok je južnokorejski e-commerce div Coupang preuzeo Farfetch. Ove godine, talijanski trgovac Luisaviaroma podnio je zahtjev za sudsku zaštitu, a Mytheresa je zaključila akviziciju Yoox Net-a-Portera.
Ssense je kanadski online trgovac iz Montreala koji se pozicionirao kao jedno od važnijih mjesta za kupnju luksuzne i streetwear mode. U njegovoj ponudi nalazi se više od 700 brendova, od poznatih modnih kuća do manjih, manje zastupljenih dizajnera, a web stranica funkcionira i kao magazin s člancima o modi, glazbi i umjetnosti.
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E.C. Robinson turned 80 earlier this month. He was head coach at Locke High when Darian Hagen and Sirr Parker were standout City Section football players in the 1980s and 1990s. Then he went to coach at University.
Now one of his sons, Bryan, is head coach at University, with another son, Jason, the offensive coordinator, and he’s serving as a proud “consultant.”
Together, they’re trying to resurrect a University program that was down to less than 25 players three years ago. The roster has increased to more than 70, with the return of a junior varsity team, and the Robinsons are committed to “restoring pride” in the program.
University coach Bryan Robinson (left) and brother Jason Robinson, an assistant, with their father, 80-year-old EC Robinson, a former Locke and University coach.
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
It’s a true Los Angeles story, with Bryan calling it “about homecoming, mentorship and generational impact.”
Like his father, Bryan became a teacher. He has been making frequent visits to Emerson Middle School, the feeder school for University, trying to convince students to come out for football.
When he was playing some 20 years ago, most of his classmates started in youth football. These days he must teach from scratch, showing kids how to put on shoulder pads, block and tackle.
“It’s not a lot of guys who’ve played,” he said. “It’s fun but also challenging. I get to instill all our football knowledge while they are raw.”
Bruce Davis, a former UCLA All-American linebacker who went on to win the Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is also on the coaching staff.
“My brother, coach Davis and I are big on development,” Bryan said. “We’re not just herding them out there. We’re really spending time fine-tuning these athletes, really developing them so they can compete on a higher level.
University quarterback Jeremy Pacheco (left) and defensive back Tareq Abdul.
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
The team won its opening game against Lincoln 21-19, with junior Tareq Abdul making two interceptions and sophomore linebacker D’Elliott Jones contributing 12 tackles. Quarterback Jeremy Pacheco returned from a knee injury in 2024 to throw a touchdown pass.
This past week, University improved to 2-0 with a 19-8 win over Fremont. Abdul had another interception, returning it for a touchdown.
EC Robinson said the game has changed since the 1980s, when the focus was on running the football. Now passing is prominent, even in youth football.
He largely stays in the background, observing and offering advice when needed.
“I did a lot when they first got the job a couple years ago,” he said. “I wanted to make sure they were doing the right things with the kids. Paperwork is a big issue, making sure the kids are cleared. During the game, I monitor when you call a timeout. I’m trying to make sure they learn practice structure.”
It’s pretty fun when your father is serving as a mentor and is close by to answer questions about a game he has taught for decades.
As Bryan said, “We’re not just building a team — we’re restoring pride in a program with deep roots in Los Angeles football history.”
On that 11-hour drive from home to Kumbhargaon (Maharashtra), I began with a rejig. No, not a space shuffle in my lily white car with a chauffeur, a Man Friday, and a friend. I was trying to adjust vowels within imprudent consonants in a 16-letter unpronounceable word. Why would anyone name a pretty leggy wading bird’s family Phoenicopteridae? The glamorous flamingo with pink plumage deserves a better family name and at least an utterable order. Poor pink thing! It mostly stands on one feet and is burdened with Phoenicopteridae as family name in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
But in Kumbhargaon, a pint-sized village that sits languorously by the backwaters of Ujjani Dam, I had dropped the family, order and the vowels to take the boat to see the flamingos that flock in thousands to eat, mate, sleep. And repeat. For months. On the placid water, men and women were fishing on styrofoam boats stitched together with twine, some ingeniously using rubber slippers as blades for their paddles. I was utterly intrigued by the ingenuity but Sachin Bhoi, the boatman, was in a hurry. He switched off the boat motor and used wooden paddles to quietly sneak near the flamingo flamboyance (this is no alliteration, a flock of flamingos are called flamboyance). The morning air was crisp, the silver terns raucous and flirtatious but Sachin wasn’t ready to stop for any tern-mating voyeurism.
Far away, strokes of pink bobbed up in the blue waters. Not a dinky stroke of pink but an entire stretch speckled with desaturated shades of reds, roses and magentas and anomalous hints of grey of the juvenile flamingos. The flamingos are dainty but they are noisy like wanton idlers – growling, grunting and their nasal honking shattering the morning quietude. The flamingo men were libidinous- head flagging, bowing and extending their necks in S-curves to attract the leggy females beautiful in their pretty plumage. The oldest and tallest male were initiating a courtship dance – they certainly can shake a leg; flamingos have 136 different combination of dance moves. The flamingos were so busy wooing that they stood oblivious five pairs of eyes staring at them in utter astonishment. Then, in a sudden magical moment, hundreds of flamingos fluttered their feathers and flew in tandem. The sky turned pink, the afterglow of the morning sun melding with flamboyance.
In the quaint Kumbhargaon village, no one had ever heard of Pliny the Elder (24-79 AD), the Roman savant and author of the celebrated Natural History. But in the middle of the lake, I was thinking of the man with tousled hair, gimlet eyes and sharp nose, who talked of the wide, flat, serrated tongue of the flamingo as a delicacy. The flamingo tongue as food? Really? But the savant was convinced; he wrote: “Apicius, the most gluttonous gorger of all spendthrifts, established the view that the flamingo’s tongue has a specially fine flavour.” Really, Mr Pliny! Continue being the savant but spare the pretty leggy wading bird with Phoenicopteridae as its family name.
That morning, I forgave Pliny the Elder for his epicurean musings, for there lay a delicious spread in the dining hall of Kranti Flamingo Point, a homely hotel that is barely a five-minute walk from the lake shore. Supriya Dole and Shobha Nagare, wives of the cofounders Nitin Dole and Datta Nagare, sedulously make local dishes for the guests. And if you are lucky, Ganpat Popat Pansare on whose land the hotel sits, will pull an onion fresh from his fertile land and handover with utmost love.
Evenings in Kumbhargaon are equally mesmerising. Godwits, kestrels, terns and painted storks laze around, egrets meticulously pick worms from the tilled land, locals sit around a mound of fish to sort and sell, and shepherds walk their sheep and cattle home. And when darkness blankets the sky, Kumbhargaon and its flamingos, terns, godwits and storks sleep in silence. Except a rowdy jackal’s downslurrred wailing howls.
Kumbhargaon is an ideal mooring for water birds, it is in Kadbanwadi grasslands that vultures, hyenas, owls, foxes, jackals chinkaras and the elusive Indian grey wolf roam around fearlessly. Flat and barren, this grassland is a 30-km track which can only be accessed along with a designated guide of the Forest Department. In Kadbanwadi, you are not allowed to step out of the vehicle in the core grassland area, so I stuck my neck out of the Bolero to watch baby hyenas frolicking in the sun and stout vultures feeding on poultry waste.
When I returned, the wrinkled Ganpat Popat Pansare was standing with bunches of garlic from his land, Sachin Bhoi brought dried moringa, Datta Nagare extended a warm invitation for the annual village festival, Payal Pansare became a friend and little Komal had a handful of dead shrimp as a parting gift. I had driven to Kumbhargaon to see flamingos but it was the kindness of the village folk that pulled at my heartstrings. In The Dharma Bums, Jack Kerouac lauds that ‘One man practicing kindness in the wilderness is worth all the temples this world pulls’. In Kumbhargaon, there are so many practicing kindness in the wilderness. And there are flamingos, too.
Where: Kumbhargaon, Taluka: Indapur, District: Pune.
Getting there: Kumbhargaon is a two-hour drive from Pune International airport. Kranti Flamingo Point charges ₹8,000 for both pick/drop from Pune airport; ₹4,000 for pick/drop from Daund railway station.
Stay: Kranti Flamingo Point (5-minute walk from the lake). Tariff per night: ₹1,500 for AC room, ₹1,200 for non-AC room. Group discounts available. All meals are chargeable.
For booking, contact Datta Nagare (phone: 8087767691, 9665913842).
Cost: Boat ride: ₹1,000 per hour (up to 6 individuals). Scorpio ride to the Kadbanwadi grasslands ( ₹5,000 for half day).
Best time to visit: For water birds: December to May. For grassland birds: August to November.
Hollywood scream queen Vera Farmiga has admitted that the horrors of The Conjuring series don’t just stay on screen; they follow her home. The 52-year-old actress, who has starred in the billion-dollar ghost-hunting franchise since 2013, revealed she’s been left with bizarre cross-shaped bruises “every time” she steps into her character, Lorraine Warren’s shoes.
“Yeah, I get battered,” Vera told E!News, dismissing questions about her mysterious injuries. “It depends whether it’s upside down or not, whether they’re crosses or upside-down crosses. I guess it depends on how I show you my leg.” Farmiga, who is about to reprise her role for the fourth and final spine-chiller, The Conjuring: Last Rites, admitted she doesn’t usually discuss the bruises, fearing she’ll “sensationalise” the stories. But in the past, she has shared chilling images of cross-shaped marks on her thigh, sparking speculation about a supernatural cause.
Her co-star Patrick Wilson also strives to avoid sensationalising the story out of respect for the people the film is based on. “I’ve said this in response to even what Vera’s talking about, with stuff that’s happened on set. I think anytime something happens in real life, I never sensationalise it. There’s a lot of unexplained things and anytime you’re dealing with real people, real families, real friends, that’s much bigger than any of this sort of stuff.'”
Whether paranormal or just a coincidence, the eerie events are only fuelling excitement for the franchise’s grand finale, which opens in cinemas and IMAX on 5 September 2025. The final film, directed by Michael Chaves, will reunite Farmiga with co-star Patrick Wilson for one last ghostly investigation as real-life experts Ed and Lorraine Warren.
And for fans eager for big-screen scares, Warner Bros. Discovery is turning London into a horror hub. Starting Monday, The Conjuring Occult Museum will take over White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch. The 10,000 sq ft immersive pop-up will transport visitors into the Warrens’ infamous artefact room, the real inspiration for the films, showcasing over 50 props from the movies, including the cursed Annabelle doll and relics from The Nun.
Specially recorded content from Wilson and Farmiga will feature throughout the experience, creating the ultimate fright-fest for horror enthusiasts.
The Conjuring Occult Museum is open from Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd September 2025, located at White Rabbit Studios, The Arches, 471-473 Dereham Place, EC2A 3hj. It is just five minutes from Shoreditch High Street and a short walk from Old Street and Liverpool Street stations.
The third-generation Audi Q5 has landed in Australia, boasting exclusively 48V mild-hybrid powertrains at launch with plug-in hybrid power on the way.
Cost of entry is up by nearly $7600 over the outgoing model to $81,000 before on-road costs, though Audi says the base model alone has “over $10,000 of extra value” without accounting for the updated powertrains.
The high-performance SQ5 returns as a petrol-only go-fast SUV, available with a ‘purist’ edition one to go with the full-fat spec – the former priced $16,000 less in exchange for fewer features on the spec sheet.
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All launch versions of the Audi Q5 and SQ5 in Australia feature the company’s ‘MHEV plus’ technology, which extends the 48V system’s capability by allowing the vehicle to drive and roll at low speeds in EV mode.
It claims to save up to 0.75L/100km on the combined cycle (more in urban settings) while contributing an 18kW/230Nm boost under load.
Audi Australia has all but confirmed the Q5 e-hybrid PHEV, which is expected in the new year and offers up to 100km of zero-emissions driving range according to global specs.
The new, swoopier Audi Q5 Sportback is also expected to arrive before the end of this year.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Audi Q5 TFSI | $81,000 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 TDI quattro | $87,600 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 TDI quattro sport | $94,100 |
| 2025 Audi SQ5 edition one | $106,400 |
| 2025 Audi SQ5 | $122,400 |
| Specifications | Q5 TFSI | Q5 TDI quattro | SQ5 TFSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol 48V MHEV | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-diesel 48V MHEV | 3.0L V6 turbo-petrol 48V MHEV |
| Engine outputs | 150kW + 340Nm | 150kW + 400Nm | 270kW + 550Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 18kW + 230Nm | 18kW + 230Nm | 18kW + 230Nm |
| Battery | 1.7kWh LFP | 1.7kWh LFP | 1.7kWh LFP |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-whee drive |
| Weight | 1910kg | 2030kg | 2115kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.6s | 7.4s | 4.5 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 5.7L/100km | 5.4L/100km | 7.6L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65L | 65L | 65L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane | Diesel | 98-octane |
| CO2 emissions | 129g/km | 141g/km | 172g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| Braked tow capacity | 2000kg | 2000kg | 2000kg |
*Overseas model pictured
| Dimensions | Audi Q5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4717mm |
| Width | 1900mm |
| Height | 1647mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820mm |
| Cargo capacity | 520-1473L |
Both the Q5 and SQ5 are covered by Audi Australia’s five year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
| Servicing and Warranty | Audi Q5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 kilometres |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 year Service Plan |
| Total capped-price service cost | $3520 |
The new-gen Audi Q5 is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating at the time of launch, though it already has a five-star rating from sister authority Euro NCAP.
| Category | Audi Q5* |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 85 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 79 per cent |
| Safety assist | 77 per cent |
*Euro NCAP scores only
Standard safety features include:
Audi has also allowed for quick access to certain assistance feature settings by way of a favourites menu, allowing you to select up to five features that you might want to quickly switch on or off.
Further, the German marque has said quite openly it spent a bit of time pre-launch calibrating the Q5’s assistance systems locally, which it does for most of its new models.
2025 Audi Q5 equipment highlights – TFSI 150kW + TDI quattro 150kW
Q5 sport adds:
SQ5 edition one adds:
SQ5 adds:
Premium package: $5400 – Q5 + Q5 sport
Style package: $3400 (Q5 sport) $4900 (Q5)
Tech pro package: $5700 – Q5 sport + SQ5
Carbon style package: $9200 – SQ5 + SQ5 edition one
A range of standalone options are also available depending on variant, including premium paints, alternate alloy wheel designs, interior upholsteries and trim inlays, and rear window sun-blinds.
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Income Tax Filing Deadline 2025
ITR 2025 Deadline: Individual taxpayers who don’t require audit must hurry up to file their income tax return (ITR) filing for FY2024-25 (Assessment year 2025-26) as only 15 days are left for the deadline, September 15, 2025. Once it’s over, they need to pay a penalty and can’t avail some benefits like offset of losses or carry forward.
The Excel utility for ITR forms from 1 to 7 is now available. Moreover, taxpayers can choose ITR forms depending on requirements and eligibility to complete their tax duties on the income tax portal.
The income tax department has extended the deadline for the ITR filing for FY2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) for 45 days to September 15, 2025, from July 30, 2025. This new due date applies to individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) and other taxpayers whose accounts don’t require auditing.
The CBDT ascribed the extension to the extensive changes implemented in the notified ITRs, citing the time needed for system readiness and the rollout of Income Tax Return (ITR) utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26.
It is prudent to file ITR before the last date. Near the end of the deadline, the portal may witness a surge in filing by taxpayers, as those who have been delaying the filing will turn to do so before the deadline.
During that time, the portal may face technical glitches, outages, and longer buffering due to overload. Thus, it’s better to complete your tax duties as soon as possible.
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The tax department has extended the deadline for those taxpayers who don’t require audit to file the taxes. The changes in income tax forms, new slabs under new income tax and capital gain taxes have prompted the department to extend the dates.
Taxpayers whose accounts need to be audited—such as companies, proprietorships, and working partners in firms—have until October 31, 2025, to file their income tax returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26).
Before they can do that, they must ensure their audit report is submitted by September 30, 2025. As of now, the Income Tax Department has not announced any extension to this deadline.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has grabbed headlines after teasing a memecoin aimed directly at former President Donald Trump. Named the “Trump Corruption Coin,” this project is not just about crypto, it’s a political statement.
Newsom says it is designed to mock Trump’s growing involvement in the memecoin market and expose what he sees as the stupidity of it all.
Newsom revealed the coin on the “Pivot” podcast, describing it as part of his “Campaign for Democracy” initiative.” He said the coin is more than a joke. He wants it to highlight how Trump is using memecoins and crypto to boost his political image.
“We’re just trying to turn up the heat and tune people into the absurdity.” When asked if it would be named after himself, he replied with a laugh: “No, it’s Trump Corruption Coin,” directly referencing Trump’s alleged scandals.
The move shows how satire and politics are increasingly merging, with digital assets as a new stage for commentary.
If launched, the Trump Corruption Coin would mark another example of digital tokens being used as political statements rather than just investments. While many politically themed tokens fade quickly, like the Official Trump coin, which is already down by 90% from its all-time high price.
Donald Trump has been openly backing crypto post-presidency, reportedly making millions through memecoins, NFTs, and other crypto ventures. In June, he disclosed earning $57.4 million from World Liberty Financial, holding 15.75 billion WLFI governance tokens.
His company, Trump Media and Technology Group, claims over $2 billion in Bitcoin and other digital assets, with reports estimating $2.4 billion earned from crypto since 2022. These ventures now represent nearly 44% of his political-era wealth, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
The number of jobs in the management sector is going to rise with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they will require a different skill set from the present prerequisites, according to Goa Institute of Management Director Ajit Parulekar.
Contrary to the popular concern about AI causing a reduction in job opportunities, the veteran business school academician said the challenge before management institutions is to prepare new graduates for the new set of jobs that are going to be created in the near future.
“As far as management is concerned, I do think that the number of jobs that are going to be created is going to go far up and outnumber the number of jobs that are getting kind of closed up.
“Having said that, it’s not the same set of people who will be able to fit in the roles. So the jobs lost will not be going to the same people as they may not have the skill set to be able to get the job,” he told PTI in an interview.
Parulekar said there would be organisations looking for talent, and they will have a lot of unfilled positions because they cannot find the right kind of skill set in candidates.
He said technology is playing a big role in management education.
“Whichever aspect of business you take within whichever sector, I think tech cycles are really the ones that are making a big difference.
“So, in big technology, you have two types of technologies — one is going to be sector-specific, which is something that doesn’t affect business schools as much. And then there is data analytics, IoT, blockchain, and the digital overall space that are making a difference.” Underlining that technologies change really fast, Parulekar said, “We started a big data analytics programme in 2018. Seven years later, we realise that we need a complete revamp.”
“You don’t need data scientists as much today as you required seven or eight years back… So, what is really needed is more managerial implications of analytics and of AI and machine learning and a variety of things like that,” he said.
Parulekar, who joined the Goa Institute of Management 25 years ago, said that while technology cuts across different disciplines and sectors, application to each is different.
“Marketing analytics is very different. Within marketing, retail analytics versus Google analytics is very different from healthcare analytics, from financial analytics, and HR analytics.
“The second part is bringing agility in students, and agility is a lifelong learning… And unless they have this ability to learn on the job, they are not going to be able to have long careers. That’s something that gets embedded into the programme and is a significant part from a pedagogical standpoint, experiential learning and autonomous learning,” he said.
Published on August 31, 2025
Now that the weather’s cooling down, I’ve traded most of my outdoor grill time for cozier meals made indoors. The cast-iron skillet and air fryer have been getting plenty of use, and I’ve found that some recipes transition perfectly between all three. Cornell chicken is one of those dishes. This 75-year-old classic has stood the test of time, and it’s still one of the best ways to enjoy flavorful, juicy chicken.
The recipe has unlikely roots. It was created by Robert Baker, a Cornell University food science professor known for his love of poultry and knack for creating simple, reliable flavor. His vinegar-based marinade uses a handful of pantry staples, yet it transforms chicken into something truly special – crisp on the outside, tender inside, and tangy in every bite.
Whether you’re cooking it in a skillet, crisping it up in the air fryer, or saving the recipe for the next warm day on the grill, Cornell chicken is versatile enough to work year-round. It’s comfort food with a little history behind it, and it proves that simple recipes often last the longest.
The beauty of Cornell chicken is its simplicity. No bottled sauces, no fancy tools — just a time-tested formula that works whether you’re grilling over charcoal, gas, or even using your oven’s broiler. It’s one of the earliest recorded barbecue chicken recipes in the U.S., and it’s still a favorite in upstate New York for good reason. One bite and it’s clear: this Ivy League bird has serious backyard cred.
Whether you like to cook your summer bird in an air fryer, over a cast-iron skillet or directly on the grates of your gas or pellet smoker — I made this recipe on all three and it worked each time — this simple and straightforward marinade is easy to make in large batches and worth adding to your rotation.
Baker is a Northeast barbecue legend.
Baker wrote the proverbial book on barbecue chicken, according to many, after extensive recipe testing in the 1950s. He was unhappy with the bland state of American cuisine and created this recipe to help serve tasty food en masse at large cookouts.
“Cornell chicken,” as it’s known, is beautifully simple and remains one of the most lauded chicken marinades and summer cookout recipes. You’ll find Cornell chicken served at restaurants, particularly in upstate New York, where the university is located, family picnics, food fairs and festivals across the country.
Cornell chicken uses one unusual element, a beaten egg, to add a creamy coating and let the chicken skin get crispy without burning. There’s also poultry seasoning for depth of flavor and vinegar to add tang and help the marinade penetrate.
If you’re wondering how to make Cornell chicken, it’s easy — use just five ingredients and a similar cooking method to traditional barbecue chicken. This chicken marinade is vinegar-based so it’s akin more to a Carolina style than the sweet Kansas City or St. Louis styles. Baker suggests using a charcoal grill to keep unwieldy flames from cooking the skin unevenly.
The barbecue chicken recipe is about as simple as it gets. Baker’s cooking technique is a little more meticulous.
Let the marinade do its thing for at least three hours.
Baker recommends a charcoal grill but gas works fine, too.
Yes and I did. I put half of my batch in the air fryer and the other half over a hot flame the way Baker intended. Both methods worked well. The grill gave me a slightly more caramelized char while the air fryer was faster and there was less to clean up.
Baker included instructions on how to build a fire pit but you can choose a charcoal or gas grill and get similar results.
Baker’s original recipe calls for broilers (small whole chickens), but this recipe can be applied to any bone-in, skin-on chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken, but you won’t get that coveted crispy skin that Baker’s Cornell chicken recipe aces.
As it turns out, some forum users have even experimented with using the Cornell chicken cooking recipe on wings — to pretty immediate success. One person from the r/Wings subreddit shared their successful Cornell chicken wings, after using the same basic six-step process included in Baker’s original recipe.
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Aside from the obvious — the bone-in chicken — the apple cider vinegar is perhaps the most important part of the Cornell chicken marinade. It adds a unique “tang” and a depth of flavor that defines Baker’s BBQ recipe. Adding the egg also allows the skin to crisp over, adding a great texture to bite into.
In a deep dive into online discussions on Cornell chicken, I found multiple testimonies in a thread on the r/Wings subreddit that Chiavetta’s Barbecue Marinade is based on the Cornell chicken recipe and is a fantastic store-bought alternative marinade to provide similar results.
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A fresh fitness craze is once again sweeping social media, though the practice borrows from time-tested military training methods, and experts urge caution before strapping in.
On social media, influencers are hyping weighted vests as one of the “best-kept secrets” in fitness, claiming they can help you lose 30 pounds and become “unrecognizable” when used during walks and workouts. TikTok searches for #weightedvest have garnered more than 30 million views.
But the vests are far from new, according to Dr. Mark Kovacs, a sports scientist and longevity expert based in Atlanta.
“They’ve been used for decades in athletic and military training, but social media has helped reintroduce them to mainstream fitness,” he told Fox News Digital.
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“The appeal is simple: You turn everyday walking into a slightly more demanding workout without changing the movement,” Kovacs said.
While soldiers have marched with heavy backpacks for more than a century — a practice known as rucking — to build stamina and toughness, weighted vests have also long been used by athletes and firefighters. Now, the gear is available on Amazon for as little as $30 and from Equinox, which also incorporates it into classes, for as much as $375. Kovacs said the sleeker, more comfortable modern vests are likely to fuel a longer-lasting trend.
Weighted vests are the latest social media fitness craze, touted for boosting everyday walks. (Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network)
Part of the appeal is that the vests look “hardcore” but are simple to use, said Sarah Fuhrmann, a certified trainer and functional aging specialist in Michigan.
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“Just strap on and walk, and fitness ensues,” she told Fox News Digital, adding that social media often “makes old tools look new.”
In a recent episode of Andrew Huberman’s “Huberman Lab” podcast, Michael Easter, a Las Vegas-based researcher and author of “The Comfort Crisis,” argued that humans are built to carry heavy things long distances.
“Humans are the only mammals that can pick up weight and carry it long distances,” Easter said. “For most of human history, we carried everything — food, tools, even babies. Technology has stripped carrying out of our lives, but we were literally born to do it.”
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He praised rucking as a “two-in-one workout” that combines cardio through long-distance walking and strength training by loading the skeletal and muscular systems.
Rucking has been used in military training for over a century, including by the U.S. Navy. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Experts caution, however, that more research is needed to fully understand the benefits of weighted vests.
While studies show that weighted vests can increase calorie burn, cardiovascular demand and even help with certain strength exercises like squats, the science remains inconclusive on long-term outcomes such as bone density. One recent study found that obese adults who wore weighted vests lost about 10% of their body weight but saw no reduction in hip bone loss.
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“This study’s findings are counter to some research and consistent with others,” Dr. Colin Haines, a board-certified spine surgeon and director of research at the Virginia Spine Institute, told Health.com. “What’s clear is that the broader body of evidence includes both neutral and positive results.”
Research dating back to the 1990s has shown more promising signs of improved bone growth, particularly in postmenopausal women. A 2015 study similarly showed improvements in quadriceps strength and femur bone density.
Women in this stage of life may benefit most from the trend, Kovacs said, while people with joint or back issues should be cautious and consult a medical professional before starting.
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For people interested in trying weighted walks or hikes, experts recommend starting with the lightest option available — about 5 to 10 pounds, or less than 10% of your body weight — and choosing a vest with evenly distributed weight and adjustable straps. Start at 15 to 30 minutes, two to three times a week, they add.
Weighted vests can add resistance to strength moves as well as cardio sessions. (iStock)
“Focus on posture and slowly add weight over time,” Kovacs advised. “Always listen to your body. Discomfort is a sign to back off.”
He added that weighted-vest walking should not replace heavier strength training or higher-intensity cardio entirely but can be an “excellent supplement.”
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“It offers a low-impact way to increase training volume, especially for individuals who may not tolerate running or high-intensity workouts,” he added.
Fuhrmann agreed that traditional strength training is the “proven gold standard” for protecting bones and muscle, and noted that weighted vests can intensify traditional exercises like squatting.
“Weighted vests can add a little spice to your walks, but they’re not a shortcut to fitness,” she added. “If they help you get more daily movement in, that’s great. But if the choice is between a vest and a solid strength program, choose the weights in the gym every time.”
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Russia said on Saturday that it conducted a massive overnight strike on Ukraine’s military enterprises and airbases.
“The targets of the strike were achieved, and all designated objectives were hit,” Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement, adding that the raids involved high-precision weapons fired from land, air and sea.
On the same day, Kyiv said Russia launched 537 drones and 45 missiles targeting seven locations overnight, with 510 drones and 38 missiles intercepted.
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Indian REITs continue to pick pace, especially in the office sector, supported by new listings, broadening of occupier base and growing institutionalisation in the segment
A decade-old alternative investment product real-estate investment trust, widely known as REIT, is slowly gaining investors’ interest.
When market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced REITs in 2014, the rules were stringent and restrictive for both sponsors and investors. The stringent norms were mainly to protect retail investors. But since then, SEBI has been relaxing rules to accommodate more sponsors and investors.
REITs are investment vehicles that allow individuals to own a share in income-generating commercial properties, such as office spaces, malls and warehouses.
The most recent one to enter the field was Knowledge Realty Trust REIT, and it was well received. The REITs offer saw tremendous response, receiving bids at a healthy 12.48 times. The qualified institutional buyers’ (QIB) portion was subscribed a little over nine times, while the non-institutional investors’ bloc was booked 16.57 times. The public REIT hit the primary market after a gap of four years. The last IPO on REIT was launched by Brookfield India Real Estate Trust in 2021.
Despite SEBI and sponsors’ interests, only five REITs – Embassy Office Parks, Mindspace Business Parks, Nexus Select Trust, Brookfield India Real Estate Trust and the latest entrant Knowledge Realty Trust – hit the market. This is a abysmally poor number when compared with developed markets such as the US that has nearly 70 such products.
Ideally, REITs should have emerged as a strong investment alternative or diversification for investors who wish to stay away from market volatility.
One of the major reasons for the lackadaisical interest was the lack of awareness about the product. Both the industry and market intermediary institutions, including exchanges and SEBI, failed to popularise the product.
However, a recent report from Colliers India is heartening to read. According to Colliers, a global diversified professional services and investment management company, India’s REIT market is steadily progressing from a “Nascent” to “Early Growth” stage, with close to 140 million sq ft of real estate assets including office and retail spaces already getting listed.
In its latest report: “REITs Unlocked: Accelerating India’s Real Estate Maturity”, it said, the four listed office REITs currently encompass close to 133 million sq ft of Grade A office space. Additionally, about 371 million sq ft of office assets, accounting for about 46 per cent of the existing Grade A stock, can potentially come under future REITs. (The report was published ahead of the listing of Knowledge REIT.)
Furthermore, existing REITs have around 34 million sq ft of under construction supply and this is likely to become operational in the next 1-2 years.
Overall, Indian REITs continue to pick pace, especially in the office sector, supported by new listings, broadening of occupier base and growing institutionalisation in the segment. However, REITs market in India is relatively smaller in scale and have listed office, retail and warehousing portfolios within the trusts. The regulatory environment in India is strong and REITs can ultimately expand to newer asset classes. Interestingly, SEBI has been championing the case for Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM-REITs) in recent years, it said.
SEBI recently suggested a significant amendment to the definition of “Strategic Investor” within the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, and the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. The move is intended to widen the pool of eligible investors, thereby enhancing capital access for both REITs and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in India.
As a product, REITs offer an ideal blend of stability and growth. Hopefully, going ahead, REITs should get their due respect from investors, that will benefit both the economy and investors.
Published on August 29, 2025
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.
VENECIJANSKI filmski festival traje, što znači da su se neka od najvećih imena iz filmske industrije uputila u Veneciju i pokazala kreativne modne kombinacije. Iako su Julia Roberts i Leni Klum privukle puno pozornosti svojim odjevnim kombinacijama, i muškarci su pokazali da imaju stila, a posebno nam se svidjelo odijelo kakvo je nosio glumac Andrew Garfield.
Na festivalu se pojavio povodom promocije svojeg novog filma “After the Hunt”, a na premijeri ga je podržala njegova djevojka, glumica Monica Barbaro.
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A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 1.
RUSHING
• Moyo Odebunmi, Cleveland: Rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns, including a 99-yard kickoff return, in win over Arleta.
• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns in win over Agoura.
• AJ McBean, Mira Costa: Rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in win over St. Francis.
• Brian Bonner, Valencia: Rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in win over Chaminade.
• Gavin Gutierrez, Servite: Rushed for 160 yards in win over Murrieta Valley.
• Adrian Petero, Santa Margarita: The freshman rushed for 103 yards and scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat Corona Centennial.
PASSING
• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Completed 17 of 22 passes for 442 yards and six touchdowns in win over Antelope Valley.
• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 410 yards and five touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.
• Jesse Saucedo, Monrovia: Passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in win over Eagle Rock.
• Jeremiah Duhu, Beaumont: Passed for 186 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 167 yards in win over Cathedral.
• Isaiah Arriaza, Damien: Passed for 410 yards and four touchdowns in win over JSerra.
• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Was 23-of-26 passing for 365 yards and three touchdowns in win over St. Paul.
• Bradley Cassier, St. Monica: Passed for 288 yards and four touchdowns in win over Peninsula.
RECEIVING
• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught 13 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.
• Elias Redlew, San Pedro: Caught six passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns in win over Kennedy.
• Eric Osorio, Damien: Caught 13 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown vs. JSerra.
• Matthew Curry, Newbury Park: Caught 17 passes for 171 yards in win over Arroyo Grande.
DEFENSE
• DeVohn Moutra Jr., Gardena Serra: Recorded three tackles vs. Hamilton to help Serra get its second shutout of the season.
• Ca’ron Williams, Santa Margarita: Had two interceptions, including a pick-six, in win over Corona Centennial.
• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Returned an interception for a touchdown, caught two touchdown passes and had two sacks in win over over Bell.
• Caysen Badawi, Valencia: Made two interceptions in win over Chaminade.
• Havon Finney, Sierra Canyon: Returned interception 85 yards for touchdown in win over Oaks Christian.
• George Hastings, Agoura: Made 14 tackles and forced two fumbles in loss to Westlake.
• Max Meier, Loyola: Had 10 tackles and two sacks in win over Long Beach Millikan.
• Jeremiah Hugee, Los Angeles: Made 11 tackles, rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, caught two touchdowns in win over Grant.
SPECIAL TEAMS
• Blaise Burwell, Edison: Returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in loss to Yorba Linda.
• Samael Cerritos, Cleveland: Went 10 for 10 on PATs in win over Arleta.
• Noah Thayer, JSerra: Made 53-yard field goal in loss to Damien.
• Nico Talbott, Mira Costa: Made 49-yard field goal in win over St. Francis.
• CJ Wallace, St. John Bosco: Made 47-yard field goal in win over El Paso (Texas) Eastwood.
Updated on: Aug 30, 2025 05:29 pm IST
The ebullient joy of looking forward to the upcoming trip makes the gloomiest day brightest (talk about that giddy anticipation!) But sometimes your trip may even surprise (or more like shock) you with last-minute emergencies, mishaps and anxiety. To ensure that your pre-trip anticipation and your actual trip are equally joyful, a few smart travel hacks can actually save your time, money and even reduce stress, keeping the excitement intact from start to finish- so that when you return, you can enjoy the moments spent, not sulk over unexpected hiccups on the trip.
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On a Reddit travel subreddit, users shared their travel hacks that save time, money, and stress. Here are some of the tips that Reddit users chimed in on the subreddit that you too can use to keep your trips hassle-free:
So what is the biggest takeaway? Anticipate, prepare and plan backup! Ensure you have a Plan B, always. Solely relying on one single approach can leave you scrambling if something goes wrong. Keep a fallback plan. Anticipation is what makes your trip a smooth sailing, whether it is online check-in to reduce the chances of delay in security checks or calling up the hotel directly to see if your booking is confirmed. Likewise, digitally storing all the documents in one place also helps prevent the last-minute frustration of searching for documents.
Preparing in advance may make you wonder why you are going through all the hassle, maybe you are overthinking, but just as the saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ goes, the stress of any mishap is much worse than the stress of keeping a Plan B ready.
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A new series drawing inspiration from the K-Pop craze is essential viewing for devotees of Netflix’s most successful film of all time.
KPop Demon Hunters is an animated marvel that chronicles a trio of Korean pop performers who covertly employ their vocal talents and fighting prowess to shield the globe from demonic forces.
Following its achievement as the most-watched original movie in the platform’s history, surpassing the benchmark previously set by the Dwayne Johnson blockbuster Red Notice, audiences will be keen to uncover additional programmes that capitalise on this musical phenomenon.
Fortunately, competing streaming service Apple TV+ provides the solution through a celebrity-packed competition programme showcasing some of the world’s most prominent performers.
KPopped launched this Friday (29th August) and guarantees supporters a musical battle unlike any other, reports <a href=”https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/shows-like-kpop-demon-hunters-35820515″ rel=”Follow” target=”_self”>the Mirror</a>.
A description for the programme states: “East meets West when the biggest K-pop groups on the planet split into two teams and join forces with Western music superstars.
“Against a ticking clock, they must prepare and perform unique covers of iconic mega-hits, delivering spectacular collab performances, with a winning team crowned every episode.”
Should that fail to entice sufficiently, the eight-part series is brimming with superstars from the K-Pop universe, featuring ITZY, Billie, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life and BLACKSWAN.
They’re set to compete against renowned artists including Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle, Kesha, Boyz II Men, Spice Girls’ Mel B, J Balvin and Culture Club’s Boy George in a series of song battles held in Seoul and judged by a live audience.
The show also features Gangnam Style icon Psy and Megan Thee Stallion, with hosting duties undertaken by Soojeong Son.
Just a day after the first eight episodes premiered on Apple TV+, fans are already singing the praises of the new show, hinting that a second season could be imminent.
One viewer posted on X: “the blackswan episode of kpopped was so good omg.”
Another enthused: “That Kpopped show is so cutieeeee. Meg was the perfect choice.”
A third couldn’t contain their excitement: “KPOPPED WAS SO GOOD I SCREAMED AND CHOKED MYSELF GOODNESS. I CANT BELIEVE THIS IS A REAL THING THAT EXISTS.”
And a final fan demanded: “we need KPOPPED season 2, i love this show already.”
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Nissan was taking a massive risk.
The Skyline GT-R had earned its place in performance car legend with its giant-killing tech after the arrival of the 1989 R32 which, for many Australians, was their first taste of the devastating capability of the almighty GT-R – so much so that our media coined the term ‘Godzilla’ – a moniker that still sticks decades later.
But the fifth-generation R35 GT-R was different.
The 2001 Tokyo motor show concept revealed it was to be purpose-built coupe – not a two-door based on a four-door sedan, but a sports car built from the ground up, even if skeptics thought it would have more in common with the 350Z of the time, whose lineage goes back to the Datsun brand’s successful attempt to crack the US sports car market with the S30-series 240Z (called the Fairlady Z in Japan) in 1969.
It would be unlike the legendary Skyline GT-R which had its roots in the original PCG10 2000 GT-R of 1969; ahead of its 2007 unveiling, fans knew it would have a four-wheel drive system amid a web of electric and mechanical wizardry comprising not one but two driveshafts and a rear transaxle, making it a quite portly 1800kg – 200kg more than the heaviest V-Spec R34 GT-R.
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As well as being heavier, the R35’s dimensions of 4655/1985/1370mm meant it was wider, longer, taller and sat on a longer wheelbase (2780mm) than any GT-R before it.
There wasn’t going to be a turbocharged straight-six either, but a new twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet. Nor would there be a manual gearbox, and it wasn’t even going to be called a Skyline.
Had Nissan simply gone too far? Did Nissan have the right – nay, the stupidity – to put those famous three letters, which to that point had been feared by both street and track rivals, on something completely different?
Yes, the R35 was going to be something else altogether. And it truly was something else.
The production version’s design was true to the 2001 concept car’s “function over form look”, although it was finessed and honed into a much more sophisticated shape that would barely change over a staggering 18-year production run.
Nissan described the R35’s design as practical: “Every styling aspect, from the overall design to the smallest details, is created to maximise the vehicle’s driving experience – as well as suggest GT-R’s ‘supercar’ level of performance”.
Its ‘super wide beam headlights’, muscular surfacing and angry front-end commanded serious road presence, and this was backed up it steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre construction.
The muscular haunches – with ‘aero blades’ on the guards – were unapologetically aggressive, making the beautiful and seductive lines of a Porsche 911 look restrained, humble and even soft by comparison.
This car was the Voltron of supercars, like something bursting out of the pages of Japanese manga comic books. Its flat, almost cam-back rear-end paid homage to the stove-top quad tail-lights of its predecessors, with a carbon-fibre rear diffuser capping off a slippery 0.27Cd drag coefficient.
If a 911 was a sculpted work of art, the GT-R was a chiselled athlete with muscles bursting at the seams. It looked like nothing else.
The GT-R was not a poseur’s car: it was a blur, a memory – a car so focused on shifting itself off the face of the planet that it didn’t care for bling and instead opted for gigabytes of tech and kiloWatts to pump through its extravagant powertrain.
Nissan’s VR36DETT – a 3.8-litre 60-degree petrol V6 with two turbos – had a lot to live up to. The truly iconic RB26DETT inline six that powered the R32 through R34 Skyline GT-Rs was as legendary among performance tuners as the GT-R itself.
Launched with 357kW of power and 588Nm of torque over 3200-5200rpm, the R35’s engine was a masterpiece: hand-made by designated ‘Takumi’ – master crafts folk – at Nissan’s Yokohama engine plant.
Its outputs (and price) would later peak at 441kW/652Nm with NISMO versions, before a run of 19 limited-edition GT-R 50 cars bumped that up further to 530kW. The final ‘standard’ R35 GT-Rs sold in Australia in 2022 made 419kW/652Nm.
The engine itself comprised a closed-deck aluminium block with plasma-coated cylinder bores to reduce friction and increase strength, plus a race-ready forged crankshaft, conrods and pistons. It was fed by a pair of parallel (as opposed to sequential) IHI RHF55 turbochargers (one for each bank) and quad-cam aluminium cylinder-heads with iridium-tipped spark plugs and direct fuel-injection.
While the 997 Series II 911 Turbo launched in late 2009 also used a twin-turbo 3.8-litre six-cylinder, it was of course a flat boxer six mounted in the rear of the car – and it delivered higher 368kW/650Nm outputs than the GT-R.
Yet the front-engined R35 pipped the (faster) PDK 911’s rapid 3.6-second claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time by a single tenth of a second – the manual 911 Turbo was 0.2 seconds slower than the GT-R. It backed that up with an 11.5 second quarter-mile (standing 402m).
The best part? The R35 launched in Australia in 2009 at $155,900 before on-road costs, with the GT-R Premium commanding an extra $4000 for an upgraded sound system and leather trim.
The slower 911 Turbo PDK of the day was priced at a cool $368,000, and the even slower manual at $360,100.
The Porsche also had all-wheel drive, so on paper these two rivals had a similar mechanical makeup. The key difference was how the Nissan delivered its energy to its four 20-inch alloy wheels.
While the engine’s mission was to launch the GT-R into the stratosphere, every other part of the driveline was hell-bent on keeping the car on the ground to convert that fury into speed – both in a straight line and around corners.
That included the latest evolution of Nissan’s computer-controlled ATTESA ETS four-wheel drive system, which was developed for the R32 Skyline GT-R. The acronym stands for (breathe in) Advanced Total Traction Engineering System All-terrain and Electric Torque Split.
Put simply, the R35 had a rear transaxle and the ATTESA ETS system was able to split torque both side-to-side and front-to-rear via a second driveshaft, which, combined with electronic adaptive dampers with a choice of modes, put all of the RB38DETT’s power down.
Pulled up by six-piston Brembo front brakes, the combo endowed the R35 with immense controllability, mind-blowing agility, physics-defying cornering capability and point-to-point pace unlike anything before it – even in the wet.
When it launched the R35, Nissan said it aimed to deliver “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere.” It did.
The six-speed Borg Warner dual-clutch transmission easily kept up, even if it was a bit clunky at low speeds, and even if this author lacked the processing speed – mentally – required to keep up with the GT-R’s sheer ability.
It made long roads short and devoured its destination. It had a firm and focussed ride, but it took no prisoners when it came to bumps, holes, ruts and camber changes – it just did it. It was almost too fast to enjoy – easy to drive quickly, but its ability to generate serious straightline and cornering speed required the mental and physical agility to match the immense engineering effort that enabled it.
Over 18 years, the GT-R contended with three different generations of its target rival, the 911 Turbo, and it didn’t bat an eyelid.
The initial gauntlet was thrown down when Nissan confirmed a lap time of seven minutes and 38 seconds around the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife in September 2007, marking the start of a ‘Ring battle’ between the two brands.
The R35’s time was cut to 7:27.56 on April 15, 2009 – just as the Nissan landed in Australia. That compared to the 997 Series II 911 Turbo’s time of 7:39.00, set the same year.
Nissan didn’t stop there, though. Power increased annually, with a minor 2011 facelift barely changing the look, while a significant upgrade to the six-speed gearbox in 2017 kept the GT-R well-honed, delicately balanced and sharp enough to maintain its edge in the supercar game.
Its official 0-100km/h time was skimmed down to an electric car-like 2.7 seconds by the time fast-tracked side-impact crash test regs ended its run prematurely in Australia in 2022, while the final Nurburgring time for a factory R35 was 7:08.679 seconds, achieved by a NISMO version in 2013, although it controversially had minor modifications.
The R35 won Bathurst, too – the 12 Hour in 2015 against a field of Ferraris, McLarens and Lamborghinis – in far less controversial circumstances than the final R32 victory at the 1992 Bathurst 1000, where winner Jim Richards unloaded Australian motorsport’s most iconic swear words to the angry mob below the podium as co-driver Mark Skaife looked on in disbelief.
Multiple Japanese racing titles also made it seem like everywhere the GT-R went, legends were unfolded, triumphs came from tragedy and the absolute determination of a group of engineers to topple the world’s best came to the fore.
Nissan says the final R35, the last of 48,000 examples made globally including 997 sold in Australia, isn’t the end of the GT-R story – and for tuners, enthusiasts and fanatics, in a way, that’s not really up to Nissan.
The car will continue to represent the pinnacle of Japanese automotive engineering on roads, tracks and in garages, and will forever remain part of the performance car psyche.
But the R35 may be the last-hurrah for pure petrol-powered GT-Rs, the final example of the breed sending a guttural, deep timbre – as distinct from a 911’s flat-six cackle – that struck fear into pretenders, players and Porsche owners for decades.
Something else may be coming in the GT-R story, but the R35 was – is – something else.
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday assured that the Indian government is committed towards sustainable economic growth, after India’s GDP grew at 7.8% in the first quarter ending on June 30, 2025, as per official data.
“We are committed to working with all of you, and we would like to ensure that this GDP growth of 7.8% is sustainable,” he was quoted as saying by NDTV at an event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in Mumbai.
“It can happen, as in adversity, we Indians shine out. We all have the ability to put that little extra,” Goyal said. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports as a penalty for purchasing Russian oil, impacting key trade sectors such as textiles and shrimp.
India has condemned the tariffs as “unfair and unreasonable”, citing the US and Europe’s own imports from Russia. The Finance Ministry has said that the immediate impact of recent US tariffs on Indian exports may appear limited but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges that must be addressed.
On Friday, Goyal said India was open to trade talks with the US, but would never succumb to pressure or appear weak in the face of punitive tariffs. “We are always ready if anyone wants to have a free trade agreement with us,” he said at the curtain raiser event of Bharat Buildcon in Delhi.
“However, any form of discrimination affects the self-respect of India’s 140 crore Indians, and we will neither bow down nor ever appear weak. We will continue to move together and capture new markets,” he added.
Goyal also expressed confidence that the recent trade agreements with various countries will help the Indian economy to grow. He also assured that the government will soon introduce various measures to expand the domestic outreach and boost exports.
He also said there was “no need to fear”, citing India’s management of nuclear sanctions and the Covid-19 pandemic. “The government is committed to make sure that all of you do not face any stress or difficulties in managing the current situation emanating from some unilateral actions,” he said.
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Recently, breaking news has shaken the entire market, and even the CRO price has seen a significant surge following the announcement of a $6.4 billion partnership between Trump Media and Crypto.com.
The integration is taken as a strategic partnership, and that changed its technical indicators on the green side, and bullish chart patterns have positioned Cronos crypto as a major contender for further price growth by year-end.
As per the news the recent partnership is known as the Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, this has brought the CRO price into the spotlight.
As this deal involves a huge pile of money, this has increased CRO trading volume and network activity, driving the token’s price upwards.
Following the announcement, the surge in CRO price today has gained attention from both retail and institutional investors, alike.
With this major partnership, the CRO price chart strongly reflects a renewed bullish sentiment as traders look to capitalize on the expected benefits of the collaboration.
From a technical analysis standpoint, CRO price USD has been retreating from key resistance levels after spiking large this week, despite the retreat the analysts are still eyeing $0.50 by the end of the year.
This optimism is further supported by the formation of a Golden Cross pattern, where the 20-week EMA crosses above the 50-week EMA, on the weekly chart that shows a classic bullish signal that has a history of displaying gigantic price moves.
In addition to this, a bullish pattern, an ascending broadening wedge has also formed on the weekly CRO price chart, indicating increasing momentum in favor of bulls.
This pattern suggests that the CRO price could push past key resistance zones, by paving the way in higher high structure. If this happens then potential targets are present near $0.50 to $0.60 in the upcoming weeks.
With CRO crypto continuing to form higher highs, weekly bullish signals, combined with strategic partnership are all great signs for the token’s breakout that could lead to higher valuations.
That said, the growing market sentiment around CRO has only strengthened the outlook for a continued bullish trend.
A separate analysis suggests a more ambitious outlook, as it focuses on the CRO price forecast based on historic moves of ETH and his forecast suggests a move could be much more explosive.
On deeply assessing the analyst chart, it points to a potential mega parabolic rally similar to Ethereum’s past performance observed after 2020. This comparison, based on CRO price’s current behavior, showed a spike with profit booking by weak hands.
The analyst further suggests that CRO may experience significant upward momentum, similar to ETH that would possibly push CRO price around $1.50. While this prediction may seem ambitious, it underscores the potential for CRO price to mirror the price action seen with other top altcoins in their early stages of growth.
This type of CRO price prediction aligns with the growing momentum and the bullish technical signals from the CRO chart, suggesting the possibility of a parabolic rise.
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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Shipbuilding Technology, officials said.
According to CUSAT authorities, CSL will provide ₹3.53 crore for the establishment of the centre at the university campus.
“Aimed at bridging the gap between the shipbuilding industry and academia, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) set up through CSL-CUSAT collaboration will focus on software development, skill development, upskilling, and digitisation,” the university said in a press release.
“The Centre will provide state-of-the-art computing facilities and advanced marine software for research in Naval Architecture, CFD, FEA, and related areas, thereby promoting innovation in ship design, shipbuilding, and advanced ship analysis,” the release added.
CSL Managing Director Madhu S Nair handed over the MoU to the university Vice Chancellor Dr M Junaid Bushiri at a function held here on Friday.
The MoU was signed by the varsity Registrar Dr Arun A U, the release said.
For the management and implementation of CSR funding, the Vice Chancellor nominated Dr Satheesh Babu P K, Associate Professor, Department of Ship Technology, as coordinator, and Assistant Professors Dr Manoj T Issac and Dr Rajesh P Nair as assistant coordinators.
CSL and CUSAT officials attended the ceremony, the release said.
Published on August 30, 2025
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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be the easiest the Times has ever offered. I hardly needed any clue words to unlock in-game hints. If you need hints and answers, read on.
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Today’s Strands theme is: Up the hill
If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Nursery rhyme time.
Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:
These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:
The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 31, 2025, #546.
Today’s Strands spangram is JACKANDJILL. To find it, look for the J that’s seven letters down on the far-right row, and wind up.
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Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.
High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter — offer a creamy, milkshake-like way to pack in the nutrients.
Now muscling its way into the supplement spotlight is clear protein, which is made from whey protein isolate and comes in ready-to-drink bottles or powders that turn water into brightly colored, juice-like beverages.
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Searches for “clear protein” on The Vitamin Shoppe’s website were up 11% in July, according to the company, marking the seventh straight month it has been ranked as a top search term.
Some people prefer clear protein because it’s a lighter, refreshing alternative to creamy shakes. (iStock)
Ready-to-drink brands like Isopure Protein Water, Premier Protein Clear and Ryse already line store shelves, and flavored isolate powders from Alani Nu, Ghost and Transparent Labs offer mix options in lemonade, tropical punch and other fruit-forward varieties.
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“It addresses a gap in the market for consumers who want high protein without the heaviness,” registered dietitian-nutritionist Lauren Manaker recently told Vogue magazine. “It’s also visually appealing … and fits well with the push for lighter, on-the-go health products.”
Whey protein isolate tends to be lower in fat, carbohydrates, calories and lactose compared to concentrate, making it a strong option for those with digestive issues. It also boasts a higher concentration of protein by weight.
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Yet both isolate and concentrate typically deliver 20 to 25 grams of protein per serving, according to Lena Beal, a cardiovascular dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Whey isolate has more protein with less fat, carbs and lactose, while concentrate is creamier and less processed. (iStock)
Both forms are quickly absorbed compared to slower-digesting proteins like casein or plant-based blends, though some experts say isolate offers a slight edge in post-workout absorption due to its purity.
“Clear protein isn’t necessarily healthier by default,” Beal told Today.com. “It’s the same protein just in a lighter format.”
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And the product itself isn’t new, she said. Isolate-based clear protein has been used in hospitals for years, especially to help patients meet their nutritional needs when food intake is limited.
Despite the trend, experts warn that clear protein often contains added artificial flavorings and sweeteners, since it lacks the fats and sugars that help flavor traditional powders. It can also be more expensive.
Protein shakes can play a big role in recovery and muscle building after a workout. (iStock)
“Until we have more data to prove otherwise, neither is inherently better,” Manaker said. “It’s all about what fits your goals and lifestyle.”
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The recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight for healthy adults. Many experts, however, recommend more for athletes, older adults and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Because both provide essential amino acids, Manaker said they can be great options for those looking to increase their protein intake.
“It’s all about what fits your goals and lifestyle,” she said.
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Britain has barred Israeli officials from its biggest defense trade show over its escalation of the war against Hamas in Gaza, its latest effort to pressure a historically close ally over the conflict.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government said in July it would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel took steps to relieve suffering in the enclave and met other conditions, enraging the Israeli government.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense said that as a result of the trade fair ban it would not run its national pavilion as it has done previously at London’s Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) event.
Israeli defense companies, such as Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI and Uvision, will still be able to attend.
Britain’s move had echoes of a dispute at the Paris Air Show three months ago, when France blocked off with black partitions the stands of Israeli defense companies after they refused to remove attack weapons from display, sparking a furious response from Israel.
A British government spokesperson said on Friday that the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its military operation in Gaza was wrong.
“As a result, we can confirm that no Israeli government delegation will be invited to attend DSEI UK 2025.”
“There must be a diplomatic solution to end this war now, with an immediate ceasefire, the return of the hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza,” the spokesperson added.
Israel said Britain’s decision was a “regrettable act of discrimination” and “introduces political considerations wholly inappropriate for a professional defense industry exhibition.”
The four-day show, due to open on September 9, features national delegations and private companies, who showcase military kit and weapons at London’s Excel center. The event takes place every other year.
DSEI is organized by a private company, Clarion Defence and Security, but with backing from the British government and the military.
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At its annual convention, NAREDCO President G. Hari Babu said stamp duty should be cut to 1% for women and 3% for men, compared to the current 5–10% across states.
Realtors body NAREDCO has urged state governments to reduce stamp duty on registration of affordable homes priced up to Rs 45 lakh per unit to boost demand and supply of low-cost apartments.
Addressing NAREDCO’s annual convention here, the association’s president G Hari Babu pointed out that sales and launches of apartments, each costing up to Rs 45 lakh, have declined because of rising costs of land and construction.
“States should bring down the stamp duty on registration of affordable homes to 1 per cent for women and 3 per cent for men,” he told PTI.
The president said that the stamp duty at present is between 5 per cent and 10 per cent across states.
Hari Babu also suggested that states should focus on slum redevelopment to boost the supply of affordable housing.
NAREDCO Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani too expressed concern over the decline in launches and sales in the affordable housing category.
NAREDCO and real estate consultant Knight Frank India released a report, ‘Affordable Housing: Tackling Urban Housing Deficit Through Supply-Side Reforms’, which pointed out critical supply challenges in India’s affordable housing sector.
The report mentioned that the ratio of launches of affordable homes to sales of housing units costing up to Rs 50 lakh across the top eight cities has plummeted to 0.36 in 2025 (until June), from 1.05 in 2019 and 1.30 in 2020.
These eight cities are Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad.
Hari Babu said the report has underlined the scale of India’s affordable housing challenge – a deficit of 9.4 million units that could rise to 30 million units by 2030.
Published on August 30, 2025
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MANEKENKA Leni Klum, najpoznatija kao kći Heidi Klum i Flavia Briatorea, pojavila se na filmskom festivalu u Veneciji u društvu svoje majke. Mlada je Leni privukla pozornost svojim odvažnim, a elegantnim izdanjem za koje se pobrinuo Intimissimi.
Nosila je crni korzet, dugu suknju i raskošnu ogrlicu sa smaragdima. Kosu je nosila raspuštenu kako bi dojam bio opušten i mladenački. Šminka i manikura bili su jednostavni i minimalistički kako ne bi skretali pogled s odjeće.
Njezino je izdanje privuklo pozornost i na TikToku, a mnogima se njezino izdanje svidjelo: “Lijepa”, “Prekrasna, baš kao majka”, “Prekrasna je”, “Jako lijepa”, “Kraljica”, “Baš poput majke”.
Haljinu je za nju sastavio brend donjeg rublja Intimissimi. Na svojoj su stranici otkrili da su kombinirali grudnjak i steznik: “Grudnjak Anna pridružuje se ekskluzivnom stezniku iz La Collezione. Silueta oživljava zahvaljujući dekolteu u obliku srca i krojevima koji naglašavaju struk. Haljina postiže ravnotežu između senzualnosti i stilističke strogoće”.
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U nastavku smo izdvojili komade uz koje i sami možete sastaviti izdanje poput onog koje je nosila Leni.
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Moyo Odebunmi, a junior running back at Cleveland High and native of Nigeria who had never played varsity football until this season, is quickly adjusting to the speed of the game.
On Thursday night against Arleta, his first three carries resulted in touchdown runs of 68, 85 and 59 yards. He also caught a touchdown and had a 99-yard kickoff return in Cleveland’s 70-37 win. He finished with 303 yards rushing.
Odebunmi, who is 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds, didn’t play football as a freshman, came out last season and learned the game on junior varsity. Now coach Mario Guzman can’t find enough spots to use him.
“We had him all over the field,” Guzman said. “He’s just an athlete we have to have out there.”
Another big contributor for Cleveland was soccer athlete Samael Cerritos, who was 10 for 10 on PATs.
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Union Minister for Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday inaugurated the advanced Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility of CG Semi Private Limited in Sanand, Gujarat.
Vaishnaw also announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “soon” dedicate the country’s first chip produced at this facility.”CG Power’s pilot line was inaugurated here today, and very soon, the chip produced from this pilot line will be dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister,” Vaishnaw said.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd set up its semiconductor OSAT unit in Sanand in partnership with Renesas Electronics America Inc. and Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) Public Co. Ltd., with a total investment of approximately Rs 7,600 crore.
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Speaking at the inauguration event, Union Minister Vaishnaw said, “This is a major milestone in our country’s semiconductor journey.”
About the progress in other chip plants, he said, “I also visited the nearby Micron’s plant, and the construction is going on at a very good pace. The Kaynes plant and construction are going on at a very good pace. And few months ago I visited Dholera, there also the construction is going on with very good pace.”
“Overall, out of the 10 projects that we have approved in the semiconductor mission. Very happy to report to all that this is a dream getting fulfilled,” the Union Minister said.
Vaishnaw highlighted a key achievement of India’s Semiconductor Mission, emphasising its focus on developing talent to meet a looming global workforce shortage in the semiconductor sector.
Speaking about the initiative, Vaishnaw noted that while the mission’s goals may seem ambitious, they are rooted in a clear global need as experts estimate a shortfall of nearly one million semiconductor professionals by 2032.
To bridge this gap, India has partnered with approximately 270 universities, providing them with access to some of the world’s most advanced chip design tools used by leading companies. These tools cover nearly every critical aspect of chip design, he added.
Vaishnaw said that the impact is already visible, as in 2025 alone, students clocked approximately 1.2 million design hours using these tools. As a result, 17 institutions have successfully designed chips, which are now in the final stages of production.
The CG Power’s Project will benefit from 50 per cent fiscal support on a pari-passu basis for the eligible CAPEX from India Semiconductor Mission, reflecting the commitment of the Government of India to strengthen India’s position as a key player in the global semiconductor value chain.
In January, a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) was signed by India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. and CG Semi Pvt. Ltd, which highlights the government’s commitment.
The Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India was notified in December 2021 with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
In June 2023, the government approved the first proposal for setting up the semiconductor unit in Sanand. In February 2024, three more semiconductor units were approved. Tata Electronics is setting up a semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat and one semiconductor unit in Morigaon, Assam.
Construction of all four semiconductor units is progressing at a rapid pace, and a robust semiconductor ecosystem is emerging near the units. These four units will bring an investment of almost Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The cumulative capacity of these units will be about seven crore chips per day.
Earlier this month, the government approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), two in Odisha and one each in Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
These four approved proposals will set up semiconductor manufacturing facilities with a cumulative investment of around Rs 4,600 crore and are expected to generate a cumulative employment of 2034 skilled professionals, which would catalyse the electronic manufacturing ecosystem, resulting in the creation of many indirect jobs.
With these four plants, the total approved projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) reach 10, with cumulative investments of around Rs 1.60 lakh crore in 6 states.
If anyone says monsoon travel in India is difficult, don’t believe it entirely. True, each year we face challenges—Mumbai’s flooding rains, cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand. Yet, that does not deter a true travel enthusiast. The magic of rain across India has to be seen to be believed, and monsoon travel offers beauty that is unmatched. The Western Ghats and the northeast come alive in monsoons. Green hills, countless waterfalls, thriving flora and fauna. Lonavala, Goa, Coorg, Munnar, Darjeeling, Shimla, Udaipur—all bloom with irresistible beauty and charm.
Travel once meant venturing to distant lands, far from our own city or region. While that allure remains, a new awakening is dawning—native travel experiences. For some, this means returning home to their roots; for others, reconnecting with traditions, cuisine, and communities within their own country. Native travel is about immersing in what’s ours, discovering culture and adventure close at hand.
To make the most of India’s monsoon journeys, one needs to follow essential travel hacks. They ensure safety. They add comfort. They make your adventure smooth and worry-free.
Waterproof gear and anti-slip footwear are absolute essentials for monsoon travel in India. Pack quick-dry clothing like polyester, nylon, or microfibre and always carry a clothes line. Umbrella and raincoat are must-haves. Choose sturdy shoes with studs if possible, plus gum boots, rubber flip-flops or sandals. A hair dryer can be handy in damp conditions. Don’t forget extra socks and undergarments. These simple items keep you dry, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the rains without unnecessary hassles.
Monsoons in India bring a surge in mosquitoes, with risks of malaria and dengue. Mosquito nets and repellents are non-negotiable. Be alert for snakes and scorpions, as their habitats flood too. Carry first aid kits that include bandages and plasters, antiseptic cream etc. Trekkers must guard against leech bites with protective clothing, footwear, and medicines. Salt can help remove them, though fire also helps but is not advised. You may keep lighters and match boxes for extreme conditions. Drink only boiled or bottled water (think portable water purifiers), and minimise street food. Always carry essential medicines for cold, cough, fever, leech bites, stomach aches, and loose motions.
Accidents and uncertain conditions can ruin your trip. Protect yourself with travel insurance. Google Maps is helpful, but can be unreliable in heavy rains. Offline maps are a must. Always track weather forecasts through phones, smartwatches, radios, newspapers, or local contacts. Never leave without checking conditions. Keep a reliable emergency contact list handy. Stay prepared with multiple payment options—cash, UPI, and cards. Flexibility matters when connectivity fails.
Travel without gadgets is unthinkable today. Phones, laptops, cameras, torches and chargers are constant companions. But monsoon rains can easily damage them. Keep gadgets safe with waterproof covers and dry pouches. Carry a reliable power bank and adaptor for emergencies. Protecting your electronics ensures they stay in working condition throughout your journey.
Travelling is richer when you embrace local life. Learn a few important or popular words and phrases. It helps you connect instantly with people. Familiarise yourself with local customs and traditions. Respect goes a long way in building trust. Use local transport where possible. It offers both savings and authentic experiences. Don’t miss trying local cuisine—it is often the heart of culture.
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Netflix is now streaming an Oscar-winning period drama hailed as one of the best book adaptations of all time.
Little Women, based on a renowned 19th-century novel, was directed by Greta Gerwig and features an all-star cast. Saoirse Ronan leads the ensemble, with Oscar-nominated actors Timothee Chalamet and Florence Pugh in supporting roles.
Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, it tells the tale of four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate their way through adolescence in Massachusetts, reports the Mirror.
Set during and after the American Civil War, the story has inspired numerous film and television adaptations. These include a 1933 version featuring Katharine Hepburn, a 1949 film with Elizabeth Taylor and a popular nineties version starring Winona Ryder.
However, many critics regard Gerwig’s interpretation of the Christmas story as the most faithful to its original source.
Following its premiere, the Academy Awards praised the adaptation and nominated Gerwig for the Best Adapted Screenplay of 2020. Little Women also earned Ronan, who stars as Jo, a nomination for the Best Actress award.
Pugh was also recognised in the Best Supporting Actress category. The film was further nominated for the Best Costume Design, Best Music and Best Picture awards. It ultimately clinched the award for Best Costume Design.
Since its premiere over half a decade ago, the adaptation from book to screen has been met with rave reviews from audiences.
One reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes enthused: “This is one of the best movie adaptations of a book I have ever seen. I absolutely adore the book, and I was slightly apprehensive about the movie, but my expectations were absolutely blown away!”
Meanwhile, critics on the platform, who gave the film a 95% score, penned: “With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless.”
Another admirer reviewed: “An utterly warm and cosy picture. Remakes or renditions of classic stories can oftentimes fall short on the mark- by either changing too much and taking away from the original story or trying to replicate too much.
“Greta, however, mastered creating such a beautiful rendition of this story that is close to perfection.”
Yet another cinema-goer quipped: “Love this telling. Would watch it over and over again, adore the cast so much.”
Someone else declared: “What a gorgeous movie, one of my all time favs. The actors are amazing performers and the way they express their emotions is very touching. This movie is a must watch.”
Little Women is streaming now on Netflix
Porsche has built a Cayenne EV prototype with fake engine sounds and gear shifts, and it’s winning over skeptics inside the company.
Sascha Niesen, manager of Porsche’s prototype fleet, told The Drive the prototype has eight virtual gear and uses sounds sampled from a Cayenne V8. The company’s engineers recorded the V8’s exterior exhaust note, as well as the sounds that could be heard from inside the cabin.
Before driving the prototype back in March, Mr Niesen said he “wanted to hate it because it’s artificial and it’s fake and everything”. His fears were allayed as the team developing the system typically work on the company’s torque converter and dual-clutch automatic transmissions, and in the end he “could not tell the difference” as they “were able to make it feel like a proper torque converter gearbox”.
Porsche is still evaluating whether it will add the fake engine noise and gear shift system to its upcoming EVs. If it does get the green light, the storied German marque will be follow in the footsteps of Hyundai.
The critically acclaimed Ioniq 5 N is equipped with fake gear changes, as well as three fake engine noises, one of which is 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder from the i30 N.
While fake engine sounds and gear changes may not be for everyone, they could address a complaints about the lack of aural drama with fast electric cars.
Importantly, Porsche’s system can be switched on and off as desired. Mr Niesen notes that while its important to “give the customer the option to be more engaged, but in an EV, it cannot be mandatory”.
He went on to say: “From an engineering perspective, it doesn’t make any sense to introduce a gear shift. But then again, you have continuously variable transmissions that did introduce gear shifts because it felt more natural. You didn’t need it.”
Porsche has two EVs in development right now: the Cayenne EV (above), and a replacement for the 718 Boxster/Cayman. While electric sales continue to trend upwards, they haven’t taken off as many automakers had initially envisaged.
This has caused many brands to drop their EV-only deadlines, and Porsche has backed away from plans to make its entire range, apart from the 911, electric only. Earlier this month it confirmed it will develop a petrol successor to now discontinued first-generation Macan.
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For most people, the dream of buying a house goes hand in hand with the fear of overwhelming debt. Home loans may have made ownership easier, but many buyers still struggle with questions of affordability: How expensive should the house be? How much down payment is enough? How big should the loan be? To answer this, financial experts point to a simple but effective calculation: the 5-20-3-40 formula. (News18 Hindi)
This four-part rule lays out the balance between income, down payment, loan amount, and monthly installments in clear terms. It begins with the 5 percent cushion, which suggests that a buyer should always keep at least five percent of the property’s value in cash. On a Rs 50 lakh house, that comes to Rs 2.5 lakh readily available to manage initial costs or emergencies. (News18 Hindi)
The second component is the 20 percent principle, which emphasizes that a buyer should ideally cover one-fifth of the home’s cost upfront, keeping the loan capped at 80 percent of the property’s price. Financial planners say this step is crucial because it reduces the interest burden and shortens the repayment period. (News18 Hindi)
The third measure, known as the 3X rule, links the value of the house to the buyer’s income. The advice is straightforward: never buy a house priced at more than three times your annual earnings. So, someone making Rs 15 lakh a year would be safe purchasing a home worth Rs 45 lakh, but stretching beyond that amount risks straining long-term finances. (News18 Hindi)
Finally comes the 40 percent ceiling, which applies to EMIs. The formula warns against committing more than 40 percent of monthly income to loan repayment. For a buyer earning Rs 1 lakh a month, the EMI should not exceed Rs 40,000. Staying within this limit ensures there is still room to manage daily expenses, savings, and unexpected costs. (News18 Hindi)
Taken together, the formula provides a realistic picture of what a person can afford. Consider an example: a professional earning Rs 15 lakh annually wishes to buy a house worth Rs 45 lakh. According to the formula, they should have Rs 2.25 lakh in cash for the initial cushion, make a down payment of Rs 9 lakh, borrow no more than Rs 36 lakh, and limit their EMI to around Rs 30,000 a month. In this case, the purchase falls comfortably within all the recommended limits, leaving the buyer financially secure while pursuing home ownership. (News18 Hindi)
Experts stress, however, that while the 5-20-3-40 formula offers a valuable framework, it should not be treated as an unbreakable law. Each household has its own financial realities, whether that includes children’s education, health care needs, or investment goals. The formula is best used as a guide, a way to set boundaries that prevent overextension, while still allowing flexibility depending on individual circumstances. (News18 Hindi)
Cardano is advancing its long-planned upgrade aimed at increasing network throughput and is inviting the community to weigh in.
The “Ouroboros Leios” Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) is now publicly available in the Cardano Foundation’s repository.
On August 27, Input Output’s Director of Software Architecture, Nicolas “BeRewt” Biri, announced the public release of the Leios CIP. Although too early to celebrate the upgrade, he notes that this submission is a significant milestone, and the team wants to ensure the community agrees with it first.
Biri said that the team is reviewing the design choices and trade-offs. The coverage areas include the detailed Leios variant, implementation materials (formal specifications and mini-protocols), trade-offs, potential positive effects on script budgets, and resistance to attacks.
He added that the team had planned to submit the PR by the end of August. The draft now includes feedback on failed transactions and aims to have minimal impact on dApps.
Not all community members are convinced that Cardano can achieve higher throughput without compromise.
One user questioned whether the network would need to make the same trade-offs as Solana to achieve speed. Biri responded that Cardano deliberately avoided that path, opting for a balance that does not sacrifice decentralization or security.
He added that Cardano’s security model limits certain speed optimizations, meaning that matching Solana’s speed would require reducing decentralization, reliability, or cost efficiency. So far, the Cardano community has not been willing to take that approach.
Earlier this month, the Cardano community approved 96 million ADA (around $71 million) to fund a year-long series of core upgrades.
The proposal passed with 74% approval, marking the first time treasury funds have been directly allocated to core development.
With these moves, Cardano is taking a major step toward high-throughput, scalable, and community-driven development.
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It’s a Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) designed to significantly increase network throughput while maintaining decentralization and security, now open for community review.
The upgrade aims to boost transaction throughput and scalability while minimizing impact on dApps and maintaining the network’s security model and decentralization.
It includes formal specifications, implementation details, script budget improvements, attack resistance measures, and handling of failed transactions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shimla-based Army Training Command to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) called VIGRAHA (Virtual, Intelligent, Ground-breaking Research in AR/VR and High-tech Applications for the Indian Army).
The agreement would help promote research and development in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, unmanned systems, and other emerging technologies for the Army.
“This partnership exemplifies the synergy between academia and the armed forces in promoting innovation and advancing the nation’s technological capabilities. The CoE will help the country achieve self-reliance in Defence technologies,” IIT-H Director B.S. Murty said.
The MoU will work on creating joint academic programmes, research and development projects, and capacity-building exercises. It will also launch training and certification programmes in emerging technologies and internship opportunities for IIT-H students at the Army’s Simulator Development Division (SDD) in Secunderabad.
Published on August 30, 2025
I’d estimate that I cook at home about 90% of the time. That means I’ve run through a ton of kitchen appliances, ranging from revolutionary to downright useless. Luckily, the Chefman Everything Maker is pretty dang clever — and it’s become my go-to appliance that I use almost daily.
Right now for Labor Day, you can get a sweet 25% discount on the Everything Maker. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a good deal for what this appliance can accomplish — which is, well, everything. Currently the Midnight color is just $45 on Amazon, which is a steal. The Concrete-hued version is also on sale for a few bucks less at just over $40. Here’s why it’s earned a permanent spot on my counter.
I’ve made crispy hash browns, gooey grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches and perfectly golden pancakes — all in one compact machine. And it’s not just a breakfast tool. I’ve used it for late-night quesadillas and quick lunches more times than I can count in the past few weeks.
The design is intuitive, easy to store upright (although I rarely put it away) and surprisingly durable. No extra bells and whistles here. It’s just a well-made, easy-to-use appliance that works every time.
The Chefman Everything Maker lives up to its name by offering a versatile, all-in-one cooking solution that fits easily on a countertop. With a 12-inch nonstick cooking surface and a slim, compact design, it’s well-suited for small kitchens or anyone looking to simplify meal prep. I’ve found it particularly convenient for cooking breakfast foods like eggs and pancakes with the lid open, then switching to grilled sandwiches or quesadillas with the lid closed.
It also heats quickly and evenly, reaching up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius), which is enough for searing, sautéing or even light grilling. I made a summer flatbread (with burrata, pesto and prosciutto) over the weekend and used the Everything Maker to lightly sear some peaches to add as a topping. They came out perfectly.
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Cleanup is another strong point. The nonstick surface wipes down easily after use — no scrubbing or soaking required — which has made it a reliable go-to for quick weekday meals.
The Everything Maker also comes with a digital cookbook featuring 16 chef-crafted recipes, which I’ve used as inspiration for trying new dishes beyond my usual routine. While it doesn’t replace every kitchen tool, the Everything Maker handles a surprising variety of tasks in a compact footprint.
Whether you’re shopping for a gift or just want to level up your own cuisine game, the Chefman Everything Maker is a surprisingly versatile little appliance. Even at full price, it offers solid value and delivers big on convenience, but for just $45, you really can’t beat the value.
While the Everything Maker isn’t on sale on the Chefman website currently, it’s still worth checking Chefman’s website from time to time. They run promotions regularly (in fact, my favorite blender is discounted right now).
If you’re looking for other useful, fun gifts for your favorite hostess or the chef in your life, here are our favorite kitchen gifts under $50.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an “enhanced” risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes.
There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.
Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunya in China from Level 1: “Practice Usual Precautions” to Level 2: “Practice Enhanced Precautions.”
The CDC says there are no medicines to treat chikungunya, and recommends preventing it by wearing insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, or staying in places that have air conditioning or screens on the windows and doors.
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A worker sprays insecticide at a residential community, July 29, in Foshan, Guangdong Province of China. (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
The department also recommends travelers heading to an area with an outbreak get the chikungunya vaccine, except for pregnant women.
Pregnant women are urged to reconsider traveling to areas with an outbreak “particularly if you are close to delivering your baby.”
Mothers-to-be can pass the virus onto their children, especially if they’re near full-term, and infected newborns face the risk of “severe illness, including poor long-term outcomes.”
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A worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitoes at a park in order to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease Chikungunya on Aug. 7, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Newborns can be infected via the womb or by a mosquito bite after they’re born.
“In general, vaccination against chikungunya should be deferred until after delivery, the CDC said in its release. “However, when the risk of infection is high and exposure cannot be avoided, pregnant travelers should discuss with their healthcare provider the potential risks (to themselves and their babies) of chikungunya virus infection and the potential benefits and risks of vaccination so that vaccination can be considered.”
Travelers are advised to seek medical attention if they develop fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
Chikungunya is spread by mosquitoes. (Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Centered in Foshan City in Guangdong, officials have responded aggressively to the outbreak, a response that some have compared to COVId-19 mitigation efforts in China.
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Joint pain caused by the virus can be “severe” and “debilitating and may be prolonged,” according to the World Health Organization.
Severe symptoms and death are rare and usually occur in babies, the elderly and people with underlying conditions.
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On Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bookshelves, photos of him and his wife, Peng Liyuan, are prominently displayed, reflecting the softer side of the Chinese leader.
Although their work often kept them apart, Xi and Peng have always shared a deep mutual understanding and concern for each other.
“Don’t sever genuine connections due to distance, lose sight of true feelings amid a hectic life, or overlook your core emotions amidst the hustle and bustle,” Xi said when addressing a Spring Festival gathering in 2017.
The warmth of family
“I have a very happy family. My wife and I both have our own careers, but we work together to build the family,” Xi once said.
In 2004, while serving as the secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi shared with Yan’an Television that he would call Peng every day, as they could not often be together.
During a visit to a farmer’s home in Costa Rica in 2013, Xi instinctively broke off a piece of the host’s pastry and gently passed it to his wife, the gesture so natural it spoke of years of quiet intimacy.
In 2014, during Xi’s state visit to India, Peng accompanied his visit. She accepted the invitation to sit on a swing, gently swaying a few times before patting the empty seat next to her. Her husband responded without hesitation, settling in beside her. Together, they swung in quiet harmony, a tender moment that spoke volumes about their closeness.
Combining love for family with love of country
Xi has consistently emphasized the interconnectedness between family and nation, saying that the family is the basic unit of society where love for one’s country and family should unite.
“Only when millions of households prosper can the nation truly prosper,” Xi has said.
From his early days as a local official to his role as the country’s top leader, Xi has always aspired to help countless families live a good life.
As Party chief of Liangjiahe Village in north China’s Hebei Province, he lived and worked alongside farmers. In Zhengding County, Hebei Province, Xi, then secretary of the CPC Zhengding County Committee, visited every village to assess the welfare of the local people.
Since elected as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee in October 2012, Xi has conducted at least 30 inspections across the country, many of which focused on poverty alleviation and development.
At the end of 2020, through eight years of hard work, China achieved the goal of eliminating extreme poverty as the 98.99 million people in rural areas who were living below the poverty threshold all shook off poverty, all the 128,000 impoverished villages and 832 designated poor counties got rid of poverty, according to the white paper titled “Poverty Alleviation: China’s Experience and Contribution.”
Looking forward to the 2025 conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Xi underscored the importance of prioritizing people’s livelihoods in the country’s future development.
At a symposium on China’s economic and social development in the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) in late April, Xi stressed the importance of benefiting the people in formulating the plan, calling for ensuring and enhancing people’s livelihoods through development and steadily advancing common prosperity.
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Hyderabad has emerged as the country’s co-working hub, contributing 29 per cent to sectoral demand in Q2 CY25.
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India’s office market remained buoyant in H1 CY25 with 34.5 mn sq. ft demand, led by Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Pune, according to a CREDAI–CRE Matrix report. Despite 28.8 mn sq. ft of fresh supply, vacancy fell 210 bps as GCCs, BFSI, and co-working drove absorption. Rentals rose to ₹90.7/sq. ft, with Hyderabad poised to surpass Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in office stock.
The sector saw a balanced demand-supply ratio of 1.3x maintained over the last six quarters, with continued occupier confidence and the strategic expansion of GCCs. In Q2 CY25 alone, the market absorbed 17.3 million sq. ft. of new office space.
“India’s office market is entering a new era of maturity and expansion,” said Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI. “The diversification across sectors, from BFSI and co-working to new-age industries, along with strengthening market rent premiums, is laying the foundation for a structurally strong sector that will power India’s journey toward becoming a $30 trillion economy.”
From a demand perspective, IT/ITeS remained the largest occupier with a 24 per cent share, followed by BFSI at 20 per cent and co-working at 19 per cent. Hyderabad has emerged as the country’s co-working hub, contributing 29 per cent to sectoral demand in Q2 CY25.
On the supply side, emerging markets demonstrated strong momentum. Pune and Hyderabad together accounted for 54 per cent of new stock in Q2, while Pune and Bengaluru collectively contributed 40 per cent of aggregate demand, reinforcing their status as major absorption centres. This geographic diversification reflects the market’s evolution beyond traditional metros and the growing acceptance of tier-2 cities as viable business destinations.
Despite significant additions to supply, the demand-supply balance remained favourable, driving further compression of vacancy levels across prime hubs such as Bengaluru, Chennai, and MMR. Pan-India rentals climbed 4.7 per cent sequentially in Q2 CY25, reflecting sustained pricing power in key micro-markets.
The report concludes that the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is robust, backed by a strong pipeline of quality supply across tier-1 cities. Healthy levels of pre-commitment leasing, coupled with compressed vacancy rates, are expected to provide stability and sustain momentum.
Published on August 29, 2025
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Frank McCourt will have to pursue his proposed Dodger Stadium gondola without legislation that would have limited potential legal challenges to the project.
After The Times reported on the legislation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council publicly opposed it, asking a state Assembly committee to strip the language that would have benefited the gondola project or kill the bill entirely.
On Friday, the committee stripped the language and moved ahead with the remainder of the bill, which is designed to expedite transit projects in California. Under the now-removed language, future legal challenges to certain Los Angeles transit projects would have been limited to 12 months.
The language of the bill did not cite any specific project, but a staff report called the gondola proposal “one project that would benefit.”
A court fight over Metro’s approval of the environmental impact report for the project is at 17 months and counting.
In a letter to state legislators in which she shared the council resolution opposing the language in question, City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez said the language would amount to “carve outs” from a worthy bill in order to ease challenges to “a billionaire’s private project.”
McCourt, the former Dodgers owner, first proposed a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium in 2018. The project requires approvals from four public agencies, including the City Council, which is expected to consider the gondola after the completion of a city-commissioned Dodger Stadium traffic study next year.
Apple is preparing to launch its next generation of smartphones, the iPhone 17 series, on September 9, 2025. The company has officially announced its “Awe Dropping” event, which will begin at 10:30 pm IST at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino.
This year’s iPhones are expected to mark one of the biggest upgrades in recent years. From a redesigned body and a new chipset to advanced cameras and a slimmer model, the iPhone 17 lineup could set a new benchmark for Apple.
The iPhone 17 family is expected to include four models. These are the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17, and a brand-new slim variant called iPhone 17 Air. The slim model is said to use an aluminum frame, offering a lighter and thinner profile compared to the Pro versions that rely on titanium.
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This approach suggests Apple wants to appeal to different types of users. The Pro line will continue to target performance-focused buyers, while the Air model may attract those who prefer a sleek and lightweight device.
Apple’s invite design hints at a fresh set of colours for the new iPhones. iPhone 17 Pro models reportedly may arrive in black, white, gray, dark blue, and orange. The standard iPhone 17 lineup may include black, white, pewter grey, green, pink, and light blue options.
The colour palette is expected to offer both professional tones and bold shades, giving users more choice than in the past.
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Leaks suggest that Apple may slightly lower the placement of the Apple logo on the iPhone 17 Pro models. This adjustment may also lead to changes in the arrangement of the MagSafe magnets on the back of the phone.
The Pro models are also rumored to shift from titanium back to aluminum frames. A larger rectangular camera bump with rounded corners may appear on the rear panel, although the triangular layout of the lenses will likely stay the same.
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For the first time, all four models are expected to feature ProMotion displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. This technology, previously limited to Pro versions, delivers smoother scrolling and better video playback.
These displays are likely to be LTPO OLED panels. While this allows for always-on display functionality, it is still uncertain whether Apple will offer that feature on every model or restrict it to the Pro lineup.
The upcoming iPhones are likely to be powered by the A19 Pro chipset. Built on TSMC’s 3nm process, this chip promises faster performance along with better efficiency.
In addition, Apple is expected to upgrade memory across the lineup to 12GB RAM. This change would support more demanding applications, seamless multitasking, and advanced Apple Intelligence features.
One of the most significant improvements may be in the camera department. All iPhone 17 models are expected to feature a 24 megapixel front camera, doubling the resolution of the iPhone 16 series. This will enable sharper selfies and more detailed video calls.
On the rear, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to include three 48 megapixel sensors covering Wide, Ultra Wide, and a Tetraprism Telephoto lens. It may also support 8K video recording. The standard iPhone 17 may carry a dual-lens setup, while the slim iPhone 17 Air is likely to feature a single 48 megapixel sensor.
The Pro models are also rumored to include a mechanical aperture system, giving users manual control over light entry and depth of field. This would be a first for Apple’s smartphones.
Other Pro-only features may include dual video recording, where users can capture footage from both front and rear cameras at once, as well as the continuation of 5x telephoto zoom which will not be offered on the standard or Air versions.
A video shared on Instagram on August 28 by China Insider captures a moment of surprise and revelation as travellers share how their regular-looking hotel room opens up to an unexpected and impressive lobby. “Pov (point of view): the rooms of this hotel don’t match its lobby,” the text on the video reads. Also read | This Rajasthani hotel is the only Indian property on World’s Best 50 Hotel list. Take a tour
The accompanying caption shares details of the hotel with Gothic style architecture and stunning sea views, reportedly located in Penglai, Shandong. It reads: “When you tell your parents you’re booking a hotel in Shandong and then pull up to this castle. Welcome to Wencheng Castle Hotel in Penglai — a full-on Baroque fantasy dropped on China’s coast. Think grand staircases, fresco ceilings, and chandeliers so extra they could pay your rent for 10 years.”
It adds, “This place isn’t just looks: it’s got a 5,000 square metre wine cellar (2,000+ wines), insane sea-view rooms where you can watch the sunrise over the East China Sea, and it even popped up in movies like Hello Mr Billionaire. Sure, some guests say the service can feel a bit… medieval. But if you’re here for the vibes, photos, or that ‘living in a Netflix period drama’ energy — it’s worth a stay.”
The post about the hotel in China garnered significant attention on Instagram. A comment read, “Do they automatically play Lana Del Rey when you open the door?” An Instagram user also said, “They didn’t have enough money so they spent it all on the outside. No penny left to make the rooms luxury like the outside.”
Another said: “I visited this castle in Shandong, not far from Shanghai. When you are outside, you feel like a princess, but inside the room it’s different.” Someone also commented, “Visited Guangzhou and this was exactly the vibe. I wonder if it’s every hotel in China.”
On travel sites, such as Trip.com, guests praised the hotel’s stunning views, cosy rooms, and friendly staff. However, some mentioned issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and noise levels.
Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
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An imminent Call of Duty update will seemingly address a big problem that has been plaguing the game for quite some time.
According to a new report, the next update for Call of Duty on PS5 will reduce the HQ file size by a staggering 101GB.
With Call of Duty and its various game modes (including Warzone) taking up enormous amounts of storage space, the update will be well received by fans, especially with a busy period of new releases on the horizon.
As you can see from the ModernWarzone tweet above, the update will reduce the Call of Duty HQ file size from 126GB to just 25GB.
PS4 users will also benefit from a reduction, with the update reducing the file size by a less impressive 19GB.
This means Call of Duty HQ on PS4 will be reduced from 81GB to 62GB in total.
Fans in the comments seem pretty happy by the news, calling it a “huge” announcement and suggesting that publisher Activision is scared of Battlefield 6.
One user speculates: “They pulling out all the tricks because of BF.”
Another writes: “Maybe they’re actually starting to care about players again for the first time in about 7 years.”
It’s unclear when the update will be released, although fingers crossed it’s before the launch of games like Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6.
The new update will certainly be available before the launch of Black Ops 7, which actually sounds like it will do something different compared to previous releases.
The co-op campaign features endgame content that sees players team up to tackle “overwhelming odds”.
“As you push deeper into the story, you’ll master new abilities to deploy in the Campaign’s epic Endgame, where you’ll reach new levels of power to survive overwhelming odds in a brand-new PvE experience,” reads the official description.
“This is the culmination of the Co-Op Campaign, where each Endgame run is a new step in the power journey as your squad is forced to adapt under pressure throughout all of Avalon.”
Progression from the campaign also transfers over to Warzone and multiplayer (and vice-versa), meaning you can upgrade weapons and complete player challenges in the story mode.
The Volvo ES90 electric liftback is available to order now, ahead of first customer deliveries beginning in early 2026.
Volvo says it’s a cross between a sedan, fastback and SUV, but its Australian website simply classifies it as a sedan.
It’s also now Volvo’s only model with a sedan-like shape on the Australian market, following the demise of the S60 earlier this year, as well as Volvo’s only passenger car in an otherwise all-SUV lineup.
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It’s launching here only in single-motor rear-wheel drive guise with a 92kWh battery, so for now Aussies miss out on the dual-motor all-wheel drive and larger battery options offered overseas.
The ES90 uses an 800V electrical architecture and rides the SPA2 platform that underpins the EX90 electric SUV.
Comparing list prices, the ES90 opens at $88,880 before statutory on-road charges, and therefore costs thousands less than the Mercedes-Benz EQE300 ($135,200), Genesis Electrified G80 ($155,000) and BMW i5 ($155,900).
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo ES90 Plus Single Motor | $88,880 |
| 2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra Single Motor | $107,990 |
Volvo claims it takes 22 minutes to charge the ES90 from 10 to 80 per cent using a 300kW DC fast-charger.
| Specifications | Volvo ES90 |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor |
| Battery | 92kWh |
| Power | 245kW |
| Torque | 480Nm |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2410kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.6 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 18.5kWh/100km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 554km |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW |
| Braked towing capacity | 1600kg |
| Dimensions | Volvo ES90 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5000mm |
| Width | 1942mm (excl. mirrors) or 2054mm (mirrors folded) |
| Height | 1550mm |
| Wheelbase | 3102mm |
| Cargo capacity – rear | 446L (rear seats up) or 1427L (rear seats folded) |
| Cargo capacity – under bonnet | 27L |
Volvo backs its cars in Australia with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. EV batteries are backed by a separate eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
Service pricing has yet to be announced.
The Volvo ES90 is yet to be assessed by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
There are two trim levels in the local ES90 lineup.
The Plus comes standard with the following equipment:
The Ultra adds:
Options on the Plus include:
The ES90 can be had in a range of exterior paint colours, all of which come at no extra cost.
The palette comprises:
A Charcoal interior is standard on the Plus, with the following colourways available with the optional ventilated Nordico upholstery:
These colourways are also offered with Nappa leather upholstery in the Ultra.
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Mukesh Ambani speaks at 48th RIL AGM.
Mukesh Ambani’s Full Speech At RIL AGM 2025: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday announced key growth initiatives at the company’s 48th AGM, including a timeline for Jio’s IPO, the launch of a new AI-focused subsidiary ‘Reliance Intelligence’, and partnerships with Google and Meta to accelerate India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Here’s Mukesh Ambani’s Full Address To Shareholders During 48th RIL AGM.
“My Dear Shareowners,
Namaste, and a very warm welcome to the 48th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited.
We meet today on the most auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesh has arrived in our homes and in pandals on our streets. Let us begin this meeting by seeking the blessings of Bhagwan Ganesh – for you, your families, the entire Reliance Parivar, and for all the people of India and the world.
Friends,
The global economy today is navigating through an era of great uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions are rising, volatility is persistent, and predictability is scarce.
The world is realising that conflict produces no winners, whereas co-operation ensures shared prosperity. When nations co-operate, trade flows freely, investments flourish and everyone wins.
In today’s inter-dependent world, the prosperity of each country is inseparably linked to the prosperity of all. Paradoxically, while uncertainty surrounds us, humanity also stands at the threshold of a golden age in the 21 century – an age defined no longer by scarcity, but by super-abundance and super-affordability for all eight billion people on this planet.
This has become possible because of the convergence of three powerful technological transformations:
· Breakthroughs in Clean Energy are unlocking a future of abundance, sustainability, and security, raising hopes for overcoming the climate crisis.
· Breakthroughs in Genomics promise dramatic improvements in cure of diseases, longevity, and overall health.
· Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and allied Deep Technologies have already begun to boost productivity, efficiency and human potential to unimaginable levels.
Owing to its miraculous power, AI can now be called the new Kamdhenu – the divine wish-fulfilling cow of our age.
At Reliance, we see these three convergent transformations not as distant possibilities, but as immediate opportunities for India. Therefore, we are building the world’s most advanced Clean Energy ecosystems. We are expanding into the frontiers of Digital Health, Life Sciences and Genomics. And we are developing AI as a new growth engine, besides embedding AI across all our businesses – from retail to telecom, from energy to entertainment.
India, with its scale, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit, is uniquely positioned to lead in this new era of AI, Clean Energy, and Genomics. And Reliance has positioned itself confidently to lead our nation’s mission to ensure that abundance and affordability become the birthright of every Indian.
This is our solemn promise.
Friends,
The possibilities created by these new technologies are staggering. The global GDP, at $110 trillion today, has the potential to reach $500 trillion within the next 25-30 years.
Imagine, in our own lifetime, we can end poverty globally and ensure that every human being has access to all basic needs. For this vision to be realised, it is our hope that the world leaders choose co-operation over conflict, dialogue over discord, and win-win agreements over zero-sum rivalries.
Despite geopolitical uncertainty, one truth is crystal clear. India is on the rise, and India’s rise is unstoppable. Today, India already ranks among the world’s top four global economies.
Under the determined leadership of our visionary Prime Minister, Shri Narendrabhai Modiji, India’s GDP is growing faster than all major economies. With the right set of reforms, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a national priority on Deep Tech, our economy can grow at 10% annually.
This will mean that the per capita income of Indians could rise 4-5 times within the next two decades, making India not just a prosperous nation but also a more equal nation.
More importantly, India need not copy any foreign model. We have the ability, and the responsibility, to create an India-first model of development.
This model will use Deep Tech to bring prosperity and security to India, improve the quality of life of each and every Indian, and protect the environment. This model will also harmonise technology with democracy, economy with culture, spirituality with science, and national aspirations with friendship across all nations.
This is the collective dream of nearly 1.5 billion Indians – to build a nation that leads with both prosperity and compassion. This, my dear shareholders, is the Indian Dream.
Dear Shareholders,
As Reliance approaches the close of its Golden Decade, we rededicate ourselves to the rapid realisation of this Indian Dream. We are resolutely transforming our operating model to become a Deep-Tech company with advanced manufacturing capabilities. We are making every one of our businesses AI-native, positioning them for hyper-growth.
Our corporate philosophy of “We Care” compels us to continuously improve the quality of our products and services in ways that promote the wellbeing of both People and Planet. Our operating model is now led more by innovation than capital intensity. That is why we are attracting and empowering super-talented young leaders who will drive the next wave of value creation with bold innovations.
Reliance has never rested on its past laurels. Our Founder and Forever Guide, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, instilled in us a DNA of relentless reinvention and reimagination. Again and again, we will reimagine and re-engineer ourselves to create greater wealth for our nation and higher value for society.
This is my solemn commitment to you.
Business & Financial Performance
Dear Shareholders,
I am happy to share with you the details of yet another stellar year of business and financial performance, achieved in spite of multiple challenges.
In FY-25, Reliance delivered record consolidated revenue of Rs 10,71,174 crore ($125.3 billion), becoming India’s first-ever company to cross $125 billion in annual revenues.
Reliance’s EBITDA stood at Rs 1,83,422 crore ($21.5 billion) and net profit grew to ₹81,309 crore ($9.5 billion).
Reliance’s exports were ₹2,83,719 crore ($33.2 billion), contributing 7.6% of India’s total merchandise exports.
Your company invested cumulatively ₹5.6 lakh crore ($65.5 billion) over the last three years.
And it remains the single largest contributor to the national exchequer, contributing Rs 2,10,269 crore ($24.6 billion) in FY-25. In the last six years, Reliance’s contribution to national exchequer has crossed Rs 10 lakh crore ($117.0 billion).
I am also proud to report that Reliance’s CSR spending in FY-25 rose to ₹2,156 crore ($252 million). Our cumulative CSR expenditure over the last three years has crossed ₹5,000 crore ($585 million).
This is a clear reflection of our unwavering commitment towards creating a societal impact.
Friends,
Employment generation for India’s talented youth is a national priority. It is also a priority for Reliance.
Globally, the dynamics of employment are undergoing a shift towards flexibility, driven mainly by AI and automation. Reliance has also adopted modern engagement formats that combine opportunities for upskilling, entrepreneurial drive, job satisfaction, and higher earning potential.
Today, our conventional and non-conventional workforce has grown to nearly 6.8 lakh people. I see this growing to more than 10 lakh people over the next few years. It gives me immense satisfaction to say that we rank among the most admired employers and largest job creators in India.
Reliance continues to lead across every key growth parameter – revenues, profitability, exports, market value, investments, contribution to the exchequer, and societal impact. I am confident that Reliance will keep breaking its own records in business performance next year and beyond.
Digital Services
Dear Friends,
Let me begin by sharing with you the impressive performance of our digital business. Just a week from now, Jio will enter its 10th year of service to the nation. Looking back, these years have been the most glorious in India’s digital history.
Today, I am proud to share with you that the Jio family has crossed 500 million customers. The 500-million milestone is a symbol of your unwavering trust and support. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.
I have heard people say: “Jio changed my life”, and “I love Jio”. But I say from my heart: “Actually, each and every Indian built Jio by simply making it a part of their lives.”
Let me present a short video of our Jio journey – how 500 million Indians made Jio.
Friends,
Jio was conceived at a time when India’s road to digital transformation was blocked. Prohibitive data prices, poor connectivity, and poorer speeds had stifled the digital aspirations of Indians. That is when we said, “This must end.” And Jio ended India’s digital poverty within a few years.
Jio’s bold Deep-Tech initiatives sparked India’s technological revolution and became the backbone of our Prime Minister’s Digital India Mission. Let me mention only five major achievements of Jio, which were previously unimaginable:
· First, Jio made voice calls free from anywhere to everywhere in India.
· Second, Jio made it a habit for common Indians to watch videos on their mobile and do digital payments, also through mobiles.
· Third, Jio laid the foundation for India’s Digital Public Infrastructure such as Aadhaar, UPI, Jan Dhan, Direct Bank Transfer, and empowered a confident new generation.
· Fourth, Jio enabled creation of the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem in India comprising over 100 unicorns.
· Fifth, Jio’s nationwide 5G rollout, the fastest in the world, has laid the foundation for the AI revolution in India.
Dear Shareholders,
As a result of these achievements, the financial performance of Jio is scaling new heights with every passing year.
Jio’s revenue was Rs 1,28,218 crore ($15.0 billion), a growth of 17% YoY in FY-25; and EBITDA was Rs 64,170 crore ($7.5 billion). These figures are a testimony to the enormous value Jio has already created, and even greater value it is destined to create.
Today, it is my proud privilege to announce that Jio is making all arrangements to file for its IPO. We are aiming to list Jio by the first-half of 2026, subject to all necessary approvals.
I assure you that this will demonstrate that Jio is capable of creating the same quantum of value like our global counterparts. I am sure that it will be a very attractive opportunity for all investors.
Friends,
Jio’s plans for the future are even more ambitious. They rest on five assurances:
· One: Jio will connect every Indian on mobile and home broadband.
· Two: Jio will equip every Indian home with digital services such as Jio Smart Home, JioTV+, Jio TV OS, and seamless automation.
· Three: Jio will digitise every Indian business and enterprise with simple, scalable, and secure platforms.
· Four: Jio will herald the AI revolution in India. Our motto is AI Everywhere for Everyone.
· Five: Jio will expand its operations outside India, taking our home-grown technology to people around the world.
I am extremely confident that the path ahead for Jio is even brighter than its journey so far…
We are proud of Akash and the entire Jio leadership team for their achievements. I am sure that you will surpass your successes in the future.
Dear Friends,
Disney, which is amongst the largest entertainment companies globally, has partnered with Reliance to form JioStar…
We look forward to a very strong partnership with Disney.
Dear Shareholders,
Let me update you on our news and current affairs business.
Network18 is pioneering disruptive models with a sharp focus on credible journalism, creative content, and innovation.
Moneycontrol has consolidated its leadership as India’s largest platform for business news, financial markets data, and investment analytics.
With over one million paid subscribers, Moneycontrol Pro ranks among the top 15 subscription platforms globally, alongside The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Firstpost is growing rapidly as India’s digital-first global view of the world, with a strong presence across platforms. In May this year, it recorded over 400 million video views, becoming the most-viewed Indian English news channel on YouTube globally. It is now India’s first truly global news brand for geopolitics, strategic affairs, culture, and lifestyle. In the coming year, Firstpost will expand further with new bureaus in key world capitals.
Network18 continues to lead with CNN-News18, the No. 1 general news channel for three consecutive years.
CNBC-TV18 has retained its leadership in business news for more than two decades, with an overwhelming market share. With CNBC-TV18 Prime and CNBC-TV18 Access, it is delivering premium content to CXOs and decisionmakers nationwide. It is now looking beyond India for global mindshare, market share, and revenue share, delivering delight across screens and platforms.
I am counting on the leadership team at Network18 to carry the flag of Indian journalism around the world.
Reliance Intelligence
Dear Shareholders,
I am proud that Artificial Intelligence is already at the heart of Reliance’s transformation into a Deep-Tech enterprise. To bring even more focus and speed to this agenda, today, it is my great pleasure and privilege to announce the formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary called Reliance Intelligence.
This new company is conceived with four clear missions:
· First, to house India’s next-generation AI infrastructure. Reliance Intelligence will build gigawatt-scale, AI-ready data centres, powered by green energy and engineered for training and inference at national scale. Work has already begun on the gigawatt-scale, AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar. These facilities will be delivered in phases aligned to India’s growing needs, powered by Reliance’s new-energy ecosystem, and custom-made for AI training and inference.
· Second, to house global partnerships. Reliance Intelligence will bring the world’s best tech-companies and open-source communities together with Reliance’s deep-domain expertise and execution strength, to deliver performance leadership, resilient supply, and India-first compliance for AI.
· Third, to build AI services for India. Reliance Intelligence will deliver trusted, easy-to-use AI services for consumers, small businesses, and enterprises, and solutions for sectors of national importance such as Education, Healthcare, and Agriculture. The services will be reliable at scale and affordable for every Indian.
· Fourth, to house talent for AI. Reliance Intelligence will create a home for world-class researchers, engineers, designers, and product builders, combining the speed of research with the rigour of engineering, so that ideas become innovations and applications, providing solutions to India and the world.
Friends,
Today, I am delighted to announce a deeper, holistic partnership for AI with our long-standing partner, Google. Through this partnership, we are marrying Reliance’s proven capability to build world-class assets and execute at India’s scale with Google’s leading cloud and AI technologies, so that developers, start-ups, and enterprises can innovate faster, operate more securely, and reach every corner of India…
Dear Shareholders,
Today, I am also pleased to unveil a new, India-focused AI joint venture with our close partner, Meta. Together, we want to pair the power of open-source AI with Reliance’s deep domain knowledge across industries.
That is why, we are forming a dedicated joint venture with Meta to combine open models and tools with our execution in Energy, Retail, Telecom, Media, and Manufacturing, and to deliver sovereign, enterprise-ready AI for India…
Our joint venture with Meta is a game-changer for Indian enterprises and for sectors of national importance. It will bring transparency, portability, and community-driven progress; enable sovereign hosting and governance within India; and lower inference costs while raising safety and trust, so that adoption accelerates from pilot to production across the economy.
Dear Friends,
Another exciting frontier for AI is Robotics, especially Humanoid Robotics. Astonishing advances are taking place in this field. Intelligent automation will transform factories into adaptive production systems, warehouses into autonomous supply chains, and hospitals into centres of precision care.
We are investing to make India a leader in human-centric robotics powered by AI, creating new types of industries and services, new types of agriculture, new types of jobs, and attractive new opportunities for our youth.
Dear Shareholders,
A decade ago, digital services became a new growth engine for Reliance. Now, the opportunity before us with AI is just as large, if not larger.
Jio promised and delivered digital everywhere and for every Indian. Similarly, Reliance Intelligence promises to deliver AI everywhere for every Indian.
With Reliance Intelligence and our strong partnerships, green infrastructure, and India-first governance, we are building for the next decade with confidence and ambition. I am excited about what we will achieve, and I look forward to keeping you updated on our progress in the coming years.
Retail Business
Dear Shareholders,
It fills me with immense pride to stand before you today and speak about one of the most impactful growth journeys in modern India – the journey of Reliance Retail.
We have today, India’s most advanced, scalable, and inclusive retail ecosystem, delivering the highest quality and widest choice at affordable prices across the country. And it is amongst the fastest growing retailers globally, with scale and depth that is unparalleled in the world. Reliance Retail is now ready to write the next chapter of super growth
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) had an outstanding growth in just the first year of operations. It has achieved a turnover of Rs 11,500 crore ($1.4 billion), making it the fastest-growing FMCG company ever. It is bringing some of India’s most loved brands like Campa to the consumers in a new avatar, making everyone love them once again…
Dear Shareholders,
Let us applaud Isha and the entire Retail Team for their superlative achievements. Isha has presented a truly ambitious growth path for our Retail and Consumer Products businesses. We will achieve these ambitious goals by riding India’s growth wave, powered by technology, and driven by our passion to create products that inspire loyalty and love.
Dear Shareholders,
Now we turn to our energy business…
Let me congratulate the entire leadership team of Energy Business for their operational excellence in challenging times. I am sure that they will set global benchmarks in executing all their projects, making New Energy a large growth engine for Reliance…
Reliance Foundation
What Reliance Foundation has achieved in the past 15 years is, of course, highly impressive. But you have raised the bar higher by aiming to amplify its impact five-fold by 2035, when Reliance Foundation celebrates its Silver Jubilee. More power to you and your highly motivated team.
Value Creation Roadmap
Dear Shareowners,
I shall now share with you our Value Creation Roadmap for the coming year and beyond.
It is with immense pride – and even greater humility and gratitude – that I look back on our shared extraordinary journey of value creation over the past five decades. In just one generation, Reliance has transformed itself from a Fortune 1000 company to a Fortune 40 global powerhouse, creating over $200 billion in value – all within India.
We have achieved this by staying true to the First Principles I have often shared with you:
· One, what is good for India is good for Reliance.
· Two, build businesses of the future.
· Three, build them world-class, and at mega scale – the largest and most competitive globally, with the highest standards of governance.
· Four, invest in world-class talent and cutting-edge technologies.
Faithful adherence to these principles has been our value-creation dharma.
Dear Shareholders,
As I look to the future, I see our O2C business achieving substantial growth and delivering stable returns as geopolitical tensions subside. I also see rapid, innovation-driven growth in our materials business. We are well-positioned to produce high-value green fuels and chemicals which India and the world will need.
Our New and Clean Energy business is being built with a singular purpose: to make India self-sufficient in energy, and to resolve India’s energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability through world-scale giga manufacturing, through round-the-clock renewable electricity, and through green fuels and chemicals at global scale.
This goal may look impossible to achieve now. But we are laying a robust foundation for our country’s energy transition so that freedom from imports can be achieved by the time India celebrates 100 years of independence in 2047.
I am sure that our New Energy business will be a major driver of growth for many decades, with the potential to become as big as our Oil-to-Chemicals business within the next 5-7 years. In scale, ambition, and impact, it will surpass everything Reliance has done so far. It will create unprecedented, perpetual value for both India and Reliance.
Dear Shareholders,
Jio today is the largest data company globally. Its multiple inherent strengths guarantee accelerated growth. All of Jio’s 500 million – and growing – subscribers will move to 5G and eventually 6G by 2030. Jio’s home and enterprise digital services businesses are growing at phenomenal speed.
Reliance Retail, now synonymous with the consumption basket of over 300 million Indians every month, is another testament to our ability to create hyper-value. In just five years, it has leap-frogged from the Top-100 to the Top-25 global retailers – powered by an unbeatable physical-digital-B2B network that reaches every corner of India.
Retail will continue to grow in both B2B and B2C spaces with our customer-centric, omni-channel strategy. I can clearly see its revenues grow multifold in the coming years.
This year, I announced the creation of two new large growth engines –RCPL and Reliance Intelligence. Each of them has the potential to grow larger than our existing business segments.
RCPL, as a subsidiary of RIL, is a strategic move to create India’s largest FMCG company. RCPL’s phenomenal growth is guaranteed by the consumption boom in India, our world-class supply chain, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our new Intelligence business will drive the AI revolution in India. This will enable Indians to adopt AI at scale and make our country a global force in AI.
Recognising these strengths, Gartner, the globally reputed technology research and advisory firm, has ranked Reliance Industries alongside Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Alibaba, stating that these entities are the new superpowers, and are “setting the terms for the next global economy”.
Dear Shareholders,
Our value creation philosophy is deeply rooted in our work culture. The work culture of Reliance is guided by a wise principle Mahatma Gandhi propagated nearly a century ago: “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him.”
With this principle, we have fundamentally changed the operating model of all our consumer-facing businesses – we do not sell, we serve. Our engagement with customers, suppliers, and partners is not transaction-based – it is trust-based, and therefore enduring.
The national wealth, employment, and societal impact created by our businesses and philanthropic initiatives are already so huge that they make me both humble and proud.
But the best of Reliance is yet to come. In 2022, I made a promise that we will double Reliance by the end of our Golden Decade in 2028. At that time, our EBITDA was about Rs 1.25 lakh crore ($14.6 billion). I reiterate that Reliance will more than double its EBITDAby the end of its Golden Decade.
Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in our shared vision.
Institutional Strengthening
Dear Friends,
At Reliance, we believe that institutional longevity and perpetual growth are guaranteed only by constant self-renewal.
This demands four elements:
· A deep bench of capable leadership at all levels
· Unshakable core values
· A resilient work culture
· A never-changing commitment to the original purpose of the organisation
We are strengthening all four – deliberately and decisively.
A major milestone in this journey has been the evolution of our next-generation leaders – Isha, Akash, and Anant – who have now completed two transformative years on the Board of Reliance Industries.
Fully embedded in operations and decision-making, they are shaping our businesses with energy, conviction, and clarity of purpose. Under the mentorship of senior leaders and independent directors, they are becoming the kind of leaders this era demands – agile, accountable, ambitious, empathetic, and consultative. They are supported by hundreds of young leaders in their 30s and 40s, with domain expertise and the same passion and ambition that built Reliance.
Friends,
Leadership development at Reliance is not a programme, but a foundational strategy. We have institutionalised systems to identify high-potential talent across businesses, empowering them with responsibilities, global exposure, and AI tools to lead boldly in the complex world of today.
We are also constantly perfecting our HR practices to enrich our People Capital. I want everyone at Reliance to feel the pride of being part of the Reliance Parivar, united by a commitment to serve India and the larger humanity.
As Reliance, what sets us apart – and grounds us – are the virtues of Purpose, Philosophy, Passion, and Pioneering Spirit of our Founding Chairman, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. His legacy continues to guide us as we innovate and grow, ensuring we stay rooted in our Indian identity and values.
As India accelerates into her next horizon, so must Reliance. Expectations are rising from all quarters – our people, partners, our country, as well as the international community. We are not just preparing for that future. We are shaping it.
Conclusion
Dear Shareholders,
It has been my privilege to serve your company since its inception and to attend every single AGM of Reliance for the past 48 years. This has given me the opportunity to watch, and participate in, every phase of Reliance’s evolution.
I have also witnessed India’s incredible journey in these five decades ─ from a “Third World” country to one now on the threshold of becoming a First World Power.
The most important lesson this journey has taught us is that there is no substitute for economic strength. This lesson is reinforced by recent geopolitical developments. India must gain greater economic strength ─ and do so with a sense of urgency.
Our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, rightly exhorted us in his Independence Day speech that the yardstick of aatma samman – self-respect is atma nirbharata – self-reliance. India must become self-reliant to the maximum extent in key technologies, critical industries, and other vital sectors of the global economy.
Throughout our history, Reliance has contributed to this mission of building a strong India, a Balwaan Bharat. I assure our respected Prime Minister that Reliance will follow his command with redoubled efforts.
However, the magnitude of the challenge is so large that all Indian businesses must work together with unity as a grand coalition – in the spirit of cooperation, mutual learning, and mutual support.
I had made this suggestion in last year’s AGM, and I repeat it today. There is strength in unity and collective endeavour. And this is what the nation today expects from its business community.
Acknowledgements
On behalf of all our shareholders, I extend my heartfelt thanks to our Board of Directors for their guidance and oversight.
My deepest appreciation goes to all our employees – our greatest asset – whose dedication and commitment have enabled the company to reach new heights.
I also thank our business partners for their unwavering support in delivering quality solutions.
Above all, I remain profoundly grateful to India and all Indians for their enduring faith in Brand Reliance.
Thank you, Jai Hind, and Jai Shri Krishna!”
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Ripple Labs-backed XRP dropped as much as 6% on Friday during the mid North American session to hit a range low of about $2.77. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $281.6 billion, dropped in tandem with the wider crypto market led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
As a result of the sudden XRP price drop today, around $22.7 million was liquidated from leveraged traders, with the majority involving long positions.
Since the official closure of the Ripple vs SEC case, institutional investors have proliferated into the XRP market. Earlier on Friday, Amplify, an asset manager with over $12 billion in assets under management, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer an XRP option income ETF.
According to the SEC filing, the fund will invest at least 80% of its capital in financial instruments exposed to XRP. The fund manager plans to list the shares of its XRP option income ETF on the Cboe BZX exchange. Amplify joins a growing list of fund managers seeking to offer spot XRP ETFs in the United States.
The XRP market has dumped alongside the wider crypto market even after CME Group reported earlier this week a significant demand in its XRP futures. Worth noting that the XRP futures on CME were the fastest of the kind to cross $1 billion in just over three months.
According to Peter Brandt, a highly experienced futures market trader, the XRP price has lost crucial support levels, which could lead to further correction in the near term. According to his analysis, XRP price could drop as much as $2.39 if the support level around $2.78 is lost in the coming days.
The midterm bearish sentiment for XRP will, however, be invalidated if the asset consistently closes above an established falling logarithmic trend in the daily timeframe. Additionally, XRP price needs to regain the 50-day Moving Average Simple (SMA) as a support level.
Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, inaugurates the Department of AI in Healthcare at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal.
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has launched the Department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare.
Inaugurating the department, Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, said the future of healthcare is inextricably linked with technology.
“This department is not just a new academic unit; it is a statement of our commitment to leading healthcare revolution. It will require a collective, interdisciplinary effort to position MAHE as nation’s pioneer in translating AI research into real-world clinical practice,” he said.
Sharath K Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), MAHE, said MAHE envisions a 360-degree implementation of AI across healthcare spectrum.
“This goes beyond diagnostics and treatment to fundamentally reshape medical education itself, fostering AI literacy in all our student community,” he said.
Anil K Bhat, Dean, KMC Manipal and Senior Advisor for the department, said Department of AI in Healthcare will advance research, education, and clinical applications by building interdisciplinary expertise by uniting medicine, engineering, and data science. It will translate AI research into real-world solutions for diagnosis, treatment, education, and public health; and train the next generation of healthcare-AI leaders in areas such as predictive analytics, medical imaging, personalised medicine, and decision support systems, he said.
The department aims to introduce MSc and Integrated MSc-PhD programmes in AI, alongside courses to upskill its faculty and students. “We will actively foster collaborative research and innovation projects with external partners and industry. Our ultimate focus will be on initiatives with direct societal impact, driving meaningful reforms in patient care and medical education,” he said.
Published on August 29, 2025
The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years.
Apple will announce new iPhone 17 phones at its annual fall event on Sept. 9, showing off new features of iOS 26, possible camera updates and new case designs, all leading up to a dramatic price reveal. This year, that figure could be $50 higher for the iPhone 17 Pro models, based on a rumor that surfaced on the Chinese social media site Weibo, from a user named Instant Digital (Setsuna Digital).
The rumored price jump corroborates an earlier prediction from Jefferies analyst Edison Lee, who says that the iPhone 17 Air (17 Slim), 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will get a $50 price increase to offset the higher costs of components and tariffs, as reported by Business Insider. He didn’t mention the regular iPhone 17 getting a price increase. If true, that would mean that the starting prices for the iPhone 17 series will be:
Instant Digital also thinks that the baseline iPhone 17 Pro will come with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB like the iPhone 16 Pro.
Since what President Donald Trump touted as “Liberation Day,” the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone’s price has been widely discussed. And yet iPhone prices have remained the same so far this year.
This news follows a May report by The Wall Street Journal that Apple is considering a price spike and could attribute it to new and updated features instead of tariffs. In any case, the launch of the rumored iPhone 17 will likely come with a higher price, no matter what Trump says or does.
Apple is the third-largest company in the US, and most of its products are manufactured in China. The iPhone’s ubiquity has made it a symbol for the ongoing uncertainty of the US economy and politics. But even without higher component costs or tariffs, the iPhone has been overdue for a price increase. The last one was five years ago.
From left: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Regardless of everything that’s occurred in 2025, the price of the phones has remained the same.
Historically, that makes it the longest stretch of time Apple has gone without a price increase since the five-year period between the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 7, which ended with a costlier iPhone 8. We can learn a lot by looking at how Apple has handled earlier price hikes (and a one-time drop) and what that means for the iPhone 17.
To figure out the likelihood of a price increase, I grouped iPhone models into a few categories: the standard, the flagships and the behemoths. The standard includes models like the original iPhone, the iPhone 8, the iPhone XR and the iPhone 16. The flagships include variants like the iPhone X, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. The behemoth’s designation is for phones like the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max. (Other versions that Apple sold, like the iPhone 5C, the SE series, the iPhone Mini line and the current iPhone Plus line, don’t factor into this analysis.) Also, I use the US starting price for each iPhone before any carrier discounts are applied.
Let’s dive in.
The iPhone 16 launched in 2025 with a starting price of $829, the same as the iPhone 12 did in 2020.
Since its debut in 2007, the standard iPhone has had four price increases and one correction. Many folks might remember paying $199 for the original iPhone, but in reality, the phone cost $499 off-contract. In 2008, Apple raised the price $100 with the launch of the iPhone 3G to $599, where it would stay for four years. Then, in 2012, the iPhone 5 was introduced with a taller, 4-inch screen and a higher $649 price tag.
Fast-forward to 2017, the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, and the iPhone 8 debuted at a cost of $699, a $50 increase. Every year between 2017 and 2019, the price for the standard iPhone changed. In 2018, the iPhone XR launched at $749. The following year, the iPhone 11 came out, and the price dropped back to $699. And what makes that drop interesting is that the iPhone 11 was the first standard Apple phone with two rear cameras: a wide-angle and ultrawide. Up till then, all other standard iPhone models had only a single rear camera. From 2007 to 2019, when Apple increased prices, it was in $50 increments, except between the first and second iPhone models.
Then 2020 happened. It was a wild year for the iPhone and everyone because of the pandemic. But Apple managed to launch the iPhone 12, which cost $829, marking the largest increase for the standard iPhone: $130. Subsequent models all had the same price: The iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 all cost $829.
If Apple follows its previous pattern, then the standard iPhone is due for a price increase. The last increase was in 2020, five years ago, and Apple has never gone six years without a price hike on the standard model. But will the company slowly increase the price over a few years, like it did between the iPhone 7, 8 and XR? Or will it go all in like it did with the iPhone 12?
Apple’s most popular product is the standard iPhone, and it’s safe to expect that the iPhone 17 will cost more (and would have even if Trump hadn’t been elected). Now, we just need to wonder how much tariffs and politics might drive the price up even more.
The iPhone 16 Pro came out in 2024 with a starting price of $999, the same as the 2017 iPhone X.
Apple hasn’t always had an iPhone Pro variant, but it did starting in 2017 with the launch of the iPhone X, which had a starting price of $999. The phone debuted next to the $699 iPhone 8, making the 8’s $50 increase seem like nothing.
But here’s where things get interesting. Apple has never raised the price on the iPhone Pro model. The iPhone X, XS, 11 Pro, 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 Pro, 15 Pro and 16 Pro all cost $999. That’s eight years without a price increase!
What’s even more shocking is when you correct for inflation: the 2017 iPhone X’s $999 price would be $1,298 in 2025, according to the Consumer Price Index Inflation calculator. The iPhone Pro is overdue for a price hike, and I expect the iPhone 17 Pro to cost more.
The iPhone 16 Pro (left) and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Since 2014, Apple has sold a big version of the iPhone. Some of these were nothing more than a larger version of the standard iPhone with a bigger screen and battery, as well as some minor differences, like the iPhone 6 Plus having optical image stabilization on its camera while the iPhone 6 didn’t. But beginning with the iPhone 7 Plus, the larger version started having “pro” features, like a second rear camera and portrait mode.
In terms of pricing, the iPhone 6 Plus debuted at $749, which was $100 more than the iPhone 6. And that $749 price stuck around for the iPhone 6S Plus and 7 Plus. In 2017, Apple had three iPhone models: the $699 iPhone 8, the $749 iPhone 8 Plus (a $50 increase from the 7 Plus) and the $999 iPhone X.
In 2018, Apple launched the $1,099 iPhone XS Max, which I consider the true successor to the initial iPhone Plus line. That means the big iPhone got a $350 increase in a single year, the largest Apple has ever made. I admit some people might not think the XS Max is a follow-up to the Plus and would deem it an entirely new iPhone variant. But this is my commentary.
Like the iPhone Pro, the Max and Pro Max would have the same price for years. In 2023, Apple raised the barrier of entry for the Pro Max model and didn’t offer a $1,099 version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max with 128GB of storage. Instead, you had to pay $1,199 for the 256GB variant, which technically cost the same as the iPhone 14 Pro Max with 256GB of storage.
No one knows how much the rumored iPhone 17 will cost, except Apple.
Even without tariffs, it’s safe to assume that the iPhone 17 lineup’s prices will be higher for some models. But when you factor in everything that’s happened this year, it’s hard to gauge just how much the price will go up and whether that’ll affect just one or two models, or apply across the entire iPhone 17 line.
This year, Apple raised the price on its most affordable model. Although it lacks the SE branding of the previous low-cost iPhone, the iPhone 16E came with a $599 price tag, $170 more than the $429 iPhone SE (2022).
Apple doesn’t talk about unreleased products or their prices. But we do have an unusual-for-Apple clue as to how these tariffs could affect the company.
“Assuming the current global tariff rates, policies and applications do not change for the balance of the quarter and no new tariffs are added, we estimate the impact to add $900 million to our costs,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said during a quarterly earnings call on May 1.
Obviously, that $900 million number wasn’t just for the iPhone but for all Apple products. And that was three weeks before Trump threatened another tariff aimed purely at the iPhone. But $900 million is a lot for any company to swallow, and eventually, that added cost will need to be recouped. That usually means higher prices, even if Trump pressures Apple to attribute the increase to “new designs and features.”
If there’s one thing for certain, we’ll know exactly what those prices will be when Apple launches the next generation of iPhone models at its September event.
Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release.
The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he may have been exposed.
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The plague is known to “circulate among wildlife” throughout the western U.S., the release stated.
Erin Phipps, state public health veterinarian for NMDOH, commented in a statement that this case is a reminder of the “severe threat that can be posed by this ancient disease.
The first 2025 case of human plague has been reported in New Mexico. (iStock)
“It also emphasizes the need for heightened community awareness and for taking measures to prevent further spread.”
The last human plague case in New Mexico was recorded in a Lincoln County resident in 2024.
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The plague is a bacterial disease of rodents, which is generally transmitted to humans through infected flea bites, according to NMDOH.
The disease can also be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals, including wildlife and even pets.
The plague is a rodent disease that is transmitted to humans, typically from insect bites. (iStock)
Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache and weakness and a “painful swelling of the lymph node” in areas of the body like the groin, armpit and neck.
In cats and dogs, symptoms can include fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, in addition to lymph node swelling under the jaw.
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The plague can be treated with antibiotic medications, which can “greatly reduce” the fatality rate in people and pets after a “prompt diagnosis,” NMDOH reports.
The best ways to prevent plague infection are avoiding sick or dead rodents and rabbits, cleaning up areas where rodents may nest and storing hay, wood and compost piles far away from the home.
Human plague is known to circulate among wildlife throughout the western U.S., officials warn hikers and campers. (iStock)
Using insect repellent while camping, hiking or working outdoors can also help to prevent plague exposure.
For those with pets, NMDOH recommends using an appropriate flea repellent and having sick pets examined by a veterinarian.
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A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippines to immediately stop “hyping up” issues concerning maritime affairs between the two countries, and cease any infringing and provocative acts that may complicate the current situation.
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks in response to a question about a spokesperson for the Philippines’ maritime council, who stated that the Philippines will not stop its routine resupply mission at Ren’ai Jiao in the South China Sea.
Ren’ai Jiao is part of China’s Nansha Qundao and has always been China’s territory, Guo said. He stressed that the activities of Chinese vessels in waters under its jurisdiction are legitimate and beyond reproach.
The Philippines has “grounded” a warship there for a long time, which violates China’s sovereignty and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. This action also violates Article 5, which stipulates that no settlement activities should be carried out on uninhabited islands and reefs, he said.
“China has long demanded that the Philippines tow away the military vessel and restore Ren’ai Jiao to its original state of hosting no personnel or facilities,” Guo said.
Guo said that, in a show of goodwill, China has long maintained a provisional humanitarian arrangement with the Philippines. Under this deal, the Philippines can transport living necessities, provided it does not transport construction materials, informs China in advance, and after on-site verification has been conducted.
However, the Philippines has recently taken a series of actions that infringe upon and provoke tensions at sea. These acts have infringed upon China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, jeopardized marine peace and stability, and undermined the political foundation for China and the Philippines to handle maritime issues properly.
China’s position on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests is unwavering, Guo said. He urged the Philippines to stop all infringing acts immediately.
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With Ganesh Chaturthi marking the onset of the festive season, real estate players are anticipating a surge in homebuying. As per exclusive data shared by ANAROCK, the festive season tends to see sales spikes of anywhere between 15-30 per cent. Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Delhi-NCR tend to see high increases of 20-22 per cent on average.
Compared to 2023, industry players say there is greater optimism this year, led by strong demand in the luxury and mid-income segments.
Festive momentum is not restricted to metros alone. Tier-II and III cities are showing robust activity, reflected in large-scale land transactions. In H1 2025, developers acquired 714 acres in Coimbatore, 590 acres in Ahmedabad, and 520 acres in Amritsar, while cities such as Indore, Mysuru, and Panipat also witnessed notable deals, says Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Group.
The buoyancy is translating into higher enquiries and site visits, say developers. Praveer Shrivastava, Senior Executive VP, Residential, Prestige Group, noted that festive campaigns typically lift sales by 20–30 per cent year-on-year compared to other months.
Kranti Alladi, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Concorde, expects festive sales to rise 20 per cent over previous quarters. “We usually clock 35–40 per cent of our annual sales during this period,” he said, adding that conversion rates are already trending higher. Viswa Prathap Desu, COO – Residential, Brigade Group, explained that stable interest rates and a steady economy are further boosting sentiment. For Brigade, he said, nearly one-third of annual sales are generated during the festive season.
Prestige’s Shrivastava says, “In luxury housing, the decision is lifestyle-driven mainly, so festive offers act as an added incentive rather than the core motivator.”
Shrivastava says in the mid-segment, where buyers are more value-conscious, festive campaigns often trigger faster decisions as they align aspiration with affordability. Prestige is launching new developments across cities, such as plotted development in North Bangalore and over 2000 apartments in Whitefield, for the mid-housing segment, along with launches in this category slated for Mumbai.
Alladi expects the strongest demand to come from the mid-income segment with properties priced around ₹1.5 crore are seeing the most significant traction. This is a sweet spot for many aspirational homebuyers who have been saving and are now looking to upgrade or make their first significant real estate investment, he added. Concorde is pre-launching a new phase of Concorde Hillcrest, a villa project located in Chikballapur. Meanwhile, Brigade is observing good demand in both luxury and mid-income projects.
To nudge fence-sitters, developers are also rolling out promotional measures. Priyanka Raju, Director, Kalyani Developers, said the company is extending gifts on every booking to encourage quicker decisions.
The festive season is also proving attractive for NRIs, who view property purchases during this period as both auspicious and financially prudent. Vishal Tony Vincent, MD, Aratt Developers & Founder, Ayatana Hospitalities, said the weakening rupee, stable property prices, and improved sector transparency are boosting NRI confidence. Bengaluru’s mid-to-premium housing market, in particular, continues to draw strong demand.
Pavan Kumar, Founder & CEO, White Lotus Group, added that NRIs often align purchases with festive months, not just for timing advantages but for their emotional resonance, especially when homecoming coincides with festivals.
Across segments, developers are unanimous that festive campaigns act as a catalyst for homebuying. With Tier-II and III cities joining metros in driving growth, and NRIs adding heft to demand, the industry expects this season to set the tone for sustained momentum in FY26.
Published on August 29, 2025
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XIAOMI ove godine mijenja svoju uobičajenu jesensku strategiju predstavljanja novih pametnih telefona. Umjesto standardna dva flagship modela, tvrtka navodno planira lansirati čak tri uređaja. Prema najnovijim informacijama, na tržište stižu modeli Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro i 16 Pro Max.
Važno je napomenuti da treći uređaj nije dugoočekivani 16 Ultra, čije se predstavljanje očekuje kasnije. Nagađa se da će modeli 16 i 16 Pro imati zaslone slične veličine, dok će Pro Max donijeti najnaprednije specifikacije. Sva tri modela nedavno su dobila certifikat za prodaju u Kini, a taj je proces otkrio i ključne detalje o brzini punjenja.
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Jedno od ključnih poboljšanja bit će brzina punjenja. Sva tri mobitela podržavat će žično punjenje snage 100W, što predstavlja napredak u odnosu na 90W kod prošlogodišnjih modela Xiaomi 15 i 15 Pro.
Sva tri uređaja navodno će pokretati nadolazeći Qualcommov čipset Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Vjeruje se da će Xiaomi biti prvi proizvođač koji će predstaviti pametne telefone s novim čipom, i to samo nekoliko dana nakon Qualcommovog predstavljanja.
Što se tiče dostupnosti na globalnom tržištu, ona se očekuje tijekom sljedeće godine, no zasad nije poznato hoće li sva tri modela biti dostupna izvan Kine. Cijena u ovom trenutku također nije poznata.
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Crespi High remains the only football team in San Fernando Valley history to win a Southern Section Division 1 championship. It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.
Crespi coach Brad Vonnahme was hired in December 2022 after an 0-10 season. Then came seasons of 2-8 and 5-6.
Last week, the Celts, under the leadership and skills of sophomore quarterback Chase Curren, defeated Gardena 34-0. He passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
“Chase has a very talented arm,” Vonnahme said. “He did some really good things in the first game. He’s on the right track.”
Next up is Golden Valley on Friday in the Celts’ home opener.
“I believe we’re headed in the right direction,” Vonnahme said. “As a coach, you’re always evaluating. We’re headed where we want to be. I’m hoping when the season is done, it’s another leap forward.”
A combination of promising sophomores and some talented seniors has Crespi hoping for more improvement this season. Senior defensive linemen James Moffat and Somto Nwude started last week with dominant performances.
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: With the launch of the Galaxy A17 and Galaxy A17 5G in India, Samsung has once again expanded their A-series lineup and as a result deepened their mid-ranged smartphone portfolio. Both devices feature AMOLED displays, AI-driven features, and a contemporary design reminiscent of Samsung’s higher-end models.
The Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display and sports a 90 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and better gaming experience. Alongside the slimmer bezels, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and an IP54 rating for dust and splash protection.
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The phone packs a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor featuring OIS, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies and video calls, it offers a 13MP front camera.
Powered by the Exynos 1330 chipset, the smartphone is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, designed for a full day of heavy usage.
One of the biggest highlights is Samsung’s promise of six years of security updates and six major Android OS upgrades, making it one of the longest-supported smartphones in its price category.
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6GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 18,999
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 20,499
The Galaxy A17 5G is available in Blue, Gray, and Black colour options. Customers can purchase it via Samsung’s official website, leading e-commerce platforms, and offline retail stores. Buyers using select bank cards can also avail an instant Rs 1,000 discount.
Twilight enthusiasts have been left thrilled following a significant update from the iconic film series, although it’s not all good news for some cinema-goers.
The popular franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, released five films between 2008 and 2012, with Breaking Dawn: Part 2 concluding the series.
More than a decade later, the saga made a mysterious announcement across social media on Wednesday (August 27).
Fans were tantalised with an image of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), accompanied by the words “Forever Begins Again, “The Twilight Saga,” and “This October.”
The post also included the enigmatic caption “Tomorrow,” hinting that more details would be revealed on Thursday (August 28). Now, the mystery has finally been unveiled, reports the Manchester Evening News.
As many fans speculated, the entire Twilight Saga is set to make a comeback in cinemas this October, perfectly timed for the first novel’s 20th anniversary.
On Thursday evening, the franchise shared a trailer featuring clips from each of the five films on Instagram, along with the caption: “All five films. Back in theatres. This October.”
The announcement naturally sent fans into a whirlwind of excitement, with many expressing their joy in the comments section.
One person exclaimed: “Omg I get to see it in theatres for the first time,” while another simply wrote: “Finally.
“Exciting!!! I actually missed out on the first one in theatres,” enthused a third.
However, some sharp-eyed viewers have spotted that the trailer reveals the celebration will be “nationwide,” suggesting the re-release is limited to American cinema-goers.
International fans have been left devastated by this news. Expressing their frustration, one viewer raged: “Why only nationwide??? This should be international thooooooo!!!”
Another added: “NOOO MAKE IT WORLDWIDE PLEASEEEEE,” whilst a third begged: “WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD?”
Currently, it seems only US-based fans will get to enjoy this massive celebration.
Twilight follows the tale of teenager Bella, who becomes smitten with vampire Edward and gets dragged into the supernatural realm of bloodsuckers and werewolves.
The movie franchise catapulted Pattinson and Stewart, who were establishing themselves in Hollywood at the time, to worldwide stardom.
The facelifted Tesla Model Y Performance has been revealed, and it’s the quickest and most aggressive-looking version of the brand’s mid-size electric SUV so far.
The hot crossover SUV has been revealed for Europe and the Middle East, where customer deliveries will begin in September. Australian release timing has yet to be announced; unlike those markets, our Model Y is made in China.
Still featuring a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, the Model Y Performance now does the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 3.5 seconds – down from 3.7 seconds. Top speed is still 250km/h.
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Tesla doesn’t quote power and torque outputs, but it’s expected the Model Y Performance shares its electric motors with the upgraded Model 3 Performance sedan released last year.
The company has confirmed the hot SUV features new, high-voltage battery cells, though it hasn’t specified the capacity. The change has allowed its electric range on the WLTP test cycle to be boosted from 514km to 580km.
It can be fast-charged at up to 250kW on DC power, and energy consumption is listed at 16.2 kWh/100km (WLTP).
As with the facelifted Model 3 Performance, the Model Y Performance now features electronic continuously variable damping.
You can toggle between traction control profiles, though it’s unclear whether the Model Y Performance will feature Track Mode or the ability to adjust the power split front to rear as you can with the Model 3 Performance.
Cosmetic changes give it a more aggressive look than before, headlined by 21-inch ‘Arachnid 2.0’ alloy wheels shod with Pirelli tyres. Behind these sit red brake calipers.
The Performance flagship is 1611mm tall, 13mm lower than the regular Model Y.
There are unique front and rear bumpers, while down back there’s a larger spoiler than before, made of carbon-fibre.
Inside, there are heated and ventilated Performance Sport Seats with power-adjustable thigh cushion extenders and greater bolstering than the standard pews, as well as special badging.
As with other facelifted Model Ys, the rear seats are perforated, heated and feature power reclining, and there’s an 8.0-inch touchscreen.
There’s also carbon-fibre interior trim, while the main touchscreen measures 16 inches – up from 15.4 inches in other Model Ys, and matching the new Chinese-built Model Y L.
The Model Y Performance will battle a growing contingent of high-performance mid-size electric SUVs, which in China includes the Xiaomi YU7 and which in Australia includes the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV6 GT, among others.
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Mukesh Ambani speaks at RIL AGM.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call for ‘aatma nirbharta’ [self-reliance], noting the immediate need for India to become self-reliant “to the maximum extent”.
Addressing shareholders at the 48th Annual General Meeting, Ambani said: “Our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, rightly exhorted us in his Independence Day speech that the yardstick of aatma samman [self-respect] is atma nirbharata [self-reliance]. India must become self-reliant to the maximum extent in key technologies, critical industries, and other vital sectors of the global economy.”
He added: “The most important lesson this journey has taught us is that there is no substitute for economic strength. This lesson is reinforced by recent geopolitical developments.”
Ambani’s comments come at a time when the United States has levied a 50 per cent tariff on India—among the highest in the world—including a 25 per cent penalty for the country’s transactions with Russia.
India, however, has shown no signs of going back on its purchases and has called the tariffs “unfair”, emphasising that it will choose the “best deal” on buying oil to protect its 1.4 billion people.
Touching upon the geo-political dynamics, Ambani said: “I have witnessed India’s incredible journey in these five decades—from a “Third World” country to one now on the threshold of becoming a First World Power. The most important lesson this journey has taught us is that there is no substitute for economic strength. India must gain greater economic strength ─ and do so with a sense of urgency.”
The RIL chairman also called upon all businesses to work together to overcome the challenge. “The magnitude of the challenge is so large that all Indian businesses must work together with unity as a grand coalition—in the spirit of cooperation, mutual learning, and mutual support. I had made this suggestion in last year’s AGM, and I repeat it today. There is strength in unity and collective endeavour. And this is what the nation today expects from its business community.”
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As altcoin momentum intensifies, Near Protocol (NEAR) is rapidly emerging as a standout contender in the crypto space. Fueled by strong fundamentals and recent bullish market trends, NEAR’s rise has caught the attention of both retail and institutional investors.
With NEAR now bridging to Solana and TON via Chain Signatures, the future looks promising. Wondering where it’s headed next? Dive into our in-depth NEAR Price Prediction 2025 – 2030 to uncover the possibilities.
| Cryptocurrency | NEAR Protocol |
| Token | NEAR |
| Price | $ 2.44267913  -2.94% |
| Market Cap | $ 3,052,950,730.6956 |
| Circulating Supply | 1,249,836,992.00 |
| Trading Volume | $ 204,494,376.8389 |
| All-time High | $20.42 on 17th January 2022 |
| All-time Low | $0.526 on 04th November 2020 |
In September 2025, if bullish factors resurface, NEAR could experience a short-term rise, aiming for a retest of the $3.5 resistance. It is currently taking support on an upward trendline on the daily chart. While on a weekly retreat from the descending pattern’s upper border.
However, if the bearishness takes control and breaks $2.0 to $1.8 support, then a fall to $1 is likely.
| Month | Potential Low ($) | Potential Average ($) | Potential High ($) |
| NEAR Crypto Price Prediction September 2025 | 1.0 | 2.75 | 3.50 |
After reaching a $9 peak in Q1 2024, NEAR dropped to $3.5 due to selling pressure in Q2, as at this level, the institutional footprint was maximum at the time, which is confirmed via the Fixed range volume profile’s point of control line (FRVP POC).
As a result, the market showed stronger rallies, and even Donald Trump’s election win in Q4 of 2024 was seen from this level.
However, NEAR only rose to $8.2 before facing a strong supply level, and in H1 2025 fell to $2.
Now, when writing the H2 2025’s third quarter, the bullish demand was sighted, but that remained weak in the NEAR crypto. As a result, a descending triangle seems to be in development, and recently, in August, it took a hit from the pattern’s upper border and slid back towards the lower border.
If bullish demand returns, there are also odds that the pattern might see a breakout too and might retest the $3.5 major hurdle.
If in the coming month, NEAR flips $3.5, then it might head towards $6.0, and there is a strong possibility that NEAR may even aim to retest the $8 to $9 supply range by the end of 2025. For this to happen, it must achieve a weekly close above $3.5 and register a Change of Character (ChoCh) above $4.345 in the following months for long-term bullish confirmation.
If NEAR falls from this level, $2.0 to $1.8 will serve as its short-term defense line. A break below this could heighten investor fears, potentially targeting the $1.0 mark.
| Year | Potential Low | Potential Average | Potential High |
| 2025 | $1.95 | $4.34 | $9.00 |
| Year | Potential Low ($) | Potential Average ($) | Potential High ($) |
| 2026 | 3.70 | 7.75 | 11.80 |
| 2027 | 5.32 | 11.80 | 18.28 |
| 2028 | 7.91 | 18.28 | 28.65 |
| 2029 | 12.06 | 28.65 | 45.24 |
| 2030 | 18.70 | 45.24 | 71.78 |
According to our analysts, Near Protocol’s price projection, the price could range between $3.70 and $11.80, with an average trading price of around $7.75.
Looking forward to 2027, NEAR’s price could range between $5.32 and $18.28, and an average forecast price of $11.80.
In 2028, the price of a single Near Protocol token could range between $7.91 and $28.65, with an average price of $18.28.
By the end of 2029, NEAR’s price could range between $12.06 as its low and $45.24 as its high, with an average trading price of $28.65.
In 2030, Near Protocol price may touch its lowest price at $18.70, hitting a high of $71.78 and an average price of $45.24.
| Firm Name | 2025 | 2026 | 2030 |
| Wallet Investor | $3.19 | $4.40 | $22.30 |
| priceprediction.net | $3.98 | $5.92 | $28.62 |
| DigitalCoinPrice | $5.95 | $6.93 | $14.80 |
*The targets mentioned above are the average targets set by the respective firms.
In the long run, we at Coinpedia expect the NEAR to outperform its current rally. With rising bullish sentiment, the Near Protocol coin may hit its potential high of $6.75 this year. In contrast, the digital token might stumble down to the low of $1.69.
| Year | Potential Low | Potential Average | Potential High |
| 2025 | $1.69 | $4.22 | $6.75 |
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The protocol promotes the network of computers running a platform for developers to create and launch dApps.
NEAR could range between $1.95 and $9.00 in 2025, depending on market recovery, adoption, and macroeconomic trends.
Yes, NEAR may reach up to $71.78 by 2030 if adoption, institutional support, and network growth continue as projected.
By 2030, NEAR could reach as high as $71.78, driven by network expansion and mainstream blockchain adoption.
At the time of writing, the price of 1 NEAR was $ 2.44267913.
When it comes to watching horror movies, one of my favorite sub-genres is sci-fi horror. Give me the terror of deep space, futuristic worlds where things have gone terribly awry, and larger-than-life spaceships where the crews are trapped with unspeakable horrors. While Alien might be the most popular movie in this genre, there are some amazing sci-fi horror flicks out there just waiting to be discovered.
One of my favorites is Pandorum. Released in 2009, it’s is a claustrophobic trip into space in which a mechanic wakes up on a colony ship to see that things have gone very wrong. There’s a derelict spaceship, terrible things hunting through the hallways and a mystery unfolding in the bowels of the ship. It gives off big Dead Space vibes, and it’s an underrated classic.
It’s streaming for free on Tubi right now.
Pandorum captures the terrifying feel of a broken-down ship, the fear of being surrounded by a hull where only space is waiting outside and a world that juxtaposes body horror and existential dread. Its cinematic style grabbed my attention and kept me watching, even when I desperately wanted to look away.
Corporal Bower (played by Ben Foster) wakes up from cryo-sleep with a troubling case of amnesia. Almost immediately, it’s clear that things have not gone to plan on Elysium, the colony ship transporting 60,000 humans from an overpopulated Earth to a new world. The machinery around him is degraded, the power keeps flickering and he seems to be entirely alone.
Bower is soon joined by Lt. Payton (played by Dennis Quaid), an officer who also wakes from cryo-sleep without any answers. After the two of them manage to activate auxiliary power, they decide to go to the bridge to figure out what’s going on. Bower manages to escape the cryo area to find that the rest of the ship is in even worse condition.
Bower must band together with other survivors to endure the madness of the Elysium.
On a ship that has devolved from its original humanitarian mission of settling a new planet, he is accosted by creatures that only vaguely resemble people, as well as humans fighting to survive. Bower finds two companions — a member of the agriculture team who doesn’t speak English but has been hunting the predatory creatures, and Nadia, an environmental scientist.
The three of them head for the ship’s reactor to reset the power and get everything running so they can decipher what’s happened and why. Along the way, they encounter a sketchy survivor who tells them things collapsed when the bridge received bad news from Earth and was overtaken by Pandorum, a space-inflicted malaise that can cause psychosis, triggered by strong emotional states.
At the same time, Lt. Payton, who was left in the cryo-sleep chamber, finds another survivor who seems to be struggling from Pandorum and tells Payton what actually happened on the bridge. Payton tries to calm the survivor down, but he only seems to get worse the more they talk. Payton shoves him into a cryo-sleep pod to keep him from causing havoc, as he continues to talk Bower through what he needs to do to restart the reactor and get the ship working again.
Lt. Payton tries to help Bower, but may need help himself.
Pandorum’s vibe is perfect for anyone who loves hard science-fiction horror. With a hulking, collapsing spaceship as the main set, winding and claustrophobic passages, and a world that’s evolving within the metal walls, this dread-infused movie lasts less than 2 hours. The lurking possibility of Pandorum warping everyone’s perspective, the monsters in the walls, and the tragedy that kick-started everything work together to deliver a thrill-packed adventure full of dread.
The third act of Pandorum is when it all escalates and secrets are revealed — the truth of the bridge, where the ship has been piloted, and what comes next for the survivors on board — but you’ll need to watch for yourself to find out what’s been happening on Elysium.
Pandorum wasn’t a hit when it was released, but 16 years later, it’s still a fantastic example of the sci-fi horror genre, and it delivers plenty of twists and turns. Stream it for free on Tubi, and find out what the Elysium is hiding today.
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Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings.
The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging.
Telomeres, which are often compared to the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces, act as “protective ends” on chromosome strands, according to a Harvard press release.
COMMON DAILY VITAMIN COULD SLOW BIOLOGICAL AGING, MAJOR STUDY SUGGESTS
As people age, telomeres get shorter, which can increase the likelihood of poor health and mortality, prior studies have shown.
Research has also suggested that higher levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to longer telomeres.
Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings. (iStock)
In this latest randomized trial, approximately 1,000 people aged 50 and older were divided into two groups — one group took 2,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D pills each day, and the other group took placebo pills.
After a four-year period, the people taking vitamin D showed less than half of the telomere shortening than the placebo group.
The vitamin D group also had fewer autoimmune diseases and reduced inflammation markers.
COMMON VITAMIN SHOWN TO REDUCE AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Lead study author JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, said the findings “suggest a promising role for vitamin D in slowing a pathway for biological aging and age-related chronic disease.”
Fatty fish, including salmon, sardines and tuna, and wild mushrooms are other sources of vitamin D, an expert said. (iStock)
While the researchers were surprised that vitamin D was linked to such substantial protection against telomere shortening, Manson told Fox News Digital, the findings are consistent with previous evidence.
“Vitamin D tamps down inflammation, a major cause of telomere shortening and chronic diseases of aging,” she said.
The question of what constitutes an “adequate” blood level of vitamin D is a “controversial topic,” according to Manson.
In the study, the team found that 2000 IU per day was “very safe,” without side effects or adverse events.
TO STAY HEALTHY, EAT MORE FOODS WITH VITAMIN D, NUTRITION EXPERT ADVISES
“Blood levels for deficiency and recommended blood levels vary across organizations, labs and countries, which is one of the reasons for doubt about the test’s usefulness,” Manson said.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and most professional societies in the U.S. do not recommend universal screening for vitamin D blood levels or routine use of vitamin D supplements, the researcher pointed out.
“Vitamin D tamps down inflammation, a major cause of telomere shortening and chronic diseases of aging.”
“The National Academy of Medicine recommends 600 IU of vitamin D per day for adults up to age 70 and 800 IU above age 70, stating that these intakes will meet the requirements of the large majority of adults in the population,” she said.
“However, recent guidelines from the Endocrine Society suggest that vitamin D supplements may be helpful for adults aged 75 and older, infants and children, pregnant women, and those with a diagnosis of prediabetes, but they don’t specify a specific dose.”
In the study, the team found that 2000 IU per day was “very safe,” without side effects or adverse events. (iStock)
For anyone who has concerns about getting adequate vitamin D from their diet and/or time outdoors, Manson said that supplementation with 1000 to 2000 IU/day of vitamin D would be “very reasonable.”
“In the U.S., foods such as dairy products, cereal and orange juice are often fortified with vitamin D, so checking nutrition labels can help you make better decisions about which foods to purchase,” she advised.
“Fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines and tuna, and wild mushrooms are other sources.”
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Groups at high risk for vitamin D deficiency include those living in nursing homes, people with malabsorption conditions like Crohn’s or celiac disease, those being treated for osteoporosis or other bone health problems, and those with major dietary restrictions, such as severe lactose intolerance, according to Manson.
“[People in these groups] should talk with their doctors about being tested for vitamin D blood levels and taking a vitamin D supplement,” she recommended.
Groups at high risk for vitamin D deficiency include those living in nursing homes, people with malabsorption conditions like Crohn’s or celiac disease, and those being treated for osteoporosis or other bone health problems. (iStock)
The doctor noted that people need only small to moderate amounts of vitamin D for good health, as the vitamin’s metabolism is “tightly regulated” in the body.
“More is not necessarily better, and very high doses — such as more than 10,000 IU/d — may be associated with high blood or urine calcium levels and toxicity,” she cautioned.
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Manson emphasized that taking a supplement is not a substitute for a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle.
“Although it’s much easier to pop a pill than to be physically active outdoors and eat healthfully, these lifestyle factors will do more to keep you healthy and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases of aging,” she said.
“More is not necessarily better.”
Going out for a 15-minute walk a few times a week at midday will typically provide enough sunlight exposure for the skin to synthesize vitamin D, Manson added.
“Even more important for your health would be to exercise outdoors, such as brisk walking, jogging or playing sports.”
“Although the results are exciting, we believe that replication of these results in a separate randomized trial will be important before changing general guidelines for vitamin D intake,” said Manson.
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The study was supported in part by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
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The US’s 25 percent additional punitive tariffs against India for buying and allegedly “profiteering” from Russian oil came into force on August 27, taking the overall tariff to 50 percent and marking a nadir in India-US ties that few could have imagined when Donald Trump returned to the White House this January. It’s hard for many to digest just how dramatically the scenario has shifted as compared to just weeks earlier when the US president had been hinting regularly at a trade deal being imminent.
How close that deal was and why it fell through are up for debate but India’s acceptance of its prospects being dashed has been hastened by the various statements and accusations emerging from Washington. That a US president and his administration would now seek to blame the Russia-Ukraine conflict on India is an indication of how lopsided and outlandish the American side’s logic has become.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Trump-s-strategy-against-India-is-bound-to-fail-deal-or-no-deal-1GcVG4qJrIQ/img/e2033a0dc7434b6b956745ab22ec6d1a/e2033a0dc7434b6b956745ab22ec6d1a.jpeg' alt='White House deputy chief of staff for policy and US homeland security advisor Stephen Miller (L), alongside counselor to US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro (3rd L), have made provocative statements accusing India over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Here they are seen speaking after Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 10, 2025. /VCG'
Many believe, perhaps correctly, that the Russian oil argument is just a deception, and the real motive is to strong-arm India and secure more favorable trade terms. The precision and passion, respectively, with which Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the aforementioned Navarro speak about India’s own tariffs back this claim up. Bessent says India has been “recalcitrant” in trade negotiations, while Navarro has called India the “Maharaja” of tariffs. Everything we’ve heard from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi so far has also hinted at a trade deal motive.
In India there is a famous saying that aptly describes the entire American situation: “Kahin pe nigahen, kahin pe nishana”, meaning “Eyes locked here (looking at Russian oil), target over there (at trade concessions).” But can the Trump administration’s unorthodox and provocative negotiation tactics, i.e. The Art of the Deal, possibly pay off in India’s case?
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Of late, and simultaneously as the additional tariffs were imposed, Bessent and Navarro each made what are being seen as back-handed attempts at reconciliation. Bessent said to Fox News that “at the end of the day we (India and the US) will come together,” while expressing frustration with lengthy negotiations and mocking India’s Rupee. Navarro, on the other hand, told Bloomberg that Modi is a great leader and India is a mature democracy, but it should “act like one.” Back in India, tongues were set wagging by a German newspaper FAZ’s claim, since echoed by Japan’s Nikkei Asia, and widely reported by Indian media, that Prime Minister Modi was refusing US President Trump’s calls.
By all accounts, it appears the situation has the potential for fluidity, as neither side has closed the doors to negotiations, though the most recent round has been delayed. The two sides did hold an intercessional 2+2 meeting of defence and foreign affairs officials, while the FBI and India’s CBI coordinated to take down a call-centre scam syndicate, meaning trade and tariffs haven’t claimed the gamut of ties as collateral. But while the Trump administration may favour this hot-and-cold style of dealmaking, it has left no clear off ramp for the Indian government. The reason for this is that in India now, a trade deal with the US is no longer just an economic issue, it is a political hot potato.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Trump-s-strategy-against-India-is-bound-to-fail-deal-or-no-deal-1GcVG4qJrIQ/img/e200b269284a4ea6b56ac402d9b5fea3/e200b269284a4ea6b56ac402d9b5fea3.jpeg' alt='India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, August 15, 2025 in New Delhi, India. /VCG'
Trump, whose popularity in India had plummeted following his repeated claims of mediating an India-Pakistan ceasefire in May, did himself no favors by declaring the Indian economy “dead”. Those remarks were widely and hotly debated in the colorful Indian political media. India’s Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi firmly agreed with Trump in his initial reaction, but his Congress party has since changed tack to cornering Narendra Modi over his failed relationship with the US president, signaling the “dead economy” barb didn’t have the intended response from the public. Modi and his BJP party have meanwhile thrown the databook at their critics, arguing that India’s economy is more vibrant than ever.
Perhaps most significantly, Modi has used the tussle with the US to pivot India’s economic motives and also catalyze the foreign policy shifts that had begun during last year’s BRICS summit in Kazan. In his annual Independence Day speech, Modi made a fervent pitch for self-sufficiency. Less than two weeks later, from the soil of the home state he shares with Mahatma Gandhi (no relation to Rahul Gandhi) Modi raised a pitch for “swadeshi” or “Made in India” goods. His references to the volatility with the US have been in his trademark style — i.e. with no direct mentions but leaving nobody in any doubt about whom he’s talking about.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Trump-s-strategy-against-India-is-bound-to-fail-deal-or-no-deal-1GcVG4qJrIQ/img/58901f4a686b481982c81113a0689bfb/58901f4a686b481982c81113a0689bfb.jpeg' alt='Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg official residence in New Delhi, India, 19 August 2025. /VCG'
This week, the Indian prime minister will travel to China for the first time since 2018 for the SCO Summit, marking another forward step following the events of Kazan. This follows Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s successful visit to New Delhi earlier this month where a number of consensuses were reached, including issues on border disputes, direct flights, rare-earths trade, tunnel machines and more. Next year, India will be the host of the BRICS and has already received support from China.
The Trump administration’s actions — from the repeated claims on the India-Pakistan ceasefire to blaming and punishing India over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and from declaring the Indian economy “dead” and all the other disrespectful statements — perhaps represent something it did not count on. It may or may not succeed in forcing India to make trade concessions, but in a country where state elections are extrapolated to gauge the “national mood” every 6-8 months, it certainly has succeeded in earning the ire of the common Indian and accentuating the arguments of the country’s strategic autonomy hawks. And they have long memories.
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Slide over, Steve Garvey. It appears another former Major League Baseball slugger with Southland ties will run for political office.
Mark Teixeira, who batted a robust .358 in a two-month stint with the Angels in 2008 before signing a longterm lucrative contract with the New York Yankees, announced his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House on Wednesday.
Teixeira, an avowed conservative who has lived in or near Dallas much of his adult life, said he is “ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
Garvey is also a Republican, and he lost in a landslide to Democrat Adam Schiff for California’s open seat in the U.S. Senate last November. Despite being a beloved former Dodgers great, Garvey, 75, held few public events and struggled to gain traction with voters in a state that has not elected a Republican to statewide office in nearly two decades.
Unlike Garvey, Teixeira, 45, is running in a heavily Republican district that Chip Roy won by 26% of the vote in November. Teixeira’s announcement follows Roy’s decision not to seek re-election because he is running for the office of the Texas Attorney General.
Teixeira, a former first baseman, played 14 seasons for four MLB teams — the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Angels and Yankees. He retired after the 2016 season with 409 career home runs.
The Angels acquired him from the Braves in a trade late in the 2008 season, and he helped them to the only 100-win season in franchise history by hitting 13 home runs and driving in 43 runs while batting .358 in 54 games.
Teixeira also performed well in the American League Division Series, batting .467 with a .550 on-base percentage, although the Angels fell in four games to the Boston Red Sox. He was a free agent after the season and Angels owner Arte Moreno offered him $160 million over eight years before retracting the offer two weeks later.
Several other teams made similar if not more lucrative offers, and Teixeira signed with the Yankees for $180 million over eight years. The slugging switch-hitter helped New York to the 2009 World Series championship, leading the AL with 39 homers and 122 runs batted in.
The Yankees defeated the Angels in the AL Championship Series before beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. The following season, Teixeira spoke highly of the Angels despite leaving Anaheim for the greener pastures of New York.
“I hope there are no hard feelings between Arte and myself,” Teixeira told The Times’ Mike DiGiovanna. “I loved that organization. Arte, [Manager Mike] Scioscia, it’s first class, top to bottom. But your wife and kids being happy is more important than your personal desires.”
Tech giants Apple and Samsung have sent legal notices to Xiaomi after the Chinese smartphone maker ran advertisements directly comparing its latest flagship with their premium devices. According to people familiar with the matter, both companies have issued cease-and-desist notices, objecting to what they see as ‘disparaging content’ in Xiaomi’s campaign.
A cease-and-desist notice is a formal legal document that asks a company to immediately stop a certain activity considered unlawful or damaging.
“Comparing specifications is fine,” said person aware of the development. “But you should not directly name a specific competitor. Instead of that, you simply say ‘rivals’.”
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However, Xiaomi has not commented on the matter yet.
The controversy began in April this year when Xiaomi rolled out full-page newspaper ads that mocked Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max on April Fools’ Day, claiming its camera was no match for Xiaomi’s newly launched 15 Ultra.
Earlier in March, during the India launch of the Xiaomi 15 series, the company ran another ad calling the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera “cute” while highlighting its own photography strengths. Similar campaigns also took aim at Samsung.
Apple and Samsung argue that such ads go beyond fair competition and risk damaging their premium brand image, especially in India where both companies dominate the high-end smartphone market.
This style of advertising, known as ambush marketing, is a tactic where a brand tries to gain attention by associating itself with a rival product or brand without official permission.
Xiaomi, traditionally seen as a budget-friendly player, has been pushing into the premium smartphone segment in India.
According to International Data Corporation, Samsung led the Indian smartphone market with a 14.5 per cent share in the second quarter of 2025, followed by Xiaomi with 9.6 per cent and Apple with 7.5 per cent.
Apple has also seen strong momentum, with shipments rising 21.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the first half (H1) of 2025 to reach 5.9 million units.
The iPhone 16 was the most shipped model in India, accounting for 4 per cent of total smartphone sales during the period. Apple also opened its fourth retail store in Pune earlier this year.
Cruising has its own magic. Imagine waking up with the sea unfolding before you, spending your day exploring ports, and ending it in a cosy cabin. No unpacking after every stop, no airport queues – just floating comfort, delicious food, lively entertainment, and views that never get old.
Here’s what keeps me hooked on cruising every time:
Here are five practical tips that make all the difference on board.
The cabin you choose shapes your entire experience. Trusting your agent alone won’t cut it; check the ship’s layout yourself before choosing a cabin. Cabins under the pool deck can get noisy, and the ones near the nightclub or theatre may keep you awake past midnight. Mid-ship cabins are usually the most stable if you are prone to seasickness. A little homework here saves you from sleepless nights later.
Yes, the views are spectacular, but the top deck is breezy enough to turn your perfect hairstyle into a science experiment. Pack hair ties, scarves, or hats unless you want your holiday photos to feature a windswept look you didn’t sign up for. Outfits that work in still air may betray you up there, so dress with the breeze in mind. Pick shorts over skirts and long dresses with heavier skirt fabrics, or just skip the skirts and pick jumpsuits, playsuits or pants.
The biggest mistake many first-timers make is boarding late. Get there the moment boarding opens. The sooner you’re on, the more time you have to explore the ship before it gets crowded. Walk every deck, note the quiet corners, and check out the best outdoor spots before the sail-away party. By the time others are still figuring out the elevators, you’ll already know the ship like the back of your hand.
Here’s a not-so-glamorous truth. Most cruise bathrooms don’t come with bidets or health faucets. If toilet paper isn’t your comfort zone, pack a portable jet spray. It’s a small detail that can make your entire holiday feel more comfortable. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself for thinking ahead.
Cruise ships usually have European plug systems and charging points that feel slower than home sockets. Carry a universal adapter and a portable charger. Charge your power bank overnight and keep your devices running during the day without being stuck in your cabin. It’s the difference between capturing every sunset and watching your phone die halfway through.
Cruises can be overwhelming if you just wing it, but with a little preparation, they turn into the kind of trip you’ll always remember. From the right cabin choice to knowing how to beat the crowds, these tips ensure smooth sailing. After all, a holiday at sea should feel effortless, not stressful.
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Atomfall developer Rebellion has announced plans to release another story expansion for the first-person survival game.
In a surprise announcement, Rebellion has unveiled the brand new Red Strain DLC for Atomfall, which is one of my favourite games of the year, largely thanks to its story and exploration system.
And fans won’t have to wait very long to play the new expansion, because the Red Strain DLC has been given a September 16 release date for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Not much is known about the second Atomfall DLC outside of a brief teaser trailer that can be seen below.
According to Rebellion, the expansion introduces a “highly confidential” new location, as well as brand new mysteries to uncover.
“More details about exactly what you will find in The Red Strain will be revealed in the lead up to the release,” Rebellion explains. “But for now expect a highly confidential new location and plenty more mysteries to uncover.”
As you can see from the trailer below, it all has something to do with the strange new foliage that has appeared within the world of Atomfall.
It seems to take place in and around an industrial complex that has been beset by this new strain.
The Red Strain is the second story expansion following the recent release of The Wicked Isle DLC. It’s unclear if it will be part of the Deluxe Edition like The Wicked Isle.
Inspired by folk horror movies and stories, Wicked Isle transports players to an island called Midsummer. Players can reach the island by talking to the boat-keeper in Wyndham Village.
The island is said to feature higher levels of infection, which has resulted in new enemies such as pirate bandits and infected druids.
New items include the Blunderbuss shotgun, a new bow, cutlass, daggers and the Beekeeper’s Staff.
Players can unlock new skills, not to mention an upgraded metal detector for finding hidden items.
Air pollution from motor vehicles results in more deaths in Australia than the national road toll, a new study led by the University of Tasmania has found.
The first research to investigate the issue in Australia examined traffic-related air pollution, abbreviated to TRAP, across the country to determine the mortality rate caused by particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
It analysed the contribution of these by-products of the burning of fossil fuel in motor vehicles, with the results published in the journal Environmental Research and on ScienceDirect.
Particulate matter has been linked to heart and lung disease, with the survey looking at ‘PM2.5’, which refers to particulate matter of 2.5-microns or less in size.
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NO2 – also found in cigarette smoke – causes, according to New South Wales Health, increased susceptibility of lung conditions for asthma sufferers, can trigger asthma attacks, and cause airway inflation in healthy people.
The study found 1864 Australians died due to TRAP-related illnesses annually.
That’s more than the national road toll of 1340 over the past 12 months, a figure that has increased on last year’s road toll (1300), which was the highest seen in 12 years.
The research also concluded 51 per cent of air pollution deaths from all sources were due to motor vehicle emissions.
“Air pollution remains a significant contributor to mortality in Australia,” the report said.
“Reducing exposure, particularly from TRAP, could yield substantial public health benefits. Policies promoting cleaner transport modes offer a promising avenue for rapid improvement.”
The study comes as the Australian government introduced the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard in 2025, which penalises automakers who exceed an average set level of carbon-dioxide emissions across their lineup.
The new rules have seen Isuzu drop rear-wheel drive versions of its diesel-powered MU-X off-roader, and Ford do the same with its Everest.
They could also threaten to push engines such as the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel in the Ford Ranger – the country’s best-selling vehicle for the last two years – out of showrooms as soon as next year.
Ford has pointed to NVES as a factor in increasing the price of its Mustang sports car by $5000 across all model grades on July 1, 2025 – with a further $1000 rise for the upcoming model year 2026 (MY26) Mustang.
Nissan has also cited the NVES as one of the reasons it has hiked Patrol prices by $5000.
The NVES is designed to see the level of permitted carbon-dioxide emissions reduced between now and 2029.
It isn’t just vehicles, however, that are kicking up particulate matter into the air.
A recent study by the University of California showed more than double the typical amount of PM2.5 around the US state’s fast-charging stations, attributable to the cooling fans for the chargers – not the vehicles themselves.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the deadline to IndiGo to operate two leased Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines. However, the extension has been granted with some conditions.
“We acknowledge the acceptance of IndiGo’s request for extension to its wet lease arrangement with Turkish Airlines, subject to conditions laid down by the regulator. This approval comes at a crucial time and will help mitigate losses to Indian aviation due to geopolitical restrictions, and greatly benefit Indian travellers during the peak travel season by ensuring a seamless, direct connection to Istanbul and points beyond,” the airline said in a statement.
According to PTI sources, DGCA has granted a six-month extension, allowing the continued operation of two Turkish Airlines aircraft under a wet/damp lease arrangement until February 28, 2026.
The wet lease arrangement involves the leasing of foreign aircraft, along with crew, maintenance and insurance. The extension has been given subject to certain conditions, including that IndiGo may consider getting these or other suitable aircraft on dry lease and operate the same on their AOC (Air Operator Certificate), the sources said.
Under dry lease, only the aircraft is leased. Beyond this extension, IndiGo may either operate the India-Turkey route with their own aircraft or any other wet/damp leased aircraft compliant with existing norms, they added.
IndiGo currently uses the Turkish-leased aircraft for direct flights between Delhi, Mumbai, and Istanbul.
In a statement issued Thursday, IndiGo welcomed the decision, citing operational stability and continuity amid ongoing global tensions.
“We are thankful to the authorities for accepting our request for extension. As always, we continue to be fully compliant with the relevant regulations and conditions of extension laid down by the authorities,” the airline said.
This development comes in the backdrop of strained diplomatic ties between India and Turkiye. In May, following Ankara’s support for Pakistan and its criticism of India’s anti-terror operations, India’s aviation security regulator BCAS revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, a Turkish ground-handling company, citing national security concerns. In response, some travel portals and associations had even issued advisories urging Indian travellers to avoid visiting Turkiye.
(With PTI inputs)
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Thursday that it is further aligning with President Donald Trump’s agenda to welcome back crypto investors in the United States. The CFTC’s division of market oversight issued an advisory to the foreign board of trade (FBOT) regarding crypto exchanges not legally registered in the U.S..
According to CFTC’s FBOT, investors in the United States can now trade with crypto exchanges not registered in the country, but that are regulated in other jurisdictions. The advisory change will enable crypto exchanges that were pushed offshore during the Biden era to gradually return to the United States.
“Today’s FBOT advisory provides the regulatory clarity needed to legally onshore trading activity that was driven out of the United States due to the unprecedented regulation by enforcement approach of the past several years,” said Acting Chairman Caroline Pham. “By reaffirming the CFTC’s longstanding approach to provide U.S. traders with choice and access to the deepest and most liquid global markets, with a wide range of products and asset classes, American companies that were forced to set up shop in foreign jurisdictions to facilitate crypto asset trading now have a path back to U.S. markets.”
The CFTC has moved at lightning speed to implement the crypto agenda for President Trump. Notably, the CFTC has been implementing clear web3 regulations through its Crypto Sprint initiative, which is almost similar to the SEC’s Project Crypto.
Both regulatory agencies have made several changes that have made crypto investing in the United States much easier. As a result, the crypto market has attracted more institutional investors seeking to hedge against high inflation.
For instance, U.S.-registered crypto companies have been listing digital assets that were not issued in the country, led by Toncoin (TON) and Tron (TRX). Additionally, more corporate entities have been implementing crypto treasury strategies to further hedge against inflation.
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Pixel Studio launched on the Pixel 9 series last year, but the Pixel 10 Pro allowed me to spend time testing Pixel Studio using a more advanced generative AI model. The result is better quality images, a much deeper understanding of keywords and a wider range of image styles that can be created.
But its quality goes deeper, being now able to generate actual text instead of strings of nonsense as well as creating pictures of people — including photorealistic depictions of known faces like Taylor Swift and Queen Elizabeth II.
We’ve tested the tool extensively across multiple phones and indeed multiple continents, and we’ve found some wild results — both good and bad, including finding out how weirdly obsessed Google’s AI is with the iPhone.
Here then is a selection of the most stand-out images from Pixel Studio on the Pixel 10 range.
(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, the parent company of CNET, in April filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)
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“A woman holding a phone” is all the prompt I provided. Pixel Studio did the rest, generating an iPhone in the person’s hand. The iPhone is popular, sure, but other phones do exist yet almost every image I generated using just the generic term “phone” resulted in an iPhone.
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Pixel Studio is well aware that the iPhone has made a splash in the world. Asking for a phone in the Ukiyo-e style mashes up the famous wave image and an iPhone.
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“A phone on a birthday cake” and yep, it’s an iPhone.
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“A phone trapped inside a sphere.” Sure, it’s an older model judging by the physical home button, but that’s still unquestionably an iPhone.
6 of 46Andrew Lanxon via Pixel Studio/CNET
And yes, if you just ask it to create an iPhone it’ll produce a photorealistic render of one. So what if you ask it for a Google Pixel phone? Surely Google’s own AI will know what that is.
7 of 46Andrew Lanxon via Pixel Studio/CNET
Nope! Some of the familiar elements of a Pixel phone are here, including the Pixel 7’s shiny camera strip, but this is an otherwise mangled approximation of what a Pixel looks like.
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Same again. Maybe it’s actually so smart that it’s pulling from unreleased prototype drawings that only Gemini has access to, but I suspect not.
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And yet, “a man holds a phone” has a perfect depiction of, yep, an iPhone. At least we can’t accuse Google of bias toward its own products.
10 of 46Patrick Holland via Pixel Studio/CNET
“A pelican on a bike holding a plate of avocado toast” resulted in what is, to my mind, the most California thing I may have ever seen.
11 of 46Patrick Holland via Pixel Studio/CNET
And while we’re enjoying creating American things in AI, here’s America’s first president, George Washington.
12 of 46Jeff Carlson via Pixel Studio/CNET
“Abe Lincoln wearing sunglasses.”
13 of 46Andrew Lanxon via Pixel Studio/CNET
It’s not just American faces it can do. Here I had the late Queen Elizabeth II depicted shouting at a bear. I think the bear needs to buck its ideas up.
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Which it clearly did as soon after it was seen dancing with her majesty while wearing an impressive crown of its own.
15 of 46Patrick Holland via Pixel Studio/CNET
Pixel Studio’s newfound ability to generate faces is impressive, but I also wonder whether it’s going to get Google into hot water down the line. It’s had no problem generating an almost perfect likeness of Taylor Swift here.
16 of 46Patrick Holland via Pixel Studio/CNET
It’s not clear whether Taylor Swift ever has ridden a giraffe that’s smoking a cigar, but this picture is all the proof I need to start writing my series of fan fiction novels.
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Speaking of giraffes, here’s one having a great time with a cocktail on the beach. Notice the very clear “wish you were here” sign above. Generating legible text is quite a new skill.
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This is what last year’s AI on the Pixel 9 Pro could manage. A weird jumble of lines that sort of look like they could be letters if you squint. And are drunk. And aren’t wearing your glasses. And recently got a bee in your eye.
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“A noir owl playing pool while a tiger watches and laughs.” Not just a dream I described to my therapist, also a prompt I put into Pixel Studio. And it’s done a great job using the realistic Freestyle mode.
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And in the Cinematic style, things get even more dramatic with the lighting.
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The scene in the Claymation style is adorable.
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While the traditional Ukiyo-e style is almost perfect for a tattoo.
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And I’d absolutely pay someone to re-create this stained glass style for real to put in my house.
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The Children’s Book style almost always delivered some wonderful results, often with speech bubbles or other text I didn’t even ask for.
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“A house party with too many balloons” is all I asked for here, but I like that the AI added the title.
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The same prompt looks a bit more nightmarish in the watercolor style.
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This “psychedelic mushroom party” is perfect for a 1970s album cover.
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Whereas as a kid’s book it looks simply adorable.
29 of 46Andrew Lanxon via Pixel Studio/CNET
And as Ukiyo-e it looks like fine art I want framed on my wall.
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Pixel Studio will not create explicit images, but with the right set of prompts, it can absolutely create bawdy and suggestive images. I love the wink of the man holding his sausage. I didn’t even ask for the title, but it’s absolutely stellar work by the AI here.
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And I genuinely laughed out loud when I saw this one. Yes, I was trying to push the boundaries and see how rude Pixel Studio would be, but my prompt was only “a salami pokes out of a man’s trousers” — the AI did the comedic heavy lifting here with the wonderfully alliterative title.
32 of 46Jeff Carlson via Pixel Studio/CNET
When not filming The Last of Us, Pedro Pascal apparently works at a coffee shop, at least according to this AI-created image.
33 of 46Jeff Carlson via Pixel Studio/CNET
CNET’s Jeff Carlson used some specific keywords to create this bear image, but I think it can be succinctly summed up as the “ultimate Pacific Northwest.”
34 of 46Jeff Carlson via Pixel Studio/CNET
100% that bear is wearing a pair of weather-worn Danner boots.
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Sometimes I enjoyed being quite vague with my prompts. This one was just “too many horses.” I think it nailed the assignment.
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And this was “peak Florida man” that is absolutely spot on, short of a ‘gator or two.
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“An alien monster looms over Edinburgh.” Doesn’t it just.
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What are you doing with those phone boxes, alien monster? It’s 2025, they don’t even work. Why don’t you have a mobile phone?
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I can generate the adorable cover page first and write the best-selling series of kids books after. Pure profit, here I come!
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“Four men drink Guinness.” It’s like a scene in literally any old pub in the UK.
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“A man spills a latte all over his apron like the fool he is.”
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This person playing the guitar while riding an ant is simply perfect in the stained glass style. I’d buy that album.
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Aliens remove a man’s eye. Weirdly, it let me generate this image a couple of times before then deciding it was too graphic and telling me it won’t do it anymore.
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“The smartest person in the world.”
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Pixel Studio really Kermit-ed to this one.
46 of 46Jeff Carlson via Pixel Studio/CNET
I always knew jackalopes existed. What I didn’t realise was that they were also keen bloggers with a significant online following, but this image has shown me the truth.
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Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Both of the fatal cases were traced to Louisiana-harvested oysters that ended up on plates in restaurants in Louisiana and Florida.
The bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, has now been linked to six deaths in Louisiana and five deaths in Florida, according to the states’ health departments.
BRAIN EATING AMOEBA-INFECTED PATIENT DIES, MISSOURI HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM
The rising number of outbreaks prompted the Louisiana Department of Health to issue a statement July 31, urging residents to take precautions against vibriosis, the infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus.
Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria, which are found in coastal waters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states.
Most people get vibriosis by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters, according to the CDC. In some cases, it can also enter open wounds while people are swimming. (iStock)
Vibrio has the potential to cause severe infections, according to Dr. Andrew Handel, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in New York.
These include invasive soft tissue infections (sometimes called “necrotizing fasciitis” or “flesh-eating bacteria”) and bloodstream infections.
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Most people get vibriosis by eating raw or under-cooked shellfish, particularly oysters, according to the CDC.
In some cases, it can also enter open wounds while people are swimming.
People who have eaten contaminated shellfish will have severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration, health officials caution. (iStock)
Prior to this incident, health officials reported 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus among Louisiana residents in 2025. All patients were hospitalized, and four of those illnesses resulted in death.
Over the previous 10 years, an average of seven Vibrio vulnificus cases and one death were reported each year in Louisiana.
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“It’s just prolific right now,” Jennifer Armentor, the molluscan shellfish program administrator at the Louisiana Department of Health, told the Louisiana Oyster Task Force Tuesday at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Vibriosis symptoms depend on the type of infection, according to Handel.
“The symptoms of skin infections can progress quickly and become life-threatening in a short time,” he previously told Fox News Digital. “Thankfully, those infections are rare.”
“If you do eat shellfish, make sure it has not been sitting out for a long time and comes from a hygienic source.”
People who have eaten contaminated shellfish will have severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration, the doctor warned.
While healthy people generally experience only mild symptoms, those who are immunocompromised or have chronic liver disease can face serious health risks.
A bacterial infection is diagnosed by testing cultures obtained from stool, wounds or blood. (iStock)
If Vibrio vulnificus enters the bloodstream, it can cause severe illness marked by fever, chills, septic shock and blistering skin lesions, according to Florida Health. About half of these bloodstream infections are fatal.
Some severe cases can cause necrotizing fasciitis, which is when the flesh around an open wound dies, the CDC cautions.
The bacterial infection is diagnosed by testing cultures obtained from stool, wounds or blood, according to health officials.
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Groups at highest risk include older adults and people who are immunocompromised or have chronic liver disease, Handel cautioned.
For mild infections, the CDC recommends increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
About one in five people will die from a vibriosis infection, sometimes within a day or two of the illness. (iStock)
Those with severe or prolonged infections should receive antibiotics to improve survival rates. For people with infected wounds, surgery may be necessary to remove dead tissue.
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About one in five people will die from the infection, sometimes within a day or two of the illness, the CDC states.
“To prevent Vibrio food poisoning, avoid eating raw shellfish, especially if you are immunocompromised or have chronic liver disease,” Handel advised.
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The doctor noted that Vibrio infections are rare and “should not be a major cause of alarm.”
“If you do eat shellfish, make sure it has not been sitting out for a long time and comes from a hygienic source.”
Fox News Digital’s Melissa Rudy contributed reporting.
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A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan for kowtowing to the United States and selling out the island’s interests, calling them shameless and absurd.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media query about the recent U.S. imposition of a 20-percent tariff on goods imported from Taiwan, which has dealt a heavy blow to the island’s traditional industries.
According to local media reports, the number of employees forced to take unpaid leave due to the U.S. imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” on Taiwan had risen by over 650 as of August 15, compared with the end of July. Among the nearly 4,000 workers currently on unpaid leave, 91 percent are from the manufacturing sector.
Zhu said the tariff hikes, coupled with the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar, have hit the island’s small and medium-sized enterprises and traditional manufacturing industries the hardest.
“These sectors are the livelihood of millions of local residents, yet many enterprises are now struggling, with the interests and welfare of a large number of employees increasingly undermined,” Zhu said.
Driven by its political agenda of seeking “Taiwan independence” by relying on the United States, the DPP authorities have allowed Washington to take whatever it wants while concealing the truth from the people, and are now reaping the bitter fruits of their actions, she said.
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India’s senior living market is poised for strong growth, with nearly 15,000 homes expected by 2030 at an estimated investment of ₹26,000 crore, according to a report by the Association of Senior Living India and JLL India
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Nearly 15,000 senior living homes are likely to come up by 2030 with an estimated cost of Rs 26,000 crore if project launches continue at current pace in the organised market, according to a report.
On Wednesday, the Association of Senior Living India (ASLI) and real estate consultant JLL India released a report on the country’s senior living market, which mentioned that the total organised supply of senior citizen homes stood at 22,157 units as of June this year. This stock was 7,147 units in 2014.
At baseline growth, the report projected an estimated supply of 14,900 units by 2030 with an estimated investment of Rs 26,000 crore.
The supply could increase to 25,500 units at a cost of Rs 39,000 crore in case of accelerated growth.
With policy support, the supply might further increase to 34,600 units at Rs 50,100 crore cost.
The report pointed that there would still be a significant demand-supply gap.
“The country’s senior population aged 60 and above is on a steep upward trajectory, projected to grow from an estimated 162.2 million in 2025 to 191.5 million by 2030, eventually doubling to 346 million by 2050,” the report said.
The potential demand, which has been defined as the addressable market of urban financially independent seniors, is forecast to rise at 2.3 million units in 2030 from 1.7 million this calendar year.
Rajit Mehta, Chairman of ASLI, said: “India’s Silver Generation has more money than the previous one and they are investing it in their golden years.” “While as many as 70 per cent seniors remain financially dependent even today, this trend is changing. The right financial and insurance innovation can help unlock the economic opportunity presented by India’s demographic evolution,” he added.
Ankur Gupta, Co-Founder of ASLI, said, the senior care industry is poised for continued evolution and diversification, with the sector projected to reach about USD 50 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of around 20 per cent.
Commenting on the report, Adarsh Narahari, Founder & MD of Primus Senior Living, said India’s senior living sector is undergoing a major transformation as seniors increasingly prioritise their own happiness.
“Families are seeking ecosystems that blend care with community,” he added.
Kirthi Chilukuri, Founder & Managing Director of Stonecraft Group, said, “Senior living in India is no longer a niche concept but an emerging mainstream asset class that reflects the changing aspirations of our society. With rising life expectancy and evolving family structures, there is a growing need for communities that offer dignity, security, and holistic well-being for seniors.”
Published on August 27, 2025
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Posljednjih je godina jesenskom modom dominirao Birkenstockov model Boston. No čini se da je vladavini ovih klompi došao kraj. Ove godine popularni njemački brend ima novu “it” cipelu – model Naples, inspiriran mokasinama – koja je, očekivano, jednako poželjna (ako ne i više).
Model Naples od brušene kože već mjesecima privlači pažnju, a na TikToku i najjednostavniji video otpakiravanja ovih natikača skuplja desetke tisuća lajkova, piše InStyle. Nije teško razumjeti zašto su se našle na vrhu jesenskih lista želja mnogih.
Mokasine su jedan od najpopularnijih stilova obuće ove sezone, a viđene su na gotovo svima – od Belle Hadid do Tracee Ellis Ross. Ovaj slip-on model spaja njihove elegantne detalje s prepoznatljivom lakoćom i udobnošću Birkenstockovih natikača i klompi, čineći ih savršenom alternativom sandalama u kojima smo proveli ljeto.
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Coming off an 0-10 football season, Westlake High unveiled a new look, a new coach and a freshman quarterback in a 38-14 win over Golden Valley in the Warriors’ season opener.
Most impressive was the play of freshman quarterback Ford Green, who moved here from South Carolina. He’s also a baseball player and A student. He started with an A game, completing 15 of 18 passes for 218 yards and four touchdowns.
First-year Westlake coach Rick Clausen, who played quarterback in college along with brothers Casey and Jimmy, said of Green: “Me, Casey and even Jimmy weren’t doing the stuff we were asking him to do, making checks at the line, getting people in places. He managed the game well. He did a really good job getting us in and out of the huddle. The game was not too fast for him.”
Clausen had been an assistant for 14 years, so it was his first win as a head coach. But he was more focused on getting his players to experience success for the first time in a long time.
“Kids were happy. Kids were excited,” he said. “It’s really important for them to get confidence.”
Next up is a road game against Agoura on Friday night.
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Indian-origin AI researcher Rishabh Agarwal, known for his work at Google Brain and DeepMind, has resigned from Meta’s AI lab after a five-month stint, sharing the news on social media platform X in a 156-word post. He is now exploring new opportunities in the AI field.
In his post, Agarwal revealed that he was drawn to the Superintelligence Team by an offer from Mark Zuckerberg and Scale AI CEO Alexander Wang. Ultimately, he followed Zuckerberg’s advice: “The biggest risk in a rapidly changing world is not to take any risk.”
During his short tenure, Agarwal contributed significantly to Meta’s AI research, including enhancing “thinking models” through RL scaling, using synthetic data in mid-training, and improving on-policy distillation methods. He expressed gratitude toward his teammates for their collaboration.
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Agarwal’s departure underscores his preference for new challenges and risk-taking over high-profile roles in major tech companies. The AI industry is now closely watching his next move.
A good suitcase is more than just travel storage; it sets the tone for your entire trip. If you’re searching for something sturdy yet stylish, hard shell suitcases are a winning pick. They not only protect your belongings but also add a sleek edge to your travel look. With Amazon rolling out impressive deals, now is the perfect time to upgrade.
Some of the best hard shell suitcases are available at up to 70% off, making it easy to grab premium luggage without straining your budget. From trusted brands to practical sizes, these options blend durability and design. Here are ten of the best suitcases with stellar offers you wouldn’t want to miss.
The Safari Thorium Royale set adds comfort and security to your travels with its lightweight polycarbonate shell and dual spinner wheels. Designed for international trips, it features a TSA lock that keeps belongings safe while moving easily across terminals. The interior offers a smart layout with compartments and a wet pouch for damp items. With practical details and a refined finish, this two-piece set is made to simplify packing and movement on the go.
This two-piece suitcase set is built from strong polypropylene, offering a lightweight yet resilient build that handles regular travel with ease. Its roomy compartments allow for tidy organisation, while the 360-degree spinner wheels make it easy to manoeuvre through airports and stations. A preset number lock adds simple security without fuss. Compact enough for short holidays yet spacious for longer plans, this set is a practical choice for anyone looking for dependable hard shell luggage.
Designed with an eco-conscious edge, this polycarbonate luggage set makes travelling lighter and more organised. Laundry compartments keep used clothes separate, while shock-absorbing lugs give extra durability during frequent use. The eight-wheel system ensures movement stays smooth across varied surfaces, and the adjustable handle makes handling comfortable. An in-built lock secures your essentials, while the printed shell adds visual appeal. This set offers a mix of functionality and style, suitable for domestic or international trips.
This polycarbonate suitcase set pairs structured interiors with a striking 3D diamond texture. Built to adapt to both short and extended holidays, it combines silent spinner wheels with telescopic handles for smooth movement. TSA-approved locks add a layer of travel security, while organiser panels inside make arranging items simple and efficient. With a balance of style and practicality, this set is perfect for travellers who want their luggage to look sharp while being easy to manage.
Engineered with German Makrolon polycarbonate, this three-piece suitcase set offers strength without unnecessary weight. Designed to cover every travel scenario, the cabin, medium, and large sizes provide options for quick flights or longer stays. Water resistance protects belongings in unpredictable weather, while Hinomoto spinner wheels ensure quiet, smooth handling. The interiors feature open layouts for easy organisation, making this set a dependable choice for travellers who need durability, space, and convenience in equal measure.
This three-piece set in ink blue offers sleek looks and reliable function, crafted from lightweight polycarbonate. Its spinner wheels keep movement hassle-free, while the push-button handles are designed for comfort during long hauls. A built-in anti-theft lock protects valuables while you focus on your trip. With cabin, medium, and large suitcases included, this set ensures you always have the right size ready, whether packing light for weekends or preparing for longer travel.
This hard shell suitcase trio is designed with extra packing volume in mind, thanks to its boxy polypropylene shape and matte finish. The interiors are divided with a 50-50 split, cross ribbons, and a U-pocket, keeping clothes and essentials neatly sorted. Spinner wheels allow smooth gliding through terminals, while a three-digit lock keeps everything secure. Lightweight yet strong, this set is perfect for those who want efficiency and space in their travel gear without extra bulk.
Made for frequent use, this hard case suitcase set provides practicality across three sizes. The lightweight construction keeps lifting and handling stress-free, while dual spinner wheels deliver steady, balanced movement on busy ground. The push-button handle gives comfort and control, and a zip closure with a combination lock ensures your essentials remain secure. Suitable for both everyday business trips and longer holidays, this set delivers dependable functionality in a clean, modern design.
This olive green polypropylene suitcase set offers a practical combination of strength and style. Designed in three versatile sizes, it works well for quick escapes or longer stays. The dual spinner wheels move smoothly across surfaces, making transit comfortable. Inside, the convipack lining and premium zippers allow for structured packing, keeping clothes and accessories organised. With its earthy colour and functional design, this set is a reliable and stylish addition to any travel collection.
This suitcase set is built with a printed polycarbonate shell that combines durability with flair. Each case has a water-resistant interior, ensuring belongings are protected and neatly arranged. Lightweight yet strong, the design makes travel less of a chore, while silent spinner wheels and a telescopic handle guarantee smooth handling. The fixed combination lock secures valuables with ease. A practical choice for travellers seeking style and function, it suits everything from weekend getaways to extended trips.
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Hard shell suitcases offer stronger protection against knocks and water, making them ideal for flights and long trips. Soft cases are lighter and more flexible, but don’t shield fragile items as well.
Good-quality hard case suitcases made from polycarbonate or polypropylene are designed to withstand impact. Cheaper models may crack, so material choice is key.
Yes, many brands offer cabin-sized hard shell suitcases that meet airline size rules. Always check dimensions before travelling to avoid check-in hassles.
Use a damp cloth with mild soap to wipe the exterior. Avoid abrasive cleaners as they can scratch the surface and damage the finish.
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I’ve been searching for the same stretch of silence I experienced after watching Hereditary on a plane in 2018.
Despite the far from optimal viewing conditions – whirring engines and a woman’s head lolling on my shoulder – I was nauseated but mute for the rest of the long haul flight.
For many – the God-fearing, devil-based horror film of the past no longer washes with us. We need psychological horror. Bring Her Back provides just this.
I felt it from the moment we clap eyes on Sally Hawkin’s manic gaze when searching the face of her new partially sighted foster child Piper (Sora Wong). It kick starts the bile production to your gut; something is severely off.
It then becomes clear that ex-social worker Laura (Hawkins) has recently lost her own vision-impaired child and her macabre fascination with Piper settles like a heart-drop.
Hawkins’ comedic timing is brilliant. She instantly pressures Piper’s step-brother Andy (Billy Barratt) to open up about his father and launches her gas lighting campaign that at one point involves her own urine.
After going through his phone she eerily coos “I’m a counsellor'”, fit with art-teacher beads and non-ironic bayonette reading glasses.
It is a dexterous performance from Hawkins. It is hard not to physically recoil when trying to understand both the empathy and the disgust at Laura’s desperation as she is pushed to psychosis over her unscalable wall of grief.
Barratt, a refreshingly teenager-looking teenager, braces and all, is the making of this film. His wide watery eyes instantly raise the stakes. We are on Andy’s side and we need him to live.
Although Danny and Michael Philippou do ‘unsettling’ well, there are two shortcomings with this film. One is the dreaded miscommunication, or rather, under-communication plot-line. An easy and lazy way to get your audience to invest in your story is to have them internally screaming ‘just listen to your brother!’. This urgent frustration overrides any tacit, carefully built anxiety.
The other flaw is the Philippou brothers use every base Freudian horror in their remit. There is not inherent value in subtlety. However, when you’re ‘doing’ cannibalism, child abuse, parent loss, child loss, abuse of power, body horror, drowning, ghosts and something resembling exorcism it can start to feel like we’re shooting at every cheap shot we have.
This being said, at one point when one of the many abused children in the film begins to eat his own flesh and he starts to peel off his forearm like a snap on bracelet – I looked around to see the entire room, hand over mouths, curled inwards in their seats. Portraying something so grotesque and managing to keep people watching, and not laughing, is a win.
My friend later admitted to me he kept his eyes closed for the entire second half of the film because he “just couldn’t do it.” I saw him shut his eyes and try to drown out the minute-to-minute trauma at the point one child uses a fruit knife like a saw, creating a cleft in his lip.
Do not watch this film if there is any part of you that is feeling sensitive. However, if you want to feel out of your body for a modest run time of an hour and a half – buy your tickets now.
Porsche Cars Australia has confirmed a range of new tech features for the Macan Electric as part of a running model year change.
Due to hit local Porsche Centres “by the end of the year”, the model year 2026 (MY26) Macan adds several new tech items as standard or optional equipment – including a new digital key, in-car gaming, and an enhanced AI-powered voice assistant.
Additionally, maximum towing capacity increases by 500kg to 2.5 tonnes for all-wheel drive models. See below for more.
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The standard 360-degree camera system – called Surround View – with Active Parking Support has been bolstered with several new optional features claimed to offer “added convenience, especially in narrow or awkward spaces”.
First up is Transparent Bonnet, which uses the front and exterior mirror cameras to “provide a virtual view of the area in front of the vehicle via the central display”.
Porsche says this virtual view under the vehicle helps the driver “to see obstacles that are below their line of sight”, which is beneficial “especially on challenging terrain”.
Next is Trained Parking, which can learn parking routines after a one-time manual operation, and then can prompt the driver to take over the next time – though the “driver remains in control at all times”. Up to five different parking routines can be saved.
Finally, Reversing Assist remembers routes of up to 50 metres in length and can automatically do them in reverse, with the driver only required to monitor. Porsche says this feature is “ideal for narrow access roads or winding parking garages”.
The Comfort Access function will add Porsche Digital Key for MY26 with compatible iPhone, Apple Watch and Android devices – in conjunction with activation of Porsche Connect services.
A digital vehicle key is saved in Apple Wallet or a native wallet app on Android, allowing drivers to unlock or lock, and start their vehicle by having their compatible device on their person, or holding it near one of the vehicle’s Near Field Communication (NFC) readers.
Even if the smartphone needs to be charged, users can still use their digital key on their Apple or Android devices.
Further, owners can share car keys through Apple Mail, Messages, WhatsApp and more with up to seven other users. These can also be tailored to offering simple access or the ability to drive the vehicle with the shared Digital Key.
Additionally, owners can control luggage compartments with the Digital Key or via the My Porsche App.
For MY26, the Porsche App Centre will offer third-party games from Gameloft and Obscure Interactive, turning the Macan Electric into a rolling console.
A “wide variety of family games and gaming classics” will be offered, including AirConsole titles that can be controlled via compatible smartphones – allowing occupants to play individually or together.
Other games will be playable via one of the vehicle’s touchscreens. The optional passenger display allows apps to be used simultaneously without distracting the driver, while compatibility with Bluetooth headsets allows for “an undisturbed listening experience”, too.
Finally, the Macan’s in-car voice control is now integrated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Porsche Voice Pilot utilises various language models in the background, like other AI assistants, to better understand “complex, interrelated questions” and can recognise what a statement refers to.
The upgraded Voice Pilot can also answer questions about vehicle use from the integrated onboard manual via voice prompt. No more digging through the infotainment system or a manual in the glovebox.
Beyond the new digital and assistance features, the MY26 Macan will offer more personalisation and individualisation options “for the door sill guards and LED door courtesy lights”.
The navigation-based Porsche Charging Planner has also been improved, allowing customers to now prioritise or exclude individual charging stations when planning their journey.
Finally, maximum braked towing capacity in the 2026 Porsche Macan has been increased to 2500 kilograms (2.5t) for dual-motor all-wheel drive variants, an increase of 500kg.
The updated Macan range “will be introduced by the end of the year”.
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Authorities claimed the money was part of undisclosed income. (Representative Image)
In India, cash gifts during weddings are a common tradition. But for Manubhai, receiving Rs 4.31 lakh as cash gifts before his son’s wedding led to a long tax dispute. The Income Tax Department claimed this was “unexplained income” since the money was received almost a month before the wedding, not on or after the ceremony.
Despite showing proof, including the marriage certificate, the invitation card, and even a full list of guests who gave the gifts, the tax officer was not convinced. He added the wedding gifts along with contract income, declaring a total of Rs 18.51 lakh as unexplained income.
Manubhai challenged the ruling at different levels, eventually taking the matter to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad. On August 12, this year, the tribunal ruled in his favour, giving him relief in the case.
How the tax dispute began
The issue started when Manubhai filed his income tax return on April 11, 2018, declaring Rs 4.61 lakh as income, which included salary and presumptive taxation income under Section 44AD from contract work. During scrutiny, the Assessing Officer noticed large cash deposits, Rs 14.2 lakh in SBI and Rs 15 lakh in HDFC Bank.
When questioned, Manubhai explained the deposits came from different sources: Rs 14.2 lakh from contract work, Rs 9 lakh from selling agricultural land, Rs 1 lakh from his wife’s account, and about Rs 5 lakh from his son’s wedding gifts and savings. However, the officer rejected his explanation for both the contract income and the cash gifts, adding them as unexplained income.
Why did the ITAT Ahmedabad rule in favour of the father?
The two-member bench of ITAT Ahmedabad, comprising Dr. BRR Kumar (Vice-President) and Siddhartha Nautiyal (Judicial Member), found no strong grounds in the tax department’s arguments. They noted that Manubhai had already offered his contract income to tax under Section 44AD and had provided full details of the parties involved. The officer, however, made no independent effort to verify those claims.
On the issue of wedding gifts, ITAT observed that Manubhai submitted a complete list of people who gave cash. The tribunal said the fact that the gifts were received before the wedding date did not automatically make them invalid.
Importantly, the Assessing Officer did not highlight any specific problems in the evidence provided. Based on this, the tribunal decided that the addition of Rs 4.31 lakh as unexplained income was not justified.
What the experts say about marriage gifts and tax rules
Mihir Tanna, Associate Director at S.K. Patodia LLP, explained that two provisions were under discussion here, presumptive taxation and wedding gifts. “As per the income tax provisions, if the assessee has opted for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD, the assessee is not required to maintain the books of account as well as the details of purchases made. The assessee is required to maintain sales only,” he was quoted as saying by The Economic Times.
On wedding gift rules, he added that gifts received in excess of Rs 50,000 are generally treated as taxable income. However, gifts received on the occasion of an individual’s marriage are exempt.
The law, though, specifies that this applies only to the marriage of the taxpayer himself, not for the weddings of children or relatives. In Manubhai’s case, the main dispute was about the source of cash deposits, not the identity of the people giving gifts.
What taxpayers should learn from this ruling
Tax experts say the case highlights the importance of proper documentation.
As quoted by The Economic Times, Dr. Suresh Surana, Chartered Accountant, explained: “This judgment highlights the importance of maintaining clear and substantiated documentation for wedding gifts, especially when questioned by the tax authorities.”
To avoid such disputes, taxpayers should keep a record of all gift-givers with names, amounts, and dates, along with the wedding invitation card and certificate.
Even though wedding gifts are exempt, it is safer to declare them under “Exempt Income” while filing returns. This ensures transparency and helps avoid unnecessary litigation.
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Strive Funds CEO Matt Cole announced that the company plans to purchase over $700 million worth of Bitcoin following its public debut. This bold move highlights Strive’s strong belief in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. The large acquisition aims to position Strive as a major player in cryptocurrency investment. Cole’s announcement reflects growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a valuable asset class for the future.
Maybe you’ve been following iPhone 17 rumors. Or you’ve thought about installing the iOS 26 betas (on a test device, please). That doesn’t change the fact that iOS 18.6 is what’s running on your iPhone now, and it offers more features than you may have realized, from priority notifications using Apple Intelligence to the revamped and highly modular Control Center.
After digging into the latest update, I found 10 settings that immediately improved my iPhone use. Some are simple “quality of life” upgrades, while others help cut down on background drain or boost privacy.
You don’t need to be a tech expert to make these changes, and most take less than a minute to apply. If your iPhone has been feeling a little sluggish or just not working the way you want it to, these quick adjustments might be all it takes to get things back on track.
For more on what’s new in iOS 18, learn about improvements to the overhauled Calculator app and the Mail app. And don’t forget to consult our iOS 18 upgrade checklist, which includes making sure you have a proper backup before upgrading.
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With email, everyone has their own way of dealing with the influx of messages. Traditionally, the Mail app has kept a chronological list, but that can get unwieldy if you also get scores of promotions, receipts and other types of email. The new categories feature creates virtual buckets for Primary, Transactions, Updates and Promotions, and guesses how your messages should be sorted.
If that approach doesn’t work for you, here are two things to try.
• In the event that categories are somewhat useful, but you still want a chronological view of your Inbox, swipe all the way to the right of the categories and tap All Mail.
• To turn off categories altogether, tap the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner, and then tap List View.
Turn off Mail Categories from within the Inbox. (iOS 18.5 beta shown here.)
In real estate, location is everything, and the bottom corners of the iPhone lock screen are the prime spots, each an easy thumb press away when your device is still locked. Before iOS 18, those posts were held by the flashlight and camera buttons, with no way to change them.
In iOS 18, you can finally replace them with other buttons — or remove them entirely, a balm for folks who unknowingly activate the flashlight (believe me, there’s a better way to turn it on). You can add buttons to recognize music via Shazam, enable Dark Mode, set an alarm/timer, enable Airplane Mode, open your Wallet, send money via Tap to Cash and more.
Here’s how:
1. On the iPhone’s lock screen, touch and hold anywhere on the display until you see the Customize button. You’ll need to unlock the phone using Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. If it opens the home screen, swipe down from the center-top of the screen (not the right edge, which brings up Control Center.
2. Tap Customize and then choose Lock Screen.
3. Remove one of the buttons by tapping the – (minus) button on the icon.
4. To replace the button with another function, tap its space (now with a + icon) and then choose the one you want on the next screen. (You can also opt to leave that space empty with no button.)
5. Repeat those steps for the other button if you want to change it.
6. Tap Done when you’re finished.
7. Tap the lock screen again to exit the customize mode.
Remove a lock screen button by tapping the – (minus) button, and then choose a new control to replace it.
For iPhone models that can run Apple Intelligence, a new option in iOS 18.4 is fast becoming one of my favorite AI features. Go to Settings > Notifications, and under Apple Intelligence, tap Prioritize Notifications. As new alerts come in — and some days feel like they arrive in floods — Apple Intelligence determines which ones are more likely to be important to you. For example, texts from people in your contacts could be flagged in favor of random scam messages. On that settings screen, you can enable or disable priority notifications for individual apps.
In iOS 18.4, Apple Intelligence can prioritize notifications to grab your attention.
The Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16E and iPhone 16 Pro replaced the dedicated mute switch found on every earlier iPhone model with a configurable control. By default, it serves the same purpose — hold it to turn Silent Mode on or off — but you can configure it for other actions like opening the Camera app, performing multiple actions at once or even ordering coffee. The iOS 18.4 update adds Visual Intelligence as an option for the Action button. That makes the AI technology available on the iPhone 16E, which does not include the novel new Camera Control but is now an option for any iPhone with an Action button.
In iOS 18, the Action button gets new capabilities. You can bypass Control Center and choose a control of your choice, such as opening the Remote interface for navigating Apple TV or using Shazam to identify a song.
To choose a different action for the Action button, go to Settings > Action Button. Swipe sideways to select and activate one of the available actions. For the Controls, Shortcut and Accessibility options, tap the Choose button to pick which specific action to run.
iOS 18 now lets you program the Action Button with your favorite Control Center control.
You wouldn’t think that putting icons where you want is a radical new feature, but that’s because iOS has always had a locked arrangement. Apps get added from top to bottom, left to right. You could rearrange the order in which icons appear and move them to other screens, but that was about it.
In iOS 18, apps can be positioned nearly anywhere. You no longer need to deal with a wallpaper image of your kids or pets being obscured by icons. They still adhere to a grid — Apple isn’t about to sanction anarchy — but can be placed freely.
Also, Dark mode finally applies to all of the iPhone’s home screen, with options for coloring icons and affecting the brightness of the wallpaper image. Here’s how to customize the looks.
Arrange apps: Touch and hold the home screen to enter “jiggle mode,” and then drag the icons to new positions. It will still slide them around to fill spaces, but with patience, you can move them into the spots you want.
Position app icons where you want so this very good girl isn’t covered.
You can also quickly turn compatible apps into widgets that display more information. Maps, for instance, can be a map of your current location with shortcut buttons to search for places or bring up a list of nearby places (such as dinner spots). Touch and hold the app icon and look for a row of resize buttons in the menu that appears. Once expanded beyond the standard icon size, you can drag the handle in the bottom-right corner of the new icon. To get it back to its single icon size you need to touch and hold again and choose the single-icon button
Some apps can be expanded into larger icons that act like widgets.
Set Dark mode: If you’ve ever subjected yourself to the retina blast of black text on a white background late at night in a darkened room, you will appreciate the new Dark mode option for the home and lock screens. iOS has previously included a Dark mode, where light backgrounds switch to black or dark gray, text switches to white or light gray and other interface elements are dimmed to coexist in a dark environment. That’s never been applied to the home and lock screens in any significant way — only the dock and some widgets — until iOS 18.
First, touch and hold the home screen to enter jiggle mode. Tap the Edit button in the top-left corner and choose Customize from the menu. At the bottom of the screen, choose a mode for the icons and background: Automatic, Dark or Light (I’ll get to Tinted in a moment). In Dark mode, the icons gain black backgrounds, and folders and the Dock become dark gray. (Developers have the option of making Dark mode icons for their apps. In the meantime, apps not yet optimized get a generally darker appearance.)
In the home screen’s Dark mode, icons and the background are given a darker treatment.
In Dark mode, the background image also changes. Apple’s default iOS 18 wallpaper dynamically changes from light to dark as the day progresses, or you can choose colors that offer a light and dark option. If you use a photo, its overall exposure is reduced to dim the light output.
If you want dark icons but aren’t a fan of the dimmed photo treatment, tap the sun icon in the corner of the options sheet at the bottom of the screen to toggle back to Light mode just for the background.
Tinted icons: A new and different option is to tint all of the app icons so they share the same color. In the Customize options at the bottom of the screen, choose Tinted as the icon style. You can then adjust the Hue (the slider with the color spectrum) and Luminosity (the slider with the dark to light range) to choose the color tint you prefer.
Apply a universal tint to all app icons, with controls for adjusting the hue and luminosity.
What if you want to match a color from a background image? Tap the eyedropper button and then drag the reticle to pinpoint the color you want — the border indicates the selected color.
The tint is applied not only to icons but to widgets as well. For a widget such as Photos, the images it displays show up as duotones to match the theme.
Large icons: Do the labels below each app icon seem redundant to you? Now you can remove the labels and increase the size of the icons with one setting. Open the Customize options as described above and tap the Large button.
Make the home screen icons larger and hide the app labels.
After making any of these changes, tap anywhere on the screen to apply them and exit the Customize interface.
Control Center was once a convenient place to quickly access controls such as playback volume and Airplane mode but under iOS 18 it’s a configurable playground. You can position controls where you want, resize many to reveal more information and add new controls on multiple screens.
Swipe down from the top-right corner to reveal the Control Center (or swipe up from the bottom on the iPhone SE). To enter edit mode, touch and hold or press the + button at the top-left corner.
Just as with moving apps, drag a control to another slot on the screen to reposition it. Many of the controls also include a bottom-right handle that can resize the control — in most cases, it reveals the name of the control and its current status (such as Flashlight Off).
Rearrange the controls in Control Center and, for some, expand them to reveal more information (or just make the button a larger target for pressing).
Control Center also now spans multiple screens. Swipe up to view controls for media currently playing, Home controls for smart lights and appliances and a page dedicated to the communication options that appear when you long-press the Connectivity block containing Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular and others. Look closely and you’ll see that those screens are actually individual controls expanded to occupy the entire Control Center area.
You can rearrange the order of those screens by moving their controls. Suppose you want Home controls to be the first swipe instead of Now Playing: In the editing mode, drag the large Home control up to the previous screen (Now Playing will shift to the right to make room).
Some controls get their own screens, such as Home. Normally it’s on the third screen, but here it’s been moved to the second screen.
To remove controls, tap the – (minus) button that appears. You can also add other controls: Tap Add a Control and scroll through the available options ranging from starting a Screen Recording to a host of accessibility options.
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Our phones carry some of our most sensitive data and yet it’s not uncommon to hand a phone to a friend to view photos or look up something online. That doesn’t mean they’re going to snoop but it doesn’t not mean they might be more curious than you’re comfortable with. For data you want to ensure stays out of sight or to add a layer of protection in front of sensitive information, iOS 18 adds the ability to lock and hide apps.
For example, let’s say you keep an ongoing set of lists of gift ideas for family members in the Notes app. You can lock individual notes but that requires a separate step. Maybe a few ideas were made as individual quick notes or drawings. Instead of micromanaging access, you can lock the entire Notes app by doing the following:
Touch and hold the app icon you want to lock and choose Require Face ID or Require Touch ID (or Require Passcode if Face ID or Touch ID are not enabled) from the menu that appears. Confirm your choice by tapping Require Face ID (or similar) in the next dialog.
Lock individual apps.
To remove the authentication step, touch and hold the app and choose Don’t Require Face ID (or similar).
Nothing outwardly indicates that an app is locked — you’ll find out when you try to open it. There’s one more level of app security available, which is to hide apps in a special locked folder. Touch and hold the app and choose Require Face ID and then tap Hide and Require Face ID in the dialog. Confirm the action by tapping Hide App on the next screen.
The app disappears from the home screen and gets slotted into a Hidden folder at the bottom of the App Library (swipe left beyond your last home screen to view the App Library). To access apps there, tap the Hidden folder and authenticate with Face ID.
When you choose Hide and Require Face ID to protect an app, it gets put into the Hidden folder in App Library (top). Tap the folder and authenticate to access the app (bottom).
iOS 18 imposes some limitations on hidden apps. Some, such as many of the built-in ones like Notes or Reminders, can only be locked and cannot be hidden at all. Also, the Hidden folder locks itself when you launch an app or swipe away from the App Library.
Many apps have implemented a small but annoying (to me) feature, and now Photos under iOS 18.2 has it too: Videos automatically replay when you watch them until you tap the Pause button. That can be fun once or twice, or when viewing short clips. I’m not a fan of having to take action to make them stop each time.
Now I can take action once. Go to Settings > Photos, scroll down until you see Loop Videos and turn the option off. A video will play on its own but then stop at the end as it should.
Turn off Loop Videos to stop every video from replaying automatically.
If you’d rather the video didn’t play at all until you tap the Play button, also turn off Auto-Play Motion in the same Settings screen.
Big new features like locking and hiding apps are great additions but so are the tiny changes that you encounter every day. The Calendar app includes two new ways to view your schedule.
In iOS 18, when you’re in the Month view in portrait orientation, pinch with two fingers to view more or fewer details. As you “zoom in,” individual events appear as colored bars and then as labeled events with times, all while keeping the monthly grid of days and weeks.
In the Calendar app’s Month view, pinch to zoom in and see more details.
The Day view, which breaks down your day hour by hour, now has a new Multi Day view that shows two consecutive days to give you context for what’s coming without turning the phone into landscape orientation and viewing the Week view. Tap the View button at the top of the Single Day view and choose Multi Day from the popup menu.
The new Multi Day view in the Calendar shows two days at once (right).
Trouble hearing dialogue in movies and television shows isn’t a new problem — for example, Apple TV has had a feature for a while where you can ask Siri, “What did she say?” and it will automatically back up a few seconds, turn on subtitles and replay that section of the video. You can even buy soundbars that can overcome muffled TV speech. There are a lot of reasons it’s harder to hear dialogue but the TV app in iOS 18 includes a high-tech workaround to make dialog easier to discern.
While you’re watching a video in the TV app, tap the More (…) button and then expand the Audio heading in the menu that appears; if the phone is in horizontal orientation, tap the Audio Adjustments button. Tap Enhance Dialogue and choose Enhance or Boost. They each dampen background noise and raise the dialogue’s audio.
Turn on Enhance Dialogue in the TV app to discern characters’ speech better in noisy scenes.
These are just a few new features and changes in iOS 18. Check out our broader coverage of Apple Intelligence, more impressions of the system after using it for months and how these all work together with the iPhone 16 models.
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GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have been shown to reduce the symptoms of a painful skin condition.
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to develop under the skin, according to Mayo Clinic.
These lumps typically develop in areas of the body where the skin rubs together, and can be recurrent.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty and before age 40, persisting for many years and potentially worsening over time, according to Mayo Clinic. Women are three times more likely to develop the condition.
Medical and surgical therapy can help manage the condition and prevent complications.
GLP-1 medications could improve certain skin conditions, experts found. (iStock)
A new study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, analyzed how GLP-1 medication could impact this skin condition.
The French researchers noted that hidradenitis suppurativa is typically associated with overweight and obesity, affecting 50% of those patients.
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The experts noted that weight loss, whether through diet or obesity surgery, has a “beneficial effect” on the skin condition for most patients.
As GLP-1s have demonstrated “major efficacy” in weight loss, the researchers hypothesized that the medications could also have anti-inflammatory properties that may help with skin symptoms.
Researchers found that patients with obesity and diabetes experienced a reduction in symptoms when taking a GLP-1. (iStock)
The study evaluated 66 patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who were taking a GLP-1 drug, following up at an average of 18.5 months later.
Nearly 90% of the study participants had diabetes, and their average BMI was 39.4. Treatment for the skin condition was initiated for 53% of the patients.
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After six months, 54% of patients had a reduction in symptoms.
By the last consultation, 67% of the participants reported reductions and 60% had decreased pain.
Hidradenitis suppurativa, shown here, typically occurs before age 40 and can worsen with time. (iStock)
Dr. Brendan Camp, a dermatologist in New York, reacted to these study findings with “cautious optimism.”
“It is impressive that, over a median of 18.5 months of follow-up, GLP-1 receptor agonists led to significant reductions in HS severity, flares and pain in patients, most of whom were obese and had diabetes,” he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
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Camp confirmed how GLP-1-aided weight loss can reduce “mechanical friction” and “adipose-driven inflammation in susceptible areas” where skin conditions can occur.
GLP-1s also appear to have anti-inflammatory effects, which could potentially enhance skin healing and reduce the frequency of inflammatory skin disease flares, he said.
A dermatologist said he does not currently recommend GLP-1s solely for HS or other skin conditions, as it’s not prescribed for this indication. (iStock)
Camp pointed out that while the study represents a “promising therapeutic signal,” its retrospective design “limits causal conclusions.”
“Solid confirmation via randomized clinical trials is critically needed,” he said.
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Additionally, most participants in the study were obese and diabetic, which means the results may not be applicable to all patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
“Future randomized trials are required to determine who will benefit most and to establish safety and effectiveness in the wider HS population,” Camp said.
“GLP-1 therapies remain investigational for hidradenitis suppurativa and are not an approved indication.”
The dermatologist does not currently recommend GLP-1s solely for hidradenitis suppurativa or other skin conditions.
“Patients with HS should know that while these findings are hopeful — showing improvements in severity, flare frequency, pain and quality of life over months of treatment — GLP-1 therapies remain investigational for HS and are not an approved indication,” he noted.
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Those who qualify for GLP-1 treatment for diabetes or obesity, however, may find that these drugs offer the “added potential benefit of HS symptom improvement.”
“Off-label initiation without a clear indication should be approached with caution — weighing cost, side effects and lack of definitive trial evidence — and only under the guidance of both a dermatologist and prescribing provider,” Camp added.
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It’s neither reasonable nor realistic to ask China to join the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
Guo made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said recently that the U.S. and Russia are discussing cuts to their nuclear arsenals and expressed hope for China’s participation.
The country sitting on the world’s biggest nuclear arsenal should earnestly fulfill its special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament, further make drastic and substantive cuts to its nuclear arsenal, and create conditions for the ultimate realization of complete and thorough nuclear disarmament, Guo said.
“China’s nuclear strength is by no means on the same level with that of the U.S. Our nuclear policy and strategic security environment are also completely different,” Guo said.
Noting China follows a policy of “no first use” of nuclear weapons and a nuclear strategy that focuses on self-defense, he said China always keeps its nuclear strength at the minimum level required by national security, and never engages in arms race with anyone.
China’s nuclear strength and nuclear policy contribute to world peace, the spokesperson added.
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Real estate developer Ashiana Housing Ltd has acquired 22.71 acres of land in Mahindra World City, Chennai, on perpetual lease from Mahindra World City Developers Ltd, a subsidiary of Mahindra Lifespace. (A representative image)
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Realty firm Ashiana Housing has acquired nearly 23 acres of land in Chennai to develop a senior living housing project with a revenue potential of Rs 1,200 crore.
In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has “acquired a piece of land admeasuring 22.71 acres on perpetual lease basis from Mahindra World City Developers Ltd, a material subsidiary of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd”.
The land is located within the complex of Mahindra World City at Chennai (Tamil Nadu), and the company plans to develop a senior living project (villas and apartments) on this land.
“This land is adjacent to our existing Senior Living project namely ‘Ashiana Vatsalya’ and has saleable area of 15 lakh sq ft (approx.) with sales potential of Rs 1,200 crore,” Ashiana Housing said.
The company currently has nine ongoing projects, three in Bhiwadi (NCR), three in Chennai, and one each in Jaipur, Pune, and Lavasa (Pune). It is now planning to expand its footprint into Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Ashiana Housing Ltd’s sales bookings rose 83 per cent to Rs 430.97 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal on higher demand.
Its sales bookings or pre-sales stood at Rs 235.32 crore in the year-ago period.
The company sold 5.95 lakh square feet in the April-June period of this fiscal as against 4.42 lakh square feet in the corresponding period of the preceding year.
Delhi-based Ashiana Housing, one of the leading real estate developers in the country, sold properties worth Rs 1,936.75 crore in the entire 2024-25 fiscal.
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Gilbert Arenas and Skip Bayless have made news lately for reasons they would rather forget. Now, they will attempt to put an entertaining spin on NFL news in a digital program launching Tuesday and airing three times a week.
Arenas, a Van Nuys Grant High product who played 11 seasons in the NBA, will rebrand his current channel. Bayless, who had long runs on ESPN’s “First Take” and FS1’s “Undisputed,” will be featured on “The Arena: Gridiron” along with former NFL coach Jay Gruden and former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib.
Arenas was arrested July 30 and charged along with five others with conspiracy for allegedly running illegal poker games at his Encino mansion, court records show. Arenas, 43, rented out the mansion “for the purposes of hosting high-stakes illegal poker games,” according to a news release issued by the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles.
The three-time All-Star guard — who went by the nickname “Agent Zero” according to federal authorities — was charged with conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, operating an illegal gambling business and making false statements to federal investigators.
Among the others charged was Yevgeni Gershman, 49, a.k.a. “Giora,” of Woodland Hills, who the U.S. attorney’s office described as “a suspected organized crime figure from Israel.” Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released on a $50,000 bond.
Bayless has also been sifting through court filings. He is a defendant along with Fox Sports, broadcaster Joy Taylor and executive Charlie Dixon in a lawsuit by former FS1 hairstylist Noushin Faraji, who alleged that Bayless offered her $1.5 million for sex.
Faraji filed a request to dismiss the lawsuit this month in L.A. Superior Court, which legal experts said is an indication that a settlement has been reached.
Bayless told the Athletic that he isn’t bothered by the criminal charges against Arenas.
“I’ve talked to Gil,” he said. “He has no concerns. I mean, he’s obviously concerned, but he believes he did nothing at all wrong, except rent out his space, and I believe in him.”
Underdog, a five-year-old gaming and media firm, will own and produce the show. Arenas’ two digital basketball programs under “Gil’s Arena” have become one of Underdog’s biggest draws.
Shifting to football prompted the addition of Bayless, whose spirited back-and-forth on social media with Arenas grew into a professional relationship.
“I’m back in the saddle in the debate arena,” Bayless said. “I live for this. I love this.”
Tech giant Google announced that it has added two new features to Google Translate that allow for real-time conversation translation and tailored language practice.
“Using the advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities of Gemini models, we’re bringing two new features to Translate to help with live conversations and language learning,” Google announced.
The updated Google Translate App supports live, two-way conversations in over 70 languages, including Arabic, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, and Tamil, with audio and on-screen translations, a release said.
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To try it out, open the Translate App for Android or iOS, tap on “Live translate,” select the languages you want to translate and begin speaking. The translation will be read aloud with an onscreen transcript of your conversation in both languages on your device.
These new live translate capabilities are available starting today for users in the US, India and Mexico, and they use advanced speech recognition for clarity in noisy environments.
“Google Translate’s live capabilities use our advanced voice and speech recognition models, which are trained to help isolate sounds, even in busy airports or at a noisy cafe in a new country,” the company said.Further, a Beta language practice feature will be rolled out this week with customised listening and speaking exercises for English speakers learning Spanish and French, as well as for Spanish, French and Portuguese speakers learning English.
“To start, just tap ‘Practice’ in the App, set your skill level and goals, and Translate will generate customised scenarios for you to dive into. Learners can either listen to conversations and tap the words they hear to build comprehension, or they can practice speaking with helpful hints,” the release said.
The tech giant said that interactive practices are generated on the fly and intelligently adapt to the learner’s skill level.
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your travel gear, now is the time. Amazon has rolled out impressive offers on American Tourister luggage bags (2025), giving you a chance to save big while investing in quality. Known for their durability, smart designs, and easy mobility, American Tourister trolley bags remain a popular choice among frequent flyers and casual travellers alike.
With discounts of up to 70% during the Amazon Sale, the deal feels almost too good to pass up. From compact cabin cases to spacious check-in options, there is something for every kind of traveller. To help you shop smarter, we’ve rounded up the top 8 picks from American Tourister luggage that combine functionality with sleek design.
The American Tourister PP Liftoff+ 3-piece trolley bag set in Seafoam Blue is designed for travellers who value both style and strength. Crafted from durable polypropylene, it resists rough handling while keeping your essentials secure with a TSA lock. The double wheels glide smoothly on uneven streets, making it ideal for city breaks or long-haul trips. With multiple sizes, it adapts easily to family holidays, solo getaways, or frequent business travel.
The American Tourister PP Ivy 2.0 3-piece luggage set in classic black is built for travellers who expect reliability on every trip. Made from strong polypropylene, it ensures lasting durability, while the combination lock adds extra security. The smooth double wheels handle cobbled streets and busy terminals with ease. With three versatile sizes, it’s perfect for everything from weekend escapes to extended holidays, keeping your belongings organised and protected wherever you go.
The American Tourister Ivy Nxt 3-piece trolley bag set in blue combines sleek style with dependable performance. Its polycarbonate shell offers strength, while the mounted TSA lock keeps belongings safe. With four spinner wheels, moving through airports and streets feels effortless. Inside, the Flexi Packing Strap helps organise essentials neatly, making it ideal for both short breaks and long holidays. A versatile set built for travellers who value comfort, convenience, and security.
The American Tourister Ivy 3-piece trolley bag set in sea green is a stylish travel companion built to handle every trip with ease. Made from scratch and impact-resistant polypropylene, it protects your belongings while offering ample packing space for souvenirs or last-minute additions. The colour-matched TSA lock and coordinated detailing give it a refined finish. With smooth spinner wheels, it’s perfect for everything from weekend city breaks to long international holidays.
The American Tourister PP Ivy 2.0 3-piece luggage set in forest green offers durability, style, and ease for every type of traveller. Crafted from strong polypropylene, it withstands heavy handling while keeping belongings safe with a secure combination lock and hidden pocket. The smooth double wheels glide over uneven pavements and crowded terminals with minimal effort. With three practical sizes, it suits weekend getaways, business trips, and extended family holidays perfectly.
The Kamiliant American Tourister Harrier Zing 3-piece luggage set in military olive combines strength with practical design for stress-free travel. Its boxy shape maximises packing volume, while cross ribbons and a U-shaped pocket keep belongings neatly arranged. The lightweight polypropylene build ensures durability without adding bulk, and the 360-degree double wheels glide smoothly across terminals and streets. With three sizes included, it’s a versatile choice for quick trips, family holidays, or extended vacations.
The American Tourister Ivy 2.0 3-piece luggage set in tan orange blends durability with modern style, making it a reliable pick for frequent travellers. Crafted from tough polypropylene, it holds up against rough handling while the mounted TSA lock and hidden pocket keep valuables secure. Smooth spinner wheels and an adjustable telescopic trolley make moving through airports effortless. With three spacious sizes, it’s perfect for everything from short trips to long international travel.
The American Tourister Kamiliant 3-piece soft-sided trolley set in blue offers flexibility and ease for all kinds of travel. Made from durable polyester, it is lightweight yet spacious, making packing simple and efficient. The spinner wheels ensure smooth movement through crowded airports and busy streets, while the three practical sizes suit different needs. Perfect for weekend getaways, work trips, or long holidays, this set combines convenience with reliable performance for every traveller.
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Yes, American Tourister luggage is designed with sturdy materials like polypropylene and polycarbonate, making it reliable for frequent flights and long journeys.
Most models feature double or spinner wheels, ensuring easy movement through airports, streets, and even rougher surfaces without much effort.
Small sizes work well for weekend trips, medium for short holidays, and large for long vacations or family travel. Many sets include all three.
Yes, most American Tourister luggage comes with TSA-approved locks or combination locks to keep belongings safe during international and domestic travel.
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While Sony was always going to struggle against Xbox Game Pass in September, the company has come out fighting with another really good PlayStation Plus line-up for Essential subscribers.
Available from September 2, the PS Plus Essentials include the superb Psychonauts 2, as well as first-person puzzle game Viewfinder.
If that wasn’t good enough, Sony has also confirmed plans to bring ultra-addictive cozy game Stardew Valley to the service in September.
Stardew Valley begins with your character inheriting the family farm, although there’s so much more to it than simply growing crops and feeding animals.
You’ll need to form relationships with your fellow villagers, attend town festivals, visit the neighbouring area, go fishing, head down the mines or simply wonder around foraging for items. It’s wonderful.
The game is hugely popular among gamers, earning overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.
It also helps that developer ConcernedApe has released a steady stream of free content updates since the game’s original launch.
This includes everything from new pets and farm types, to end-game skills, major annual events, new crops, activities and lots more.
You could easily spend hundreds of hours in this one, which is why it’s great to see it finally come to PS Plus.
It’s also worth noting that Stardew Valley takes advantage of the PS Plus online multiplayer function, letting you team up and play with friends.
“You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley,” reads the official description.
“Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared.
“The community centre, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!”
With Xbox Game Pass adding Hollow Knight Silksong to its ranks in September, Sony needed a strong PS Plus line-up, which it has most certainly delivered.
Psychonauts 2 is another highly-rated game, earning Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. Fans love the creative level design, the colourful visuals and the game’s unique sense of character.
Viewfinder, meanwhile, is another beloved game. Players use a special camera to reshape reality and overcome obstacles. It’s an extremely inventive game with some excellent puzzles that will make you feel extra clever.
Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the automaker is making an off-road “supercar for gravel”, arguing the traditional on-road supercar market is “completely over-served”.
Speaking on the Hot Pursuit podcast by news outlet Bloomberg, the Ford CEO – fresh from judging and participating at Monterey Car Week in California – said he’s asked Ford engineers to develop a wild, paradigm-shifting off-road performance model.
“No one’s ever built a supercar for gravel, high-speed sand, dirt. I think that would be a great direction for our company,” Mr Farley said.
“I’m talking about a Dakar concept – like a supercar – 1000hp [745kW], partially electric, totally digitally enabled.
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“You bring your phone, you get the [2026 Red Bull Ford Formula One driver] Max Verstappen settings; everything’s adjustable – the damping, the ride height, and it’s fully capable of doing a full-on race, but it’s not a pick-up truck.
“I’m thinking really deeply about it, and usually that turns into something,” Mr Farley said.
The Dakar event is the gruelling long-distance rally – which started as a race between Paris, France, and Dakar, Senegal in Africa, which Ford entered in 2025 hoping to challenge Toyota.
Ford races a wild prototype vehicle in the event called the Raptor T1+ after its Ranger, Bronco and F-150 Raptors.
“That’s why I want [Ford] to win Dakar … I think that is the right way for Ford to innovate the supercar business,” said Mr Farley.
It’s not the first time the Ford chief has mentioned a Raptor-related supercar, with suggestive comments after this year’s Dakar event – where Ford finished third behind two Toyotas – but this is the most detail the Ford boss has gone into so far.
While praising the revered status of the Porsche brand, notably its iconic 911 sports car lineup which includes the new, more rugged Dakar, Mr Farley said the opportunity for the US automaker isn’t to make another 911 – or even a faster Mustang.
“I feel like the supercar market is completely overserved,” the Ford boss said.
“People are just buying these cars to invest as if it’s a stock or something. I don’t want flippers; I don’t want investors buying our cars.”
For the flagship Mustang GTD, Ford has a vetting process for customers wishing to buy one of the 300 it will produce – a similar process which was applied to the GT two-seat supercar it introduced to showrooms in 2017.
“We can always do another fancy supercar, but I’m challenging my team to think differently,” Mr Farley said.
“What I’m more interested in is – there is no Porsche of off-road, and I’m shocked that people don’t think about that, and I’m very interested in that.”
Mr Farley, currently on a Bronco Off-road trip on the Colorada River in the US state of Utah, is a self-confessed petrol head and car enthusiast whose recent headlines include declaring Ford will no longer make “boring cars”.
He has also publicly criticised “two-row” SUVs – such as the top-selling Toyota RAV4, a rival to Ford’s own Escape – calling them “generic”.
In tapping his passion, Mr Farley has said the iconic American brand will look at leveraging its icons – such as Mustang, F-Series and Bronco – instead of building two-row generic SUVs.
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Beyond economics, Bhagwat also addressed the current global situation, noting that discussions on peace, environmental sustainability, and economic inequality are ongoing, yet concrete solutions look distant. File pic/PTI
The global trade must take place and continue “voluntarily” and it should be devoid of any pressure tactics or tricks, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on Wednesday, stressing a balanced approach to global commerce. Speaking on the second day of the three-day lecture series, “100 Years of the Sangh Journey—New Horizons” in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan, he elaborated on the principles of self-reliance and Swadeshi.
“International trade should happen only voluntarily, not under pressure,” said Bhagwat, adding that “self-reliance” is the key to the way forward for India.
“Aatmnirbharata (self-reliance) or Swadeshi is important. Being self-reliant does not mean stopping imports. The world functions because it is interdependent. So, export-import will continue. However, there should be no pressure in it. Swadeshi means not importing goods that we already have or can easily manufacture. We should always support local businesses. Bringing outside goods hurts local vendors,” Bhagwat explained.
The RSS chief’s remarks echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for balancing economic self-interest with the promotion of local enterprise, highlighting the need for trade policies free from coercion.
Beyond economics, Bhagwat also addressed the current global situation, noting that discussions on peace, environmental sustainability, and economic inequality are ongoing, yet concrete solutions look distant. “For this, we must think and deliberate authentically, bring sacrifice into life, and develop balanced intellect and dharmic vision,” he said, emphasising that thoughtful action and moral grounding are essential to meaningful global change.
Mentioning India’s international conduct, Bhagwat lauded the nation’s restraint in the face of adversities. “We have always exercised restraint even in our losses. Those who caused us harm were helped in their crisis. Enmity arises from individual and national ego, but beyond ego is our Bharat or Hindustan.”
He urged Indian society to serve as a model for the world, demonstrating that ethical behaviour and measured response can build credibility and trust.
Bhagwat further underlined that the Sangh’s reputation is rooted in consistent service and societal commitment. “What the Sangh says, society listens to,” he stated, reiterating that the RSS’s credibility has been earned over decades through steadfast dedication to social welfare.
By linking self-reliance with ethical engagement, Bhagwat highlighted a vision where India not only strengthens its domestic economy but also sets a global example. The stress is on voluntary participation in trade, local empowerment, and moral leadership, creating a framework where economic growth and societal responsibility go hand in hand.
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Former White House Crypto Director, Bo Hines, currently serving as a strategic adviser at Tether, stated in an interview that he is very confident that the United States government will enact the Bitcoin Reserve Act before the end of 2025. Hines stated that the U.S. government is still interested in accumulating more Bitcoins through budget-neutral ways.
The young accomplished crypto leader highlighted that President Donald Trump remains steadfast in welcoming innovation to the United States. According to Hines, David Sacks, the White House Crypto czar, is working closely with lawmakers, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, to pass the Bitcoin Act before the end of 2025.
Earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration is seeking budget-neutral ways to acquire more Bitcoins. Bessent clarified that the U.S. government holds Bitcoin valued between $15 billion and $20 billion.
At the state level, several U.S. states have progressed to implement their respective strategic Bitcoin reserves. For example, New Hampshire became the first state to authorize its treasury to invest up to 5 percent of the public funds in Bitcoin. Several other states, led by Texas, have been pushing to implement strategic Bitcoin reserves.
Last week, the Philippines’ lawmakers introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Notably, the Philippines lawmakers plan to direct the country’s central bank to purchase 2k BTC per year for the next five years.
Meanwhile, several countries have already purchased Bitcoins including El Salvador, Bhutan, and Ukraine. The imminent adoption of Bitcoin by the United States will likely influence other countries to follow suite.
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Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called on schools across the country to ensure timely Aadhaar mandatory biometric updates for children in the age group of 5-15 years.
UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar has written to Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, urging them to complete the pending mandatory biometric updates by organising camps in schools, an official release said on Wednesday.
“UIDAI has joined hands with the Department of School Education and Literacy, to provide the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) status pertaining to Aadhaar of school children on the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) application – a move that will facilitate MBU in Aadhaar for crores of students,” the release said.
UIDAI emphasised that the timely completion of biometric updates in Aadhaar is essential for children at the age of five and once again at 15 years of age.
“It is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children in Aadhaar,” the release said.
Mandatory biometrics update is pending in case of nearly 17 crore Aadhaar numbers.
Not updating the biometrics of the child may later lead to difficulties in carrying out authentication for receiving benefits under various government schemes, registering in competitive and university examinations, such as NEET, JEE, CUET, etc.
The UIDAI CEO has also apprised all the Chief Secretaries of states and UTs of the initiative and is seeking their support in conducting targeted MBU camps.
“It was thought that a camp approach through the schools could help in completing the pending MBUs,” Kumar wrote in his letter.
The main question was how the schools would know which students had not done the biometric updates, he said, adding that the technology teams of UIDAI and the Department of School Education and Literacy teamed up to successfully implement a solution through the UDISE+ application.
“Now all the schools can have the visibility of the pending MBUs,” the UIDAI CEO wrote.
Published on August 27, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for the fall — but only for high-risk groups.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced the FDA’s most recent actions on Wednesday in a post on X.
“I promised 4 things,” Kennedy wrote. “1. to end covid vaccine mandates; 2. to keep vaccines available to people who want them, especially the vulnerable; 3. to demand placebo-controlled trials from companies; 4. to end the emergency.”
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“In a series of FDA actions today we accomplished all four goals.”
In the post, RFK stated that the FDA has issued “marketing authorization” for high-risk groups for the following vaccines: Moderna (6 months and older), Pfizer (5 years and older) and Novavax (12 and up).
“These vaccines are available for all patients who choose them after consulting with their doctors,” RFK wrote.
High-risk groups include older adults over 65 and those who are more likely to develop severe COVID illness.
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On its website, the CDC lists conditions that may increase the risk of severe COVID, including asthma, cancer, heart conditions, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, mood disorders, obesity, Parkinson’s, and chronic disease of the lungs, liver or kidneys, among many others.
RFK also announced that the emergency use authorizations for COVID vaccines have been rescinded.
High-risk groups include older adults over 65 and those who are more likely to develop severe COVID illness. (iStock)
“The American people demanded science, safety, and common sense,” RFK went on. “This framework delivers all three.”
Before this change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recommended the vaccine for all Americans 6 months and older.
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In May 2025, Kennedy announced that COVID-19 vaccines would be removed from the CDC’s routine immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
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Instead of a universal recommendation, the CDC’s updated guidance calls for “shared clinical decision-making,” in which parents and doctors discuss the benefits and risks of vaccination for each individual case.
Before this change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recommended the vaccine for all Americans 6 months and older. (iStock)
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) still includes it in its annual immunization schedule, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
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“It should be a conversation between the pediatrician, patient and parent, and should depend on the child’s health as well as the current state of COVID,” Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, previously told Fox News Digital.
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A 10-part documentary, “Victory,” produced by China Media Group (CMG), will air on CCTV-1 and CCTV-10 beginning August 26. The documentary chronicles the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It will air on CCTV-1 at 8:00 p.m. on premiere day and on CCTV-10 at 9:20 p.m. the following day. Two consecutive episodes will be shown each night.
The series offers a vivid account of China’s arduous 14-year journey, which began much earlier and lasted longer than any other theater of war. It illustrates how the Chinese people, with immense national sacrifice, sustained the main Eastern battlefield, making a significant contribution to the ultimate victory.
Unprecedented access to history
In a first for a Chinese production, the documentary uncovers a wealth of rarely-seen historical footage and images from countries including Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. This includes the original narration by famous American journalist Edgar Snow, documentary film clips by renowned Soviet cinematographer Roman Karmen, and exclusive historical photos authorized by American photographers Robert Capa and Harrison Forman.
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Bringing the human element to the forefront, the series features oral history from over 50 surviving veterans of the war, with the oldest being 103. Additionally, it incorporates professional and authoritative academic support from interviews with more than 20 leading domestic and international experts.
Rigorous scholarship and storytelling
The entire documentary is structured by combining a chronological timeline with a thematic approach, integrating the thoughtful and analytical style of a historical political commentary. With a clear thesis and a rigorous logical framework, the film incorporates commentary and analysis from top experts at institutions, including the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, the Academy of Military Sciences of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
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The series strives to be objective and rich in detail, using a narrative-driven approach to explore profound questions and honor the indomitable spirit of resistance.
Don’t miss the premiere of “Victory” on CCTV-1 at 8:00 p.m. on August 26, with a rebroadcast on CCTV-10 at 9:20 p.m. the following day.
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The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the decades-old Land Assignment Act, meeting a long-pending demand of people living in the state’s high ranges to resolve various land-related issues.
Announcing the decision at a press conference here, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said land disputes had been a serious concern in hilly regions and resolving them was one of the prime objectives of the LDF government.
He recalled that since the government assumed office in 2016, a series of interventions had been made to address the issue, paving the way for the landmark amendment.
A cabinet meeting held here approved the amendments to the Act, Vijayan said.
The chief minister explained that the original Land Assignment Act, 1960, allowed land titles to be granted for agriculture, housing, neighbourhood amenities, and shop sites. However, many beneficiaries later diverted land for other uses or transferred ownership, creating “legal complications.” “The construction of buildings and ownership transfers inconsistent with land title provisions caused severe difficulties for many people,” Vijayan said. Courts had also intervened in several cases, imposing strict regulations, he noted.
In this context, the government introduced an amendment, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly on September 14, 2023, ending the six-and-a-half-decade wait of settlers, he said.
“With this, land used for other purposes becomes legal,” Vijayan said, adding that the amendment regularises such use up to June 7, 2024—the date the law came into force—and grants conditional permission for non-specified purposes.
The amendment simplifies the regularisation process by exempting many categories from fee and applying relatively low rates where charges remain. Small and medium businesses, he said, would be spared complex procedures.
“This underlines the state government’s commitment to people living in the hill regions. Now the Bill will be examined by the subject committee,” Vijayan further said.
He added that the move fulfils yet another promise made in the LDF’s 2021 election manifesto and was brought forward after consultations with various stakeholders “in a completely democratic manner.”
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There was a large trash can obstructing the view of a Narbonne Gaucho sign on the gym wall, so King’leon Sheard simply picked up the container and moved it out of the way in an impressive display of strength like a WWE wrestler flicking away an annoying opponent.
At 6 feet 2 and 220 pounds, Sheard had two sacks in last year’s City Section Open Division championship football game against San Pedro. On Friday night, he had two sacks in Narbonne’s 42-6 loss to Los Osos. The fact he’s still walking around Narbonne’s campus in his senior year is a story itself.
After the program was placed on probation and banned from the playoffs for three years for rules violations, there was an exodus of players and coaches. This also happened after the 2019 season when Narbonne was punished for similar circumstances — an ineligible player.
“Now it’s been two rebuilds since I’ve been here,” he said, remembering a 2-9 season in 2022 when he arrived as a freshman.
Sheard is either a glutton for punishment or determined to prove his worth no matter how many times Narbonne has to start over.
“At the root of it, it’s not just about football,” the outside linebacker said. “I made a lot of connections here. I built a nice family here. At the end of the day, it was more about my story, not what everyone else was doing. I always knew I could prevail.”
Football is what Sheard wants to do in college if he gets a chance. Yet academics has been his focus, with a dream of becoming a lawyer.
“I want to go into law,” he said. “It’s always been one of those things I’ve been interested in since I can remember.”
Sheard clearly knows how to investigate facts and make a judgment call. That’s what he did in deciding to stay at Narbonne with four other holdovers.
“I kept my head down,” he said. “My parents stayed out of it. They knew if I stayed, I’d be able to make it. I started here and was going to finish here.”
Not that Sheard didn’t consider leaving. He said he discussed leaving with several coaches. Their big selling point was having a postseason. But Sherard is guaranteed more games this season without playoffs (10) than he had all last season (eight) because of a coaches’ boycott during league play.
“I will admit I had conversations with other coaches when I heard the news that our coaches wouldn’t be with us,” he said. said. “The main talking point was, ‘We have playoffs, we have playoffs.’ You lose one game in the playoffs, you’re out anyways. I was more concerned how as coaches would you be able to help me make it to the collegiate level. How would you be able to develop me as a player.”
Enter Narbonne’s new coach, Doug Bledsoe, who’s been head coach at North Hollywood, Dorsey, Pasadena and L.A. University. Sheard placed his trust in Bledsoe and his staff.
“I formed a good relationship with coach Bledsoe and the position coaches,” he said.
Said Bledsoe: “He’s got real tenacity to get to the quarterback and a quick first step.”
Bledsoe is using a 3-4 defensive front with Sheard scheduled to be his “mini-Lawrence Taylor,” the NFL Hall of Fame linebacker known for sacking quarterbacks.
There could be tough times for the Gauchos, a team with little varsity experience and some tough early-season games.
Since this is his second rebuild he’s experienced, Sheard was asked how is it supposed to go?
“It’s not up to me,” he said. “Most I can do as a player is keep my brothers close to me and tell them, ‘It will be fine. We can do this.’”
With a new coach and new principal, perhaps Narbonne can rebuild the right way — following City Section rules. Good behavior could lead to a reduction in sanctions.
Clearly, it’s a big change because at this time last season, the Gauchos had 27 transfers in the program. This season the number is zero.
Sheard is just glad he can play four Marine League games this season so he’ll have film to show college recruiters. Last year’s league games were forfeits because schools refused to play the Gauchos.
“I felt a little slighted,” he said. “Outside of everything happening, I didn’t care. It was still my season. It was my opportunity to get stuff on film. I feel it was taken away and I had no control. I kept working.”
When it comes to gaining maturity and learning hard lessons, Sheard and his small group of fellow seniors who stayed are in for a challenging season with no playoffs allowed.
It’s a reminder of the line, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
“Ten games are guaranteed,” he said. “Compared to last year, it’s a blessing.”
What to expect at upcoming Apple event: Technology giant Apple has finally announced the date for its next big global event – September 9 – with the tagline “Awe dropping”. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in the US state of California, according to information available on the Apple website — apple.com.
During the annual event, the company is set to reveal more details about the iPhone 17 lineup. Apple may launch a regular and two Pro phones, and replace the Plus phone with a new and thinner iPhone 17 Air model, said IANS. The Air device is expected to be 5.5 mm thick and have a 6.6-inch screen.
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According to the IANS report, this will make the new iPhone 17 Air 0.08 inches thinner than the current generation model. The base iPhone 17 is reported to have a new and bigger 6.3-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate instead of last year’s 60Hz.
The tech giant is also expected to update the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 devices. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be a notable update to these three, with a bigger screen and faster charging support.
Three years after the release of the previous-generation Pro AirPods, Apple may also announce the AirPods Pro 3 in its upcoming event.
Apart from that, this is another opportunity for Apple to talk about the future of Apple intelligence features like the revamp of its Liquid Glass software and AI upgrades to Siri, The Verge reports.
Meanwhile, Apple has announced that it will open its first store in Pune – Apple Koregaon Park – on September 4. This will be the company’s fourth retail store in the country.
This opening marks a significant expansion for Apple in the country, offering customers in Pune new ways to explore and buy Apple products, and experience Apple’s exceptional service in person, the iPhone maker said in a statement.
The barricade for Apple Koregaon Park was revealed following the announcement made last week in Bengaluru, where Apple Hebbal will open on September 2.
Featuring rich, vibrant feathers inspired by the peacock, India’s national bird and symbol of pride, the artwork celebrates Apple’s third and fourth stores in India.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele captivated audiences and critics with his 2022 science fiction masterpiece Nope, which is now available to stream for free.
Channel 4’s streaming platform has added the star-studded film to its collection, and it’s ideal for midweek viewing.
Written and helmed by Peele, this suspenseful flick is most rewarding when approached without prior knowledge, but we’ll offer new viewers a brief outline.
The story centres on brother and sister OJ and Emerald Haywood, who run a family horse ranch in California.
After an alien-like presence appears above their property, the pair attempt to document it on camera, whilst a local entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the phenomenon , reports the Mirror.
Oscar recipient Daniel Kaluuya headlines the ensemble as OJ, alongside Disney alumn Keke Palmer portraying his sibling Emerald.
The supporting cast includes The Walking Dead veteran Steven Yeun as Ricky ‘Jupe’ Park, a profit-driven businessman.
True to Peele’s signature style, Nope delivers complex social critique. Specifically, the frightening tale explores the dangerous extremes people pursue for financial gain.
Following its release, the thriller secured an outstanding 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus reads: “Admirable for its originality and ambition even when its reach exceeds its grasp, Nope adds Spielbergian spectacle to Jordan Peele’s growing arsenal.”
Cinema enthusiasts were equally entranced, with one review lauding: “One of the best sci fi movies ever made,” while another proclaimed: “Without a doubt the best horror movie I’ve ever seen.”
Another viewer endorsed the film’s depth, penning: “Overall, the film is worthy of many rewatches, each one will surely be rewarding. I’m sure after every one, I will begin to notice something new each and every time.”
Meanwhile, an IMDb user wrote: “Nope accomplishes something truly rare and special in the current filmmaking landscape, an original blockbuster that delivers truly awe inspiring spectacle whilst also exploring plenty of weighty themes below the already impressive surface.”
Nope is streaming now on Channel 4
The Firefly electric hatchback from Nio has been approved for sale in Australia, but we don’t yet know who will distribute it or when it will launch.
Unusually, Australian Design Rule certification documents have been published for the Firefly by the Australian Government before a local launch has even been announced.
This follows local trademark filings made for the Firefly brand over the past couple of years, as well as confirmation from Nio earlier this year that it would launch the brand in the right-hand drive Singaporean market in 2026.
Firefly is a spinoff brand of Nio and has just one model for now, the eponymous hatchback. It’s being pitched as a premium small-car brand, aimed at the likes of BMW’s Mini and Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s Smart.
There’s just one powertrain that’s been approved for sale in Australia, across two variants. This comprises a single electric motor producing 105kW of power, sending drive to the rear wheels.
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The Firefly measures 4003mm long, 1781mm wide and 1557mm tall on a 2615mm wheelbase.
That makes it significantly shorter than other small electric hatchbacks, including the BYD Dolphin which measures 4290mm long. The Firefly, however, is 11mm wider and rides a wheelbase just 85mm shorter.
However, it’s 53mm longer and 86mm wider than a Toyota Yaris on a 65mm longer wheelbase.
It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels.
While specification details are limited in government approval documents, we can look to the European market – specifically the Dutch and Norwegian markets – for more details.
In the Netherlands, the Firefly range opens at €29,900 (~A$53,300) for the First Edition.
There’s only a 105kW/200Nm electric motor available, powered by a 41.2kWh battery with up to 330km of WLTP electric range.
Energy consumption is 14.5kWh/100km, also under the WLTP cycle, while it can be charged at up to 11kW on AC power and 100kW using DC power.
There’s also 3.68kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, allowing you to power appliances, as well as a one-pedal drive mode.
The Firefly features MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension.
The exterior lighting is quirky, with three circular lights on either side of the vehicle, both front and rear. The headlights are LED and feature adaptive high-beam.
Inside, there’s a 6.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There’s 256-colour ambient lighting, a digital rear-view mirror, semi-autonomous parking assist, and a 14-speaker 640W sound system with Dolby Atmos.
The seats and door panels are finished in 100 per cent recycled polyester, with the front seats featuring heating as standard.
The top grade also adds ventilated, massaging and power-adjustable front seats as well as microfibre upholstery.
It also receives a panoramic glass roof, power-folding exterior mirrors, a fragrance system, wireless phone charger and a power tailgate.
Standard safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse), blind-spot monitoring including a camera view, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, safe exit warning and traffic sign recognition.
There’s 404 litres of cargo space at the back, expanding to 1253L with the rear seats dropped. There’s also 92L of storage under the bonnet.
Firefly isn’t the only spinoff brand of Nio. In addition to debuting Firefly last year, it also launched Onvo, a more affordable, family-focused counterpart to Nio’s namesake brand with a focus on the European market.
It’s unclear whether Nio plans to introduce its so-called battery-as-a-service (BaaS) offering, which sees owners effectively lease battery access and have the ability to drive to a battery swapping station.
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At the India-Africa Conclave, Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said tariffs were unfair but hailed booming trade and investments that bind the two regions closer. (IMAGE: @FollowCII/X)
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday described the recent tariff measures imposed on India as “highly unjustified and unfair,” stressing that New Delhi must prioritise actions that “serve our national interest best.” Singh was speaking with CNN-News18 on the sidelines of the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in the national capital.
“The reasons cited for imposing these tariffs on our country apply equally to many others who continue importing energy from the same sources, yet they face no such restrictions,” Singh said. “This is a clear case of unjustified and discriminatory tariff imposition.”
Singh pointed out that India will always focus on ties that are mutually beneficial and take steps that serves its national interest.
“In this changing landscape, we must focus on what serves our national interest best, which is fostering linkages that are mutually beneficial rather than exploitative.”
Despite these challenges, the minister highlighted India’s economic resilience. “Our economy remains strong, capable of withstanding pressures and continuing on the path of growth,” he said.
Singh also underscored the importance of India-Africa ties. He highlighted that decision by PM Modi was to include the African Union in the G20 in a bid to give Africa its rightful voice on the global stage was a landmark decision as G20 host in 2023.
India-Africa trade has crossed USD 100 billion, with New Delhi emerging as one of the top five investors on the continent, Singh highlighted.
“India has extended concessional loans worth over USD 12 billion and USD 700 million in grant assistance for projects across Africa, apart from offering 50,000 scholarships for African youth, of which more than 42,000 have already been utilised.”
“Our trade with Africa goes back hundreds of years. It is a relationship built on trust and continuity. Africa has immense potential and resources; India sees the continent as a natural partner. The Indian diaspora has not only settled in Africa but has deeply integrated into local societies,” he said.
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XRP sits in a unique spot in the crypto world. Despite being the third-largest crypto by market cap at around $180 billion, it remains one of the most criticized assets in the industry. From Bitcoin maximalists to Ethereum and Solana advocates and now even Chainlink supporters, XRP has been under nonstop attack.
Top experts argue that nonstop criticism is actually boosting Ripple’s visibility, giving the token stronger engagement than many rivals.
ETF Expert and ETF Store President Nate Geraci highlighted the irony, pointing out that despite the hate, XRP is bigger than BlackRock.
Stepping forward to clear the air, Crypto investor Paul Barron explained why XRP’s position is so unique. According to him, constant attacks from Bitcoin maximalists, Ethereum supporters, or even Solana fans don’t hurt XRP, they actually make it stronger.
Barron added that this hate is actually “free marketing,” as every jab against XRP keeps the token in the spotlight. He even called this effect an “inverse sentiment engine,” where negativity creates more visibility instead of less.
Crypto lawyer Bill Morgan added another twist. He noted that even Chainlink supporters have recently joined in attacking XRP, XRPL, and its community. But instead of silencing XRP’s voice, these attacks have fueled its passionate community. Every insult only activates stronger engagement, keeping XRP’s presence alive in every debate.
While Morgan admitted that some criticisms do raise valid questions that XRP advocates need to address.
While online hate works in XRP’s favor, its biggest challenge was on the court for a long time. The legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over.
On August 22, 2025, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals approved a joint agreement to dismiss all appeals and close the case.
As part of the settlement, Ripple will pay a $125 million civil penalty. This fine covers institutional XRP sales that the court classified as unregistered securities offerings.
Grilled cheese has always been one of those comfort foods that feels impossible to improve. For years, I made mine the same way: butter on bread, cheese in the middle, and a skillet on the stove. It worked, and I never questioned it. Then I tried making it in an air fryer, and suddenly, my “perfect” method didn’t seem so perfect anymore.
The bread comes out evenly golden and crunchy, the cheese melts into a gooey center, and the sandwich feels lighter since it barely needs any butter. The best part? The kitchen doesn’t turn into a hotbox while you cook.
Once you’ve made grilled cheese in an air fryer, it’s hard to go back to the pan. The process is quick, the cleanup is easy, and the results are consistently better. If you’re looking for a simple upgrade to a classic, this might be your new go-to method.
If you don’t own an air fryer, I recommend Ninja’s glass-bowl model. It’s the best we’ve tested and makes a mean grilled cheese. Making an air fryer grilled cheese is fast and easy and leaves almost no mess. Here’s why your next grilled cheese should start and end in the air fryer.
As you can plainly see, the air fryer grilled cheese leaves little mess to contend with after preparing.
An air fryer is basically a small convection oven with nonstick surfaces, circulating hot air around whatever you put in its basket. Unlike your saute pan or skillet, it cooks from all directions at once and typically in less time. Unlike your oven, it is compact and efficient, heats up quickly and may not even require preheating.
Your toaster oven could never do this. While toasted cheese is a possibility (and reheated toaster oven pizza is a revelation), grilled cheese is not. Your toaster oven is not designed to support fat on the underside of whatever you’re cooking and you’ll end up with a mess too complicated to clean.
For your grilled cheese, the air fryer is working on both of the bread surfaces and the cheese all at once, resulting in a quicker melt, which adheres the cheese to the bread slices together making for a much easier flip. (Flipping is still recommended but with far less drama.)
The air circulation provides deep crunchiness, not only to the surfaces that received the butter or mayo treatment but to the entire crust. Any inclusions beyond cheese in the interior of the sandwich are also transforming because of the ambient heat. Simply placing a lid on your saute pan or skillet can’t achieve the same results, as the components will become steamed and potentially soggy.
Humble ingredients are transformed into something great inside an air fryer.
For a basic grilled cheese, you can assemble the sandwich in the basket of your air fryer: bread with buttered side down, followed by sliced or shredded cheese, then topped with the final slice with buttered side up.
Be it a simple sandwich or a fancier combination of cheese, bread and fixings, the air fryer makes a crispy, gooey grilled cheese in minutes.
Set the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 3 to 6 minutes on each side, flipping halfway through. The already melted cheese will keep your sandwich nicely together during the flip. You can get a lightly golden grilled cheese in less time but I recommend hanging on for 5 to 6 minutes for a deeply crunchy sandwich.
Another perk of the air fryer is that you can more easily peek to see where you are without adversely affecting the outcome.
Add a fruit element and cured meats for a fancier air fryer sammy.
This is where the air fryer really shines in the grilled cheese realm. Every element of an upgraded grilled cheese adds a degree of difficulty when trying to cook in a skillet, much of which is mitigated in the safe confines of an air fryer. Thicker bread. Thicker cheese, like hunks of camembert or brie.
And think of all the great grilled cheese ingredients that can be slippery: apple slices, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, pickles, etc. Any grilled cheese with more than two components can be challenging to flip gracefully in a skillet, even for trained cooks.
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To prove a point, I assembled a fancy grilled cheese with camembert, prosciutto and apple slices. (Plus mayonnaise on the exterior, because I was being fancy, and mayo gives your sandwich a little extra tang.) Because of its height, I assembled it fully outside of the air fryer and then carefully placed it in the drawer.
Et voila!
After 6 minutes of air fryer cooking, the flip was seamless and the sophisticated outcome belies the fact that you spent all of one minute assembling the masterpiece. The exterior of the ham even got a little bonus crisping. So the air fryer invites you to go to town with whatever you can dream up for your grilled cheese: cured or cooked ground meats, grilled veggies, various sauces and relishes — you name it. An epic grilled cheese variation is limited only by the confines of your imagination.
A grilled cheese is a quick-cooking sandwich no matter how you do it so you don’t want to add on minutes of additional time for something that only takes minutes to accomplish. That said, while preheating your air fryer may be a waste of time for certain preparations, I think putting it on for just a minute to heat up the nonstick surface that the sandwich sits on is worthwhile to get that golden crust working right away.
Depending on your model and size of air fryer, and the shape of bread you choose, it can be tricky to make more than two sandwiches at once, so it might not be the most family-friendly method for making grilled cheese. But for a solo meal or date night, your air fryer is the grilled cheese hack you didn’t know you needed.
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Eating a Mediterranean diet — including lots of produce, whole grains and healthy fats — while also adding a few healthy lifestyle behaviors could lower your diabetes risk by almost a third.
That’s according to research published Aug. 25 in Annals of Internal Medicine, which found that following a Mediterranean-style diet along with calorie control, regular activity and professional support cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%.
The findings come from the PREDIMED-Plus trial, a six-year study of nearly 4,800 older adults in Spain who were overweight or obese and at risk of diabetes.
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“In practical terms, adding calorie control and physical activity to the Mediterranean diet prevented around three out of every 100 people from developing diabetes,” co-author Miguel Martínez-González, professor at the University of Navarra in Spain, said in a press release.
“That’s a clear, measurable benefit for public health.”
Experts say simple lifestyle changes could help prevent millions of new cases of diabetes. (iStock)
“We’re facing a global epidemic of diabetes,” co-author Frank Hu, Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, said in the release.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing health conditions, affecting nearly 16% of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Experts say simple lifestyle changes could help prevent millions of new cases.
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The Mediterranean diet primarily consists of the following ingredients.
This way of eating has been linked to better heart health, improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation.
The Mediterranean diet has been linked to better heart health, improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation. (iStock)
Registered dietitian and food blogger Lauren Harris-Pincus, based in New Jersey, previously spoke to Fox News Digital about the benefits of whole-food diets like this one.
“Fiber-rich carbohydrates like fruit, veggies, beans/legumes, nuts and whole grains are beneficial to meeting fiber goals, supporting gut health and helping to prevent lifestyle diseases,” she said.
The study looked at nearly 4,800 people in Spain who were overweight or obese and at risk of diabetes.
Half of the group followed a Mediterranean diet while also incorporating additional lifestyle changes, including cutting about 600 calories a day, adding moderate exercise (like brisk walking or light strength training), and receiving professional weight-loss support.
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The other half followed a Mediterranean diet without calorie restriction, exercise guidance or extra support.
After six years, the first group had a 31% lower risk of developing diabetes. On average, they also lost 3.3 kilograms (about 7 pounds) and trimmed 3.6 centimeters (about 1.4 inches) from their waistlines.
“Adding calorie control and physical activity to the Mediterranean diet prevented around three out of every 100 people from developing diabetes.”
The control group lost significantly less, only 0.6 kilograms (1.3 pounds), and had almost no change in waist size.
“The best lifestyle strategy to reduce the risk of diabetes is to lose weight by adhering to a healthy, energy-reduced diet and increasing physical activity,” co-author Jordi Salas-Salvadó, M.D., PhD, professor at the University of Rovira i Virgili in Spain, told Fox News Digital.
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While the Mediterranean diet isn’t the only eating plan that could help prevent diabetes, it offers a “highly sustainable, long-term weight-loss option,” he added.
Salas-Salvadó noted that no previous trial has assessed the effect of reducing calories in the context of a healthy, relatively high-fat diet.
After six years, the group that modified their diet, exercised regularly and received professional support had a 31% lower risk of developing diabetes. (iStock)
Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and Fox News senior medical analyst, was not involved in the study but has previously spoken about the effects of the Mediterranean diet.
“The alternative — saturated fats, salts and sugars — are not heart-healthy and increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer, all of which increase mortality risks,” he told Fox News Digital.
The study’s approach of monitoring diet, physical activity and weight loss makes it difficult to gauge which factor had the most impact, according to Salas-Salvadó.
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He also pointed out that because the participants were older adults in Spain, further studies are needed to assess outcomes in other populations, like younger people and non-Mediterranean populations.
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-26/Chinese-VP-meets-special-envoy-of-Republic-of-Korea-president-1G9xJgcdb8c/img/3b60713f5e85486dbfac4a8186898dbb/3b60713f5e85486dbfac4a8186898dbb.png' alt='Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R) meets with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing, the capital of China, August 26, 2025. /Xinhua'
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Han said China is willing to work with the ROK to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, consolidate strategic mutual trust, expand common interests, enhance multilateral coordination, and promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of the bilateral ties.
Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula, Han said China is ready to work with the international community, including the ROK side, to jointly safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II and uphold true multilateralism.
Park Byeong-seug said the new ROK government attaches great importance to its relations with China and respects the one-China principle.
The ROK is willing to bring the strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries back on track for the benefit of the people of both countries under the guidance of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, he added.
The news was announced on Instagram: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
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PRIJE nekoliko dana Kylie Jenner podijelila je sa svojim pratiteljima na Instagramu i TikToku da je nova kolekcija njezina beauty brenda Kylie Cosmetics stigla na police drogerije Ulta. Uz to je pokazala elegantnu mikro francusku manikuru i ležernu kombinaciju koja se sastojala od bijelog crop topa i širokih traperica.
No sve je zasjenio jedan modni dodatak – Hermès Birkin torba od brušene kože u nježnoj ružičastoj nijansi. Internet se doslovno raspametio zbog ovog komada pa se rasprava proširila na gotovo sve društvene mreže, od TikToka do Reddita. Komentiralo se koliko je torba lijepa, ali i koliko je rijetka.
“Jedna od najljepših Birkinica koje sam vidjela”, “Osobno mi se nikada nije sviđala Birkin torba sve do ove. Slaba sam na brušenu kožu. Toliko je lijepa da bih dala sve za nju, ha ha”, “Košta više od moje kuće, zasigurno”, “Obožavam, obožavam, obožavam tu Birkinicu”, samo su neki od komentara na Redditu.
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“Ne možete ih naručiti, ne možete ih zatražiti i nikada ih više nećete pronaći u buticima”, napisali su. Dodali su da je Doblis jedna od najrjeđih Hermèsovih koža, a Birkin torbe izrađene od nje gotovo su “poput jednoroga”.
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“Kylie je možda vratila Doblis u centar pažnje, ali kolekcionari već znaju: ovo je jedna od najrjeđih Hermès torbi na svijetu”, zaključili su, a u objavi su pokazali i sličan primjerak u ultraviolet nijansi.
Ovu ružičastu Birkin torbu Kylie posjeduje već nekoliko godina, uz brojne druge primjerke. I dok su Birkin torbe same po sebi mnogima cjenovno nedostižne, ovaj model je gotovo nemoguće pronaći. No ako vas je inspirirala Kylie ili jednostavno volite ružičaste torbe, pogledajte koje se mogu pronaći u trgovinama.
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With a sudden burst, Donovan Dent accelerated toward the basket for a layup while absorbing contact that sent him tumbling to the baseline.
With an outstretched hand, Dent blocked a shot to trigger a fast break that he ended with his own long jumper.
With a flick of the wrist, Dent made almost every three-pointer he took.
Everything UCLA’s point guard did Tuesday during a roughly 80-minute summer workout open to reporters showed his ability to elevate his new team.
“It just changes things,” coach Mick Cronin said of having the veteran transfer from New Mexico, “and it makes life easier on his teammates.”
It could also quicken the pace of Bruins basketball.
UCLA point guard Donovan Dent says of his ability to make no-look passes to teammates: “Everyone’s starting to recognize that.”
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Dent said part of Cronin’s recruiting pitch after he entered the transfer portal was playing faster, helping the team convert turnovers into transition points.
“He felt like I could fit right into that system and he just needed someone he could trust with the ball in their hand,” Dent said, “and I feel like that was what I could bring to the table. So we talked about that, we talked about playing a lot of pick and rolls, and he’s been doing that a lot in practice. So I’m excited to see what we’re gonna get going during the season.”
One of the primary beneficiaries of playing alongside Dent on Tuesday was small forward Eric Dailey Jr., who routinely found himself receiving passes that he turned into points. Almost everyone on the roster has had the joy of being set up for easy baskets depending on how the team is divided on a given day.
“I don’t have to work a lot on offense,” Dailey said of playing with Dent. “I can just cut, I can spot up, in transition I can run and be his finisher.”
Dent said his strong showing was preceded by a frustrating session Monday that drew Cronin’s wrath, something that was again on display a day later when the coach told forward Tyler Bilodeau that he would be playing in Uruguay if he didn’t learn to set a satisfactory screen.
“I got hollered at pretty bad,” Dent said, “because I would make some silly plays, sloppy turnovers. So I wanted to respond the right way and I think I did that today. So seeing it firsthand, being a part of it, I think it does nothing but better the players.”
Reducing mistakes will be an emphasis for the 6-foot-2 senior who averaged 20.4 points, 6.4 assists and 3.1 turnovers last season on the way to becoming the Mountain West Conference player of the year and an honorable mention All-American. Dent said his new teammates are still learning that they need to be ready to receive a pass at all times.
“I may not be looking at you,” Dent said, “but it might still come to you, so everyone’s starting to recognize that.”
Cronin said Dent’s shooting — the reason he was not recruited by any Pac-12 Conference schools coming out of Corona Centennial High — continued to improve after he made a career-high 40.9% of his three-pointers last season at New Mexico.
A faster offense is just one anticipated change with the season opener against Eastern Washington on Nov. 3 a little more than two months away. Bilodeau has moved from center to power forward and Dailey from power forward to small forward in moves that could help maximize their skills.
“I think I can get to the glass a little easier not fending off bigger guys, just space the floor more, can post up smaller four men,” the 6-9 Bilodeau said, “so I think it’s going to be good.”
Dent is one of five veteran transfers, joining redshirt senior center Steven Jamerson II, junior center Xavier Booker, redshirt senior guard Jamar Brown and redshirt senior forward Anthony Peoples Jr. Cronin identified Jamerson, a transfer from the University of San Diego who previously played for coach Steve Lavin, as “a huge steal for us” based on what he’s shown in summer workouts.
An early positive evaluation by assistant coach Darren Savino was supported by Cronin’s conversations with Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett, who regularly faced Jamerson in the West Coast Conference and called him the most underrated big man on the West Coast.
“He can screen, he can defend, he can rebound,” Cronin said. “And he’s got legitimate size — he’s every bit of 6-10.”
Jamerson showed good instincts around the basket Tuesday, something Booker is still learning as part of his transition from being more of a wing player during his two seasons at Michigan State. Playing alongside Dent will undoubtedly help in his bid to become more of a rim-running post player.
“We’re trying to figure out some stuff for lobs and all that,” Dent said, “but we’re getting it down a lot.”
Itel has begun the sale of its newly launched phone – Zeno 20 – today, August 25. Equipped with an Unisoc T7100 chip and a 5000mAh battery, this smartphone was launched by the company last week. Also, it comes with an IP54-rated protection that resists dust and water, a rare feature in this segment, which also comes with a drop-resistant case, the company claimed.
Available in three colour options: Starlit Black, Space Titanium, and Aurora Blue, the Zeno 20 is available exclusively on Amazon starting at Rs 5,999. Additionally, there is also a limited-time coupon of Rs 250 off for the 3GB variant and Rs 300 off for the 4GB variant, the company informed through an official release.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra , CEO of itel India, said, “The ZENO series is a statement of vision and innovation – built for India’s modern youth who are different, creative, bold, and ready to shape the future. The latest addition to this series, ZENO 20, is a smartphone where durability meets advanced AI features.”
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“At the core of our brand lies the 3P Promise – enabling protection against dust, water, and drop – ensuring lasting durability. With Aivana 2.0, we are making AI more approachable, conversational, and meaningful for first-time smartphone users. This smartphone is a strong testament to our continuous mission of democratizing technology for Bharat,” he added.
The ZENO 20 is powered by Aivana 2.0, an intuitive voice assistant that enables users to perform everyday tasks, from opening apps and making WhatsApp calls to changing phone settings, describing images, and even solving math problems, all through simple voice commands, according to the official release. It also understands Hindi, breaking language barriers for a wider user base, and features a smart writing assistant for social media captions, messages and more. “Aivana 2.0 goes beyond expectations – it can answer your questions using documents, set alarms, describe and explain images from your gallery, make WhatsApp voice and video calls, and solve complex math problems effortlessly,” the company stated.
The Zeno 20 boasts a 6.6” HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, DTS sound technology, a 13MP HDR rear camera, and a 5000mAh battery with Type-C charging. The phone comes in two variants: 64GB ROM with 8GB RAM (3+5GB) and 128GB ROM with 12GB RAM (4+8GB), promising a three-year fluency guarantee. It also offers utility features such as Find My Phone, Landscape Mode, and Dynamic Bar.
A video of a Chandigarh woman travelling to Ladakh on a Honda Activa scooty/scooter has taken the internet by storm. On August 22, a travel influencer, Kishore Kumar, shared a video of meeting the woman during his Ladakh trip, where she shared her solo travel journey on the scooter through mountainous regions while covering challenging routes.
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Ladakh is a dream destination for many travellers due to its otherworldly landscapes, adventurous terrains, and scenic locations. Many travellers prefer heavy-duty motorcycles for this journey, travelling from Manali or Srinagar and back. However, defying all odds, the woman chose a scooty for her solo quest, and inspired many on social media.
Per Kishore’s conversation with the woman, she began her journey to Ladakh from Chandigarh, covering routes like Manali, Pang, and Sarchu, and was heading towards Srinagar, Jammu, and eventually back home to Chandigarh. sharing the clip, he wrote, “Brave Solo Lady Rider met during Ladakh Ride.” Check out the clip here:
In the heartwarming video, Kishore expressed his admiration and surprise at finding the woman on a scooty in the treacherous terrain, as he initially believed such long-distance scooter rides were primarily undertaken by younger people.
She added that this isn’t her first extensive trip, having previously visited destinations like Hemkund Sahib and Badrinath on the same scooter, and that her husband and son encouraged her journey. Despite the scooter’s age and the difficult terrain, she managed the journey.
The video has since gone viral and has amassed over 1.5 million views. Left amazed and inspired by the woman’s incredible journey, many dropped comments under the clip.
Someone wrote, “The best part? No recordings, no vlogs, no content — just her and her scooter, a soulful and pure ride.” Another commented, “It’s a slap in the face to those who say bikes matter.”
An Instagram user commented, “Aunty and Honda just doing normal things.” Another wrote, “So happy to see an Indian mom explore and see the world on her own! They deserve this.” “Aunty ❌ Iron Lady ⚔️,” someone wrote.
Just months after celebrating his 83rd birthday, Sir Paul McCartney has shown no signs of slowing down and is rumoured to be making a fresh musical comeback. The Beatles legend will reportedly announce an upcoming tour and release a new album by the end of the year. According to a source close to the icon, Sir Paul is said to be “really proud” of the album and looking forward to performing in front of concertgoers across the UK.
They claimed: “Paul has been working on the album all year and initially hoped it would be out by the end of this year, but as with most things, plans change. “It’s not quite finished, but the majority of the album is done and Paul is really proud of it. “As for live shows, he’s told his team he wants to tour the UK again, so live gigs next year are also happening,” they added to The Sun’s Bizarre column.
This will be a quick return to the stage for the musician who turned 83 in June and is due to end his Got Back tour later this year. The shows, which kicked off in 2022, began with seven shows in Australia, followed by a Latin American leg twice. He also performed shows across Europe and a further two concerts in Mexico.
Sir Paul will embark on the North American leg of the tour on September 29 in Palm Desert, California which finishes on November 25 in Chicago. The three-year tour was preceded by the Freshen Up tour in 2018 and 2019 and a selection of Secret Gigs in 2018.
Despite his age, the Let It Be crooner has turned down the prospects of retiring during a 2025 interview and said: “I figure when I get really fed up, then that’ll be the time to think about it.
“But I’m loving it. And we play beautiful places like this, and the audiences are fantastic, so warm. And I love playing with the band, so there’s no point in retiring,” he added.
Sir Paul’s last album, McCartney III, came out in 2020, marking his 26th solo album. With his band Wings, the singer has released seven studio albums, and with The Beatles, he released 12 main studio albums, plus a selection of compilations.
Away from music, Sir Paul co-authored a book about his time in his band Wings, set to be released in November. The new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, comes as Paul also promotes The Beatles Anthology, a nine-part documentary series featuring previously unreleased footage, also set to be released in November.
The Leapmotor B10 electric SUV has been spied on Australian roads ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this year, where it’ll take on the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Chery E5 and Hyundai Kona Electric.
A camouflaged B10 in right-hand drive was spied parked in Sydney wearing Victorian number plates, suggesting it was road-registered by the local office of Stellantis, which is in Melbourne.
Stellantis and Leapmotor established a joint venture in 2024 called Leapmotor International, which sees vehicles from the Chinese brand exported to markets like Australia and Europe.
Slightly smaller than the C10 SUV – which launched Leapmotor here in 2024 – but longer than a BYD Atto 3, the B10 has been officially confirmed for local showrooms with first arrivals expected in October 2025.
The five-seat crossover SUV will launch with electric power, with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version expected to follow. Timing and details have yet to be announced for the latter, which may wear the B10 REEV Ultra Hybrid nameplate.
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Both are expected to use the updated Leap 3.5 800V architecture, which has been introduced on the larger C10 overseas but hasn’t yet arrived on an updated C10 here, which is still on Leap 3.0 400V platform tech.
The B10 is expected to cost less than the C10, with the EV version details already public after it went on sale in China in March 2025.
Two single-motor electric powertrains were announced: an entry-level 132kW single-motor version, and a 160kW option which is the standard powertrain in the UK.
The UK-spec B10 comes with a 67.1kWh battery and the 160kW/240Nm single electric rear-axle motor – very similar to the C10’s – with a 418km (WLTP) claimed range.
Few details of the REEV have been announced, but it will likely share components with the C10 REEV.
The C10 REEV uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge a 69.9kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with a 158kW/320Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels.
It offers 145km of electric driving range and in Australia is priced $2000 less than the same C10 model grade with an electric powertrain, with a $45,888 starting price (before on-road costs).
The vehicle spied in Sydney appears well run-in with aftermarket phone holders, hairbrushes and other ‘lived in’ items on board, with the 14.6-inch centre touchscreen run by a Qualcomm 8155 chip with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) clearly visible.
In addition to the C10 and B10, Leapmotor also sells the T03 in Europe. This electric city car has become its best seller, helping it post its first half-yearly profit in the first six months of 2025.
It has also launched the C11 SUV – a size up from the C10 – and the B01 sedan in China this year, and is set to pull the covers off the Volkswagen Golf-sized B05 hatch at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, next month.
The B10 will be only the second model in Australia after the C10, but at its 2023 launch, Leapmotor Australia CEO Andy Hoang told CarExpert: “We plan to cover 65 per cent of the Australian segments in the next three years.”
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Donald Trump India Tariffs: A person shops in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City, US. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)
Donald Trump India Tariffs: The United States is bracing for a wave of price increases as US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to impose sweeping tariffs on Indian imports to the country, doubling duties to 50 per cent in retaliation for New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. The move, covering $48 billion worth of Indian goods, is one of the most punitive tariff actions US has ever taken against an ally.
The sectors most affected include textiles, gems and jewellery, shrimp, carpets, handicrafts, furniture, leather, organic chemicals and machinery.
That means everyday items for American households, ranging from linens, rugs and apparel to jewellery, mattresses and shrimp, will now carry a sharply higher price tag. Diamonds, gold jewellery and household furnishings will attract more than 50 per cent duty, while knitted clothes face nearly 64 per cent.
A Moneycontrol report said that apparel and home textiles face particularly sharp hikes: knitted clothing could see duties near 64 percent, woven garments around 60 percent, and bed linens and towels roughly 59 percent.
Americans who love jewellery will also feel the pinch as diamonds, gold, and other Indian-made ornaments are now subject to more than 52 percent in import duties. Also burdened are leather goods and footwear, a staple in US wardrobes, the news report by the financial news outlet said.
Even non-fashion categories aren’t spared—organic chemicals now face duties up to 54 percent, while mechanical appliances and engineering goods cross the 51 percent threshold, making mid-range equipment markedly less affordable for American buyers. Seafood such as shrimp, another Indian export, will also become costlier and on top of existing anti-dumping duties, the new tariff will push the total levy beyond 33 percent.
Tariffs were pitched as a way to protect American manufacturing jobs, but survey data from the Dallas Fed, accessed by broadcaster CNN, shows the opposite effect. Nearly 70 per cent of manufacturers report being hurt by higher tariffs this year, with many passing on costs to industrial and military clients. One Texas furniture maker told the Fed, “We are probably going out of business within 90 days.”
Postal services in Europe and Asia are already suspending shipments to the US after the scrapping of a tariff exemption on low-value packages. That means fewer options for American online shoppers relying on e-commerce platforms like Etsy, Shopify and TikTok Shop.
The tariff escalation, which leaves India facing one of the highest US import duties alongside Brazil, may shift supply chains toward competitors like Vietnam, Bangladesh and Mexico. But for US shoppers, the immediate result is fewer choices and higher prices.
“Tariffs will raise input costs for American companies, strain profit margins, and disrupt supply chains with long-term inefficiencies even if the policy is reversed later,” said Professor Trilochan Tripathy of XLRI Jamshedpur while speaking to news agency PTI.
In the short term, American households are set to pay more for Indian goods they rely on.
Economists speaking to the US broadcaster CNN called it “sneakflation”, defining it as small, incremental price hikes that quietly eat into household budgets.
For lower-income Americans, already living paycheck to paycheck, such gradual increases mean tough choices: skipping groceries to pay utility bills or cutting back on healthcare to afford children’s clothes.
From toys and sporting goods to furniture and shrimp cocktails, tariff-driven inflation is expected to spread over the next year. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta noted that both tariff-exposed and non-exposed US businesses plan to raise prices in 2025, raising fears of another inflationary impulse.
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Binance Coin (BNB) price rebounded on Tuesday on news of the REX-Osprey BNB staking ETF application. BNB price gained 2.5 percent from today’s intraday low to trade at about $861 during the late North American session.
The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $120 billion, recently reached a new all-time high of above $899. The BNB’s bullish sentiment followed its rising Open Interest (OI), which has surged to a peak of above $1.67 billion in the past few days.
The apparent demand for BNB by institutional investors has gradually grown in the recent past. The REX filing for spot BNB staking ETF follows a similar move by VanEck, which filed earlier this year.
Meanwhile, more institutional investors are adopting BNB as a tool for treasury management akin to Bitcoin and Ethereum. For instance, BNB Network Company (tBNC) raised $500 million via a PIPE offering to fund its BNB treasury strategy.
U.S.-listed biotech firm Windtree Therapeutics secured a $500 million equity line of credit and a $20 million stock purchase agreement to fund its BNB treasury project. Additionally, Nano Lab, a Hong Kong–based Web3 infrastructure provider Initiated a $500 million convertible note offering, aiming to purchase up to $1 billion in BNB, with a long-term goal of holding 5–10% of total supply
The filing of the REX – Osprey BNB staking ETF I has coincided with a similar move by other fund managers. Moreover, fund managers are rushing to have the U.S. SEC approve their spot altcoin ETFs amid ongoing crypto regulatory clarity.
The notable demand for BNB by institutional investors will have a tangible impact on the ongoing crypto bull run. Moreover, BNB has a fixed supply, and the Binance exchange has facilitated quarterly burns, thus further exaggerating the demand vs supply shock.
Vantage Knowledge Academy, in collaboration with Investment Banker’s Foundation, has launched the Chartered Global Investment Banker certification program in India.
Vantage Knowledge Academy, a leading institution in financial education and professional training, has launched the “Chartered Global Investment Banker” certification program.
The CGIB certification is a comprehensive, three-level professional qualification tailored for aspiring and early-career investment banking professionals. Structured to be completed in about 18 months, the program is designed to offer a fast-track yet globally rigorous path to master investment banking.
The three levels of the course include Foundation, Strategy, and Applied. It is curated to provide progressive depth, beginning with core principles, advancing to strategic thinking and culminating in practical, real-world application.
Investment Banker’s Foundation is a registered Trust that has developed the “Chartered Global Investment Banker” program.
The Investment Banker’s Foundation has signed an MOU with Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd as the Official Training partner.
Vantage will deliver the CGIB program through its online learning Management Platform, supported by a faculty team with extensive real-world investment banking experience.
The curriculum is designed to be globally relevant, integrating theoretical concepts with case studies, industry simulations and a capstone cross-border deal project to ensure practical readiness.
Training will be delivered online, offering candidates the flexibility to learn at their own pace while also benefiting from live expert-led sessions.
The CGIB program curriculum covers the full spectrum of investment banking, including financial markets, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, regulatory frameworks, insolvency, etc. Exams will be held twice a year—in June and December—with on-demand scheduling flexibility.
The program is open to both undergraduates and graduates from any academic background, besides working professionals looking to advance or transition into investment banking and related fields.
Rajesh Dedhia, Director of Vantage Knowledge Academy, stated that the CGIB program is the only comprehensive and detailed program of its kind in India.
It is designed to empower the next generation of finance professionals with not just academic knowledge, but also the practical insight and execution skills required in today’s complex global markets, he said.
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Opening a bottle of wine doesn’t always mean finishing it in one sitting. Maybe you just want a glass with dinner or you’re saving the rest for the weekend. The question is, how long will that open bottle actually stay drinkable before the flavor starts to fade?
The good news is wine doesn’t go bad the instant the cork comes out. With a little care, you can stretch its life for several days. Storing the bottle upright, keeping it sealed tightly, and putting it in the fridge — even if it’s red — slows down the oxidation that dulls flavor.
How long it lasts depends on the style. Whites and rosés usually keep their freshness for up to five days, reds can hang on for three to five, and sparkling wines give you just a short window of one to three days before the bubbles and taste start to drop off.
Here are some invaluable tips on how long your wine can be expected to last, and how to store it to keep it fresh even longer.
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Once any bottle of wine stays open beyond the few hours it takes to breathe and decant, its quality begins to deteriorate. That’s why it is crucial to take some steps to preserve its longevity, should you want to finish the remaining beverage before it essentially turns to vinegar.
According to wine educator Rachel Thralls, each wine type requires different storage methods. Here’s a breakdown of the most common.
Open red wine should be stored in the fridge to preserve it and removed about 10 minutes before serving.
Days it will last in the fridge: 3-5
“Red wines can be stored in a cool, dark place with a cork or in your wine fridge or refrigerator,” says Thralls. “The more tannin and acidity the red wine has, the longer it tends to last after opening.”
For example, a lower tannin wine like Pinot Noir won’t last as long as rich reds like Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Some wines will even improve after the first day open,” Thralls adds. “If you don’t have a wine fridge, your regular fridge is better than letting the wine sit out in a 70-degree room. Just take the red wine out about 10 minutes before you want a glass so it warms up a little. The red wine will also open up in the glass.”
Days it will last in the fridge: 2-3
Fuller-bodied whites tend to lose their oomph a little faster.
“Full-bodied white wines such as oaked chardonnay and viognier tend to oxidize more quickly because they see more oxygen during their prebottling aging process,” explains Thralls. “Be certain to always keep them corked and in the fridge. If you drink a lot of this type of wine, it’s a really smart idea to also invest in vacuum caps.”
Not long after the cork is popped, all wine begins to deteriorate.
Days it will last in the fridge: 1-3
Sparkling wine has the shortest shelf lives of any wine.
“Sparkling wines lose their carbonation quickly after opening,” says Thralls. “A traditional method sparkling wine such as cava or Champagne (which have more atmospheres of pressure, aka more bubbles) will last a little longer than a tank method sparkling wine like prosecco.”
Invest in a bouchon (sparkling wine stopper) for best results. If you’re really serious about preserving your Champagne, Coravin makes a bougie sparkling wine preservation system that pumps carbon dioxide back into the bottle to extend its effervescent fridge life by weeks.
Days it will last in the fridge: 4-5
Uncorked light white wines can go for as long as five days if kept cold.
“Most light white and rosé wines will be drinkable for up to a week when stored in your refrigerator with a cork,” advises Thralls. “You’ll notice the taste will change subtly after the first day as the wine oxidizes. The overall fruit character of the wine will often diminish, becoming less vibrant.”
How and where you store wine is important, before and after opening.
The aforementioned guidelines are helpful for any wine novice. Thralls suggests a few general rules to take into consideration with any opened bottle.
1. Invest in a wine preserver. “They work very well for keeping wine after it’s been opened. You can use the cork and push it back in or try [a product such as] Repour, which removes the oxygen from the bottle.” Coravin wine systems are pricier but these high-tech units actually refill the bottle with argon gas, extending the life of red and white wine for up to a month.
2. Store any open wine in the refrigerator. “Or a wine fridge, if you have one,” says Thralls. “This cold storage will slow down any development of the wine, keeping it fresh. The ideal cellar or wine fridge temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit.”
3. Keep wine away from direct sunlight or sources of heat. “This includes above a refrigerator or oven. It will get ‘cooked’ and ruin the aroma and flavor.”
The Hyperchiller can help you chill warm wine to a proper serving temperature.
One could argue that wine temperature depends on personal preference; there are optimal temperatures that somms and wine professionals aim for.
Generally, wine actually tastes better served slightly cool, which applies to whites and reds. This $21 device can chill warm wine (or any other liquid) in seconds.
“The same ideology of experiencing coffees, teas and sparkling waters at different temperatures also applies to wine,” says Thralls, revealing that the more delicate floral aromatics in fine wines can actually be subdued at overly cool temperatures or burn off too quickly when the wine is too warm.
“If you drink affordable wine most of the time, serving it slightly chilled will disguise most ‘off’ aromas,” she says. “A wine above 70 degrees Fahrenheit will start to smell more alcoholic because of increased ethanol evaporation that occurs as the temperature rises.”
Thralls says that this is a good reason to not fill your wine glass up to the brim. “A typical serving of wine is about 5 ounces and a bottle of wine contains just over 25 ounces, so you should get about five glasses of wine per bottle,” she explains. “The extra space in a typical wine glass is designed to hold the aromas when you swirl and smell your wine, so try and save some space.”
There’s an ideal temperature for serving every type of wine.
Affordable sparkling wines taste best served at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a high-quality, more expensive Champagne or sparkling wine, serve at ideal light white wine temperatures, which are slightly warmer.
Examples of light white wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. These wines are best served between 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, slightly cooler than heavier white wines. Rosé wines also taste best and maintain their crispness and acidity at these temperatures.
Heavier white wines, such as chardonnay, taste well at a range of temperatures depending on someone’s personal preference, from 48 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Oak-aged whites’ fruit tends to taste better when served slightly warmer. Lighter red wines such as Pinot Noir taste better at this cooler end of the spectrum.
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Medium-bodied reds, such as merlot, are best served right around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is also the ideal cellar temperature. You can grab your bottle right out of your cellar and pour a glass. Keep in mind that wines tend to warm up in the glass as well.
Full-bodied reds such as cabernet sauvignon, syrah and zinfandel are best served between 59 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. But isn’t that too cold for a red wine? The wine will taste much better if cool and, as Thrall mentioned, the glass will warm the wine as well.
No matter how you swirl it, a good wine is one that doesn’t end up down the drain. If you must tap out and savor the remainder of your bottle for future imbibing pleasure, take all of these tips into consideration and you’ll never waste money (and precious alcohol) again. Cheers.
Yes, but some wines last longer than others.
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A man in China became the first recipient of a pig lung.
The genetically modified pig organ was transplanted into the 39-year-old, according to an Aug. 26 report by the journal Nature.
The procedure took place last year, performed by researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangshou Medical University in China.
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Although the man was brain-dead after experiencing a cerebral hemorrhage, the lung survived for nine days.
The left lung came from a pig with six genomic edits, created by research firm Chengdu Clonorgan Biotechnology in China.
A genetically modified pig lung was transplanted for the first time into a human man last year. (iStock)
Pig organs have been successfully transplanted into humans in the past, and clinical trials for pig liver and kidney transplants in humans were green-lighted in the U.S. this year.
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In this first trial, the researchers and doctors aimed to determine how a lung would hold up against the human immune response and the possibility of “hyperacute rejection.”
In the Nature journal article, the researchers reported the success of this recent transplant, noting no signs of rejection or infection within the 216-hour monitoring period.
Although the man was brain-dead after experiencing a cerebral hemorrhage, the lung survived for nine days. (iStock)
In the first 24 hours, the team observed lung swelling and tissue damage during the procedure.
On days three and six, the team noticed damage caused by antibodies attacking the organ, but this was reduced by day nine.
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The study was then ended at the request of the patient’s family on the ninth day, the report stated.
“Although this study demonstrates the feasibility of pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation, substantial challenges relating to organ rejection and infection remain,” the researchers concluded.
“Further preclinical studies are necessary before clinical translation of this procedure.”
The doctors said further research is needed before clinical translation can occur. (iStock)
Muhammad Mohiuddin, a surgeon and researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, who led the first pig–heart transplant into a living person in 2022, told Nature that lungs are the “most difficult organ to transplant,” as they’re more prone to being attacked by the immune system.
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Mohiuddin applauded the researchers’ effort and called it a “first step” toward lung xenotransplantation, or the use of organs from other species into humans.
Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment.
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The death toll rose to six from Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, with 86 others wounded, the Houthi-run health ministry said on Monday.
Seven children and three women are among the injured, and 21 are in critical condition, according to the ministry. Houthi officials told Xinhua on Sunday night that the toll could rise, as several of the wounded remain in critical condition.
The strikes, carried out Sunday afternoon, targeted fuel and power stations, the presidential palace complex, and other civilian facilities, according to the Houthis. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a statement that an air strike was conducted in Yemen.
The military claimed that the sites included the presidential palace, the Asar and Hizaz power plants, and a fuel storage facility, which they said were used for military purposes. Israeli state-owned Kan TV reported that 14 warplanes took part in the attack, dropping approximately 40 bombs in the area.
In a statement released on Sunday evening, the Houthis accused Israel of “brutal aggression” against civilian facilities. They held both Israel and the United States responsible for what they called a “heinous crime.”
The Houthis vowed to strike back in retaliation.
The strikes occurred two days after the Houthis launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Tel Aviv, damaging homes with shrapnel but resulting in no fatalities.
The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah port, have launched repeated attacks on Israel since November 2023 to support Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has responded with airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas.
On the town with the A-Gays of Washington, who have never been happier to be out, proud and Republican.
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.
U VEĆINI zemalja svijeta, pa tako i u Hrvatskoj, samostojeći štednjaci nekoć su bili glavni izbor u kuhinjama. Od 90-ih godina nadalje sve se više okreće ugradbenim rješenjima, osobito u novogradnjama i kod onih koji žele moderniji dizajn. Ipak, u zemljama poput SAD-a, Kanade pa i Italije, samostojeći štednjak i dalje je najčešći odabir. Dok je nekada bio zamišljen da se uklopi u prostor i ne privlači pažnju, posljednjih godina događa se tiha revolucija – uspon upečatljivih štednjaka.
To nisu klasični uređaji od nehrđajućeg čelika; oni su obojeni u neočekivane boje, ukrašeni brušenim mesingom ili poliranim bakrom i često zauzimaju središnje mjesto u kuhinjama koje više nalikuju elegantnim prostorima za druženje nego isključivo zonama za pripremu hrane, piše House Beautiful.
Naravno, ovaj trend nudi više od same estetike. Današnji najpoželjniji štednjaci nisu samo lijepi – oni su pametni, učinkoviti i profesionalne kvalitete.
“Štednjak više nije samo uređaj za kuhanje – on je središnji element prostora”, kaže Ricardo Moraes, izvršni direktor tvrtke L’Atelier Paris Haute Design, luksuznog brenda poznatog po dizajnu inspiriranom Francuskom. “A klijenti objeručke prihvaćaju tu ideju.”
No kako je ovaj nekoć skromni uređaj postao središnja točka nekih od najluksuznijih kuhinja na svijetu? Tri stručnjaka iz industrije za House Beautiful otkrili su sve o ovom trendu te razotkrili formulu uspjeha spektakularnog štednjaka – utemeljenu na personalizaciji, snazi i profinjenosti.
Uspon upečatljivog štednjaka povezan je s većim promjenama u načinu na koji živimo, kuhamo i dizajniramo svoje domove. Moraes ukazuje na primjetan postpandemijski učinak.
“Tijekom proteklih pet godina, bilježimo stalan porast vlasnika kuća i dizajnera koji biraju prilagođene i odvažne završne obrade za svoje štednjake”, kaže Moraes. Kako su ljudi sve više počeli koristiti kuhinje ne samo za kuhanje, već i kao prostore za druženje, rad i opuštanje, porastao je interes za uređaje koji ne samo da dobro funkcioniraju, već i dobro izgledaju.
Prema dizajnerici Caren Rideau, osnivačici The Kitchen Design Group u Los Angelesu, još jedna značajna promjena koja oblikuje tržište je uspon indukcijskog kuhanja, posebno u gradovima koji napuštaju plin.
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“Indukcijsko kuhanje brzo dobiva na zamahu, posebno u urbanim područjima gdje gradski propisi sve više favoriziraju električne uređaje”, objašnjava ona. Čak i tradicionalniji brendovi poput Lacanchea uvode potpuno električne štednjake, dajući kupcima mogućnost potpune indukcijske ploče.
Osim usklađenosti s propisima, Rideau kaže da postoje i jasne prednosti u performansama indukcijskih ploča, poput bržeg zagrijavanja i precizne kontrole temperature. “Čineći ih omiljenima među kulinarskim entuzijastima”, dodaje ona.
Dakle, što točno čini štednjak vrijednim središnje pozornosti? Bilo da se radi o boji, veličini ili sjaju, najbolji primjeri stvaraju dojam namjernog i profinjenog dizajna. Za Rideau, ključni elementi su boja, veličina i, naravno, napa. Ona također vjeruje da metalni detalji igraju ključnu ulogu, napominjući da “dodavanje jedinstvenih okova i metalnih završnih obrada može podići dizajn na višu razinu.”
Današnji najupečatljiviji štednjaci mogu se u potpunosti prilagoditi, sve do gumba, vrata i ručki. Ti mali, ali značajni elementi daju štednjaku njegovu osobnost. Naravno, sva ta prilagodba dolazi uz višu cijenu, no za mnoge je ovaj središnji element po mjeri vrijedan ulaganja.
Ogromne mogućnosti boja predvode ovaj trend. BlueStar, koji nudi preko tisuću boja, bilježi porast potražnje za zemljanim, zasićenim tonovima poput vinskocrvene i tamnocrvene, uz odvažne zelene, plave, pa čak i nijanse žute. “Mat crna i bijela nekada su bile standard”, kaže Shae Wilder, menadžerica u BlueStaru, “ali sve više klijenata traži jedinstven prostor koji odgovara njihovom osobnom stilu.”
Ipak, i neutralni tonovi mogu biti upečatljivi. Prema Moraesu, “iznenađujuće, čista bijela s poliranim niklom ili mesinganim akcentima postala je omiljena za moderan, ali bezvremenski izgled.” No, općenito, tonovi dragulja i nježni neutralni tonovi u mat završnoj obradi s poliranim mesingom i dalje dominiraju.
Bez obzira na to koliko je štednjak upečatljiv, ne može “nositi” cijelu kuhinju. Prema Rideau, trik je u ravnoteži. “Dok upečatljivi štednjak služi kao dragulj u prostoru, ključno je da okolni elementi djeluju kao potporni prateći elementi”, objašnjava ona. Drugim riječima, ne dopustite da se štednjak natječe s ostatkom kuhinje.
Neki bi mogli pomisliti da je kod odvažnih štednjaka sve u izgledu, a ne u funkciji. No, prema stručnjacima, to je daleko od istine. “Današnji vlasnici domova žele sklad ljepote i snage”, kaže Reese Barrett, COO tvrtke Art Culinaire. “To je ravnoteža gdje se bezvremenski dizajn susreće s kulinarskom preciznošću.”
Brendovi odgovaraju ozbiljnim inovacijama. BlueStarovi indukcijski štednjaci nude čiste linije, odvažnu boju i mat površinu otpornu na ogrebotine i otiske prstiju. S druge strane, L’Atelier Paris ispunjava zahtjeve klijenata za potpuno personaliziranim elementima, omogućujući “personalizaciju bez presedana u izgledu i funkcionalnosti”, kaže Moraes.
“Estetika i performanse idu ruku pod ruku, posebno za brendove vrhunskih uređaja koji nude oboje”, slaže se Wilder. “Nema potrebe davati prednost jednom nad drugim.” Dakle, da, današnji štednjaci su dizajnirani da impresioniraju, ali od njih se očekuje i da rade kao profesionalci.
Kada je riječ o štednjacima iz snova, poznati europski brendovi – uključujući La Cornue i Aga – i dalje imaju kultni status. Lacanche, koji nudi izbor od 29 organskih nijansi, poznat je kao jedan od prvih koji je ponudio tako raznoliku paletu boja.
“Europski brendovi dugo su prepoznati kao lideri u raznolikosti boja i specijaliziranom okovu za štednjake”, kaže Rideau. “Oni su postavili standard za kvalitetu i dizajn.”
Talijanski brendovi Bertazzoni i Ilve također su glavni igrači, no američki brendovi poput BlueStara i Big Chilla brzo ih sustižu. “BlueStar se etablirao kao lider u industriji”, napominje Rideau, “oni inoviraju i donose iznimnu izradu u prvi plan.”
Bilo da vas privlače performanse, osobnost ili eksplozija boje, jedno je jasno: moderni štednjak više nije samo usputna stavka. S opcijama koje spajaju kulinarsku snagu i vizualnu dramu, to je uređaj koji postavlja ton za cijelu kuhinju – onako kako to vidimo u najljepšim inspiracijama na Pinterestu, Instagramu i u luksuznim katalozima.
During an interview that will be aired on Thursday for “Friday Night Live” on The Times’ X account, Kennedy All-City quarterback Diego Montes was asked about players in the City Section being overlooked.
That produced a response, “Do not sleep on the City Section.”
“I can’t afford to play for a private school,” he said. “I don’t think where you play should matter that great. You’re telling me if I play for a private school, that makes me any better than I am now? No. There’s talent in the City Section.”
The complete interview can be seen at 5 p.m. Thursday via X at LATSondheimer.
Montes accounted for seven touchdowns (four running) in a 56-51 win over Eagle Rock last week.
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OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Launched: OnePlus has today, on August 26, unveiled its latest generation of entry-level true wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r in India. With immersive sound and innovative features, the earbuds will be available for purchase from next month at a special launch price of Rs 1,599.
The company claimed that this TWS is capable of delivering a total playtime of 54 hours, making it the longest-lasting battery in the OnePlus TWS lineup. It has received the TÜV Rheinland Battery Health certification, which means the Nord Buds 3r maintain consistent performance even after 1,000 charging cycles. Additionally, it has an IP55 dust and water resistance rating.
According to the company, the Nord Buds 3R feature
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The Nord Buds 3r comes with new features that are rarely seen in entry-level TWS earbuds such as Bluetooth 5.4, 47ms low latency in game mode, dual-device connection, Google Fast Pair, voice assistant shortcut, the company informed.
Additionally, some of the advanced functions include AI Translation for real-time language support, Tap 2 Take (double-tap to capture a photo), Aqua Touch for intuitive touch controls, and Find My Earbuds to locate lost buds.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3r will be available in two color options: Aura Blue and Ash Black.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3r is priced at Rs 1,799 and will be available for open sale from September 8 on the OnePlus official website, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and other leading mainline partners and stores.
In a special launch offer, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R will be available for Rs 1,599.
Luxury cruises are no longer just about fine dining, casinos, and infinity pools; they’re now about freedom of choice, quite literally. Bare Necessities, a US-based travel company, has been pioneering clothing-optional cruises since 1990, and its flagship “Big Nude Boat” has become the world’s largest nude cruise. More than just a quirky holiday trend, these voyages are designed to promote body positivity, respect, and community, while giving travellers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. (Also read: Suniel Shetty, KL Rahul, Athiya and Ahan Shetty give major travel goals with their dreamy family getaway to London. Pics )
Guests aboard the Norwegian Pearl, a 2,300-passenger ship, embark on an 11-day itinerary through the Caribbean. Highlights include the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao), the natural beauty of Jamaica, and two exclusive stops at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, where nude travellers can enjoy the entire beach without interruption.
While nudity is the central attraction, it isn’t permitted everywhere on the ship. Passengers must remain clothed in the dining hall, at the captain’s reception, and during live performances. Clothing is also mandatory whenever the ship docks at ports. Even at mealtimes, the dress code is specific; bathrobes, lingerie, or fetish outfits are prohibited, with only the buffet area offering slightly relaxed rules.
To maintain the spirit of inclusivity, strict “no-photo zones” are enforced in sensitive areas like pools and dance halls, and any inappropriate behaviour leads to immediate disembarkation without a refund.
“Since 1990, we’ve been working to break down the barriers against social nudity and make clothing-optional vacationing a viable and acceptable option for all. We support the belief that sexuality is not a state of undress, but rather, a state of mind. Social nudity is not a sexual activity, and we strive to dispel the misconception that it is anything but natural and beautiful. We have made strides in the acceptance of nude vacationing, and our wide range of cruise charters are a testament to our success,” their website says.
A holiday like this comes with a luxury price tag. According to the New York Post, fares can go up to ₹43 lakh (about USD 52,000) depending on the cabin. Still, thousands of travellers, including many repeat guests, sign up every year. For them, it’s not just about sun and sea but about the once-in-a-lifetime chance to feel completely free.
Bare Necessities is already preparing for future voyages, including the Big Nude Boat 2026, which promises 11 days of “bare-adise,” where the only real choice is whether to snorkel, kayak, zipline, or simply sunbathe without clothes.
The ‘best horror movie of all time’ that earned its famous author’s approval is now streaming.
Prime Video has added the film described as ’90 minutes of pure bloody comedic horror gold’ featuring a Downton Abbey star to its library.
The Monkey made its cinema debut earlier this year but has already landed on the streaming platform for home viewing.
It swiftly emerged as one of the year’s most discussed horror offerings, boasting an impressive cast, grisly sequences and wicked humour.
The plot follows twin brothers Hal and Bill who uncover their father’s vintage toy Monkey in the loft, only to be plagued by a string of sinister fatalities.
Desperate to break free from its malevolent influence, they cast aside the Monkey and part company, reports the Mirror. Yet the killings resume once more.
The screenplay and direction come courtesy of Oz Perkins, who also crafted 2024’s sensation Longlegs, drawing comparisons to the legendary The Silence of the Lambs.
Perkins features in The Monkey as Uncle Chip, whilst Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen favourite Theo James takes on the challenging double role of twins Bill and Hal.
The supporting cast includes Black Orphan’s Tatiana Maslany, Lord of the Rings veteran Elijah Wood and Severance’s Adam Scott, amongst others.
The picture draws inspiration from a short tale penned by bestselling novelist Stephen King, who bestowed his blessing upon the screen version.
Taking to social media, he declared: “You’ve never seen anything like The Monkey. It’s b*****t insane. As someone who has indulged in b*********y from time to time, I say that with admiration.”
The film has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike. One critic stated: “The Monkey is pure carnage, comedy, and thesa9 chaos of existence.”
Another reviewer chimed in: “Perkins is not known for comedy, but The Monkey is brutally, laugh-out-loud funny and features some of the most unique deaths ever in a horror movie, and extreme blood and gore. It’s not for the faint of heart.”
A fan simply declared: “The Monkey is 90 minutes of pure bloody, comedic horror gold.”
Another viewer added: “Cult classic. Must see. Steven king short story. Osgood Perkins is becoming one of my favourite directors. This movie is brash, fast and full of fun. If you like final destination and chucky then you’ll love this.”
One more comment read: “This is the best horror movie of all time. Performed with a deeply felt massage and warning of what life is like: Turn the key and find out. And it is not a toy and don’t ever call it that.”
The Monkey is streaming on Prime Video.
The final R35 Nissan GT-R has rolled off the production line at Nissan’s Tochigi plant in Japan, closing out a lengthy 18-year production run for the iconic Japanese super coupe.
After announcing the end of production back in March, Nissan has now produced the final R35 GT-R – a Premium Edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight Purple, for a Japanese buyer.
Production had already wrapped up for other markets, with approximately 48,000 GT-Rs rolling out of the Tochigi factory, 993 of which were delivered in Australia.
The R35 GT-R was axed Down Under all the way back in 2021, as it didn’t meet a then-new Australian Design Rule for side impact safety.
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Nissan has also made it clear it’s committed to a future generation of the GT-R, though it has previously said it would be either hybrid or all-electric, so the R35 will likely be the final purely petrol-powered GT-R.
“To the many fans of the GT-R worldwide, I want to tell you this isn’t a goodbye to the GT-R forever, it’s our goal for the GT-R nameplate to one day make a return,” said Nissan president and CEO Ivan Espinosa.
“We understand the expectations are high, the GT-R badge is not something that can be applied to just any vehicle; it is reserved for something truly special and the R35 set the bar high. So, all I can ask is for your patience.
“While we don’t have a precise plan finalised today, the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future.”
The R35 was powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 engine – the VR38DETT – mated with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.
Power and torque rose from 353kW and 588Nm at launch to 419kW and 632Nm from 2017 onwards, with the Nismo version of the GT-R being upgraded to pump out 441kW and 652Nm.
Nissan has kept the GT-R looking largely the same over its lengthy run, with each of its multiple facelifts being fairly minor when it comes to visual changes.
Underneath the skin, however, there have been various changes made over its 18-year run, including retuned suspension and revisions to the engine to liberate more power and torque.
The GT-R’s engine was produced by a core team of just nine master craftsmen during its entire production run, with these Takumi – as they’re known – hand-assembling each of the engines in a special facility. Their names can be found on the plaques attached to each engine.
It’s possible the next GT-R won’t have an engine at all.
The Nissan Hyper Force concept at last year’s Tokyo motor show previewed the potential future of the GT-R as a 1000kW electric coupe, with reports from Japan claiming the R36 will feature solid-state batteries.
Nissan’s global product chief Pierre Loing told Top Gearlast September that regulations will force the end of the R35 GT-R, though the next-generation model could launch as soon as 2028 if advancements in battery development continue at current rates.
He also suggested that it’s not yet clear whether the new GT-R will be an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid.
“[…] we need to have a gap [in production between R35 and R36], because going into the electrified world, there is a lot of debate about ‘what is a GT-R in an era of electrification?’,” he said.
“We don’t have all the answers yet. We are in the middle of all those debates.”
It’s no secret Nissan is in the midst of a major restructuring that will see it shutter plants and cut thousands of jobs after huge losses, making a niche vehicle like the GT-R not seem a priority.
However, Nissan introduced a new generation of its Z sports car for 2023 and, amid its restructuring, committed to a new generation of its Skyline.
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Employers are required to submit Form-16 by June 15 each year, with a fine of Rs 500 per day for non-compliance. (Representative/Shutterstock)
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is nearing, and salaried employees preparing their ITR for the financial year 2024-25 must ensure they have Form-16. The Income Tax Department has extended this year’s filing deadline to September 15, 2025.
Form-16 is a document containing detailed information about an individual’s salary, taxable income, and tax deducted. It can be downloaded from the TRACES portal. The following is a guide on how to obtain Form-16 and key points to consider during the process
Form-16 consists of two parts. Part-A includes information about an individual’s salary and the tax deducted from it. Part-B details various components of the salary such as allowances, facilities, exemptions, and tax. This form is prepared based on the tax return (Form 24Q) filed quarterly by your employer on the TRACES portal.
Downloading Form-16 is a straightforward process. Users must visit the TRACES website and log in using their user ID, password, and TAN number. After logging in, the download tab allows selection of the Form-16 option, which can be obtained for one or multiple PANs. The details of the authorised person and the receipt or token number of the TDS return for the fourth quarter must be entered, along with PAN and tax information for three employees. Once the download request is submitted, Form-16 is typically ready within 24 to 48 hours. The form is provided in .txt format and must be converted to PDF using TRACES’s PDF converter tool before being signed digitally or manually.
Employers are required to submit Form-16 by June 15 each year, with a fine of Rs 500 per day for non-compliance. Employees receiving benefits such as car or house allowances must be provided Form 12BA along with Form-16, detailing these perks.
Individuals who have worked at multiple organizations within a year must obtain separate Form-16 from each employer and include them in their ITR. Form-16 serves as proof of income and is useful for financial processes like loan applications. It should be cross-checked with Form 26AS or the Annual Information Statement, and any discrepancies must be corrected promptly.
Form-16 is essential even for individuals who do not pay tax, as it records their income and facilitates ITR filing. The document includes the certificate number, TRACES watermark, details of tax deducted and deposited each quarter, as well as the employee’s PAN and the employer’s TAN. It also outlines the salary provided by the company and any deductions claimed under sections 80C, 80D, or other applicable provisions.
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Some digital coins are catching more attention as September nears. Ethereum, Solana, XYZVerse (XYZ), and Chainlink are all showing strong movement. Analysts are watching these choices for signs of a bigger jump ahead of 2025. New trends and market signs could guide which coins see the most growth. Find out which ones could lead the way.
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Ethereum trades between $4245 and $5136. Weekly gain sits near 4.94% but price stays under the 10-day moving average at $4740. RSI at 40 and a low stochastic hint at fading buy strength. MACD below zero backs that view. Bears cap the upside for now, yet buyers defend support at $3710. Over 6 months the coin still shows an 88% rise, keeping the wider uptrend in place.
A daily close back over $4740 may spark fresh bids. Pushing above $5136 leaves $5492 as the next test, a jump of about 15% from the mid-range. Clearing that ceiling can expose $6383, roughly 30% higher than current trade. If a broader market surge follows, extension toward the record zone near $6500 would mean near 50% growth from the lower support band. On the other side, losing $4245 risks a slide to $3710 and then $2819, where longer-term bulls likely regroup.
XYZVerse ($XYZ), recently recognized as Best NEW Meme Project, is drawing significant attention thanks to its standout concept. It is the first ever meme coin that merges the thrill of sports and the innovation of web3.
Unlike typical meme coins, XYZVerse offers real utility and a clear roadmap for long-term development. It plans to launch gamified products and form partnerships with big sports teams and platforms.
Notably, XYZVerse recently delivered on one of its goals ahead of schedule by partnering with bookmaker.XYZ, the first fully on-chain decentralized sportsbook and casino. As a bonus, $XYZ token holders receive exclusive perks on their first bet.
During its presale phase, the $XYZ token has shown steady growth. Since its launch, the price has increased from $0.0001 to $0.005, with the next stage set to push it further to $0.01. The final presale price is $0.02, after which the token will be listed on major centralized and decentralized exchanges.
The projected listing price of $0.10 could generate up to 1,000x returns for early investors, provided the project secures the necessary market capitalization.
So far, more than $15 million has been raised, and the presale is approaching another significant milestone of $20 million. This fast progress is signaling strong demand from both retail and institutional investors.
In XYZVerse, the community calls the plays. Active contributors are rewarded with airdropped XYZ tokens for their dedication. It’s a game where the most passionate players win big.
With solid tokenomics, strategic CEX and DEX listings, and consistent token burns, $XYZ is built for a championship run. Every play is designed to push it further, to strengthen its price, and to rally a community of believers who believe this is the start of something legendary.
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SOL trades inside $183.88-$220.07. SMA10 at $206.33 stays above SMA100 at $196.61, hinting at mild upside bias, yet candles sit under $206 so bulls still strain. RSI 46.06 and Stochastic 31.05 show neutrality with a lean to oversold, while MACD 0.2780 keeps a shallow positive slope. Bears capped price near $220, bulls defended $183, shaping a tightening band after a 6.77% weekly climb and 9.28% gain over the last month.
A close above $206 could pull price to $234.13, about 17% from the $200 mid-zone. Clearing that gate opens the path to $270.32, near 35% higher. Failure to hold present ground may drag SOL toward $161.75 or even $125.56, about ‑19% and ‑37% from $200. Rising buy volume on green days and a 41.54% six-month advance reflect steady accumulation, positioning the token for a quick catch-up when broader risk appetite flips back to full bull mode.
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LINK trades between $23.52 and $28. The 10-day average sits at $25.94, almost the same as the 100-day at $25.76. Momentum gauges hover near neutral with RSI at 52 and stochastic near 42. Bulls failed to reclaim 30 this week, yet bears could not drag price under $21.21. Sideways action hints at accumulation while the wider market waits for the next push often seen at the start of alt seasons.
A clean daily close above $30 would switch sentiment and could send LINK toward $34.65. From the mid-range of $26 that move equals roughly 33%. If buyers keep pressure, the pair may stretch to the upper channel near $40, near 55% above current levels, matching the one-month upswing tempo. On the downside a break under $21.21 exposes 16.73, about 25% lower. For now charts show range trading while traders position for the wider bull run narrative.
ETH, SOL, and LINK look strong for the ongoing bull run, yet XYZVerse (XYZ) leads as the first all-sport memecoin, eyeing 20,000% gains with a live community-driven presale.
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Engineering colleges across India continue to see strong demand for Computer Science and AI/ML-related courses despite concerns over an IT slowdown.
As engineering colleges conclude their admission sessions, the fear of a slowdown in IT has not deterred the preference for Computer Science (CS) courses over other streams.
Speaking to businessline, educational institutions and analysts say that job placements and packages offered by the sector prompted more students to apply for CS and aligned courses in line with earlier years.
According to S. Sasikumar, Director of Admissions at Vellore Institute of Technology, the demand for CS has remained strong and continues to be high. “Speculation about an IT slowdown has had little impact, as IT companies continue to actively recruit students and application sales are at an all-time high,” he added.
K. S. Lakshmi, Director of Admissions at SRMIST, stated that CS courses remain popular and sought after, especially with specialisations in AI/ML and data science, which have seen increased interest compared to previous years.
KN Subramanya, Principal of RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, shared that any course with an AI/ML specialisation has seen increased demand due to better job opportunities across various sectors. Currently, RVCE has an intake of 180 students for Computer Science and Engineering with an AI specialisation.
However, Jayaprakash Gandhi, a career consultant, considers this trend a cause for concern.
“Parents and students continue to flock towards CS, expecting better employment and pay packages; however students, especially from rural backgrounds, are unaware of the slowdown and go by the placement rates offered by the college,” he said. According to his analysis of TN counselling sessions, computer science and ECE were the most preferred fields, with 55 per cent of the seats filled by students opting for CS and IT-related courses.
According to data from Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), over 75 per cent of the available engineering seats in the state were filled after the final round of counselling, a 10 percentage point increase compared to the same time last year.
Kiran Kumar Ravulakollu, Dean of the School of Engineering & Technology at Telangana-based MNR University, stated that they have seen a 54% increase in intake in AI/ML and data science specialisations over the last year. The parents have directed their wards towards the AI specialisations, he added. He believes that tech start-ups and MNCs continue to need freshers.
However, there are also signs of green shoots in core engineering disciplines, especially those incorporating AI specialisations. Electronics and Communication Engineering, as well as Biotech, are in high demand among Core Students, VIT’s Sasikumar said.
S.Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice Chancellor, SASTRA, noted that CS has retained its popularity among students but some have gravitated towards ECE and mechanical streams. Electronics Engineering in VLSI Design and Technology has been particularly sought after, he added.
With Inputs from KV Kurmanath
Published on August 26, 2025
So, you’ve got Apple TV Plus and you’re looking for some solid sci-fi TV shows to add to your watchlist. Well, look no further. Before you ask, yes, Severance is on this list. But that groundbreaking series is just the tip of the genre iceberg. Want to know more? Well, please, read on.
It’s no secret that Apple’s streaming service (which just raised its monthly price) has flown under the radar for some time. It feels like many of the streamer’s titles show up on the platform without much promotion, waiting for you to discover them for yourself. There is some fun in that. But it can be easy to get stuck in the thick of things, without a clear understanding of which TV show to click play on.
One thing I’ve noticed with Apple TV Plus’s original programming is that every show — whether it’s a light-hearted space jaunt or dystopian drama — features detailed world-building, creative storytelling and engaging performances. Sci-fi shows such as For All Mankind, Murderbot and Dark Matter immediately come to mind. And, yes, there’s always Severance.
Below, you’ll find CNET’s guide to the best sci-fi shows to watch on Apple TV Plus right now. You could be in the mood for a neo-noir mystery, an epic monster battle or something with a scientific flair. There are choices, choices, choices — so settle in and click play.
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Invasion is an epic sci-fi drama about an alien invasion. The detail that makes this series different is its international scope. Now in its third season, the show travels around the world to offer a variety of perspectives on the global threat. The events in the series takes place in real time, adding a sense of urgency to the mix.
The adaptation of Martha Wells’ bestselling book series, Murderbot Diaries, has already carved a unique niche in Apple TV Plus’s sci-fi library. Starring Alexander Skarsgård (who delivers in everything he’s in) as the murder-y bot in question, the program follows the exploits of a security bot who protects his human clients while secretly watching hours upon hours of TV. If you want action, comedy and science fiction, Murderbot delivers all three.
All six episodes of Dr. Brain were directed by Kim Jee-woon (the director behind I Saw the Devil), which pretty much tells you that this show will be a dark and twisted ride. The series follows a brain scientist named Sewon Koh, who’s found a way to hack into the memories of dead people. This is a medical breakthrough, to be sure, but Sewon is more focused on using this experimental technique to solve the mystery behind a family tragedy.
Rashida Jones stars as Suzie in Sunny, a series Apple TV Plus describes as a dark comedy. After Suzie’s husband and child mysteriously disappear, she is given a robot to help her grieve. As the show unfolds, Suzie begins to learn her husband’s secrets, leading the program to take a darkly dramatic turn. Presented in a sleek, near-future lens, Sunny feels very Black Mirror-y, which is a good thing.
If Ted Lasso set the stage for quirky comedies on the platform, Severance has to be the title that cemented Apple TV Plus as a streamer devoted to high-concept genre programming. The series follows Mark (Adam Scott), who works for Lumon Industries, a biotech firm that has a unique (albeit terrifying) system to maintain its employees’ work-life balance. Ben Stiller executive produces and directs most of the first season’s episodes, proving once again he’s a stellar talent behind the camera.
Hello Tomorrow! takes place in a retro-future where door-to-door salesmen sell real estate on the moon. The world-building is one of the biggest draws of the series, which unfortunately didn’t get a season 2 renewal. Billy Crudup, Allison Pill, Dawshane Williams, Hank Azaria and Susan Heyward make up the show’s strong cast.
What would life be like if the space race never stopped? That’s the big question For All Mankind answers. The prestige sci-fi drama occurs in an alternate reality where America and the Soviets compete for outer-space dominance. Thanks to the always creative vision of show creator Ronald D. Moore and the committed performances of its epic ensemble cast, this is probably the best science fiction series you’re not watching.
What if we did things differently? We’ve all asked ourselves that question at least once throughout our lives. That question comes to life in Dark Matter, a high-concept twisted series based on Blake Crouch’s book. The series stars Joel Edgerton as Jason, a college professor who suffers a strange assault that alters his life and reality. Jennifer Connelly, Jimmi Simpson and Alice Braga co-star alongside him in a show that’ll keep you guessing until the season’s finale.
The Godzilla universe finally came to TV in this Apple TV Plus series. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters seeks to reveal the organization’s secrets as they connect to the monsters who leveled San Francisco. Kurt Russell stars in his first role in a TV series in nearly five decades. Here, he and his son Wyatt play Army officer Lee Shaw in the 1950s and present day. The monsters and Russell’s star power alone are reasons enough to tune in.
Samuel L. Jackson pivots away from the superhero genre to bring topics of age and dementia to the forefront. Here, he plays Ptolemy Grey, an aging man with Alzheimer’s. Thanks to the support of an orphaned teen and the progressive research of an extraordinary doctor, Ptolemy can regain his wits to get closure in his own life while also looking for answers to his nephew’s sudden death.
Using Hugh Howey’s book trilogy as inspiration, Silo explores a dystopian future world where humanity’s survivors live in an underground structure. Varied classist drama permeates the underground city. Population control, a murder mystery and the potentially lethal world outside keep the show humming. Rebecca Ferguson, Common and Tim Robbins lead the ensemble cast.
Apple TV Plus did the unthinkable in adapting Isaac Asimov’s epic sci-fi book series. But the streamer pulled it off. Jared Harris plays Hari Seldon, an exiled math professor, for predicting the fall of the Galactic Empire. Lee Pace delivers a formidable performance as Brother Day. The space drama follows Seldon and his followers as they fight to save humanity.
Jason Momoa flexes his acting chops in See. The program, created by Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight, explores a dystopian future where humanity has lost the ability to see. The loss of sight doesn’t slow down people’s ability to battle, and it surely is a spectacle to see blind warriors wield weapons for war. Momoa’s charisma and passion shine through, which makes the show enjoyable, even if it is a hard-to-believe concept.
Mark Protosevich, the writer responsible for movies like Thor, I Am Legend and The Cell, created Sugar — a series that wears its love for the film noir genre on its sleeve. Visually, Sugar is a delight. Add Colin Farrell’s soft-spoken, empathetic private investigator to the mix, and you have a stylish murder mystery with patience and compassion. An unexpected twist flips the show on its head later in the series, transforming the story into something else entirely.
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Cannabis gummies have grown in popularity in recent years, as more people turn to them to relieve pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep issues, among other uses.
There is also a growing concern, however, about the THC-containing gummies getting into children’s hands — and mouths.
Reports of cannabis poisoning among children soared from 930 in 2009 to more than 22,000 in 2024 — and last year, more than 75% of all cannabis poisonings involved minors, according to America’s Poison Centers.
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Melissa Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and the senior clinical director at Victory Starts Now in Los Angeles, said she is not surprised by the uptick in gummy cannabis poisonings among children.
“Companies are advertising gummy cannabis the same way they would sell candy to children,” she told Fox News Digital.
Reports of cannabis poisoning among children soared from 930 in 2009 to more than 22,000 in 2024 — and last year, more than 75% of all cannabis poisonings involved minors, according to America’s Poison Centers. (iStock)
Dr. Darria Long, M.D., an emergency physician in Atlanta, Georgia, and a member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board, confirmed that she’s aware of multiple children per week seeking medical attention for this issue.
“Gummies are particularly dangerous because kids don’t just eat one — they can eat an entire bag,” she told Fox News Digital. “So they’re ingesting somewhere around 10 adult servings in the body of a 30-pound child.”
“Gummies are particularly dangerous because kids don’t just eat one — they can eat an entire bag.”
Long said she has seen instances where someone bought cannabis gummies and unintentionally gave them to a child, not realizing they contained THC.
“Some parents think, ‘but it’s natural, it can’t be dangerous,’ or ‘it’s just a little pot, it can’t be dangerous.’”
A child who has consumed cannabis gummies could come in lethargic or not breathing, and may have experienced seizures, Long told Fox News Digital.
In many cases, the child’s heart rate drops, and they may even go into cardiac arrest and require CPR.
Treatment for gummy overdoses depends on how severe the situation is, according to Long.
“Companies are advertising gummy cannabis the same way they would sell candy to children,” one expert told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
“Sometimes children need to be intubated and put on a respiratory machine, and sometimes they need electrical pacing of their heart because their heart rate is too slow,” she said.
They may also need IV medication, including epinephrine to keep them from going into cardiac arrest or other drugs to stop seizure activity.
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In severe cases, cannabis gummy poisoning can cause coma, death or long-term side effects, including problems with memory, attention and problem-solving skills, experts agree.
“Especially if they have periods during which their brain is not getting enough oxygen, they could have hypoxic brain injury, among other potential complications,” Long warned.
A child who has consumed cannabis gummies could come in lethargic or not breathing, and may have experienced seizures, an expert warned. (Photographer: Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Dr. Margret Chang, a pediatrician at UMass Memorial Health’s Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, said it would be “highly unlikely” for these severe effects to develop in a child after just one exposure, as long as they get appropriate medical monitoring and care.
“However, if a child were to come in contact with a cannabis gummy from an illicit source that just happened to contain fentanyl or cocaine, the consequences of consuming that gummy would be far more deadly, and the long-term effects far more powerful,” she told Fox News Digital.
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THC can stay in a child’s system much longer than an adult’s, experts agree.
“It depends on what they have taken and how large a quantity was ingested, but I’m aware of cases where children took 24 to 36 hours or more just to become stable,” Long said.
THC can stay in a child’s system much longer than an adult’s, experts agree. (REUTERS)
Parents should watch out for symptoms such as sedation, difficulty breathing and confusion, Johnson advised.
“Parents should make sure to educate themselves on signs that their child may have ingested THC, so care can be administered as soon as possible,” she said. “If you think your child has ingested THC, get them to the nearest hospital or call 911 for immediate care.”
To keep children safe from toxic ingestion, experts agree that it’s best not to keep THC-containing products in the home.
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“If you do keep these in the home, they need to be treated the exact same way you would treat all prescription medications, which could be life-threatening if a child ingests them,” Long said.
“I think we need to know more about where the product is coming from and why it wasn’t kept away from a child.”
“That would include using a baby-proof or child-proof container, and keeping them out of reach and out of sight.”
She added, “If parents do use these types of products, they should avoid having them in forms that are at all tempting to children, like gummies, candy, brownies or cookies.”
“Sometimes children need to be intubated and put on a respiratory machine, and sometimes they need electrical pacing of their heart because their heart rate is too slow.” (iStock)
People should only use sources of cannabis gummies that come from registered dispensaries, Chang added.
“Failure to do so can lead to the acquisition of cannabis supplies that are contaminated with illicit substances such as fentanyl, cocaine and benzodiazepenes, which are added to products to make them more appealing to consumers.”
Riana Durrett, director of the Cannabis Policy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said that while it’s “chilling” to hear stories about children seeking medical attention for cannabis gummy poisoning, “it doesn’t seem like the whole story.”
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“Data is showing that youth use is going down in states where cannabis legalization is occurring cannabis legalization is occurring — so in order to properly react and address increases in accidental consumption, I think we need to know more about where the product is coming from and why it wasn’t kept away from a child,” she told Fox News Digital.
To keep children safe from toxic ingestion, experts agree that it’s best not to keep THC-containing products in the home. (iStock)
“For example, if it is a product from an unlicensed source (which is likely if it is marked ‘kid-friendly’), then turning our attention to the licensed cannabis industry fails to address the actual problem and would fail to increase protections for children.”
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According to Durrett, connecting these incidents of child poisonings with cannabis legalization seems like an “insufficient explanation.”
“I think more details about the source of the products and how the child accessed the product would be helpful in identifying more effective responses or policy changes,” she added.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, as well as the “SCO Plus” Meeting, delivering keynote speeches as world leaders and heads of international organizations convene in this major northern Chinese port city.
Over the years, President Xi has called for building a closer SCO community with a shared future, emphasizing efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world marked by lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity.
Here are some of his key quotes on the subject.
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Chennai-based Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd, in its 2024-25 annual report, outlined its vision to become a one-stop construction solutions provider.
The Chennai-based Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd envisions transforming itself into a comprehensive one-stop construction solutions provider, catering to diverse client needs across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as stated in its 2024-25 annual report.
Over the years, the construction company has executed a diverse project portfolio covering residential developments, commercial complexes, industrial plants, institutional buildings, and specialised infrastructure works, the report said.
Several factors are acting as strong growth catalysts for the operations of the Chennai-based Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd (CECL). The ongoing trend of rapid urbanisation is significantly increasing the demand for both residential and commercial spaces, providing a robust pipeline of opportunities for the construction sector, according to the company’s 2024-25 annual report.
The adoption of modern technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and prefabrication techniques is also enhancing project speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency. There is a growing emphasis on green buildings and sustainable construction practices, which aligns with CECL’s commitment to environmentally responsible development. These combined factors position CECL as a forward-thinking player in India’s infrastructure and real estate growth story, the company said.
However, among the risks and threats, the company cited fluctuations in the prices of cement, steel, and other construction materials that can significantly affect project costs and profitability. Shortages of skilled and semi-skilled manpower, particularly during peak demand, may cause execution delays. Delays in obtaining statutory clearances can disrupt timelines and increase project costs, the company said.
Published on August 25, 2025
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EMILY Ratajkowski poznata je po ponekad kontroverznim modnim odabirima, a da ne namjerava prestati s pomicanjem granica pokazala je svojim najnovijim izdanjem.
Na Instagramu je podijelila fotografije u neobičnom kompletu koji se sastoji od neobičnog topa koji nalikuje na trake i uskih prozirnih tajica ispod kojih se vidi minijaturno donje rublje. Cijelu kombinaciju zaokružila je crnim salonkama sa šiljatim vrhom, upotpunivši monokromatski izgled.
“Kao jako važna dizajnerica”, našalila se Ratajkowski u opisu objave koja je privukla veliku pozornost.
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Daniil Medvedev reacts next to chair umpire Greg Allensworth after a photographer ran onto the court Sunday in New York.
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The rematch initially appeared as if it was going to be a quicker upset than the first time around. Bonzi won the first two sets and was up 5-4 and serving for match point in the third … when all hell broke loose.
Bonzi missed on his first serve and was preparing for his second when he was interrupted. A photographer who apparently thought the match was over had stepped onto the court and was immediately reprimanded over the loudspeaker by chair umpire Greg Allensworth.
Allensworth then announced that Bonzi would be given another chance at his first serve “because of the delay caused by an outside interference.”
The decision appears to be based on a USTA tournament regulation which states that if there is a delay between the first and second serves, “the server gets two serves if the delay was caused by the receiver or if there was outside interference.”
The announcement drew a negative response from the crowd, which Medvedev encouraged by using arm gestures. He then started berating Allensworth, seeming to ask him, “Are you a man?” more than once before leaning into the microphone behind the chair to address the crowd.
“He wants to go home, guys,” Medvedev said. “He doesn’t like to be here. He gets paid by the match, not by the hour.”
He also yelled, “What did Reilly Opelka say?” at least three times, in reference to the U.S. player who was fined by the ATP Tour earlier this year after referring to Allensworth as the “worst ump on tour. ”
Medvedev later told reporters that he was upset with Allensworth’s ruling because he didn’t think the photographer had caused enough of a delay to warrant a repeat first serve.
As he returned to the court, Medvedev continued to motion for the crowd to voice its displeasure. Many of the fans complied, with TV footage showing a lot of them appearing to be more amused than enraged by the situation.
After about two minutes, Allensworth asked for order so Bonzi could serve. When that didn’t work, Medvedev started motioning for the spectators to quiet down. They didn’t, and Medvedev appeared to enjoy the lengthy disruption, at one point blowing kisses toward the stands.
“I just expressed my emotions, my unhappiness with the decision,” Medvedev said later. “And then the crowd did what they did without me, without me asking them too much. And it was fun to witness.”
Bonzi appeared to be on the verge of serving several times before stopping because of the noise.
“Every time I went on the line to serve and every time I did that, everyone was booing. I felt I didn’t do anything bad in the match to, like, receive this treatment, and I didn’t want to serve in those conditions,” Bonzi said. “So I was waiting.”
After a delay of roughly six minutes, Bonzi finally served — and missed again, much to the audible delight of the crowd. He got the second serve over the net but lost the point after a lengthy volley.
HMD T21 Review: Last month, HMD launched the HMD T21 tablet in India for Rs 15,999. Equipped with a 10.36-inch 2K display, OZO audio playback, 8MP rear and octa-core Unisoc T612 processor, the tablet is a blend of power, design, and innovation, the company claimed. But is it worth buying, or is the company just hyping its new product? Read on to find out.
Dedicated tourists always keep a tab on the tourist season, and if Canada is on your bucket list, the best time to visit is during the warmer months between June and August. This last leg of the season, when the weather is a bit warm and cosy and the crowds start to thin out by the end of the tourist peak season, gives you a chance to enjoy the destinations at your own pace. You are just in time before the chilly winds begin.
If your travel bug instinct has your trip booked (and if not, then maybe next year), let’s take a closer look at the destinations across Canada to see if you are anywhere near these spots and can fit them into your itinerary.
ALSO READ: 5 underrated experiences in Australia for your next trip: Snorkelling with whale sharks to hiking in ancient landscapes
HT Lifestyle reached out to travel experts to gather insights on must-see destinations and activities across Canada’s major cities.
First up, let’s pan across the country and check for some must-see spots that will give you the signature Canada experience.
Vikas Manoharan, Founder of TourOn, shared the top locations and landmarks along with the activities you can participate in:
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Now that you have taken a glimpse of Canada’s must-see spots and the accompanying experiences and foods, let’s narrow in on Toronto, where the trip usually begins. One of the prime concerns when you head to a new city is how to get around. Let’s see how you can get around Toronto like a local.
Ritika Gupta, CEO & Counsellor, AAera Consultants, shared 5 ways you can get around Toronto easily via public transport:
1. TTC: Toronto Transit Commission has your holy trinity in subway-streetcar-bus. Take Line 1 Yonge-University to CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, and Union Station.
2. Walking: If you are up to walking along Yonge Street, downtown Toronto is a very walkable place. You can just wander over to Kensington Market, Graffiti Alley, and the Distillery Historic District, without a GPS, just out of curiosity.
3. Bicycling: You can rent a Bike Share Toronto bike and enjoy a commute along the waterfront on Queens Quay or enjoy a bike cruise along the soft and lush pathways of High Park.
4. Driving: Use the rented ride to do a quick day trip to somewhere like Niagara Falls or Toronto Zoo—take on the downtown parking and traffic headache.
5. Ferry: For an Instagram-y skyline photo, take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands.
So now that you know all the happening spots and activities in the Land of the Maple Leaf, we hope you can line up your schedule to catch them all. If you are planning a trip sometime soon, start planning out your itinerary, zoom in on these must-see destinations, and explore Canada’s vibrant landscapes, from cityscape to nature.
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced plans to release the first major update of the new season.
Fortnite update 37.10 has been given an August 26 release date and a 9am BST UK release time.
Unfortunately, however, the new update will be accompanied by a period of server downtime, which also begins at 9am BST. This means you won’t be able to play Fortnite for at least a couple of hours while maintenance is being performed.
The news was announced by Epic Games alongside a preview about what to expect.
“Air strike online in BR. Ranked Reload climb begins anew,” Epic explains.
“Downtime for v37.10 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”
As you can see from the tweet above, matchmaking will be disabled shortly beforehand, typically at around 8.30am.
On the plus side, fans can expect bog changes for the likes of Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival and Blitz.
Fortnite Battle Royale fans, for example, will be able to utilise the new Air Strike feature, which introduces a destructive new element to the game.
Air Strikes will give players the ability to call a huge explosion down on opponents in a certain area.
That’s on top of a new One Punch Man collaboration, the introduction of Battle Pass super styles for users above level 100 and other new skins.
Furthermore, Gorillaz will be added to Fortnite Festival as the new Band Icons for Season 10.
Needless to say, fans can also expect various bug fixes and gameplay tweaks, which you can read about in the patch notes below.
Fortnite update 37.10 patch notes…
GENERAL FIXES
• Some players using NVIDIA graphics cards may experience crashes when playing Fortnite in DirectX 11.
– We’re aware of an issue causing some players using NVIDIA graphics cards to experience crashes when playing Fortnite in DirectX 11.
BATTLE ROYALE
• Bunkers may not appear correctly in some matches.
– In some cases, Bunkers may not appear as expected, resulting in missing terrain.
• Mode selection always defaults to “Squad, No Fill”.
– Players are automatically placed into “Squad, No Fill” mode, even when not part of a Squad.
• Wraps may not display correctly on Leadspitter 3000.
– Some Wraps may not apply or display correctly on the Leadspitter 3000 minigun.
• Red Dots indicating gunfire are missing from the Compass
– Red Dots indicating gun fire are missing from the Compass. We intend to fix this in a future game update.
• The Queens vaulted their Medallions after too many squashing shenanigans!
• The Leadspitter 3000 was upgraded with reduced recoil for more consistency at short & mid ranges!
• Hungry bugs gobbled up the Shockwave Launchers, while O.X.R. has an offensive Exotic variant launcher en route next week!
• Climbing the O.X.R. Ranks to S+ in Solos and Duos just got quicker!
• Rocket Ammo, Epic, and Legendary items are more scarce, hoarded by some greedy bugs.
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• Exiting the app through the Sidebar may result in an infinite “Connecting” screen.
– Exiting the app through the Sidebar menu might cause players to be stuck indefinitely on the “Connecting” screen, being unable to proceed.
• Auto Fire may become unresponsive after being rebooted.
– Auto Fire doesn’t consistently trigger after a reboot – aiming at enemies might not activate it.
The Haval H9 Warrior Edition has been revealed, showing off its off-road equipment upgrades and sinister black cosmetic treatment ahead of its debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in China.
While the original Haval H9, a seven-seat large off-road SUV to rival the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, was sold in Australia between 2015 and 2021, its second-generation successor was never released here as it was effectively replaced by the similarly sized Tank 500 in 2023.
Brandishing a name familiar to off-road enthusiasts in Australia – given it’s used on the toughened-up Nissan Patrol Warrior and Navara Warrior developed by local engineering firm Premcar – the new hero of the MkII H9 range has now emerged in China following a similar theme courtesy of some rugged off-road upgrades of its own.
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Beneath the darkened exterior – which includes a black grille, bumpers, alloy wheels and wing mirrors – the H9 Warrior comes standard with front and rear electronic differential locks and all-terrain tyres.
Inside, there’s new crimson coloured trim, but the same a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.6-inch central multimedia touchscreen as seen in regular versions of the H9.
Further details will be revealed on August 26, when the H9 Warrior Edition is fully unveiled in China, including whether it will be powered by the 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine or the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel available across the regular H9 lineup.
Pricing is also yet to be announced for the blacked-out off-roader.
There appears to be no change to other key numbers, including the H9’s 2500kg braked towing capacity, 800mm water fording depth, and 224mm of ground clearance – but, once again, GWM Haval is yet to confirm specifics.
The chances of the Warrior coming to Australia appear slim, given the second-generation H9 – which was introduced in China in September 2024 – has not been confirmed for local showrooms.
While it hasn’t been explicitly ruled out for a local launch, the H9 is not exported to the UK or any other right-hand drive country, and slow sales figures in China could also slim down its chances for Australia.
GWM Haval’s off-road focused Tank 300 and Tank 500 large SUVs are targeted at weekend warriors and adventure seekers, while the Haval H7 mid-size SUV – known as the Big Dog in China – is the largest Haval model sold here.
As well as the previous H9, Haval also sold the H8 herea. While the H8 name is no longer used in China or Australia, it was an even larger SUV with a 65mm longer wheelbase than the current H9’s 2850mm.
GWM is currently the best-selling Chinese auto brand in Australia, where it placed seventh in July to squeeze out BYD in eighth, with Chery’s 10th-place position making it three brands from China in the top 10.
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Dream11 CEO Harsh Jain. (Image via X/@harshjain85)
Harsh Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Dream Sports, has said that the company will not challenge the government’s ban on real-money gaming (RMG), stating that while the move has dealt a major blow to the industry, the company will continue to comply with the law.
Dream11, India’s largest fantasy sports platform and until recently the jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team, shut down all its paid gaming contests after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Money Gaming Bill, 2025 was passed by both houses of Parliament last week.
“I don’t think this is personal. This is business, and the government has to make decisions for the country,” Jain said in an interview with Storyboard18, adding that Dream11, despite losing nearly 95% of its revenue due to the ban, respects the decisions made by lawmakers in a democracy.
“India is a democracy, and lawmakers decide what’s best. As a businessman, I want to protect my company and industry, but we’ve always been law-abiding,” he added.
He explained that while Dream11’s business model was constitutionally protected earlier, the company immediately complied with the new law even before the ban was formally signed. “And I can say clearly: Dream11 will not challenge this law in court,” he said.
When asked if the company was walking away from any legal fight, Jain Jain noted, “Not at all. It’s about respecting the law. When GST was raised, we complied without going to court, even though it hurt us. Similarly, today’s law prohibits RMG, so we won’t challenge it.”
“However, if someone tries to retroactively claim our past operations were illegal gambling, we will defend ourselves, because back then we were constitutionally protected,” the CEO clarified.
Meanwhile, following the passage of the bill, Dream11 also ended its sponsorship deal with the BCCI. On Monday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development, stating that the board “will not indulge with any such organisations” in future.
“BCCI and Dream 11 are discontinuing their relationship after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed. BCCI will ensure not to indulge with any such organisations ahead in future,” Saikia said.
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After weeks of price swings, Bitcoin buyers are showing fresh strength. In the past few hours, key on-chain signals have turned positive as Bitcoin found support around $110K. This has pushed buying activity higher, increasing the chance of new weekly highs. On top of that, rising interest from institutional investors is adding even more stability to Bitcoin’s support levels.
Bitcoin’s buying demand is rising as recent dip-buying has built strong support levels. This has turned several on-chain indicators positive. Data from Coinglass shows that in the past 24 hours, Bitcoin saw over $280 million in liquidations, with buyers accounting for around $264 million of those positions being closed.
According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, there are still signs that Bitcoin bulls can stay hopeful about a rebound. The platform noted that large-scale selling, or distribution, hasn’t fully taken over the market yet.
After hitting an all-time high of $124K, Bitcoin is now in a pullback phase that could last a bit longer. Interestingly, while big whales are holding back, smaller holders with up to 10 BTC are still steadily accumulating.
Some traders see little reason to expect Bitcoin’s bull market to fully return. Those with a cautious outlook on future price movements have only grown more certain after BTC/USD dropped to its lowest level since early July.
Also read: Why Bitcoin, ETH, and XRP Price Are Down Today
Bitcoin’s open interest has climbed in recent days. According to Coinglass, it rose by 0.97% to $85.5 billion. This increase signals higher trading activity and growing volatility, which could open the door for Bitcoin to break above nearby resistance levels.
Last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell unexpectedly shifted from his earlier hawkish tone, boosting hopes for a potential rate cut. Risk assets like Bitcoin jumped right away, but since then, the excitement has faded as investors wait for more inflation data ahead of the mid-September rate decision.
Bitcoin dropped below the EMA trend lines recently as buyers failed to meet demand around resistance channels. However, Bitcoin has built a strong support around the $110K level. As of writing, BTC price trades at $112,434, declining over 1.65% in the last 24 hours.
Buyers are expected to defend the zone between $110,000 and $112,000. If the price bounces from this support, BTC/USDT could easily rise toward the 20-day EMA ($113,500) on the 4-hour chart. A daily close above this level would suggest Bitcoin might trade sideways between $110,000 and $118,000 for a while.
On the other hand, if Bitcoin fails to break above the 20-day EMA and instead falls below $110K, it would show sellers are in control. In that case, the price could drop quickly to $105,000 and possibly even to the key psychological level of $100,000.
Currently, the RSI is trying to recover above the midline as it trades at level 42. If buyers face any further resistance, we might see a steep decline on the chart.
Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, inaugurates Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 in Manipal on Monday.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is set to invest ₹365 crore in research and development this year, according to Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE.
Participating in the inaugural of the Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 in Manipal on Monday, he said: “At MAHE, the entire journey — from ideation to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the maturation of a startup ecosystem — is supported under one roof. We offer comprehensive validation trials, including clinical trials for implantable devices, reflecting our deep investment in cutting-edge research and translational outcomes.”
Emphasising MAHE’s role as a key consortium partner alongside IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, Philips, and Manipal Hospitals in an AI-driven initiative focused on cardiac disease prevention, treatment, and research, he said: “The era of organic growth is behind us. Today, we stand at the threshold of accelerated progress, and it is imperative that we all come together to drive this transformation forward.”
Apurva Shrivastava, Incubation Officer, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), said the Manipal Start-Up Expo exemplifies the kind of collaborative ecosystem that BIRAC strives to foster across India. MAHE’s comprehensive approach from research to commercialisation aligns perfectly with national mission to transform India into a global biotech hub, she said.
Manesh Thomas, CEO of Manipal-Government of Karnataka Bioincubator (M-GOKB), said: “Today’s expo has demonstrated the power of bringing together diverse stakeholders in one platform. The quality of innovations presented, the depth of discussions, and the enthusiasm of our student innovators reaffirm our belief that Karnataka, and particularly the Manipal ecosystem, is emerging as a significant contributor to India’s startup story. The partnerships formed today and the investment discussions initiated will have a lasting impact on our entrepreneurial landscape.”
There was a panel discussion exploring the transformative impact of AI across multiple sectors on the occasion. Industry experts, academicians, and thought leaders discussed about AI’s role in revolutionising healthcare delivery, business operations, educational methodologies, and research advancement.
Published on August 25, 2025
We keep collecting more details about what Apple’s first foldable iPhone will look like when it launches in 2026. The latest information is pretty intriguing.
As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the foldable is code-named “V68.” It will have four cameras and be available only in black-and-white variations. The device will also rely on Touch ID (not Face ID) and will not have a SIM card slot. The four cameras will consist of one on the front, two on the back, and one on the inside.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The report collects the latest news about the Fold, Flip or whatever Apple calls its first foldable. We’ve already reported that the phone will cost nearly $2,000 and will be released as part of the iPhone 18 bonanza in September 2026. We have words of warning for Apple as it prepares to become the final major mobile player to jump into the foldable phone pool, with rivals Samsung and Huawei already having taken a big lead in the race.
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Jon Rettinger, a tech influencer with over 1.65 million YouTube subscribers, is enthused about Apple finally adding a new-look item to its product line.
“The beauty of Android has always been a variance of form factors,” Rettinger told CNET. “You have flips, folds, even rolls now. On the Apple side of the fence, it’s just been, ‘What size rectangle do you want?’ I, for one, am beyond excited about the prospect of Apple diving into the foldable space.”
Rettinger admires the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, calling it “about as close to the perfect foldable as possible.” But he thinks that Apple can help disrupt the segment with its own version.
“Apple is entering a mature market with its first product. The tolerance for first-time issues, especially at an anticipated high price, will be extremely low,” he says. “However, if they ship a competitive product, I think they’ll have an absolute home run on their hands.”
Let’s bite into the details of the latest Apple iPhone foldable rumors. Bloomberg says Apple has changed course on the screen tech. The company is no longer going with on-cell touch sensors, which “can create air gaps between the screen and its cover” and thereby increase the visibility of a crease — one of the biggest pitfalls of foldable phones so far with all brands.
Instead, Apple will use an in-cell touchscreen, similar to what current iPhones use. The company believes this will enhance touch accuracy and reduce the visibility of the crease.
The report also says the iPhone foldable will utilize a C2 modem, Apple’s first cellular chip with “capabilities approaching the latest from Qualcomm.”
Like Rettinger, fellow influencer Austin Evans, who has 5.68 million YouTube subscribers, is also “really excited” about the iPhone foldable and is “curious about how Apple will differentiate,” Evans told CNET.
“The biggest thing I’d like to see is for it to turn into an iPad mode when open,” Evans said. “Especially if they include Pencil support.”
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The first case of a travel-associated human screwworm infection has been detected in Maryland.
Andrew Nixon, spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the patient had recently returned from a trip to El Salvador, a country affected by a screwworm outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health to investigate the case.
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The CDC confirmed the diagnosis on Aug. 4 after experts reviewed larvae images.
“The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low,” Nixon said.
The first travel-associated human case of screwworm infection was detected in Maryland after the patient returned from El Salvador. (iStock)
New World screwworm, also known as myiasis, is a parasitic infestation of fly larvae that feeds on live flesh, according to the CDC.
A person can contract myiasis when females drop their eggs on or near a person’s wound, nose or ears.
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It can also be transferred through ticks and mosquitoes after the fly attaches its eggs to the insects, per the above source.
In the case of an infection, a lump will develop in the person’s tissues as the larvae grow and eat flesh. It can be fatal if not treated at an early stage, health experts warn.
New World screwworm, also known as myiasis, is a parasitic infestation of fly larvae that feeds on live flesh. (USDA)
“Myiasis is not common in the U.S.,” the CDC states on its website. “Most people diagnosed with myiasis in the U.S. were infected when traveling to tropical areas where myiasis most often occurs.”
Livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats are highly vulnerable, making it a significant economic pest, according to the CDC.
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Reuters reported last week that the CDC had confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Maryland from a person who traveled from Guatemala.
The discrepancy in the reports regarding the origin of the case has not been confirmed.
Livestock such as cattle, sheep and goats are highly vulnerable to myiasis. (iStock)
This summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a plan to build a sterile fly facility in Texas to combat the pest.
It is estimated that a screwworm outbreak in Texas could cost the state’s economy $1.8 billion in livestock deaths, labor costs and medication expenses, according to Reuters.
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There have not been any confirmed animal cases this year.
Fox News Digital reached out to USDA for comment.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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At the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, will lead a delegation to visit China from August 25 to 26.
During the visit, Volodin will attend the 10th meeting of the China-Russia committee for parliamentary cooperation.
Draw boundaries. Protect your peace. Worry less about pleasing others. The prevailing (and best-selling) wisdom of the day encourages an inward turn.
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.
DOK mnogi planiraju jesenske dekoracije za stol, fokus je uglavnom na raskošnim aranžmanima za večere. No, poznati dizajner interijera Nate Berkus podijelio je nevjerojatan trik koji mijenja pogled na uređenje svakog stola, a tajna se krije u sićušnim i elegantnim posudicama za senf, piše Homes & Gardens.
Iako mnogi nikada nisu čuli za njih, posudice za senf engleski su izum, tradicionalno izrađene od srebra ili stakla kako bi posluživanje ovog popularnog začina bilo što elegantnije. Danas postaju traženi vintage komad koji svakom stolu može dodati dašak šarma.
Berkus je svoj set antiknih posudica nabavio u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu, no ističe kako se brojne alternative mogu pronaći i kod drugih trgovaca – od klasičnih srebrnih do neobičnih keramičkih verzija.
“Ove posudice za senf stajat će na našem kuhinjskom pultu u Portugalu”, objasnio je Berkus u videu. “Unutra, posudice imaju plavu staklenu oblogu gdje možete staviti senf, sol ili što god želite”.
Ovim potezom Berkus zapravo uvodi novi trend u ukrašavanju kuhinjskih pultova, dajući im dašak vintage stila i pokazujući svestranost ovih malih predmeta.
Iako skupina srebrnih posudica može izgledati predivno na svjetlosti svijeća tijekom jesenske večere, Berkus naglašava kako se mogu koristiti na bezbroj načina.
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1. BIRMINGHAM (1-0). Jimmy Renteria caught a touchdown pass and scored on a fake punt, and quarterback Kevin Hawkins rushed for 150 yards in a win over Hart.
2. CARSON (0-1). Colts dropped a close game to Villa Park in opener, showing promise.
3. PALISADES (0-0). Dolphins ready to unleash the passing duo of Jack Thomas and Demare Dezeurn in opener on Thursday against Harvard-Westlake.
4. SAN PEDRO (0-1). Pirates were surprisingly flat in defeat to Torrance and play Kennedy on Thursday.
5. GARFIELD (0-0). New field, new coach and new expectations for the Bulldogs.
6. DORSEY (0-0). Dons get tested with season opener at Carson on Thursday night to decide Open Division playoff berth.
7. KENNEDY (1-0). Quarterback Diego Montes was magnificent in 59-56 win over Eagle Rock.
8. EAGLE ROCK (0-1). Liam Pasten had a school-record seven touchdown passes in loss to Kennedy.
9. BANNING (1-0). Pilots start with 44-14 win over South East.
10. KING/DREW (1-0). Big test vs. Culver City on Thursday night.
There’s something undeniably magical about Indian Railways. From the clatter of wheels against tracks to the whiff of hot chai passing through compartments, trains are a treasure chest of stories, nostalgia, and simple joys. If you’re a first-time traveller or someone who grew up with the lullaby of train horns, here’s how you can make your journey unforgettable.
Indian train journeys are as much about comfort as they are about exploration. Keep your luggage minimal such as a sturdy backpack or trolley bag works best. But don’t forget travel must-haves: a soft neck pillow, a cosy shawl, and maybe even your favourite novel. A small power bank will also save the day when you’re deep into a 14-hour ride and your phone battery decides to nap.
Train stations are secret food havens! From hot pakoras at Ratlam to rosogullas in Bengal, every stop is an opportunity to taste something new. Instead of relying only on pre-packed meals, embrace the joy of trying these local flavours. After all, nothing beats sipping cutting chai while watching the sun set across endless fields.
The heart of a train journey lies outside the window. Rolling green fields, sleepy villages, and kids waving at the passing train, every frame is a postcard. If you want to feel the soul of Indian Railways, always book that window seat. It’s your personal cinema screen, with nature and life playing the lead roles.
Yes, Netflix downloads and Spotify playlists are lifesavers, but try unplugging for a while. Listen to the rhythm of the tracks, notice the conversations around you, and let yourself drift into the slow, unhurried pace of travel. Sometimes, the best entertainment on a train is just looking outside and doing absolutely nothing.
Trains are where strangers become companions. Share snacks, swap stories, and you’ll be surprised at the friendships you forge between stations. From retired uncles offering life advice to kids who’ll quiz you endlessly, these interactions are the real highlights of a railway journey.
Opt for comfortable cottons, easy footwear, and a light jacket if you’re travelling overnight. Keep your valuables safe but accessible. Remember, it’s not about dressing up for the runway but dressing right for the railways.
A small pouch with sanitiser, wet wipes, and reusable cutlery will make your journey hassle-free. Trains are an ecosystem of their own, and having your little ‘comfort kit’ ensures you’re ready for anything, from sudden hunger pangs to surprise dust storms.
Sure, AC coaches are comfortable, but if you really want to feel the railway experience, try a short trip in Sleeper class. The chatter, the chaos, the vendors shouting “chai-chai”, and the open-window breeze as this is the raw, authentic flavour of train travel that no luxury can replace.
Photographs are wonderful souvenirs, but don’t view the entire trip through your phone camera. Sometimes the most magical railway memories, a rainy evening at a small-town platform or the sight of stars above during a night ride are best saved in your heart.
Trains remind us that not everything in life has to be rushed. The unhurried pace, the unscheduled stops, and the gentle rocking of the compartment are an invitation to slow down. Lean back, sip that chai, and let the railways remind you of the beauty of taking life one station at a time.
An Indian train journey is a nostalgia trip filled with chai in clay cups, conversations with strangers, and endless countryside views. With the right mix of comfort, openness, and curiosity, every railway journey becomes a story you’ll cherish forever.
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A war film which might over 60 years old it has stood the test of time to become one of the best. With an impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, this film can’t be missed. The film follows the story of British officer T.E. Lawrence’s mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.
Lawrence of Arabia was originally released in 1962, directed by David Lean. Today, you can watch the film on Apple TV and film-lovers are still enjoying the hit even in 2025.
Forbes named it in its list of “30 greatest war movies of all time”.
One person on Rotten Tomatoes said: “An impressive and highly influential historical epic.
“The film has such a grand scale with its vast landscape cinematography, large number of extras crowding the screen, and a sweeping heavily inspirational orchestral soundtrack.
“The titular character Lawrence is very quirky, clever, humble, and charming.”
Another penned: “Endlessly quotable and always beautiful to look at. Will forever be a stone cold masterpiece.”
Movie Web says Lawrence of Arabia is “glorious”, it adds that the film is “extravagant and sublimely poignant”.
It also says that the film features a star-studded cast, with some of the best performances of its era.
Movie Web adds: “Peter O’Toole’s sensitive portrayal of Lawrence is wonderful, and garnered him a win for best actor from the British Academy, plus nominations for both the Golden Globes and the Oscars.”
You’ll also see incredible performances from Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, José Ferrer, Claude Rains, and Alec Guinness.
If you’re looking for a highly-regarded war film to watch, look no further than this 1962 classic.
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06is being recalled in Australia following a stop-sale order in the US for both the Z06 and the ZR1, which is not sold here.
“General Motors is voluntarily recalling model year 2023-2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06s to resolve an excess fuel spillage issue during refuelling,” a spokesperson for General Motors Australia and New Zealand (GMANZ) told CarExpert.
“This is a rare occurrence, and malfunctioning filling station pumps appear to be a contributing factor. The safety of our customers is the highest priority for the entire GM team, and we’re working to remedy this matter as quickly as possible.”
An official product safety recall is yet to be formally issued, and GMANZ is yet to confirm the exact number of vehicles impacted by the recall.
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The number is set to be relatively low, given the eighth-generation (C8) Corvette Z06 has only been on sale for 12 months here, finding 72 homes in total last year and a further 22 this year to the end of July.
An official recall is also yet to be announced in the US, where GM issued a bulletin informing its dealer network to prepare for the recall – and to stop selling Z06 and ZR1 Corvettes until the issue is remedied.
The Corvette ZR1 is not produced in right-hand drive and is therefore unavailable in Australia via the official GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) network, which distributes the Chevrolet brand in Australia.
The ZR1 was the most potent Corvette when it was launched in 2024, with its twin-turbocharged 783kW/1123Nm 5.5-litre flat-plane crank V8, codenamed LT7, based on the non-turbo LT6 engine in the Z06.
While the ZR1 has since been eclipsed by the ZR1X – which adds an electric motor to the front axle to make 793kW/1123Nm – the Z06 remains the most powerful naturally aspirated Corvette.
Its 5.5-litre V8 feeds outputs of 475kW and 595Nm through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to the rear wheels, while the standard Corvette Stingray employs a naturally-aspirated 369kW/367Nm 6.2-litre ‘LT2’ V8.
Priced at $336,000 before on-road costs, the Z06 3LZ coupe sits above the standard Corvette Stingray 2LT and 3LT coupe and convertible, and is also more expensive than the electrified Corvette E-Ray coupe ($275,000 plus on-roads).
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If the Fed cuts rates as expected, gold prices could edge up further. But if tariffs rise or inflation worsens, the Fed may hold off, potentially stabilising prices. (AI-generated image)
As September approaches, investors and buyers in the country are keeping a close watch on gold prices. With major global economic events lined up, especially the US Federal Reserve meeting on September 16-17, the big question is: Will gold get costlier, or are prices likely to cool down?
Gold has always been more than just a metal for Indians. It is a cultural symbol of wealth and security, something families invest in during weddings, festivals, and times of uncertainty. Globally, too, gold is viewed as a safe-haven asset, a fallback when markets turn volatile. So, when its prices fluctuate, it impacts everyone from large-scale investors to middle-class families planning to buy jewellery for Diwali.
Why September Matters For Gold Prices
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting is the key event that traders are keenly watching. Experts say gold prices in the short term will depend on:
Currently, gold prices (24-carat/ 10 gm) in Mumbai are Rs 1,01,637, Hyderabad around Rs 1,01,510, Delhi Rs 1,01,783, and Bengaluru Rs 1,01,625. But analysts warn this could change quickly based on the Fed’s decisions.
What Experts Are Saying
Pratamesh Mallya, research analyst at Angel One, says there is growing optimism that the Fed will cut interest rates in September, with a second cut likely by the end of the year.
Such rate cuts often weaken the US dollar, making gold cheaper for investors holding other currencies, and this usually pushes gold demand and prices higher.
At the Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of a rate cut but added a caveat: If US tariffs under the Donald Trump administration push domestic inflation higher, the Fed could delay the cut to avoid worsening price pressures.
Meanwhile, Manav Modi, a precious metals analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, points out that global uncertainty—be it geopolitics or trade tariffs—means gold will continue to attract buyers looking for safety.
The Factors Driving Gold Prices
US Fed Decisions: A rate cut lowers the opportunity cost of holding gold, making it attractive.
Dollar Strength: A weaker dollar usually pushes gold prices higher.
Global Tensions: Wars, trade disputes, and sanctions often drive investors toward safe assets like gold.
Inflation: High inflation generally boosts gold demand as a hedge.
But experts warn there is no straightforward answer. Gold prices could stay volatile through September, with multiple global events pulling them in different directions.
What This Means For Indian Buyers
For Indian households planning to buy gold this festive season, analysts suggest keeping an eye on global cues before making big purchases.
If the Fed cuts rates as expected, gold prices could edge up further. But if tariffs rise or inflation worsens, the Fed may hold off, potentially stabilising prices.
In short, September will be a make-or-break month for gold investors.
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Exchange tokens have been drawing heavy attention recently, climbing both the trending and top gainers lists. Binance Coin and OKB even touched all-time highs in the past few days, while Bitget’s BGB token maintained steady momentum. After a period of rapid gains, all three tokens are experiencing short-term pullbacks as traders lock in profits, but the broader trend still points to strong demand in this sector.
BNB is trading at $858.50, down 1.22% in 24 hours but still 3.28% higher over the week. The token’s market cap is $119.58 billion, and its 24-hour volume surged 37.89% to $3.13 billion. After recently hitting an ATH of $899.70 just two days ago, BNB has retreated slightly but remains close to record levels.
Technically, BNB faces immediate support at $829 and resistance at $874. The RSI near 43.6 indicates that momentum has cooled, while Bollinger Bands suggest price is nearing the lower band, signaling potential stabilization. If bulls reclaim $874, a retest of $900+ is possible. On the downside, a break below $829 could push prices toward $800.
OKB trades at $184.64, posting a 4.65% daily drop but still showing an impressive 60.2% weekly surge. Its market cap stands at $3.87 billion, with volume up 79.35% to $554.49 million, indicating strong turnover despite profit-taking. The token recently touched an ATH of $257.03 three days ago before correcting nearly 30%.
OKB price currently sits on crucial support at $180, with next resistance at $202 and $234. The RSI around 44 reflects neutral to slightly bearish momentum, while the Bollinger Bands confirm narrowing volatility after a steep rally. A bounce from $180 could signal renewed buying interest, but failure to hold this level may expose $141 as the next major support zone.
BGB is priced at $4.54, down 3.47% over the past 24 hours, though still 1.48% higher this week. With a $5.18 billion market cap and 24-hour volume spiking 76.12% to $196.74 million, market activity remains healthy. While BGB is well below its ATH of $8.49, recent price action shows resilience.
Technically, BGB has support at $4.36 and resistance at $4.89. The RSI reading of 38 signals oversold conditions, suggesting selling pressure may be slowing. The price hugging the lower Bollinger Band further hints at a potential short-term reversal if buyers step in. A decisive move above $4.89 could open the way to $5, while a breakdown under $4.36 would indicate weakness.
Traders are taking profits after steep rallies in BNB, OKB, and BGB, causing short-term price dips.
Rising trading volumes suggest continued interest, and key support levels are still holding.
The device can deliver results within three hours and is based on ‘Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy’
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics, officials said.
Unlike many modern techniques that rely on costly metals, complex fabrication processes, or require highly-skilled technicians, this lab-on-chip device is based on screen-printed carbon electrodes embedded in a simple microfluidic chip.
This approach makes the device not only economical but also suitable for deployment in smaller clinics and rural healthcare centres.
According to S Pushpavanam, Y B G Varma Institute Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, the device designed for speed, sensitivity and ease of use holds strong potential for early diagnosis and better treatment of bacterial infections, particularly in regions with limited access to advanced laboratory infrastructure.
The device can deliver results within three hours and is based on ‘Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy’.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing challenges facing global healthcare systems today.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified AMR as one of the top 10 threats to global health, and estimates suggest that nearly 4.95 million deaths worldwide in 2019 were associated with bacterial AMR.
“The burden is especially high in low and middle-income countries, where diagnostic facilities are limited and infections often go untreated or are improperly managed.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) is an important method used to identify which antibiotics will work against a specific infection. It helps doctors choose the right treatment and avoid the misuse of antibiotics, which is a major cause of AMR.
“However, traditional AST methods, which involve growing bacterial cultures and observing their response to antibiotics, are labour-intensive and typically take 48 to 72 hours. This delay can lead to the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics as a stopgap, which in turn exacerbates the resistance problem,” Pushpavanam said.
To address these limitations, the IIT Madras team developed ε-µD — a cost-effective phenotypic testing device that uses electrochemical signals to assess bacterial growth and antibiotic susceptibility.
“This device meets several key criteria outlined by the WHO, including affordability, speed, ease of use and reliability. By addressing these priorities, ε-µD takes a significant step toward making antimicrobial susceptibility testing more accessible, especially in low-resource settings,” Pushpavanam said.
The research has been published in the prestigious Nature Scientific Reports, a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific mega journal published by Nature Portfolio (part of Springer Nature), covering all areas of natural sciences.
“An important aspect of our device is the use of a specially prepared nutrient solution that serves a dual purpose. It not only supports bacterial growth, which is essential for testing, but also enhances the sensitivity of the electrical signals we use for detection. As the bacteria grow, they cause measurable changes in the electrical properties of the solution, which our system can accurately track,” Pushpavanam said.
“This approach will make a real impact on patients in intensive care units, who may be suffering from complications due to bacterial infections. This will help the doctors prescribe the right treatment and can be life-saving.
“Currently, we are doing clinical validation in collaboration with the IITM Institute Hospital. After rigorous clinical validation, we are planning to commercialise this through our startup, Kaappon Analytics India Private Limited,” he added.
The researchers tested the device on two types of bacteria — gram-negative E coli and gram-positive B subtilis.
They used two antibiotics with different modes of action — ampicillin, which kills bacteria, and tetracycline, which prevents them from growing — to confirm the device’s ability to detect both kinds of responses.
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Your kidneys are working nonstop, handling far more than most people give them credit for. They clear waste from your blood, balance fluid levels, regulate hormones, and even influence things like blood pressure and energy.
Even though they’re essential, kidney health doesn’t always get the focus it should. The CDC estimates that more than 1 in 7 adults in the US are living with chronic kidney disease, and many of them don’t even know it. That’s why prevention and daily care are so important.
Taking simple steps now can help protect your kidneys and keep them functioning well for years to come. A few small, consistent habits can go a long way toward lowering your risk and supporting overall health.
Fortunately, you don’t need to make dramatic lifestyle changes to support kidney health. Incorporating a handful of nutrient-rich superfoods into your regular meals can make a significant difference. These foods help reduce inflammation, support healthy blood flow, and ease the load on your kidneys so they can keep doing their job. If you’re looking to give your kidneys the boost they need, these 13 simple additions to your diet are a great way to start.
Your diet and gut health also play a major role in your wellness, especially when it comes to keeping your kidneys healthy. There are 13 superfoods you should keep in mind when considering natural ways to give your kidney health a boost.
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This nutrient-dense vegetable is low in both potassium and sodium while packing in fiber, vitamins C and K and more.
Plus, cabbage is versatile. You can use it in salads and slaws, but you can also use it as a wrap for tacos, sandwiches and more.
Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you’re also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation.
If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye on the phosphorus and potassium levels of the fish you choose. The National Kidney Foundation has a chart you can use to determine levels in specific types of fish. Although, it’s best to consult with your doctor.
Like cabbage, bell peppers pack in lots of good nutrients with low levels of potassium. With them, you get vitamins B6, B9, C and K, plus fiber. They deliver antioxidants too.
You can slice them and eat them with dips or roast them and add them to dinner.
Cranberries help to prevent urinary tract infections. These usually stay in your bladder, they can travel up to your kidney, making kidney problems worse. Fortunately, regularly consuming cranberries can help you avoid this unwelcome situation.
Plus, cranberries have antioxidants that can help fight inflammation, and they can boost your heart and digestive health. It turns out, these tart berries aren’t just for the Thanksgiving table.
We’ve talked about some of the best foods for kidneys, but you can take it a step further. The question is: What foods help repair kidneys? Blueberries deliver.
With high levels of antioxidants and loads of vitamin C and fiber, blueberries are all-around healthy. They can also help to reduce inflammation and support bone health, reversing some of the issues that can come with CKD.
There are plenty of reasons to turn to dark, leafy greens like spinach or kale. They deliver so many nutrients that they can help you get key vitamins and minerals, plus immunity-boosting benefits.
Be advised that greens can come with a decent amount of potassium. If you have CKD, talk to your doctor before adding more of these to your diet.
Rich in antioxidants and healthy fatty acids, olive oil can boost your overall wellness. A study from Harvard University found that olive oil may lower cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia and some types of cancer.
Beyond all this, it can help you add flavor to dishes without turning to salt or butter. To get more antioxidants, choose unrefined or cold-pressed olive oil that’s virgin or extra virgin.
Another antioxidant-rich, inflammation-fighting food, garlic also contains a specific compound called allicin. For people with CKD, allicin — an active compound found in garlic — worked just as effectively to help protect kidney health as a prescription drug. If you’re looking for the best foods for your kidneys, garlic has to make the list.
Plus, it’s an excellent way to add flavor when you’re skimping on salt.
From the same family as garlic, onions give you another excellent and salt-free way to add flavor (bonus points if you saute them in olive oil). Onions also deliver important nutrients like vitamins B6 and C, manganese and copper.
They also contain quercetin, a chemical that can help your body fight cancer, and organic sulfur compounds that can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Cauliflower brings the crunch, paired with plenty of vitamins C, B6, B9 and K, along with fiber. It also contains compounds your body can use to neutralize certain toxins, a big help when your kidneys aren’t doing their best filtration work.
Cauliflower does contain some potassium and phosphorus, though, so while it makes the list of foods good for kidneys, people with CKD may want to moderate their intake.
Egg whites are specifically recommended for people with kidney problems. They give you a way to increase your protein levels — which can be important with later-stage CKD, especially if you’re on dialysis.
Arugula is packed with nutrients your body needs like magnesium, iron, calcium and vitamins A, B9, C and K. Plus, it’s antioxidant-rich and has glucosinolates, which can help your body protect itself against a range of cancer types.
You can eat arugula raw (it’s a great salad base), but you can also sprinkle it over whatever you’re whipping up. It’s great on pizzas, in omelets and with pasta, for example.
Apples deliver the cancer-fighting quercetin and fiber that can help to keep your cholesterol and blood sugar at healthy levels. They’ve got plenty of antioxidants.
Better yet, they’re easy to work into your diet. Leave a bowl of apples on your counter and you’ll have a kidney-healthy, grab-and-go snack whenever you need one.
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Omega fatty acids may help protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, revealing why more women are diagnosed, according to a study from King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London.
The research, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, found that women with Alzheimer’s disease had fewer unsaturated fats—especially the healthy ones like omega fatty acids—compared to women without Alzheimer’s.
Researchers analyzed brain inflammation and damage in plasma samples of 841 Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a press release.
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Using mass spectrometry, researchers sorted 700 groups of lipid molecules found in the blood.
“Saturated lipids are generally considered as ‘unhealthy’ or ‘bad’ lipids, while unsaturated lipid, which sometimes contains omega fatty acids, are generally considered ‘healthy,’” scientists noted in the release.
Women with Alzheimer’s disease show fewer omega fatty acids in their blood compared to healthy women, according to a new study. (iStock)
They found a steep increase in lipids with “unhealthy” saturated lipids in female Alzheimer’s patients.
“The lipids with attached omega fatty acids were the most decreased in the Alzheimer’s group,” notes the study.
The study demonstrates a link between Alzheimer’s disease and fatty acids, though further research and clinical trials are necessary to confirm the link.
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The first author of the study, Dr Asger Wretlind of the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, said scientists have been aware that Alzheimer’s disease is more common in women.
“Although this still warrants further research, we were able to detect biological differences in lipids between the sexes in a large cohort, and show the importance of lipids containing omegas in the blood, which has not been done before,” said Wretlind in the release.
Researchers analyzed brain inflammation and damage in plasma samples of 841 Alzheimer’s disease patients. (iStock)
He added, “The results are very striking, and now we are looking at how early in life this change occurs in women.”
About two-thirds of the 7 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease are women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About 4.2 million women aged 65 and older have the disease.
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“Our study suggests that women should make sure they are getting omega fatty acids in their diet – through fatty fish or via supplements,” said Dr. Cristina Legido-Quigley, Reader in Systems Medicine, in the release.
Omega-3 fatty acids support brain health and can be found in fish such as salmon, chia and flaxseeds, walnuts, and supplements, according to the CDC.
About two-thirds of the 7 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease are women. (iStock)
While the study did suggest women with Alzheimer’s had lower levels of some unsaturated fats compared to men, further research is needed, according to Dr. Julia Dudley, head of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
“This includes understanding the mechanisms behind this difference and finding out if lifestyle changes, including diet could have a role,” said Dudley.
She added that understanding how Alzheimer’s works in women rather than men could help doctors be more specific with future treatments and health advice.
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“Understanding how the disease works differently in women could help doctors tailor future treatments and health advice. Alzheimer’s Research UK is proud to be funding this work that will bring us a step closer to a cure.”
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Egypt on Sunday sent a new humanitarian convoy to Gaza, resuming aid deliveries after Israel closed the crossings over the weekend, state news agency MENA reported.
The convoy, part of the “Provision of Honor: From Egypt to Gaza” initiative run by the Egyptian Red Crescent, crossed from Rafah to Kerem Shalom for inspection by Israeli authorities before entering Gaza. It carried flour, legumes, bread, fuel, medicines and other essential supplies.
The delivery came days after the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed body, confirmed famine in parts of Gaza and warned of catastrophic hunger and acute shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
On Friday, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry urged decisive international action to compel Israel to halt the spread of famine, after the IPC described the situation as a “man-made” disaster.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said last week it has provided more than 70 percent of all aid delivered to Gaza since the war began, sending over 550,000 tonnes of supplies, though around 5,000 trucks remain stuck on the Egyptian side of Rafah.
Gaza’s health authorities said on Sunday that 62,686 Palestinians have been killed and 157,951 injured during 22 months of Israeli military operations. They added that famine and malnutrition have caused 289 deaths, including 115 children.
The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking some 250 hostages, according to Israeli figures.
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SAN DIEGO — Dave Roberts sought the best of both worlds from his slumping Dodgers offense Sunday.
More competitive at-bats, a more disciplined two-strike approach, and a renewed team-first mindset at the plate on the one hand.
But also, amid a two-month funk that dropped them to second place in the National League West, to not abandon the slugging prowess that makes them who they are.
“I want my cake, and [to] eat it as well,” the Dodgers manager quipped.
“I’d be shocked,” he added, “if we don’t see a different offensive output from here forward, starting today.”
Indeed, everything the Dodgers were missing in their first two games against the San Diego Padres this weekend — when they combined for just two runs and five hits to relinquish their place atop the division standings — came roaring suddenly back when the club needed it most.
In a sweep-evading 8-2 win over the Padres at Petco Park on Sunday, the Dodgers got back to working better at-bats, manufacturing consistent baserunners, then pouncing on mistakes with their lineup’s trademark pop.
The biggest swings came in a five-run seventh inning, when Dalton Rushing broke a 2-2 tie with a three-run home run to right and Freddie Freeman hit his second long ball of the day to put the score out of reach.
But all along, they displayed the progress Roberts had promised in his pregame address with reporters; following up two of their worst offensive displays of the season, with a nine-hit, four-walk, eight -run outburst that drew them back into a first-place tie with the Padres (74-57).
Freddie Freeman, right, is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a home run in the sixth inning Sunday.
(Derrick Tuskan / Associated Press)
In their losses on Friday and Saturday, the Dodgers’ problems had been simple. They didn’t adjust to a Padres pitching staff that attacked them carefully. They didn’t grind with two strikes, or shorten up their swings, or do enough little things to unlock their long-scuffling offense (which led the majors in scoring through June, but had ranked 24th in the two months since).
“We haven’t really been in-sync,” Roberts said. “It’s been disjointed a lot, as far as the offense.”
When asked if that meant his team needed to adopt more of a small-ball mentality, however, Roberts pushed back.
“I think it’s a fair question,” he said. “But I couldn’t disagree more.”
After all, his team is still stocked full of All-Stars, MVPs and future Hall of Famers. At their core, they are a team built to bludgeon opponents — not slap singles and drop down sacrifice bunts.
“Slugging is still a part of it,” he said. “I definitely don’t want guys to hit like I did.”
Around the margins, though, there were ways they could better position themselves to do that. Such as trying to work better counts, stay alive with two strikes when needed, and striking a better balance between patience and aggression.
“When you can kind of play, knowing you have people around you, where your goal is just to win — versus, my goal is just to be good myself individually, that’s pressure,” he said. “But when you feel like [you are doing] whatever little thing I can do to help a team, an offensive unit, that’s freeing. So that was some of the conversations that I’ve had with the guys, trying to relay that message.”
The change started in the first inning, with the Dodgers putting Padres starter Nick Pivetta under immediate stress.
Shohei Ohtani drew a five-pitch leadoff walk. Mookie Betts shortened up his swing on an 0-and-2 slider to line a single up the middle. Freddie Freeman loaded the bases by grinding out a full-count free pass.
It was a string of small victories that provided cleanup hitter Teoscar Hernández the perfect chance to slug.
Hernández tried to, getting a fastball over the plate in a 3-and-1 count and launching a deep flyball that seemed destined to be a grand slam. The drive, however, hung up just enough for Ramón Laureano to rob it at the wall.
The sacrifice fly brought in the Dodgers’ only run of the inning — giving them a 1-0 lead that would soon be erased on Elias Díaz’s two-run homer in the third off Yoshinobu Yamamoto (the only runs he gave up in a six-inning start).
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers against the Padres in the first inning Sunday.
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But it set the tone for a flurry of offense that would follow later in the afternoon, when a weekend of non-existent offense finally started to turn.
In the sixth, Freeman hit his first home run, crushing another center-cut fastball from Pivetta to right-center for a tying blast.
Then, against Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada in the seventh, the club put all the pieces together in a five-run rally.
Andy Pages rolled a single through the left side to lead off. Michael Conforto came up next, fouled off a full-count slider, then took a borderline fastball at the top of the zone for a stress-inducing walk.
Miguel Rojas couldn’t get a bunt down after that, eventually swinging away for a flyout to center.
But, in what was easily his best moment of a trying rookie season, Rushing delivered the decisive blow seven pitches later — fouling off his own two-strike slider before clobbering another to right for a go-ahead three-run shot.
Freeman tacked on two more insurance runs before the inning was through, landing his second long ball of the day into the Petco Porch down the right-field line. Ohtani got in on the action in the ninth, belting his 45th homer to right to put the game — and another weekend of offensive frustration — to bed.
I read books every day and have done all my life. I love the way books help us in so many ways, whether it’s providing us with the information, education and tools to help improve our lives or providing us with a means to relax, wind down and escape the everyday.
I love fiction and non-fiction books equally for the ways they enrich my life. History books teach me things I didn’t know, self-help and advice books teach me ways I might be able to improve my life and interactions with other people, and fiction allows me to stop thinking about the stresses of everyday life. You can find out what I consider the 10 best books I’ve read in the last 5 years here. And this is by far the best book I’ve ever read.
Right now, I’m enjoying the escapism of fiction and discovering new authors like Alice Winn and Martin Griffin. But there is one author I am enjoying more than any other at the moment. With more than 15 million books sold, Lisa Jewell could hardly be described a little-known or upcoming author. She is an established New York Times best-seller, a big hitter with 23 novels to her name, each translated into several different languages. She’s been described as the “UK’s greatest export” for lovers of mystery thriller books.
But somehow, despite being an avid reader, I hadn’t come across her or her books until I was recommended one by a colleague. I raced through it, devoured three more in a month and then a fifth. I don’t think I’ve ever read so quickly,with Jewell’s easy writing style combining perfectly with her unique, intense, fast-moving and sometimes downright terrifying plots. In turn, I recommended her to a colleague — she was as gripped as me and said she’d never spent as long on a treadmill while listening to one of Jewell’s audiobooks!
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This brilliant book centres on an abandoned mansion in Chelsea, London, where the bodies of three adults were discovered alongside a healthy baby in a cot, alive and seemingly well looked after. When that baby inherits the house 25 years later, she sets about uncovering its dark past. The book jumps between the present and past, with a great twist. You can buy it on Amazon here or at Waterstones here.
This thriller tells the story of Laurel Mack, a mum who is grieving after the sudden disappearance of her youngest daughter, Ellie. Years later, with Ellie’s disappearance still a mystery, she meets a handsome and seemingly perfect man in a cafe and goes on to start a relationship with him. Then she meets his nine-year-old daughter and the first thing that strikes her is how much she looks like her missing daughter. From that point on, I was completely and utterly hooked and could not turn the pages fast enough. You can buy it on Amazon here or at Waterstones here.
On a summer night, 19-year-old Tallulah and her boyfriend, Zach, go missing after going to a house party at a large mansion outside their village. A year later, with the couple’s disappearance still a mystery, a writer named Sophie, who has moved to the area with her boyfriend, discovers a sign saying “Dig Here” at the bottom of her garden, seemingly freshly written. She does as the sign instructs, and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to Tallulah and Zach that night. You can buy it on Amazon here or at Waterstones here.
Two middle-aged women with families meet by chance in a bar where they bond over their shared birthday. Josie, seeking a new direction in life, convinces Alix to do a podcast based on her life, which, it soon becomes obvious, is dark and unsettling. But by now, both women are enmeshed in each other’s lives to a chilling extent. You can buy it on Amazon here or at Waterstones here.
The sequel to The Family Upstairs continues the story of the characters we were introduced to three years earlier in The Family Upstairs. It opens with the discovery of the remains of a body in a bag in the Thames. Soon, a detective is connecting them to a cold case that left three people dead on the kitchen floor in a Chelsea mansion thirty years ago. Lisa Jewell has said she doesn’t like writing sequels. Thank goodness she did. This is just as thrilling as the book that got me hooked in the first place.
Ford is recalling every F-150 pickup truck it has sold in Australia, due to the potential for vehicles to lose power, or move while parked.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear wheel hub bolts may become loose or break causing damage to the wheel axle and axle hub splines over time,” Ford Australia says in its recall notice.
“This could result in the vehicle moving whilst engaged in park position or a loss of motive power.
“Note: A broken wheel hub bolt will not result in wheel separation.
“A loss of motive power whilst driving and/or the vehicle’s movement whilst in the park position could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users.”
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Notably, that’s more than the number of F-150s sold by Ford since late 2023, because it includes all vehicles still in Ford Australia’s possession, such as those going through the right-hand drive conversion process, vehicles in dealer stock, and some future model year vehicles in the country for development purposes.
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with a Ford Australia dealership to have a free inspection and rectification carried out.
If you have any further questions, you can contact Ford Australia on 13 36 73.
The recall comes as Ford Australia recently confirmed the F-150 was on a stop-sale order, without confirming just what the stop-sale was for.
It’s also the latest in a series of recalls for the full-size American pickup, which is remanufactured in right-hand drive locally by RMA Automotive.
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The hub has been launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with GFTN, National University of Singapore, and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub, called the BharatNetra Initiative, in Bhubaneswar. Describing it as a transformative step that will shape the future of finance in Odisha, Majhi said it would strengthen India’s global leadership in the digital economy.
“Odisha will play a central role in making India a global economic leader,” he added.
The hub has been launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with Global Finance & Technology Network Singapore (GFTN), the National University of Singapore, and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance, according to an official statement.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling, and Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) CEO Sopnendu Mohanty were also present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said the initiative would skill more than 7,000 students across all 30 districts of Odisha. It will run certification programmes designed by the Asian Institute of Digital Finance at the National University of Singapore.
The chief minister said the collaboration had been forged during the historic visit of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Odisha in January this year.
Majhi added that the state would nurture start-ups and entrepreneurs by establishing a dedicated Centre of Excellence within the hub. In addition, the project will also establish a Global Capability Centre (GCC), which will act as a strong foundation for attracting global financial institutions and new investments into Odisha.
Highlighting efforts to improve digital infrastructure, Majhi announced that a cable landing station connecting Bhubaneswar to Singapore is being established.
Noting that Odisha is the first state to formulate an AI Policy, he said preparations are underway to launch a dedicated FinTech Policy and GCC Policy to attract global investments.
The CM further said that the initiative is aligned with the vision of the Prime Minister, who during his Independence Day speech this year had envisioned skilling three crore youth with an investment of ₹1 lakh crore. “Odisha is ready to contribute to this grand vision,” he remarked.
Underscoring the state’s talent pool, he said Odisha produces around 1.8 lakh graduates annually in engineering, polytechnics, and IT streams, along with skilled youth from 950 ITIs.
Emphasising the importance of research, Majhi noted that in addition to skilling, Odisha has established a Deep Neural Network Laboratory and other Centres of Excellence. “Our vision is to make Odisha the ‘Research Capital of the East’,” he underlined.
He also thanked the Prime Minister for central government approval of two semiconductor fabrication units in Odisha. “Semiconductors are the building blocks of the digital economy, and Odisha is proud to play a leadership role in this national mission,” he said.
On the occasion, Majhi launched the BharatNetra Hackathon website, and a GCC+ overall programme was also announced.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Odisha’s vision aligns with India’s national priority of skilling youth for the global digital economy. “The BharatNetra Initiative will not only open pathways for employment and entrepreneurship but also strengthen India’s leadership in financial inclusion and innovation,” he added.
Odisha Minister for Electronics & IT, Dr Mukesh Mahaling, said the state is emerging as India’s innovation frontier, outpacing national growth and securing over $23 billion in new investments this year. “With progressive IT and AI policies, we are creating an ecosystem where advanced infrastructure, world-class talent, and start-up energy converge,” he added.
GFTN Group CEO Sopnendu Mohanty said: “The BharatNetra Initiative and the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub will redefine Odisha’s role as India’s strategic gateway to the Asia-Pacific financial technology corridor. This partnership with GFTN will empower talent, foster innovation, and connect Odisha to the world’s most dynamic financial ecosystems.”
It may be noted that the I-GFTCH in Odisha will focus on four pillars: Global Learning, Global Mindshare, Global Innovation, and Global Capability Hub — developed in partnership with Singapore-based GFTN.
Over the next five years, the initiative will equip 7,000 students across the state with critical skills in technology, regulation, and business for careers in financial technology.
The programme has already selected its first batch of 375 students from more than 3,800 applicants representing over 60 colleges across all districts of Odisha. The first batch is set to graduate by January 2026.
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XRP News today reports Ripple’s new viral ad with Gemini Exchange and Mastercard, which has attracted the attention of crypto investors worldwide. The new visibility comes at a time when the XRP token is trading at $3.03, an increase of 7.77%. Market capitalization stands at $180.52 billion while trading volumes have hit $10.03 billion, an 83.64% increase.
While limelight is put on Ripple, another quietly growing project is Remittix (RTX), a new PayFi altcoin with real-world crypto-to-fiat payment solutions.
XRP is in the limelight as the token builds strength against new lows. Having a market capitalization of $180.52 billion and a 83.64% increase in daily volume, XRP demonstrates strength amid broader crypto volatility. Investors are considering how such increased levels of liquidity and institutional demand can influence trading trends in the next few weeks.
At the same time, interest in projects addressing the real financial problems of day-to-day living is growing. Tokens like Remittix are picking up traction as the next wave of practical, utility-focused crypto investments.
Remittix (RTX) is a cross-chain DeFi project that aims to solve real payment issues in the physical world. With a price of $0.0969 per token currently, presale finance has crossed $21 million and more than 616 million tokens sold.
Such features drive investor appetite:
Unlike the majority of meme coins, Remittix is focused on real-world use with instant crypto-to-bank transfers for 30+ nations, supporting 40+ cryptocurrencies and 30+ fiat currencies. This positions RTX among the best crypto presales 2025 for practical adoption.
The Remittix solution is aimed at the $19 trillion cross-border payments market. It is a platform built for crypto natives and new adopters, with real-time FX conversion and open exchange rates.
With the upcoming wallet launch, first CEX listing and ongoing community events, Remittix marries tangible utility with strategic roll-out plans. For those who have been tracking XRP News and Ripple’s visibility on the mainstream stage, RTX shows how early investment in crypto can marry real-world use with innovative fintech solutions.
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Some students have been back to school for weeks, but others see that first day looming large. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle has a timely related theme. If you need hints and answers, read on.
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Today’s Strands theme is: Back to school.
If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Stock your locker.
Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:
These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:
The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 25, 2025, #540.
Today’s Strands spangram is SUPPLIES. To find it, look for the S that is five letters down on the far-right row, and wind backwards.
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A new study found that hydration is key when it comes to managing stress.
People who drink less than seven cups, or 1.5 liters, of water per day have a cortisol response to stress that is 50% higher than those who meet water intake recommendations.
Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) published the study in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
WEARABLE HYDRATION MONITOR COULD HELP PREVENT HEATSTROKE, SCIENTISTS SAY
Out of 62 healthy males and females, 32 participants were selected with both habitual low fluid intake and habitual high fluid intake.
Subjects who typically drank less than 1.5 liters of fluid per day were considered the “low-fluid” group, while the “high-fluid” group comprised people who drank the recommended amount of two liters for women and 2.5 for men.
New study reveals people drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily show 50% higher cortisol stress responses than those meeting hydration recommendations. (iStock)
The participants’ fluid intake was monitored over seven days by testing the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) and hydration markers with blood and urine.
The study found that drinking too little water increased stress-related health issues for both men and women.
Professor Neil Walsh, study lead at LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, said in a press release that keeping a water bottle nearby during stress-related times can have potential benefits for your long-term health.
‘HYDRATION BOOSTERS’ OR JUST WATER? MEDICAL EXPERTS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEATING THE SUMMER HEAT
“Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone and exaggerated cortisol reactivity to stress is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression,” said Walsh.
A study team member, Dr. Daniel Kashi, said in a release that “both groups felt equally anxious and experienced similar increases in heart rate during the stress test.”
An important observation was that poor hydration was associated with greater cortisol reactivity to the stress test. (iStock)
He added that “only the ‘low-fluid’ group showed a significant increase in saliva cortisol in response to the stress test.”
“Although the low-fluid group did not report being thirstier than the high fluid group, they had darker and more concentrated urine, clear signs of poor hydration,” said Kashi.
“An important observation was that poor hydration was associated with greater cortisol reactivity to the stress test. Exaggerated cortisol reactivity to stress has been associated with poor long-term health,” Kashi added.
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Long-term dehydration can lead to more serious health issues such as kidney damage and failure, anxiety and depression, heart problems, and diabetes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Dehydration triggers the release of the vasopressin hormone, which puts pressure on the kidneys, making it harder to concentrate urine and manage electrolyte balance.
Researchers suggest that monitoring urine color is a good way for people to check their hydration status. (iStock)
“Vasopressin also acts on the brain’s stress-response cent[er]” influencing where it can release of cortisol,” according to the LJMU release.
The release added, “This dual role [of] vasopressin helps maintain blood volume and electrolyte balance but also increases cortisol.”
While researchers found that water intake recommendations should be followed, additional research and further long-term studies are needed.
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Researchers suggest that monitoring urine color is a good way for people to check their hydration status.
Light yellow urine color typically indicates good hydration.
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“Being hydrated may help your body manage stress more effectively,” he said.
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-23/Central-delegation-returns-to-Beijing-after-celebrations-in-Xizang-1G4MVdBJpS0/img/7b3d7d6937e5407384ed572e77172afb/7b3d7d6937e5407384ed572e77172afb.png' alt='Wang Huning (C), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and head of the central delegation, visits Tashilhunpo Monastery in the city of Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 23, 2025. /Xinhua'
The central delegation to southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday flew back to Beijing after attending the region’s 60th anniversary celebrations, visiting local officials and residents, and inspecting economic and social development in Xizang.
Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and head of the central delegation, visited the city of Xigaze with the main group of the delegation on Saturday morning.
Wang stressed the need to fully implement the Party’s policies for the governance of Xizang in the new era while pursuing more progress to ensure enduring stability and promote the high-quality development of the autonomous region.
Other groups of the delegation visited Qamdo, Nagqu, Nyingchi and Shannan to learn about local efforts in the sectors of education, medical and healthcare, and cultural relic protection.
A farewell ceremony was held when the central delegation departed.
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It’s year No. 49 covering high school sports in Southern California. Let me tell you how it started.
Cut from the Madison Junior High basketball team, I discovered writing for the school newspaper offered more power and influence than sitting on a bench. Everyone likes to see their name mentioned, so now I knew I had a big responsibility going forward.
It was the time of Watergate and new heroes such as journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovering corruption at the highest level, inspiring future journalists. While attending Poly High in Sun Valley, Pete Kokon, the sports editor of the San Fernando Sun, offered to pay me $15 a week to write a story about high school sports. It was the first lesson of a sportswriter — don’t worry about the money, bask in the spotlight of having your name appear in a byline.
Kokon was the most entertaining character I’ve ever met. He owned an apartment building in Sherman Oaks and lived in his “penthouse,” which consisted of entering a screen door that was never locked and seeing a small room on the top floor. He’d leave his keys in his unlocked car under a mat. He used to cuss out Ronald Reagan whenever his name was mentioned. He taught me how to bet at the race track, saying, “Give me a dollar,” before going to the window to place a $2 bet.
Eric Sondheimer giving a speech in 1989 at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at Knollwood Country Club.
(Bob Messina Photography)
He taught me how to play golf, inviting me to Woodland Hills Country Club and shouting out his club ID number to pay for everything from food to shirts to drinks. He’d write all his stories on an ancient Royal typewriter. He smoked cigars and once was a boxing promoter. Two of his best friends were Hall of Famers Don Drysdale and Bob Waterfield, fellow Van Nuys High graduates. Everyone knew him, appreciated him and feared him whenever he got angry.
Pete Kokon covered high school sports in the San Fernando Valley for more than 60 years.
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For more than 60 years, he covered high school sports. I never thought I’d challenge his record. But after becoming a stringer for the Daily News in 1976 and being hired full time in 1980 after turning down the job of sports information director at Cal State Northridge, I learned there was a need to cover local sports and it became my passion to make a difference. Yes, I’ve covered the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the 1984 Olympic Games, the World Series, the Rose Bowl, the Breeders’ Cup, the Little League World Series, but nothing has provided more satisfaction than telling the stories of teenagers rising up in the face of adversity or overcoming doubts from peers to succeed.
There have been tough stories through the years. I’ll never forget staying awake until 11:30 p.m. to see the lead story on ESPN SportsCenter detailing possible NCAA rule violations by the University of Kentucky after a package sent to a high school basketball star in Los Angeles had money inside. That was a story helped by others at the Daily News.
I’ve always treated high school sports as different than college or pros. These are teenagers, with criticism of coaches and athletes mostly off limits. But times are changing. Players are getting paid. Coaches are engaging in ethical lapses. It’s a growing challenge. I will continue to respect the tradition of high school sports being about having fun but insist on rules being followed.
Eric Sondheimer interviews Corona Centennial’s Eric Freeny at the end of the state championship in Sacramento in March 2022. Freeny is now a freshman at UCLA.
(Nick Koza)
There are so many stories of coaches getting mad. Sometimes it takes time for them to understand I’m just trying to do my job as a fair, dedicated journalist who understands my responsibilities and remembers my role.
Let me give an example. At one point years ago, Sylmar basketball coach Bort Escorto stopped reporting scores. Maybe it had something to do with writing about transfers. Maybe not. But today, he always answers my calls, “I didn’t do it.”
You know you’ve won any argument when someone claims your bias for one school over another. That used to be the weekly debate years ago among Crespi and Notre Dame fans. Signs were made, barbs were shouted. It made me laugh. Now it’s about sharing selfies.
What keeps me coming back every season are the many new stories to tell. No area has a larger, more diverse collection of top athletes from a variety of sports than Southern California.
Eric Sondheimer interviews sophomore Tajh Ariza after a basketball game in 2022.
(Nick Koza)
There was a time more than a year ago that I got frustrated with the negativity going on in the world. I needed to do something to change my perspective. That’s when I vowed to write something positive every day about high school sports. Prep Talk was created to help inspire me and hopefully others that a positive message can break through in an era of social media nonsense.
To the readers through the years, you’ve helped me stay employed and stay dedicated to telling stories that resonate around the Southland. Newspapers are in trouble, but I can only control what I can control, so thank you for being loyal customers at a time of upheaval.
Eric Sondheimer interviews coach Ed Azzam of Westchester in 2020.
(Nick Koza)
Through the years as technology changed, I’ve adapted, such as sprinting from games to find a rotary telephone in a locked P.E. office or driving to a phone booth to call in a story under deadline pressure. I’ve climbed fences after being locked in as the last person in a stadium. I’ve sat on a gym floor in darkness writing a story. One night at Bishop Alemany, I lost my cellphone on the football field. I was ready to throw up in embarrassment. The athletic director, Randy Thompson, found it. My story was saved. I’ve learned to take videos and shoot photos and speak in front of audiences (thank you to speech class 101 at CSUN).
Today’s world for high school sports reporters is about not getting kicked out by security after games when everyone has left and staying calm when security doesn’t want to let you in before games or on a sideline with a press pass to do your job. Common sense is disappearing in the name of following orders.
I already have gold passes from the Southern Section and City Section, which means if I step away, I’ll still be able to attend events.
When and how this ends has yet to be decided. Pete Kokon died at age 85 in 1998 when he was found with his TV on and the channel tuned to ESPN in his penthouse apartment.
As long as a level of professionalism remains among stakeholders, I will continue to do my best to tell stories. My job is about serving the public, not myself, and that will be my mission forever.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has warned against unauthorised opportunities to gain exposure to the company through a variety of means, including special purpose vehicles (SPVs). In a blog post, the US-based company said that all OpenAI equity is subject to transfer restrictions.
“This means that OpenAI equity cannot be directly or indirectly transferred unless the seller first obtains OpenAI’s written consent. Any attempted transfer — which includes any pledge, encumbrance or other similar disposition — that does not follow this requirement is void,” it noted.
“We are aware of firms that market unauthorised opportunities to gain exposure to OpenAI through a variety of means, including sales of OpenAI equity; investments in SPVs that own OpenAI equity; tokenised interests in OpenAI equity or an SPV holding OpenAI equity; and “forward” contracts and other forms of purported economic interests,” the company informed.
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OpenAI further stated it does not endorse or participate in any of these transactions, which are a violation of its transfer restrictions and may result in the invalidation of the underlying equity.
“Any transfers may also violate US federal or state securities laws, which impose significant restrictions on transfers of privately offered equity. A buyer or seller may have liability for those violations, and the transfer may be rescinded,” said the company.
It urges users to be careful if they are contacted by a firm that purports to have access to OpenAI, including through the sale of an SPV interest with exposure to OpenAI equity.
While not every offer of OpenAI equity (or exposure to it) is problematic, it is possible that the firm offering to sell or facilitate the sale of OpenAI equity, or to provide indirect exposure to OpenAI equity, is attempting to circumvent our transfer restrictions and other terms and conditions applicable to an investment in OpenAI. If so, the sale will not be recognised and carry no economic value to you, the company added.
Goa has always been that call-your-girls, pack-your-bags destination. Sun-kissed mornings, lazy afternoons and nights that stretch into breakfast are what everyone imagines. The real trick is not just showing up. The trick is planning smart so your girls’ trip feels exciting and safe. Two things change the game instantly. Your own villa and your own set of wheels.
Your private corner of paradise
Nothing feels better than knowing you do not have to share your pool with strangers. A villa inside a trusted hotel property or a highly rated Airbnb gives you that freedom. Think late-night music, swims at odd hours, and not once having to glance over your shoulder. The smart move is to book only through established platforms, skim recent reviews and choose Superhosts. A fresh review tells you more than any glossy photo gallery. And when you check out, leave your own review so the next group of girls has the same peace of mind.
Cars, not chaos
Goa looks compact on a map, but the distances can test your patience. One afternoon, you want Panjim, the next Siolim, and suddenly you have spent more time haggling for taxis than dipping in the sea. A rented car solves that. Self-drive services are easy to find and give you the freedom to move on your schedule. Scooters are fun for short rides, but if you are an all-girls group heading out at night, a car feels safer. Just remember, Goa takes its no drinking and driving rule seriously. Pick a sober driver, hire one for the night or simply stay in, turn up the music and make the villa your club.
Beaches with the right vibe
Not every beach is worth the effort. If you want calmer mornings, skip Baga and Calangute. Morjim, Anjuna and Mandrem are better for softer sands, relaxed crowds and a friendlier vibe. Watch the sunrise at Morjim and walk over to Café OSA for breakfast. Later, take a slow drive down Parra Road and stop at the pottery stores at the end. No one needs pottery on holiday, but somehow it always ends up in your bag.
Evenings done right
The party scene has grown up. Instead of jostling at busy beach clubs, look for places with space to breathe. Nama Waterfront is one of them with live acts, good food and bartenders who actually know their craft. On the Vagator strip, Noah delivers solid music and cocktails without the madness. Clara feels lighter, a little like a Bali café, stylish yet easy for a group to settle in.
For late nights, my money is always on After Dinner. It is chic, the playlist is smart, and it sits inside Pisco by the Beach, which means you never feel unsafe. It is the kind of place where you walk in dressed to the nines and actually get to enjoy yourself instead of fending off the wrong kind of attention.
Food for the soul
No girls’ trip to Goa feels complete without Goan food. Bombil Goa whips up thalis with just the right amount of flair. Tomatoes in Morjim captures the buzz of a shack with a safe, lively energy. For something dressier, book ahead at The Leela in the south or Taj Holiday Village up north. They welcome outside guests and offer a taste of resort life, just for an evening.
Table booking apps are worth a good scroll since they often lead you to gems. The Sanctuary by Sarah Todd and Nama both popped up that way and proved well worth the detour. And for that essential cuppa between beach hops or meals, Goa’s café culture delivers. Spots like Alag in Siolim and Babka in Anjuna are beloved picks. Babka pairs strong Third Wave coffee roasts with homemade pastries and a cosy, sunlit vibe that feels like a hug in a café.
Plan easy, play safe.
Girls’ trips to Goa will always be linked with carefree days and nights that run long, but a girl’s trip works best when fun and safety go hand in hand. Rent that villa, take the wheel and keep these Goa trip tips for girls in mind. You will return with memories, not worries, and maybe even a bag clinking with pottery.
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This classic gangster film is the best movie of all time, according to Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on two platforms. The Godfather (1972) is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and NOW TV.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and co-written with Mario Puzo, based on Puzo’s best-selling 1969 novel, the American epic gangster film is about Michael Corleone, the war-hero youngest son of a powerful New York crime boss, who joins the family business when his father is targeted for assassination. The film’s synopsis reads: “Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone. When the don’s youngest son, Michael, reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.”
It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley and Richard Conte, among others.
The Godfather was instantly met with success upon its release, and it became the highest-grossing film of 1972.
It won countless awards, most notably the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marlon Brando), the Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) for Coppola and Mario Puzo and the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The Godfather has a 97% rating from critics and audience users on Rotten Tomatoes.
The critics consensus says: “One of Hollywood’s greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.”
One reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: “This is not only grand entertainment, but an emotional and intellectual experience to rival any in cinema.”
“The Godfather works like a masterfully conducted orchestra, whose immaculate symphony is a meticulously crafted and extraordinarily integral thread in the fabric of cinema history,” another added.
The Godfather is available to stream on Amazon Prime and NOW TV.
