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Sydney Sweeney slams Hollywood's 'women empowering other women' message as 'fake'

Sydney Sweeney blasted Hollywood's "women empowering other women" mantra as "fake" and a "front." The actress said that "none of it's happening."



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April trial date set for ex-Canadian world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault

Five players accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a London, Ont., gala celebrating their 2018 world junior hockey win will now stand trial beginning in April 2025, a judge ruled Tuesday.



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New Theoretical Model Calculates Chances of Intelligent Life in Our Universe and Beyond

Astrophysicists have produced a new model that focuses on the conditions created by the acceleration of the Universe’s expansion and the amount of stars formed.

The post New Theoretical Model Calculates Chances of Intelligent Life in Our Universe and Beyond appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.




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Trump to nominate Florida's Matt Gaetz to be attorney general

In a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination of Gaetz, Trump said: "Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System." Gaetz said he would resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective immediately.




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Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general pick

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for one of the biggest jobs in his new administration: attorney general. And for that job, Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.




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'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general

Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.




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After historic losses, Democrats wonder where they go from here.

Since Donald Trump won the presidency last week, Democrats have been pointing fingers, laying blame and second-guessing themselves.

All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro talked with three democratic strategists who are looking ahead and asking: Where does the party go from here?

For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

Email us at considerthis@npr.org.




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Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)




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Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for November 14, 2024: Grab freebies in battle royale game daily - Moneycontrol

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The best ergonomic keyboards for 2024

If you spend a good portion of your waking hours behind a desk, simply slapping an ergonomic mouse and keyboard on your desk won’t solve the real problem, which is sitting still for too long. But after you’ve peppered in a few walks and added some stretches for good measure, your workstation ergonomics is the next thing to consider. Hunching, twisting and contorting are all likely to lead to discomfort in the long run.

Ergonomic keyboards can help: these boards split, tilt and/or angle the keys in ways that help keep your shoulders and chest more open and your forearms and wrists more aligned. One ergonomic board won’t work for everyone, so I tested out 15 different models, and considered a mix of ergonomic features that include Alice and fully split designs, columnar orientations, thumb clusters, programmable keys and more. Here are the best ergonomic keyboards we could find.

Most ergonomic keyboard layouts fall into two categories: Alice and split. The former is a single board with the two halves of the keys rotated about 30 degrees apart at the bottom. The separation forms an A-shaped space between the keys — which has nothing to do with why it’s called an Alice layout, it’s just a happy coincidence. This subtle tweak pushes your elbows away from your ribs while keeping a straight line from your forearm to your middle knuckle. Using one, I pretty instantly felt more open along the front side of my body. This layout more closely resembles a traditional keyboard, so it should be easier for most folks to get used to than a fully split option.

Speaking of, split boards break the keys into two separate parts you can position individually. You can put them shoulder distance apart, bring them closer together or angle them as much as feels comfortable. You can also put your mouse between the halves, which may feel like an easier trip for your cursor hand and could potentially help with conditions like repetitive strain injuries. Personally, I like being able to put my current snack between the two parts. I've also found that pairing a split keyboard with a good ergonomic mouse has helped me even more, particularly a vertical mice. 

You can find ergonomic keyboards with and without number pads. Not having those number keys on the right side lets you keep your mouse closer in, minimizing overall reach. But if you work with numbers a lot, you’ll likely want that pad included. Some programmable boards allow for the use of layers, which temporarily repurpose keys and can provide you with a ten-key option through clever remapping of letter keys.

Tenting raises the middle of the keyboard up, so your hands move closer to a “handshake” position. Alice keyboards usually angle up towards the middle and always to a fixed degree, since the two sides are connected. Split boards often let you adjust the degree of tenting, going from flat to subtle to extreme lift.

You may have encountered keyboards with an optional lift at the back of the board, raising the top keys higher than the space bar. Every set of hands is different, but for most people, pulling the backs of the hands towards the forearms increases strain. Negative tilt has the opposite effect by sloping in the other direction, lowering the top number keys while raising the edge with the spacebar. Many Alice and some split keyboards offer an optional negative tilt. I found it was more comfortable to enable that feature when I’m standing, and I preferred to have the keys flat when sat at my desk.

This decision seems to be one of the more hotly-contested among ergo enthusiasts. A conventional keyboard has staggered keys, with each row slightly offset to the rows above and below it — so the A key is about halfway between the Q and W above it. This is a holdover from vintage mechanical typewriters, in which each press activated a hammer that smashed ink onto paper in the shape of a letter. To fit the hammers as close together as possible, while still allowing for finger pads, the keys were staggered.

Columnar or ortholinear keyboards stack the keys in orderly columns, often with rows that are not linear. Proponents claim this makes the keys easier to reach. Whether that’s true will be up to your fingers to decide, but I can say for certain that if you learned to type on a staggered keyboard, switching to a columnar layout is tough. It will take days, possibly weeks before you instinctively hit the C key. The N, M and B keys don’t fare much better.

With a few exceptions, most ergonomic keyboards will work with PCs or Macs as a standard typing input, but the use of function and hot keys may require some remapping. It can be as easy as an onboard switch to toggle between Mac and PC layouts, or as involved as downloading software to change up the keys. Some boards even include (or let you buy) extra keycaps to change, say, the Mac’s Command and Option keys to PC’s Start and Alt buttons.

For some boards, remapping or programming keys is a crucial feature. Gaming peripherals have extra keys that you can set to execute a series of keystrokes with the push of a single button. Keyboards that work with layers, in which a single button can perform several functions, typically allow you to change what those are. Some ergo keyboards have non-standard layouts, like thumb clusters with multiple keys near the space bar that you operate with your thumb. You’ll also be able to program those.

Ergonomic keyboards come in mechanical, membrane, and scissor switch versions. Which works best for you is, again, up to your preference. I won’t get too deep into the particulars here, as we have an entire guide devoted to mechanical boards, but the short of it is that membrane and scissor switches are less customizable than mechanical and typically cheaper. Typing on them tends to be quieter and softer. Mechanical switches are more customizable, offer a more responsive typing experience and are usually pricier. 

You’ll also have the option of wired or wireless ergonomic boards. All other things being equal, wired models are less expensive. Competitive gamers who rely on split-second responses may prefer the zero-lag of wired keyboards. Wired models also never run out of battery life and have fewer connectivity issues. But wireless keyboards keep your desk less cluttered.

Some ergonomic keyboards come with permanent or removable wrist or palm rests, which can be cushioned or hard. This is another area where opinions diverge: proponents claim they help you maintain a neutral hand position, while detractors say they put pressure on the tendons in your wrist and can exacerbate conditions like carpal tunnel. Ideally, your palms should be resting, not your wrists, and you might find you like having that support or you may find the pressure uncomfortable. 

Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget

All our guides begin with extensive research to figure out what’s out there and what’s worth testing. We consider brands with good reputations that we’ve heard good things about from colleagues and look at keyboard reviews in forums and other trusted publications. For this guide, I looked for keyboards with ergonomic features like tenting, split keys, palm support and so on. I also zeroed in on boards that didn’t require a deep amount of familiarity with the vast and exhaustive world of custom keyboards.

Once I settled on ten boards, I acquired them and used each one for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. I tried out the remapping and macros software and considered the comfort, design, price and durability of each model before arriving at picks I think will work best for the most people out there.

I remember wondering if something like the Goldtouch Elite Adjustable existed when I first started testing ergonomic keyboards. It didn’t at the time, as far as I could tell, but now a connected yet adjustable split board is indeed a product you can buy. It’s a solidly-built board and the ball joint connecting the two halves feels like it will put up with a lot of use. A squeeze of the lever at the top of the keys lets you set the board just how you like, adjusting both the vertical tenting and the angle between the two halves. There’s no programming to speak of, just the ability to swap a few function keys like print screen and home.

Unfortunately, the tenting doesn’t work for me. Because of the extra keys at the outer edges, raising the middle edges upwards lifts the center keys considerably, which brings my wrists and forearms off the desk instead of letting them rest. Holding them like that created extra neck and shoulder strain on my part, which is sort of the opposite of the goal. But if you’re not into tenting anyway and want a flat, Alice-split board with an adjustable splay, this works quite well.

The idea behind the Kinesis Form Split Touchpad Keyboard is pretty ergonomic: put the trackpad between the two halves and minimize travel for your mouse hand. The distance between the two puts your elbows at a comfortable distance and keeps your wrist nearly in-line with your forearms. The build is excellent, with low profile mechanical switches that feel smooth and just the right amount of clacky. The trackpad is responsive, but gestures only work with Windows computers. Even dragging and dropping doesn’t work on a Mac here, so I don’t see Apple users getting much use out of the board. I also found myself wishing for the slightest rotation of the keys — though they’re a good distance apart, a slight angle would keep my wrists fully unbent. There’s no tenting or negative tilt either, both of which could help a bit more, ergonomically speaking.

While it's a perfectly fine and affordable Bluetooth keyboard, the Logitech Wavekeys has minimal ergonomics. The keys rise up slightly in the middle and there's a comfortable wrist rest attached, but the layout is the same as any other keyboard, with no splitting of the keys to open up your arms or keep your wrists straight.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-ergonomic-keyboard-130047982.html?src=rss




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The Professional Women's Hockey League will join EA's NHL 25 this year

NHL 25 is slated to get a sizable content update at the end of the year. EA announced that the six teams of the Professional Women's Hockey League will be added to the game in an update this December. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres will be available to choose in the game's Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season modes.

This EA sports franchise has been putting more women's leagues and female players into the spotlight in recent installments. Women's teams first appeared in NHL 22 back in 2022, and last year NHL 23 showcased Olympic gold medalist Sarah Nurse of Team Canada on its cover alongside Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks.

In addition to the December update with the PWHL partnership, NHL 25 is adding an NHL Arcade mode this Friday. In early 2025, the game will also see new content tied to the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off event.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-professional-womens-hockey-league-will-join-eas-nhl-25-this-year-224023998.html?src=rss




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Understanding Wills in India: Key Legal Aspects and FAQs

A Will can be revoked at any time by the testator/testatrix during his/her lifetime.





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My Last working day in current org is in novemebr 2024 but they are asking me to submit IT proof

Hi,

In my current org my last working day is 25th Nov 2024 but they are asking me to submit IT proof before LWD, otherwise they will deduct tax from my final settlement which will come after 2 months of my LWD. is the legally correct?
do I have any option to not submit IT proof as still I haven't done my investment?
Please can I get some suggestion or legal opinion . I can contact if any one can guide me.




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Appeal filed beyond condonable period after writ proceedings disposal not maintainable

The Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh High Court, in the case of M/s Reddy Enterprises v. Appellate Authority & Additional Commissioner (ST), Vijayawada [Writ Petition No. 12355 of 2024 dated July 05, 2024] held that the appeal filed beyond condonable period after disposal of the writ petition in favour of the




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Waiting for my eyes to adapt to the darkness

I have changed my routine lately. I no longer read the news. There were a few blogs I read regularly, a couple of political YouTube channels I frequented, a podcast or two I’d listen to on walks. No more. I just can’t bear current events. I’m looking for distraction, and oh, what’s this? A movie […]



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Oh Lawd They Comin': 21 Absolute Unit Memes Full to the Brim With Feline Love and Cat Food

Oh lawd they comin', one tremorous step at a time. Beem… Boom… Beem… Boom… Oh lawd they make their big way into the kitchen. Beem… Boom… Beem… Boom… Oh lawd they trip and trample everything in their way. Beem… Boom… Beem… Boom… Oh lawd they're about to bang their massive weight onto the cabinet. Beem… Boom… Beem… Boom… Oh lawd they're going to make all the cat treats fall to the floor. Beem… Boom… Beem… Boom… Oh lawd they monch on every treat we've had in the kitchen, someone stop them before they turn to the fridge!

Chonker cats might be big in size, but they're also big in love… with food. They love cat food, cat snacks, and a wide variety of hooman foods as well. They monch on everything, but also on our hearts. They have a place in our hearts that's reserved just for them. A very, very, very big place. We barely could fit there some absolute unit memes, but somehow we managed.







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Branch Rickey

"Luck is the residue of design."




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SNP yet to make decision on two-job MPs - Swinney

The first minister was speaking after SNP MPs put their names forward to stand at the 2026 Holyrood election.




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Urban lifestyle hotel brand CityHub debuting in Reykjavik

CityHub, the urban lifestyle hotel brand, is bringing its signature blend of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik this November. Officially opening in the heart of the Hverfisgata district on 16th November, and with bookings already available through its website, CityHub Reykjavik promises a unique, digitally-driven stay perfect for tech-savvy travellers looking to explore Iceland like a local. Known for reinventing the traditional hotel experience, CityHub offers modern, pod-style ’Hubs’, prefabricated units designed in collaboration with Studio Uberdutch, for ultimate comfort and privacy. With 89 Hubs and 4 accessible rooms equipped with smart technology, guests can fully personalise their stay. Key features of the Reykjavik location include: Rooftop hot tub: Inspired by Iceland’s hot springs, guests can relax in CityHub’s rooftop hot tub after a day of exploring the city with stunning views and, if you’re lucky, a glimpse of the iconi...




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Squeezing revenue beyond hotel rooms - Hoteliers’ Discussion

Hoteliers are starting to realise that room rates alone can’t drive the profits they need. As many reach a ceiling when it comes to average daily rates (ADR), there’s a question mark hanging over how to boost the bottom line. It has to come from other revenue streams, but many are struggling to make this work. Here’s a closer look at where the opportunities lie.




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Unpacking Data Migration: A Key to Business Continuity and Growth

Saravana Kumar Nanjappan highlights that effective data migration is an invaluable asset to organizations undergoing digital transformation, enabling them to harness data's potential fully.




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5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no casualties, damages so far

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kashmir Valley. No casualty or damage to any property has so far been reported.




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Suriya reveals Jyothika made 3X more money than him: showers praises on wife [details]

Suriya revealed how Jyothika's career skyrocketed but it took a good couple of years to stabilize and reach that level.







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This Strategy is the Key to Scaling Your Business — and Reducing Costs Along the Way

Scaling a business meaningfully and sustainably can be challenging and requires more than ambition. Offshore staffing enables the flexibility and efficiency needed to thrive in today's fast-paced market.




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SEO Essentials for Businesses — 4 Key Tips for Driving Visibility and Growth

Want to attract and convert more customers? Here's what you need to know.




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Apple's Next Device Will Reportedly Be Mounted on Your Wall: 'They Feel Like They're Going to Sell a Lot of These Things'

The device will arrive by March at the earliest, according to reports.




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Public Eye vs Union Of India on 7 November, 2024

Dr. A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar, J.

These writ petitions raise an interesting question as regards the scope, content and extent of the right to freedom of speech and expression enuring to the media when they report facts about ongoing criminal investigations or the proceedings in cases pending adjudication before the various adjudicatory forums in the country. The writ petitions were initially considered by a Full Bench of this Court. However, by an order dated 24.05.2018, the Full Bench took the view that in the light of an earlier decision of another Full Bench of this Court in S. Sudin v. Union of India and Others - [2015 (2) KLT 296 (FB)], these matters needed to be referred to a Larger Bench of five Judges for consideration. It is thus, and pursuant to an order dated 02.09.2024 of the Hon'ble the Acting Chief Justice, that these matters are now before us.




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Lalit Kamal vs Geological Survey Of India on 13 November, 2024

and background of the case:

The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 19.07.2023 seeking information on following points:-

"1. Copy of complete report with all supporting documents submitted by FFC

2. List of the name of the officials/persons to whom the letters were issued by FFC

3. List of Officials who appeared before FFC along with their copy of all statements and supporting documents provided by them.

4. List of Officials who DID NOT appear before FFC

5. List officials/person from the statements/documents was taken on record by FFC The copy of statements along with supporting documents is requested to be provided.




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Kodakara Hawala Money Case: കൊടകര കുഴൽപ്പണകേസ്; പുനര:ന്വേഷണത്തിന് സർക്കാർ, ചുമതല കൊച്ചി ഡിസിപി കെ. സുദർശന്

Kodakara Hawala Money Case: ബിജെപി തൃശൂർ ജില്ലാ കമ്മിറ്റി മുൻ ഓഫീസ് സെക്രട്ടറി തിരൂർ സതീഷിന്റെ വെളിപ്പെടുത്തലിന് പിന്നാലെയാണ് തുടരന്വേഷണത്തിന് സർക്കാർ തയാറെടുക്കുന്നത്. 




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Keynote, Magic Move, and You

A confession: I love working in Keynote. Love it.

(I’m speaking, of course, of Keynote ’09. Not the feature-stripped version that was released last month. Still, I’m hopeful it’ll improve over time, since it is so very pretty.)

It’s not perfect, mind you—after four or five years of use, the program’s got some not-insignificant stability issues, crashing way more often than I’d like. But after all that time it’s still one of my favorite visual editors: it’s great for quickly prototyping UI components, sketching out ideas for animation timing, and, yes, making slides.

Anyway: over the years, folks have said some very kind things about the visual design of my presentations. I don’t have any special knowledge about Keynote, mind, but thought I’d share a couple things I use in my presentations, in case anyone else finds them helpful.

First up: Magic Move.


Basically, Magic Move is a transition you can apply between two slides. If the second slide shares any objects—images, text boxes, or what-have-you—with the first slide, those objects will be, well, magically moved from one position to the next.

Here’s a very, very simple example:

As you can see, there’s just one object on both slides: a picture of my good friend Dwayne. The image is the same on both slides—you can duplicate the slide, or copy/paste the object to the second slide—but since its position changed, Magic Move kinda tweens the photo to its new position.

Now, I don’t use Magic Move a lot, usually preferring to just lean on simple dissolves between slides. But it’s great for managing more complex animations, like this one:

This animation requires a bit more setup, but the principle is basically the same:

  1. In the first slide, the “screenshots” you see are basically a lot of tiny little screencaps, each containing just one element of the interface. (So there’s an image for the toolbar in Editorially’s editor, another for the discussion panel, another for the account menu avatar, and so on.)
    1. When I’m arranging complex flyouts like this, I’ll usually have a reference screenshot on the canvas as a base layer, and place the smaller screencaps atop it. Just to make sure everything’s aligned, that is.
  2. Then, in the second slide, I move all those small images where I’d like them to end up.
  3. Turn on Magic Move, and you’re left with a neat little flyout cross-section of an interface.

As with most things Keynote-related, Magic Move is pretty reliable…but the more you use it, you’ll probably run up against a couple idiosyncrasies. You can’t magicmove (oh god i’m so sorry) an object if it has any builds or actions on it; animated objects (YES MOM, I’M TALKING ABOUT GIFs) will just blink to their new position; and some objects might move completely counter to what you’d expect.

And as with anything animation-driven, it’s very, very easy to overuse and abuse: try to consider marrying the animation with what you’re actually saying, and ensure the visuals don’t outwhelm your words as you’re presenting. That said, Magic Move is a fantastic tool to keep near at hand—when used just right I think it can be, well, kinda magical.




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Broncos open WR Josh Reynolds' 21-day practice window

The Broncos designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.




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Indian households accumulated USD 9.7 trillion in wealth over last ten years: Morgan Stanley




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Rajnath Singh stresses on adaptive defence to cope with Age of Grey Zone, hybrid warfare




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Sri Lanka to hold key parliamentary vote on November 14

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ruling alliance is looking to secure a majority in Parliament




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Arvinder Singh Sahney is new chairman of Indian Oil 




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29th Climate Conference (COP) tracker | Day 2 LIVE: Key speeches, UK NDC, and India’s reaction at 5 p.m. on November 13

Vibhuti Garg, an Associate and Senior Energy Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, will guide us through the implications of these financial negotiations and the potential impacts on global energy transitions and climate commitments at 5 p.m. on November 13




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Doctors believe continual upskilling is crucial for diabetes management: survey

The survey also found that doctors were interested in using AI tools for early detection and personalised treatment plans to manage diabetes




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Indian gaming sector urged to embrace diversity beyond performative actions

‘Inclusion of female and LGBTQIA+ characters remains limited, underscoring a lack of representation’




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Tambaram Corporation begins population survey and area mapping for improved coverage of UPHCs




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Trump names firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz U.S. Attorney General

Donald Trump posted on social media that Matt Gaetz will end Weaponized Government




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The first money lesson a child should learn is the habit of saving, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is focussing on four “I”s infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusivity to realise the goal set for 2047