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An arrest by the F.B.I. comes as the Trump administration has promised to crack down on Chinese academics. Source link

‘The Big Money Show’ talks DEI policy in corporations as Costco continues its resistance while Disney reportedly is rolling back efforts. Costco extended gas station hours and opened new gas stations earlier this year. The result became a boon for the warehouse retailer. CEO Ron Vachris said during Costco’s third-quarter earnings call last week that the company saw “two of our all-time highest gallon weeks” in the U.S. in April. That, according to the Costco CEO, was due to a “combination of expanded gas station hours, new gas station openings and lower prices at the pump.”  Customers line up at a…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has publicly criticised the Kerala government for its continued delay in implementing the recommendations of the Hema Committee report — a document submitted over five years ago to address systemic issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.In a strongly worded Instagram story, the acclaimed actor expressed frustration at the lack of progress and directly questioned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the current status of the report’s implementation.“It’s ONLY been 5 and a half years”: Parvathy’s sarcasm hits hardHighlighting the prolonged inaction, Parvathy wrote, “Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this…

A recent study in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reveals a potential link between low-calorie diets and depressive symptoms, particularly in men and overweight individuals. Researchers analyzed data from over 28,000 adults, finding that calorie-restrictive diets correlated with higher depressive symptom scores. Calorie counting is not a new thing, but today, more and more people are growing conscious of their calorie intake. No wonder low-calorie diets continue to dominate health trends. But is it beneficial for you? Cutting back on calories may seem the right step, especially if you have a certain fitness goal or are on a weight loss…

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At least one person died and five others were injured on Tuesday night following a shooting in Lawrence Heights, Toronto.Toronto police and paramedics responded to reports of gunfire just after 8.30 pm (local time) near Flemington and Zachary Roads, in the area of Ranee Avenue and Allen Road. Police said one man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other five were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their injuries are unknown at the time.A command post has been set up in the Ranee Avenue and Flemington Road area as the investigation continues. Police have not released any information…

With high casualty figures and the slow pace of Russia’s territorial gains, President Vladimir V. Putin could face years more of a grinding war of attrition in Ukraine. Source link

Energy Secretary Chris Wright explains how the Trump administration is fast-tracking energy projects and bringing back ‘common sense’ to regulations on appliances on ‘FOX Business in Depth: Reenergizing America.’ The Trump administration is planning to open millions of acres in Alaska for new oil and gas development by rolling back a Biden-era rule that Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum says prioritized “obstruction over production.”  The announcement comes after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in 2024 “significantly expanded procedural requirements and created a presumption against oil and gas activity in approximately 13 million acres” of the National Petroleum Reserve…

Vin Diesel has successfully had four claims dismissed in an ongoing lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson. On Tuesday, Judge Daniel M Crowley ruled that Jonasson’s claims under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) were barred by the statute of limitations. The Judge found that while California recently revived expired sexual assault claims under the 2023 Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, it did not extend the deadline to file an administrative complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Department—a prerequisite under FEHA. At the time of the alleged incident in 2010, the filing window for such…

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Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers join Virat Kohli and RCB players on the podium to lift IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his emotions as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title. But in the moment of triumph, Kohli made sure two of RCB’s greatest stalwarts — AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle — were front and centre in the celebration.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a tense IPL 2025 final, Kohli dedicated the title to…

Instead of battling over tariffs, Washington and Beijing have turned to a potentially far more harmful strategy: flexing their control over global supply chains. Source link

Alexandra Fine, CEO of Dame, told FOX Business that the company added the charge the way they did because they wanted to be transparent with customers. President Donald Trump’s administration is asking nations across the globe to submit their best trade deal offers by Wednesday as the president’s tariff deadline nears, according to a new report from Reuters. Top Trump officials reportedly drafted a letter to major trading partners this week detailing the request. The Trump administration has imposed a five-week deadline on negotiations before major tariffs kick in once again.In the draft, the U.S. is asking countries to list…

From Bollywood to Hollywood, these stars wear their facial moles with pride by turning them into unforgettable parts of their signature looks. Source link

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RCB title celebrations stretched on into the night as players bust some moves at the team hotel (Image via X/@RCBTweets) Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history as they clinched their fist-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the final. The exciting showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad featured a Rajat Patidar-led RCB successfully defend a score of 190 as they restricted their opponents to 184. As Bengaluru clinched the win and celebrations stretched into the night, all eyes fell on Virat Kohli and his emotional reaction.Overcome with passion, the No 18 fell…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agency would be investigating whether Mohamed Sabry Soliman’s family had information about his alleged plot. Source link

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., discusses her App Store Freedom Act and how it would promote consumer choice in how they access and interact with apps on their devices. A new bill in Congress could give Americans more options for how they download apps on their devices amid antitrust scrutiny of the large app stores operated by Apple and Google. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the App Store Freedom Act in May, which would require large app store operators with more than 100 million U.S. users to allow them to set third-party apps or app stores as their default while allowing users to…

The lawyer defending fallen Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein from rape and sexual assault charges called those testifying against his client “women with broken dreams” as he made his final pitch to jurors. A New York state appeals court had thrown out Weinstein’s 2020 convictions after irregularities in the presentation of witnesses at his original trial, forcing two victims of his alleged abuse to testify a second time.”If there is a doubt about their case, you gotta throw it out. These are the people they want you to believe, they’re all women with broken dreams,” defense attorney Arthur Aidala said of…

A foot scanner that uses AI to recognise the warning signs of heart failure could be used at home to keep people out of hospital, researchers have said.The device takes and analyses almost 2,000 pictures a minute, in a similar manner to facial recognition, to calculate the level of fluid in the feet and ankles. Such water retention, known as oedema, is one of three major warning signs heart failure is becoming more severe and potentially life threatening.The AI scanner is roughly the size of a smart speaker and can alert healthcare professionals so they can take action, such as…

Gary Stead, New Zealand men’s most successful coach, bows out after seven years in the role Source link

Krunal Pandya’s spell was crucial for RCB against PBKS in the final (Image via PTI /Atul Yadav) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling victory in the final of the 2025 IPL against Punjab Kings, celebrations and congratulatory messages flooded the internet. From fans pouring their heart out on social media to Virat Kohli being reduced to tears and more, the mood was a mix of emotions and jubilation for those in the RCB camp and for those that supported them. After the final, fans spotted an emotional moment shared between the Pandya brothers – Hardik and Krunal.While RCB…

The back-and-forth over a potential Trump cryptocurrency wallet on Tuesday exposed rifts among the family’s web of digital currency ventures. Source link

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses President Donald Trump’s steel tariffs and more on ‘The Bottom Line. A San Francisco-based federal judge dismissed California’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs Monday, citing a jurisdiction issue.  Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley – a nominee of former President Joe Biden – issued a partial setback to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, who sued Trump and several federal agencies in April. The Trump administration had asked the judge to transfer the case from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to the U.S. Court of International Trade, based…