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Top Climate Investor In India Seeks To Raise A $1 Billion Fund

Eversource Capital, which closed India’s largest climate impact fund in 2022, is seeking to raise at least $1 billion as it scouts for companies to back in other Asian countries, according to its Chief Executive Officer.

NDTV - Business - 44 minutes ago

WNBA -- Atlanta Dream moving two games against Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arena -- The games will be played at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks which can hold more than 17,000. The Dream's regular venue, Gateway Center Arena, holds 3,500.

The games will be played at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks which can hold more than 17,000. The Dream's regular venue, Gateway Center Arena, holds 3,500.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 hours ago

May 10-16, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies and trading partners.

May 10-16, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies and trading partners.

AP News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Lack Of AI Is Reducing India Software Stocks' Heft As Tech Bets

Shares of India’s vaunted IT outsourcing firms are facing a reality check, as global investors’ rush into the artificial intelligence theme starts to leave pricey old-economy tech stocks behind.

NDTV - Business - 4 hours ago

Real Estate -- Palm Island Mansion Sells for $40 Million, Breaks Record

Chilean developer Claudio Fischer's company just shattered a Palm Island record with the sale of a not-so-humble abode.

Miami New Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Putin, Xi meet in China to reaffirm close ties -- China rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. It was the second meeting between the two autocratic leaders in seven months. Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to assess the state of Russia-China relations.

China rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. It was the second meeting between the two autocratic leaders in seven months. Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to assess the state of Russia-China relations.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

California's water tunnel to cost $20 billion. State officials say the benefits are worth it

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration says it will cost more than $20 billion to build a giant tunnel to capture and store more water

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 5 hours ago

Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500

Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans were openly calling for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500.

AP News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows

The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are not new, but they have gotten worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AP News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Putin and Xi pledge a 'new era' and condemn the United States

Putin’s two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies comes just as his country’s forces pressed an offensive in the most significant border incursion since the full-scale Ukraine invasion began.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 7 hours ago

A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion.

A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion.

AP News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional

The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.

AP News - US News - 8 hours ago

The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.

The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.

AP News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Missouri Democrats' filibuster effort to make it harder to amend state constitution

Missouri Senate Democrats end a record-breaking filibuster against an effort to make it more difficult for the public to amend the state constitution. State Rep. Crystal Quade (D-Mo.), Missouri's Democratic Floor Leader, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the effort and her gubernatorial campaign.

NBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Sonoma State president on leave for 'insubordination' after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment

A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordination'

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Maryland's Democrat Governor Signs Legislation Creating State-Level Gun Control Center

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) signed legislation creating a gun control center mirroring the federal office of gun violence prevention created by Biden.

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

With Game 6 a must-win for Bruins, now is the time for a loud statement about home-ice advantage

They have not been very successful in playoff games against the Panthers at TD Garden this year — or last year.

Boston Globe - Sports - 10 hours ago

States ask for federal help to block noncitizen voting

The federal government needs to give states access to critical databases to weed out noncitizens who are registering and casting ballots in elections, Florida's secretary of state told Congress o

Washington Times - Politics - 10 hours ago

President Erdoğan urges recognition of Palestinian statehood

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on more countries to recognize the State of Palestine, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

T20 World Cup 2024: India face Bangladesh in only practice match as ICC unveils warm-up schedule

According to a release shared by the ICC on Thursday, the warm-up fixtures will take place between 27 May — a day after the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) — and 1 June.

First Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The chancellor of the California State University system has suspended the president of its Sonoma campus for announcing an agreement with pro-Palestinian activists to pursue an academic boycott of Israeli institutions and divestment strategies.

The chancellor of the California State University system has suspended the president of its Sonoma campus for announcing an agreement with pro-Palestinian activists to pursue an academic boycott of Israeli institutions and divestment strategies.

AP News - Politics - 11 hours ago

A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs.

A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs.

AP News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Meet Max, the cat receiving an (honorary) doctorate from Vermont State University

The tabby will become a "Doctor of Litter-ature" in recognition of his contributions to the Castleton campus, where he has become a regular visitor for the past four years.

NPR - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Secretaries of State: Your Votes Are Safe With Us | Opinion

Democracy prevailed in 2020 because people of integrity, on both sides of the aisle, ensured that it did.

Newsweek - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Agora nets $34 million Series B for real estate investment management platform - (Ctech)

The Israeli startup's solutions include tech-enabled financial services, including expert tax, bookkeeping, and international money transfer services

Times of Israel - Business - 12 hours ago

Sen. Bob Menendez's wife being treated for breast cancer -- Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.

Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia amid unrest over electoral reform

France is aiming to restore calm to its overseas territory New Caledonia soon. It will be sending about 1,000 more security personnel to the Pacific island. Unrest in New Caledonia has been raging for three nights, after a new electoral reform passed by French lawmakers triggered fears that indigenous people's votes wo

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G Set to Launch in India Next Week

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G is seen with dual rear cameras.

NDTV - Technology - 15 hours ago

Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 restaurants. Here's where they're located. -- The struggling restaurant chain is moving to cut costs by shuttering restaurants in 21 states. -- May 15

The store closures come as many Wall Street analysts suspect the restaurant will declare bankruptcy in coming weeks.

CBS News - Business - 15 hours ago

How to Watch Caitlin Clark's Rookie Season with the Indiana Fever Online Without Cable

Livestream the superstar guard throughout her rookie season in the WNBA — here are all of the ways to watch.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Member states push for faster decarbonisation of heating and cooling

On Wednesday (16 May), 15 EU countries published a joint working document calling on the European Commission to prioritise the decarbonisation of heating and cooling, to increase the EU's energy independence and meet its climate targets.

Euractiv - Environment - 16 hours ago

EU state won't allow schools in Russian-speaking city to teach in mother tongue

The Estonian government has refused to allow ten schools and kindergartens in the city of Narva to teach in Russian

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

How India is racing against time to save the endangered red panda

101 East reveals how India is fighting to conserve its population of one of the world’s rarest animals.

Aljazeera - Environment - 18 hours ago

State must learn lessons of 'boom-bust approach' to public investment, McGrath tells Dáil

Dáil passes legislation to create two new funds to deal with future spending pressures and potential economic shocks

Irish Times - Politics - 18 hours ago

Golden State Warriors' Curry bags 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award

The Professional Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday that Golden State Warriors standout Stephen Curry has been named the recipient of the...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 19 hours ago

UK increases scrutiny of Indian spices over pesticide scare

Britain's food watchdog has applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, it said Wednesday, becoming the first to ramp up scrutiny...

Daily Sabah - Business - 19 hours ago

Record-breaking India captain Sunil Chhetri to quit international football

India’s record goal scorer and most capped player says it’s time for the country to see ‘the next number nine’.

Aljazeera - Sports - 19 hours ago

US soldier pleads guilty to stealing in Russia, state media claims

Gordon Black travelled to Vladiviostok from a US military base in South Korea in April and allegedly stole money from a Russian woman he was in relationship with

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G Design Teased, to Launch in India Soon

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G is tipped to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.

NDTV - Technology - 21 hours ago

'Biggest barrier' to Saudi-Israeli normalization is the two-state solution, says ex-CIA director

"A solid path, a solid commitment to a two-state solution from Israel" is the biggest hurdle to Israel and Saudi's normalization plans, said former CIA director David Petraeus.

CNBC - Politics - 21 hours ago

Russia not 'recruiting' Indian citizens – Moscow

Russian officials are not recruiting Indian citizens as mercenaries, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Putin strengthens friendship with Xi Jinping on state visit to China

China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he began a two-day state visit.

Evening Standard - World - 23 hours ago

Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold In Fed Cup 2024, VVS Laxman Likely To Be Indian Team's Head Coach

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup here, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years. Chopra last took part in a domestic competition at the same event on March 17, 2021, when he won a gold with a throw of 87.80m.

NDTV - Sports - 1 day ago

Iran state media: Ex-agriculture minister sentenced to jail for corruption

Sadatinejad was agriculture minister from August 2021 to April 2022, when he resigned after the case came to light.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

College baseball: Point Loma Nazarene, Cal State San Marcos open NCAA Division II Regionals

PLNU, the top-seeded team in the West Region, hosts Cal State San Marcos and Cal Poly Pomona this week; winner earns berth in Super Regionals

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

Boycott threat by cricket's biggest states forces women's T20 change

Australia’s two most populous cricket states, Victoria and New South Wales, considered boycotting a new women’s Twenty20 tournament and playing matches among themselves before reaching a compromise with Cricket Australia on the competition format for this season.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 1 day ago

Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of emergency

Rioting broke out this week before lawmakers in Paris voted on a bill to allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Northwestern football to play Illinois and Ohio State at Wrigley Field this year

The Cubs’ home stadium was available for college games, but not until November, when the baseball playoffs will have ended.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 day ago

A secretary of State walks into a bar: Mixed reviews after Blinken rocks out in Kyiv

A U.S. secretary of State walks into a bar. The ensuing musical interlude leaves some Ukrainians bemused, some outraged, some humming a Neil Young tune.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

DeSantis, amid criticism, signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priority

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making climate change a lesser priority under state law and banning offshore wind turbines near the state's long coastline.

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

Map Shows States That Give Migrants Health Care

A recent KFF study found there were only four states where all adult immigrants qualify for state coverage.

Newsweek - Health - 1 day ago

Argonauts revise statement, say Chad Kelly not on suspended list but away from team -- Sports -- - -- Football

Quarterback Chad Kelly isn't on the Toronto Argonauts' suspended list but remains away from the CFL team. He was suspended by the club last week for violating its gender-based violence policy.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

'Every child in the State should have the opportunity to be educated through Irish,' committee told

Campaigners for Irish-medium schools criticised Minister Foley and Department of Education before an Oireachtas committee

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark's First Indiana Fever Bobblehead is Going Viral For All the Wrong Reasons

A WNBA Indiana Fever bobblehead giveaway featuring star rookie Caitlin Clark is going viral on social media for all the wrong reasons.

Newsweek - Sports - 1 day ago

Opening statements get under way in Bob Menendez's bribery trial

After two slow days of jury selection, 12 New Yorkers were finally sworn that morning to hear a case involving a sitting US lawmaker, wads of cash and gold bars, Egyptian government officials and a halal meat start-up

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

World Cup 2024: Harbhajan Singh expresses concern on 'drop-in' pitches for Pak vs India clash

As the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024 draws near, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed concerns regarding the drop-in pitches for Pakistan vs India clash in New York. The most...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500

Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction to demand Palestinian statehood

Arab leaders are expected to push for Palestinian statehood as a key demand when they meet in Bahrain on Thursday to chalk out a post-war reconstruction...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Reason behind granting second semi-final slot to India

The International Cricket Council has approved India's request for getting the second semi-final slot for the upcoming T20 World Cup 24, starting from June 1 in the United States and West...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

Opinion | India-Iran Chabahar Deal Signals Resolve Amid A World In Flux

India, which sees itself not just as a member of the Global South but as one of its leaders, will have to do a careful balancing act with the West. Therefore, the India-Iran Chabahar deal speaks of a great resolve.

NDTV - Opinion - 1 day ago

Republican-Led States Sue Biden Admin Over Title VII Guidance for Transgender Workers

The 18 states argue that the EEOC overstepped its legal authority when it issued new sexual harassment guidance.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Warren officials upset with light penalties against ex-Mayor Fouts for violating state law

It was the second time the former mayor turned his televised State of the City into a campaign event

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 1 day ago

The shocking state of the restaurant industry: 'We can't afford to be open. We can't afford to be closed.'

The industry is facing a crisis as new legislation, inflation, higher wages and pandemic fallout have chefs and owners worried for the future of mom-and-pop restaurants.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip -- The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv. -- World

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Evacuations ordered at Canada city devastated by 2016 wildfire as new blaze nears

Residents of four suburbs in the Alberta city of Fort McMurray have been ordered to leave

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Will India join the US-China tug-of-war?

India is on high alert as China and the Philippines exchange warnings over the South China Sea

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Caesar Rodney tops Smyrna for first boys' volleyball state tourney win and other scores

CAMDEN — Fifth-seeded Caesar Rodney High downed No. 12 Smyrna, 3-1, in the opening round of the DIAA boys’ volleyball state tournament on Tuesday evening. The Riders (14-2), who are …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 2 days ago

State Forest work plans for FY25 by DNR accepting comment

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump confidant and real estate investor says Newsom's California, New York economies are a 'disaster'

There's "a big problem" with commercial real estate today, and Donald Trump's friend and confidant Steve Witkoff claims the former president has solutions to save economies.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

At least 3 dead after severe storms roll through Louisiana, Mississippi and other southern states

A string of storms across several southern states have killed two people in Louisiana and one person in Mississippi; this comes after one of the most 'active periods for twisters on record.'

Fox News - Environment - 2 days ago

Gentiloni: If no EU consensus, member states will set up smaller-scale Capital Markets Union

“We should move forward as a union, and we are all committed to do so,” Gentiloni said. “But I expect that if strong progress will not be possible, some member states will move in a different way of cooperation.”

Euractiv - Business - 2 days ago

Poles disappointed over pharmaceutical prices, state subsidies remain low

Eighty-five percent of Poles believe that drug prices in the country are high, according to a survey conducted by Ariadna, the Nationwide Research Panel for Health Market. Despite this perception, the prices of reimbursed drugs in Polish pharmacies are among the lowest in the EU.

Euractiv - Health - 3 days ago

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

Fox News - Environment - 3 days ago

India's elections explained in maps

India's elections are huge, with nearly one billion people registered to vote. They are long and confusing - and understand the country's geography is key to understand the vote.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Blog | 'Connected, But Maintaining Distance': Indian Students Amid US Protests

Thousands of Indian students are today witnessing the largest US student movement in decades, but they stand mostly on the sidelines.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

Understanding the rise in Indian permanent residents requires looking abroad and at home -- John Ibbitson -- May 10, 2024

We need to understand how the top source countries for new permanent residents change, because they may be changing again

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Minnesota Supreme Court Rules State COVID Emergency Declaration Was Lawful

The state Supreme Court issued a 6–0 ruling on the matter, with one justice recusing himself.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Texas power struggle: Fossil fuels bump up against the state's green...

Fossil fuels bump up against Texas's green energy push.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 4 days ago

High housing costs may be California's biggest problem. The state's politics haven't caught up

Of the topics critical to California’s future, the cost of housing beats almost everything. Yet it has never emerged as a defining issue in the state’s politics.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Republicans See Warning Signs for Trump in Southern Battleground State

‘We just work harder,’ says one Democrat organizer in a purple area.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Ridiculously rare photo catches Asian caracal swimming a river in India

If you’ve ever thought of the caracal before, you’ve probably pictured it inhabiting the savannas of Africa, its long-fringed ears sticking up above the wild grasses. But although the caracal (Caracal caracal) is best known from its African habitats, a tiny population persists in India. It’s here, on the Chambal River, that a tourist, Vaibhav […]

Mongabay - Environment - 6 days ago

What West Australians think of the state budget

Amid all the chest-beating spin from the government, each line item in the budget will have a real impact on West Australians. So we asked them what they thought.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 7 days ago

Caitlin Clark set for Indiana's preseason home debut; Fever to open arena's 3rd deck vs. Atlanta

Indianapolis’ new game-changing rock star will be welcomed by a raucous, near sellout crowd of 17,000 that believe the WNBA’s No. 1 overall pick can instantly change the Indiana Fever’s fortunes.

NBC News - Sports - 7 days ago

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies

A new report finds fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more pronounced in states that ban abortion compared with other states.

AP News - Health - 7 days ago

LGBTQ+ -- Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern blasts drag on pro-Hitler show

To whine about drag performers, Kern used a Senate facility to chat with Stew Peters, who calls Adolph Hitler a "hero."

Phoenix New Times - US News - 8 days ago

Biden Targets Trump On Healthcare With $14 Million Ad Blitz In Battleground States

The new ad outlines the efforts of former President Donald Trump to push for the repeal of Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act.

International Business Times - US News - 8 days ago

'D voters' remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections

In Assam, some voters who lack proper documents to prove their Indian citizenship are labeled as 'D Voters', disenfranchised and barred from voting in the ongoing general elections.

Global Voices - Politics - 8 days ago

Real Estate -- The Most Expensive New Real Estate Listing on the U.S. Market Is This Miami House

The very rich are different from you and me. They buy fancy houses on manmade islands and then sell them to other very rich people.

Miami New Times - US News - 9 days ago

Things to Do -- Your guide to Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention 2024 in Phoenix

Interested in getting inked? Here's everything to know about the three-day tattoo event this weekend.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 10 days ago

New ban threatens traditional fishers in Brazil's Mato Grosso state

Legislation in effect since Jan. 1 has banned fishing in Mato Grosso state rivers for five years, with heavy opposition from environmental defenders and traditional fishers.

Mongabay - Top Stories - 10 days ago

KKR Beats Mumbai Indians, Registers Maiden Victory In Wankhede After 12 Years

Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers rose to the occasion and defended a modest total en route to a 24-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match on Friday. Incidentally, it was KKR's first win over MI in Mumbai after 12 years. Opting to bowl, Jasprit Bumrah (3/18) was at his best as MI bowled out KKR for a modest 169.

NDTV - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban repealed by state Senate

With Republican help, Senate Democrats repealed the Civil War-era abortion ban. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed it Thursday.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 14 days ago

State Bills Jamey Noel $4 Million They Say He, Family Spent Unlawfully

An Indiana audit released Monday by state accountants seeks $4.3 million from former sheriff Jamey Noel and his family as reimbursements for what auditors called "unlawful" luxury purchases made with fire agency funds.

Inside Edition - Politics - 15 days ago

On the world stage: Newsweek interviews the leaders of India and Japan

We aim to transcend surface-level narratives, offering coverage that creates opportunities for true international dialogue.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Amazon's cloud-computing arm to invest US$11-billion in Indiana to build data centres

The announcement by Amazon Web Services on Thursday builds on the online retail giant’s already strong presence in Indiana, where it employs 26,000 full– and part-time staff

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 21 days ago

Shareholders, State Officials Allege Political, Religious Discrimination by Bank of America

‘This isn’t the right way to do business in America,’ Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott stated.

Epoch Times - US News - 22 days ago

Junta forces Rohingyas to protest ethnic rebels in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Those who refuse to denounce the Arakan Army are made to pay fines.

Radio Free Asia - Top Stories - 24 days ago

Fossil of 'largest snake ever' in history discovered in India

A fossil of the "largest snake to ever have existed" has been found in western India. Twenty-seven vertebrae belonging to a 15-metre-long non-venomous creature scientists have named Vasuki indicus - longer than a T Rex - were discovered in Panandhro, Gujarat. Debajit Datta, postdoctoral researcher in palaeontology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, said: " Vasuki was a slow-moving ambush predator that would subdue its prey through constriction like anacondas and pythons.

Independent UK - Science - 24 days ago

Understanding HOA election rules and candidate statements

Q: Our HOA ballot package for the board election included three candidate statements that endorsed themselves as a slate, one of whom also criticized their opponent.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 26 days ago

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Researchers in India have found fossils of an ancient giant snake that could have been longer than a school bus.

AP News - Weird - 28 days ago

What other EU state would build schools on roads with 80km/h speeds and no footpaths?

Road safety caught in vicious circle of car dependency and sprawl

Irish Times - Opinion - 29 days ago

How are India's new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?

Ahead of the Indian general elections, political parties are leveraging the power of the internet and social media to to maximise their outreach and engagement in the election process.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

2024 Penn State Blue-White Game [photos]

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Lancaster Online - Sports - 1 month ago

Ireland's planned unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state sends a dangerous signal

The contagion of anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland reached new proportions last week when my invitation to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis was withdrawn

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

Eco India — The Environment Magazine

Eco India is a show dedicated to the amazing Indian subcontinent. It covers compelling themes in Asia and Europe: environment, sustainability, technology and social issues.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 month ago

Arakan Army's gains enough to enable self-rule in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Their strength will impact future negotiations over establishing a federal democracy and questions of citizenship.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

3 States Just Banned Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams -- By Kylie Cheung -- August 30, 2023 | 9:00pm

New laws in Missouri, Montana, and Colorado ban medical staff from performing pelvic exams on unconscious or sedated patients without prior consent.

Jezebel - Health - 1 month ago

Global prostate cancer cases set to double by 2040: Lancet report

The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the aging of...

Daily Sabah - Health - 1 month ago

Celebrity chef Richard Corrigan opens country estate up for weekend foodie retreat

CELEBRITY Irish chef Richard Corrigan will open his country estate in Co. Cavan up this year for ...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Raising the Stakes | CBS Reports -- As more states legalize gambling, online sportsbooks have spent billions courting the next generation of bettors. And now, as mobile apps offer 24/7 access to placing wagers, addiction groups say more young people are seeking help than ever before. CBS Reports explores what experts say is a hidden epidemic lurking behind a sports betting bonanza that's leaving a trail of broken lives.

As more states legalize gambling, online sportsbooks have spent billions courting the next generation of bettors. And now, as mobile apps offer 24/7 access to placing wagers, addiction groups say more young people are seeking help than ever before. CBS Reports explores what experts say is a hidden epidemic lurking behind a sports betting bonanza that's leaving a trail of broken lives.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral

Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.

CTV News - Politics - 1 month ago

Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potentially Lifesaving Care.

In Tennessee and other states that banned abortion, doctors are left to debate high-risk pregnancy cases with their colleagues. ProPublica takes an exclusive look inside those discussions.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Michigan Lawmaker Introduces Bill Requiring State Health Plans to Cover Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments

After ProPublica reported on a Michigan insurer that wouldn’t cover a cancer patient’s last-chance treatment, a state lawmaker introduced a measure compelling health plans to cover a new generation of advanced cancer therapies.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit India on 21 February

Mitsotakis will be in India at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation and will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 9th Raisina Dialogue, 2024 in New Delhi

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Recognising Palestinian state not a taboo for France, says Macron -- Without actual talks, a unilateral French recognition would not significantly alter the ground situation, but it would have diplomatic and symbolic significance

Without actual talks, a unilateral French recognition would not significantly alter the ground situation, but it would have diplomatic and symbolic significance

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

India women assured of historic silver after reaching maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships final

17-year-old Anmol was the star of the day for India, beating Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21- in 25 minutes. The pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also registered a victory

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Recognising Palestinian state not a taboo for France, says Macron

Without actual talks, a unilateral French recognition would not significantly alter the ground situation, but it would have diplomatic and symbolic significance

First Post - World - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 3 months ago

India's wearable market grows by 34%, smartwatches grew by 73% YoY, reveals IDC report

India's wearable market has grown significantly, with shipments crossing a record-breaking 134.2 million units. TWS particularly flourished, surging to a record 67.4 per cent from 55.3 per cent, whereas smartwatches went from 73 per cent year-on-year growth, with 53.4 million units shipped

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Boston Dynamics to deploy their robot dogs at Indian construction site, partners with Gurugram-based firm

Zepth, a Gurugram-based construction management software provider, has joined forces with Boston Dynamics to deploy the US-based robotics' company's robo dog, Spot at several construction sites. Spot will help in timely hazard detection and implementing safety protocols

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international recognition of Palestinian state

'Israel will continue to oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state,' Netanyahu said in a post in Hebrew on social media platform X

First Post - World - 3 months ago

Honor launches the X9b, Choice Watch, Choice X5 earbuds in India; Check price, specs and launch offers

Honor has introduced its latest offerings in the Indian market, including the highly anticipated Honor X9b, marking its second 5G smartphone release since its comeback in the country last year

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Nevada Republicans' Caucus Adds Chaos and Confusion to the State's Presidential Primary

While legal, the party’s decision to host a competing contest to the Feb. 6 primary election has angered GOP voters and provided fertile ground for misinformation to take hold, experts say, undermining voters’ trust in the process.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Medicare Certifies Hospices in California Despite State Ban on New Licenses

The agency has rolled out sweeping changes to target end-of-life care providers that were billing for unneeded services, but some fraud hot spots continue to evade scrutiny.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Washington State Is Leaving Tribal Cultural Resources at the Mercy of Solar Developers

The Badger Mountain solar project reveals gaps in the state’s permitting system that tribal nations say perpetuates a legacy of “cultural genocide.”

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

NASA Eyes Billion-Dollar Space Vehicle to Avert International Space Station's Uncontrolled Reentry -- Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to...

Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to safely bring the International Space Station back to Earth.

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

How Many of Your State's Lawmakers Are Women? If You Live in the Southeast, It Could Be Just 1 in 5.

A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, where some legislatures are more than 80% male, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills that most impact women, like near-total abortion bans.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Karnataka logs over 70 new COVID cases: Will the state impose curbs for New Year's?

Karnataka is seeing a surge in COVID infections – on Tuesday, it logged 74 cases in the past 24 hours and two deaths. In reaction, the state has imposed certain curbs and measures, including a seven-day home isolation for those who have tested positive. Will this dampen the festive season?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Man jumps into Indian parliament, sets off smoke can in major security breach

A man jumped into the lawmakers' area of India's parliament, shouted slogans and set off a smoke can on Wednesday, in a major security breach on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on the complex.

Reuters - World - 5 months ago

Alliance of Small Island States sees 'a litany of loopholes" in COP28 text

The Alliance of Small Island States said on Wednesday it saw "a litany of loopholes" in a proposed text for a climate deal at the COP28 summit.

Reuters - Environment - 5 months ago

Foxconn resumes iPhone assembly at Indian facility after weather disruptions

Taiwan's Foxconn resumed operations on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters - Technology - 5 months ago

Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph), its arrival preceded by intense rain and flooding that killed nine people, as officials assessed the damage by the storm.

Reuters - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Exclusive: Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Apple has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay.

Reuters - Technology - 5 months ago

NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties

NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

U.S. to launch joint remote sensing satellite with India early next year

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the NASA plan to launch a joint remote sensing satellite for Earth observation in the first quarter of next year, deputy minister for science and technology Jitendra Singh said in a statement on Tuesday.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

Assam: 15 opposition parties to prepare state-specific common minimum programme by November for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Leaders from United Opposition Forum Assam, comprising Congress, AJP, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Jatiya Dal-Asom, NCP, RJD, Janata Dal (U), TMC, CPI(ML), AAP and AIFB, took part in Thursday's deliberations.

First Post - Politics - 6 months ago

India to surpass Japan to become third largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

S&P Global said the long-term outlook for the Indian economy is supported by a number of key growth drivers

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Voters in at Least 10 States Are Trying to Protect Abortion Rights. GOP Officials Are Throwing Up Roadblocks.

Republican officials are undermining citizen-led ballot initiatives that seek to protect the procedure. Ohio is the latest state to get protections on the November ballot.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

Western States Opposed Tribes' Access to the Colorado River 70 Years Ago. History Is Repeating Itself.

Records unearthed by a University of Virginia professor shed new light on states’ vocal opposition in the 1950s to tribes claiming their share of the river. Today, many are still fighting to secure water.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

India's GDP growth for FY23/24 to be at 6.3%, forecasts World Bank

The World Bank said it observed that India was one of the fastest-growing major economies in financial year (FY) 2022-2023 at 7.2 per cent, despite significant global challenges

First Post - Business - 7 months ago

Time to invest in India: Global brokerage Nomura upgrades India to overweight zone

Nomura has suggested a mix of stocks with reasonable relative valuations and domestic growth areas including ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, L&T, Reliance, ITC and MedPlus Health

First Post - Business - 7 months ago

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says his prostate cancer is 'asymptomatic'

Guitarist called the scientist who recommended the treatment ‘the Elon Musk of cancer’

Independent UK - Health - 8 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans Sowed Distrust Over Elections. Now They May Push Out the State's Top Election Official.

The fate of Wisconsin election administrator Meagan Wolfe is a stark reminder that even though courts and voters across the country have rejected election denialism, it remains a factor in this key battleground state.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Thousands of Katrina Survivors Were Freed From Debt to the State. Those Who Already Paid Are Out of Luck.

Amid outcry, the state said it was no longer suing residents who had improperly used hurricane recovery money. That doesn’t change anything for the 425 who already paid a total of $6.8 million back to the state.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 year ago

Prostate cancer: Symptoms, vulnerability and test options

Prostate cancer symptoms are frequently ignored, resulting in the disease progressing to an advanced stage. Keep an eye out for any early signs of prostate cancer and don't dismiss it as a minor illness

First Post - Health - 1 year ago

Father of 7-year-old Strep A victim 'devastated' after sudden death

Hanna Roap died suddenly in November from Strep A, one of at least seven children who have died from the infection in recent weeks

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Former Kentucky Secretary of State Faces Ethics Charges

Alison Lundergan Grimes, a onetime Democratic rising star and subject of a ProPublica series, is accused of using state resources for her political advantage.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

Oath Keepers in the State House: How a Militia Movement Took Root in the Republican Mainstream

A membership roster for the Oath Keepers, a violent extremist group whose followers have been charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection, includes state lawmakers, congressional candidates, and local government and GOP officials.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago