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Wonder buys Grubhub in $650 million food delivery app deal

The food delivery app Wonder Wednesday announced it has bought Grubhub in a $650 million dollar combination debt and cash deal.




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WATCH: This rescued gray seal pup takes her self-care bubble baths very seriously

After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving!




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Children's Day 2024: Jackie Shroff's Powerful Message - "Every Child Has The Right To Education, Right To Dream..."

The video had Nanhe munne bachche teri mutthi mein sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi from 1954 film Boot Polish playing in the background




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To New Mom Deepika Padukone, A Wedding Anniversary Wish From Ranveer Singh: "Every Day Is Wife Appreciation Day, But..."

The couple welcomed their first child in September




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Navy takes delivery of three Augusta helicopters

The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters. The helicopters, which were purchased by the Ministry of Defence, were handed over to the Navy on November 12, 2024. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, said the ministry handed over the helicopters to the


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Sanco KZN cuts ties with ANC over dysfunctional alliance and service delivery failures




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Sri Lanka votes for new parliament as economic recovery hangs in balance

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka began voting in a snap election on Thursday which will determine if the island nation wants to empower its new, leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to push his pro-poor policies as it recovers from a financial meltdown. A little over 17 million Sri Lankans are eligible to elect lawmakers to the 225-member parliament for a five-year term. A record 690 political parties and independent groups are in the fray across 22 electoral districts. Marxist-leaning Dissanayake, 55, was elected president in September but his National People's Power (NPP) coalition had just three of 225 seats in parliament, prompting him to dissolve the legislature almost a year before its term ended and seek a fresh mandate. Over 7,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure free and fair elections at the more than 13,400 polling stations set up across the country, police officers told Reuters. "The military is also on standby to assist the police but we do not expect any incidents," said Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa, adding that voting was proceeding smoothly. As polling opened in the early hours of the morning, people began trickling into temples, schools and other public buildings being used as polling stations. Among them was Umeshi Perera, 32, who lined up to cast her ballot at a school in Biyagama, a suburb about 15 km from the South Asian nation's largest city of Colombo. "I think we are seeing the first signs of a positive political change in Sri Lanka after the president was elected and we should give him the chance to continue that change," she said. Analysts say Dissanayake's coalition is expected to draw significant support, while a victory for a rival could lead to a policy logjam the country cannot afford. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya party of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa - who favors a mix of interventionist and free-market economic policies - is NPP's main challenger. The other key contender is the New Democratic Front, backed by previous President Ranil Wickremesinghe. "All arrangements are in place and we appeal to the public to work with us to ensure a free and fair election," Election Commission Chairman RML Rathnayake told reporters at a pre-election briefing on Tuesday. Votes will be counted soon after polling closes on Thursday and results are expected to be announced on Friday. A country of 22 million people just across the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka was crushed by a 2022 economic crisis triggered by a severe shortfall of foreign currency, causing the economy to shrink by 7.3% in 2022 and 2.3% last year. Boosted by a $2.9 billion bailout program from the International Monetary Fund, the economy has begun a tentative recovery, but the high cost of living is still a critical issue for many voters, especially the poor. Dissanayake wants to push anti-poverty policies including bigger welfare schemes and fight corruption as a political outsider in a country dominated by family parties for decades. He also aims to tweak targets set under the IMF program to reduce high income taxes and free up funds to invest in welfare for millions hit hardest by the crisis. The new government must deliver a budget to reach a crucial primary surplus target of 2.3% of GDP in 2025 set under the IMF program, deliver pro-poor policies, and put growth on a sustainable path. But investors worry Dissanayake's desire to revisit the terms of the IMF bailout could delay future disbursements, and make it harder for Sri Lanka to hit that primary surplus target. "In past elections, people did not have confidence in us but in September people gave us victory and proved that we are a winning party and we can form a government," Dissanayake said on Sunday as the campaign neared its conclusion. "The next task is to unite people from the four corners of this country and build a powerful people's movement," he said.



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Spurs reveal Gregg Popovich suffered 'mild stroke,' expected to make full recovery

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been sidelined for several games, and on Wednesday, the team announced that the longtime NBA coach had suffered a "mild stroke" on Nov. 2.



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Full House star Dave Coulier reveals diagnosis with ‘very aggressive’ cancer

Actor, who played Joey Gladstone on the hit ABC sitcom, said he is currently undergoing rounds of chemotherapy




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The best Christmas gifts in 2024 that cover everyone on your holiday list

This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, it’s safe to say we all want to give our loved ones things they will enjoy and appreciate. But there’s a lot of noise, junk and bad deals disguised as good deals to sift through as we get closer and closer to the holidays.

Allow us at Engadget to help you through it. Here, you’ll find all of our holiday gift guides collected in one place, so you can more easily find the best Christmas gifts you need this year. Are you looking for white elephant gift ideas? Are you struggling to come up with a good gift for the father figure in your life? Are you just looking for a good board game to pick up for your own family? We’ve got you covered with gift ideas for all of those scenarios and more. We'll update this post as more of our gift guides hit the internet, so check back for even more gift ideas throughout the season.

According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an opulent gift, knowing that they likely could not afford the upkeep for such an animal. It would inevitably lead them to financial ruin. This story is almost certainly untrue, but it has led to a modern holiday staple: the white elephant gift exchange. These gift ideas will not only get you a few chuckles, but will also make your recipient feel (slightly) burdened.

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We could all use more time away from screens of all types and sizes, and board games are a fun way to do that and bond with friends and family. You can find plenty of unique sets out there now, from word puzzles to whodunnits to calming playthroughs that showcase the beauty of the little things in life. From games with giant monsters to those with haunted mansions, we’re sure at least one of our suggestions will be a hit with you and your loved ones.

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We wouldn’t blame you if you try to do all of your tech shopping around the holidays. That’s when you can typically get the best sales, both on relatively affordable gear and (more importantly) on big-ticket items. But it would be wrong to think that only the most expensive tech is worth gifting. Since we at Engadget test a plethora of gadgets every year, we know that there are some hidden (and not so hidden) tech gems at lower price ranges — you just have to know where to find them.

Read more: The best gifts under $50 that make great stocking stuffers

This year may not go down as one of the best years in gaming like 2023 did, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t a lot of great new releases. Between titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, there were plenty of games to keep even the most dedicated of gamers busy in 2024. And if you’re shopping for one, especially as a non-gamer, it can be tricky to navigate what’s worth buying. We've got you covered with these recommendations.

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A million new video games seem to come out every week, but for some of us, nothing beats the classics. If you know someone who is way into retro gaming but don’t feel like hunting through eBay and local shops for gear to add to their collection, we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life, from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork.

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When it comes to making a great cup at home, coffee nerds are constantly learning and love to try new things. Whether the person you’re shopping for is a newly indoctrinated pour over lover or obsessive over every brewing parameter, we’ve compiled a list of the best gear for coffee geeks that you can get this holiday season.

Read more: The best gifts for coffee lovers

There are few things more rewarding than making good food for your friends and family. But after a while, it’s easy to get bored with the same tried and true recipes. And what better way to inject some fun into your favorite home chef’s routine than with a brand-new kitchen gadget? To help you find the right gift for the cook in your life, we’ve put together a list of our favorite kitchen gadgets across a wide range of prices and categories.

Read more: The best cooking gifts

We’re all having a bit of a budget crunch this year, but the good news is that when it’s time to bestow presents on the young ones (or young at heart), you don’t have to break the bank. Our list of our favorite tech, science and design toys is stacked with items under $100, with plenty of reuse packed in so the fun can extend far beyond the holiday season.

Read more: The best tech toys for kids

In Engadget’s Slack rooms, our pets are high on the list of stuff we chat about — just behind work-adjacent tech stuff, insane current events, video games and food. We’ve bought plenty of high- and low-tech stuff to keep our furry friends fed, occupied, safe and happy and we’ve put together the best of what we tried here. Perhaps you’re shopping for your own very good boy or girl, or maybe you have a dutiful pet parent on your list — either way, the gadgets gathered here will make great gifts, according to the enthusiastic tail wags (or aloof meows) of our own fur babies.

Read more: The best gadgets for your pets

Since the dawn of humanity, we have traveled. We’ve come a long way from on-foot journeys laden with animal hide satchels. But the goal of good travel gear is the same: Get you and your necessities to a destination in the highest level of comfort available. If you know someone who is always catching a flight, rides the train to work or is bravely embarking on a cruise, some new tech may just help them out.

Read more: The best travel gifts

There's a pretty good chance you know at least one person who works remotely in some fashion. While the WFH life has its perks — nobody likes a long commute — it comes with its own set of challenges, from lacking pro-level equipment to dealing with household disturbances. If you’re looking to give a gift to someone who spends much of their time in their home office, we’ve rounded up a few techy gift ideas that should make their days a little more delightful, or at least easier to manage.

Read more: The 19 best gift ideas for the remote worker in your life

Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.

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'Very stressful but thankful': Zhang Shuifa talks about returning to showbiz

When former TV actor Zhang Shuifa appeared in a sales livestream with some local celebs in July, it sparked nostalgia among netizens who hadn't seen him on screens for years. The 57-year-old's appearance then led to his gradual return to showbiz. Besides turning up in the occasional sales livestreams, the Malaysian is also currently filming local director Jack Neo's upcoming movie I Want To Be Boss, which is expected to be released during Chinese New Year next year. In an Instagram Reel today (Nov 14), Shuifa, who debuted in 1988 with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC, now Mediacorp), reminisced about the time he filmed a drama with local actor Collin Chee. "I remembered it was over 30 years ago, though I can't remember the name of the drama now," he said. Collin, 57, shared that it was his first drama in 1993.




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'Don't be THAT person!': 15+ public library stories where entitled Karens, parents, and kids ruined everyone else's experience

Going to one's local public library should be a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, as is the case with any public setting, one's experience can be profoundly affected by the actions and behavior of random strangers. You could be in a movie theater, a coffee shop, or the post office and find similar entitled behavior from Karens, parents, and kids that has the potential to ruin your day. Let's take a moment to assess the myriad of ways in which the same phenomenon can occur in public libraries.

First, there's the strange people who sit next to you despite there being plenty of space for them to sit elsewhere. Then, there's the mess a group of kids may leave at a communal table. And, of course, there is the junk food that fully grown adults refuse to clean up after they are finished. This is the kind of entitlement that makes picking up a book feel like a Sisyphean endeavor. 

Keep scrolling below for this collection of mildly infuriating library moments. For more content like this, check out these frustrating movie theater fails.




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Everyday Beauty Products Raises Chemical Exposure During Pregnancy

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Newly developed lignin-based hydrogel proves to be a promising tool for wound healing and controlled drug release, according to a new study. With the




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Lignin-based Hydrogel: A Breakthrough in Wound Healing and Drug Delivery

New lignin-based hydrogel represents a breakthrough in the fields of wound healing and drug delivery, offering innovative solutions for improved medical treatments.




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New SiteMinder Research Reveals the 2025 Hotel Guest Will Demand “Everything”

SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has today released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, revealing the emergence of the ‘everything traveller’ – a new, multifaceted traveller who reflects the dynamic shifts within travel with plans that blend trending and traditional. This evolved guest, according to SiteMinder’s report, the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, will come with newfound complexity that should signal a fundamental change in how hotels operate.





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Assembly of ionic supramolecular polymers using a decacationic pillar[5]arene to noncovalently crosslink hyaluronic acid for short DNA delivery

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00447G, Research Article
Qian Li, Danying Ma, Yue-Yang Liu, Hui Wang, Wei Zhou, Dan-Wei Zhang, Zhan-Ting Li
A multicationic pillar[5]arene noncovalently crosslinks hyaluronic acid to afford ionic supramolecular polymers for intramolecular delivery of short DNA.
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Data-driven discovery of carbonyl organic electrode molecules: machine learning and experiment

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00136B, Paper
Jiayi Du, Jun Guo, Qiqi Sun, Wei Liu, Tong Liu, Gang Huang, Xinbo Zhang
In this work, a universal strategy for the identification of high-performance OEMs for LIBs has been illustrated. The predicted molecule, naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetraone, exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in terms of capacity and lifetime.
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Discovery of hybrid Glypromate conjugates with neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3711-3727
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Sara C. Silva-Reis, Vera M. Costa, Daniela Correia da Silva, David M. Pereira, Xavier Cruz Correia, Xerardo García-Mera, José E. Rodríguez-Borges, Ivo E. Sampaio-Dias
A series of bicyclic-based Glypromate conjugates with reduction of protein aggregation elicited by Aβ25–35 and neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity is reported, paving the way for the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics.
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Hydrophobic CPP/HDO conjugates: a new frontier in oligonucleotide-warheaded PROTAC delivery

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3695-3703
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Miyako Naganuma, Nobumichi Ohoka, Motoharu Hirano, Daishi Watanabe, Genichiro Tsuji, Takao Inoue, Yosuke Demizu
A novel hydrophobic cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) and heteroduplex oligonucleotide (HDO)-conjugated PROTAC, CPP/HDO-PROTAC, was designed to enhance its intracellular delivery and degradation efficiency.
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Delhi recorded its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday as visibility dropped to 0 metres at 8 a.m.




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Andhra Pradesh govt. reaffirms commitment to ‘irrigating every acre of farmland’ in State through river-interlinking projects




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GlobalLogic opens delivery centre in Hyderabad to spread wings, ramp up hiring in Telangana 

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Tell Everyone Your Startup Idea

This artice is a guest post from Joel Gascoigne. Joel is is the founder of Buffer, a smarter way to share great articles with friends and followers. He Tweets at @joelgascoigne and writes regularly on his blog about startups, life, learning and happiness. I was speaking at an event last week about the lessons I’ve learned along my startup journey, mostlyRead More →

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3 Emails Every Early-Stage SaaS Should Be Sending

This article is a guest post by Christoph Engelhardt of SaaSEmailMarketing.net. Today I’m going to show you 3 emails that can change the trajectory of your SaaS business. The emails I’m highlighting here are easy to set up and pack a punch – ideal for early-stage products. You’ll learn how to: increase your signup conversions by 15%Read More →

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Making Room for Everyone This Christmas

How should our parish communities live out the fullness of our Orthodox Faith by including and making a space for those who need a space in our worship that acknowledges their worth and our need to be a spiritual home for everyone? Fr. Barnabas talks with Summer Kinard, an author, a singer, and the mother of five autistic children. Then be sure to listen for a very special announcement from Fr. Barnabas in the second half of the show.




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"We Need Everyone": New Award Recognizes the Importance of Scientific Community

In the lab of Minna Roh-Johnson, PhD, great science and great mentorship are inextricable. Now, up to $250,000 in federal funding from the National Cancer Institute has made that philosophy concrete by advancing cancer research and building scientific community.




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Palaeoecology of the Hiraiso Formation (Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) and implications for the recovery following the end-Permian mass extinction.

Foster, W J; Godbold, A; Brayard, A; Frank, A; Grasby, S E; Twitchett, R J; Oji, T. PeerJ 2022 p. 1-45, https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14357
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Discovery of a giant 3.3-3.1 Ga terrane in the Rae craton, Canada: Implications for the timing and extent of ancient continental growth

Neil, B J C; Tersmette, D B; Chacko, T; Heaman, L M; Kjarsgaard, B A; Martel, E; Creaser, R A; Pearson, D G; Stern, R A; Dufrane, S A; Luo, Y. Geology vol. 51, no. 6, 2023 p. 597-601, https://doi.org/10.1130/G51110.1
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Recovery from persistent nutrient-N limitation following the Permian-Triassic mass extinction

Du, Y; Grasby, S E; Xing, T; Song, H; Tien, L; Chu, D; Wu, Y; Dal Corso, J; Algeo, T; Tong, J. Earth and Planetary Science Letters vol. 602, 117944, 2023 p. 1-12, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117944
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FedEx: we have a vision to make supply chains smarter for everyone

FedEx Corp. today released its annual economic impact report, analysing the company’s worldwide network and role in building prosperity in local communities during its 2024 fiscal year (FY 2024).




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Royal Mail: This is an important part of our work to expand the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet

PEUGOT has been appointed to supply Royal Mail’s latest tranche of electric vans, which the company announced in July would be added to the fleet in time for the festive peak.




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DHL Express to meet the growing demand for express delivery services in South East England

DHL Express has announced the opening of a new service centre in Gatwick with an investment of £37 million. Mims Davies, MP for East Grinstead & Uckfield attended the official opening where she toured the site, meeting with staff and customers.




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ComReg: Revenue for Ireland’s main parcel delivery service providers decreased by 1% last year

New figures published by the postal regulator, ComReg, reveals income for the seven main providers of parcel delivery services in Ireland including An Post, UPS and DHL in 2023 was down €7.7 million on the previous year.




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Low impact delivery solutions

Post&Parcel Live is a seminar series from the experts at Post&Parcel. On 27 April 2017 we hosted "Solving the Inner City Challenge". In this keynote Rob King, Managing Director at Outspoken Deliveries explores low impact delivery solutions.



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Optimising Delivery to Exceed Customer Expectations

Nicole Mazza, Head of Business Development at Stuart explores optimising your delivery and what it means for food delivery at Post&Parcel Live: The Food Delivery Seminar.




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Implementing & Managing the Delivery of Fresh Food

Jonathan Pratt, Head of CRM at DPD explores the process of implementing and managing the delivery of fresh food at Post&Parcel Live: The Food Delivery Seminar.




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Austrian Post to offer in-house delivery from July

Together with technology partner Nuki, Austrian Post is launching in-house delivery as a regular service.




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Omniva CEO: Parcel delivery and postal services are becoming more personal

Estonian last mile delivery start-up, Parcelsea is piloting a new innovative concept- Community Lockers, together with Omniva, Estonian national post company.




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New approval to allow Prime Air to “effectively expand and scale” drone delivery operations

Amazon drones can now fly farther and deliver to more customers following The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.




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Autonomous delivery pilot launched in Helsinki

A new smart logistics centre in Helsinki is trialling zero emission deliveries using a combination of robots and electric vehicles.