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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETSamsung has officially launched its One UI 8 beta program, and you can sign up to be among the first to test it out — if you have a compatible device.In an announcement today, Samsung said the new platform, which is based on Android 16, would bring “a new era of software intelligence” to Galaxy devices along with several other upgrades. Here’s a look at what’s new and how you can join.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025Which phones are eligible for the One UI 8 beta?For now, the rollout is only for three devices in the…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US will begin revoking visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio announced in a post on X, saying the state department would “aggressively” revoke visas. China is the second-largest source of international students in the US. During the 2023–2024 academic year, over 270,000 Chinese students were enrolled in UAS institutions, nearly a quarter of all international students.Growing uncertainty for international studentsThe announcement follows a series of actions this week that have added…
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Foxconn plans huge Taiwan AI data center with NvidiaTaiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said on May 20 that an artificial intelligence center it announced with Nvidia will be built in phases and is targeted to have 100 megawatts of power.Nvidia announced that it took in $44.06 billion as its data center business grew 73% year-over-year when it released its first quarter earnings May 28.The company recorded the revenue increase despite a $4.5 billion charge associated with excess inventory and purchase obligations after export restrictions were placed on the H20 chip designed for the Chinese market by the Trump…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a successful box office run, Nani’s much-awaited investigative thriller ‘Hit: The Third Case’ has finally arrived on OTT. The third installment in the popular ‘HIT’ franchise began streaming on Netflix India on May 29, making it available in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.Nani took to his Instagram handle to share a new poster from the film a penned a note that read, “He’s Arjun for the loved ones and Sarkaar for the criminals Watch HIT: The Third Case, out 29 May, on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.”A new chapter in…
No one needed this moment more than Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Before the match, even Maresca said Jackson owed a “debt” to his team-mates after getting sent off in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on 11 May, a red card that could well have cost Chelsea qualification for the Champions League. After the match, Maresca said “this is the Nico that the team needs”.He is among those who have struggled to convince the Stamford Bridge fanbase – and the club are looking to sign a striker, with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap among their targets. However, in that regard, the Senegal…
EA is cancelling its Black Panther game and closing the studio creating it, Cliffhanger Games, as part of a larger round of layoffs at the company, IGN reports. The third-person action-adventure game was originally announced in July 2023 as one of several Marvel projects being developed at EA studios.IGN writes that a smaller number of people are being laid off than the previous round of cuts that impacted Titanfall developer Respawn, but EA is still eliminating roles outside of Cliffhanger, including people on the publisher’s “mobile and central teams.” EA is reportedly telling staff that the layoffs are a way…
RAIPUR: Once synonymous with the rise of Maoist insurgency, Bastar, along with Kondagaon, have been removed from the list of Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts by Union home ministry, marking a turning point in Chhattisgarh’s mission against Naxalism.This comes a week after Maoist general secretary Basavaraju was gunned down, along with 27 other Maoists, in neighbouring Narayanpur district. Bastar had been on the LWE-affected districts’ list for at least 25 years. Bastar and Kondagaon have now been sub-categorised as ‘districts of legacy and thrust’, which means Maoist activities have come down to a great extent. Bastar range IG P Sundarraj…
Mr. Hoover, a drug kingpin who was convicted of leading a vast street gang from inside an Illinois prison, has also been convicted of murder. Source link
Retirement group works to curb lonelinessCombating loneliness and depression in their golden years, a Wisconsin senior citizen group is looking to add more members.Fox – MilwaukeeWho wants to live to 100? Not a lot of us, as it turns out.America’s century club is getting larger, and reaching 100 is a realistic goal for a growing population of retirees. Longer life is a reward for improvements in exercise, diet and medical care.Yet, it’s a club that only one in four Americans wants to join.Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans…
This pose can be extremely helpful in stimulating the intestines and relieving gas and bloating. It also releases trapped gas, reducing pressure on your intestines.How to do it:Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.Slowly bring one knee toward your chest.Clasp your hands around the knee and gently pull it closer.Hold for 20-30 seconds while taking deep breaths.Release and repeat with the other leg.For more effect, bring both knees to your chest and hold.Benefits: This pose massages the abdominal organs, improves digestion, and helps release trapped gas.Get fit with Times Health+Yoga Source link
When I arrive at a gathering I tend to announce my departure in the same breath as my greeting. “Hi! I brought some wine, where do you want it? Just letting you know I can only stay an hour because I start work really early on Sunday mornings.” Then I might throw in a little yawn and stretch.Restaurants aren’t much different: my leg’s likely to be jiggling before the order has been jotted down. The last mouthful of dessert sounds a last-drinks bell in my head. It’s not that I don’t love my friends. I’ve just got a window of…
GreyNoise said it detected the campaign in mid-March and held off reporting on it until after the company notified unnamed government agencies. That detail further suggests that the threat actor may have some connection to a nation-state. The company researchers went on to say that the activity they observed was part of a larger campaign reported last week by fellow security company Sekoia. Researchers at Sekoia said that Internet scanning by network intelligence firm Censys suggested as many as 9,500 Asus routers may have been compromised ViciousTrap, the name used to track the unknown threat actor. The attackers are backdooring…
NAINITAL: To address Nainital’s parking crisis, MHA Wednesday issued formal directives allocating the premises of the Metropole Hotel to the Uttarakhand government for temporary use as a parking facility.Built in 1880, the hotel once belonged to the Raja of Mehmoodabad, who migrated to Pakistan. A luxury destination in its prime, it famously hosted figures such as Pakistan’s founding father, Mohd Ali Jinnah, who spent his honeymoon there. It was designated ‘enemy property’ in the early 1960s.MHA’s decision follows a request by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who cited the town’s acute parking shortage and proposed using the hotel’s expansive grounds, capable…
The usual rules of politics seem no match for the president’s desire to exploit an unchecked executive power. Source link
Social Security uncertainty and policy changes are driving more people to fileWith a significant rise in Social Security applications, retirees face financial decisions influenced by legislation and economic concerns in today’s climate.Scripps NewsThose who get Supplemental Security Income checks won’t get one in June, but they won’t miss out on benefits. It’s all due to how the calendar plays out.There are about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources getting monthly SSI benefit payments. About one-third of those SSI recipients also get a benefit from Social Security.Social Security payments – mostly for those who are older or retired – typically…
A waft of Cole Palmer’s left foot; a clip from the right; a convincing victory that simultaneously made all the sense in the world and absolutely none. The biggest task Enzo Maresca faced in his first season at Chelsea had been, he suggested before this crowning moment, to convince his squad the Conference League mattered. As the entire playing staff streamed across the turf to hail Moisés Caicedo’s clincher, they offered up a convincing impression of a group that had firmly grasped the message.Palmer did not quite dominate this final but he bent it in Chelsea’s direction, drifting this way…
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETSamsung has officially launched its One UI 8 beta program, and you can sign up to be among the first to test it out — if you have a compatible device.In an announcement today, Samsung said the new platform, which is based on Android 16, would bring “a new era of software intelligence” to Galaxy devices along with several other upgrades. Here’s a look at what’s new and how you can join.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025Which phones are eligible for the One UI 8 beta?For now, the rollout is only for three devices in the…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday raised the MSP for paddy by 3% (Rs 69) to Rs 2,369 per quintal, even as it placed special focus on pulses, oilseeds and coarse grains (nutri-cereals), hiking their MSP by 6%, 9% and nearly 14%, respectively, for the 2025-26 kharif marketing season.The move is in sync with government’s growing focus on cultivation of crops other than water-guzzling paddy. It wants to promote crop diversification and encourage cultivation of climate-resilient and water-efficient crops like nutri-cereals. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has, accordingly, been recommended for niger seed (Rs 820…
The school has so far resisted considerable pressure from the Trump administration to enact other policy changes. Source link
Tariffs prompting Walmart to raise prices in coming weeksWalmart says they are raising prices soon due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policy.Walmart is set to expand its footprint, with five stores slated to open by the end of September.The big box giant’s CEO John Funer said in a January 2024 press release it plans to build or convert more than 150 stores.Furner said in the same press release that Walmart plans to renovate more than 650 locations across 47 states.In April, the company said in a press release that it will renovate all 600 Sam’s Club locations, open 30…
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea can use winning the Uefa Conference League as a springboard for future success after Cole Palmer fired his team to a 4-1 victory over Real Betis in Wednesday night’s final at Stadion Wroclaw.Palmer, who was named player of the match after a stunning performance in the second half, was at the heart of an inspired comeback from Maresca’s young side. The 23-year-old produced gorgeous assists for Enzo Fernández and Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea, who were already on a high after qualifying for the Champions League last weekend, fought back from 1-0 down and claimed their first…
EA’s Black Panther game has been canceled. According to reporting from IGN, EA announced the news via an email to employees. IGN also reports that as a result of the cancellation, Cliffhanger Games has been shut down.According to IGN, the cancellation comes with layoffs in other sectors of EA’s business. The publisher recently announced an RTO mandate requiring employees come in at least three days a week, and a round of layoffs occurred earlier this year, impacting between 300 and 400 employees. The Verge has reached out to EA for comment.The game’s cancellation does not spell the end for the…
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, his deputies Shinde and Pawar, and others at the Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial in Chondi earlier this month MUMBAI: The cash-strapped Maharashtra government granted approval for plans worth Rs 2,954 crore for preservation and renovation of memorials and temples in the state on Wednesday.This includes clearance for a development plan worth Rs 681.3 crore for the preservation of the memorial to the 18th-century warrior queen Ahilyadevi Holkar at her birthplace in Chaundi village in Ahilyanagar. The project was announced at a cabinet meeting held at Ahilyanagar on May 6 and comes ahead of the ruler’s 300th birth anniversary.…
