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Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Investment firms of the ultra-rich are increasingly investing in alternative assets like real estate and venture capital, according to a new survey by BlackRock. Family offices averaged a 42% portfolio allocation to alternatives in recent months, up 3 percentage points from last year, and are making substantial changes to how they invest that capital.Nearly one-third (32%) of single-family offices planned to increase their…

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The Sardaar Ji 3 controversy intensifies as Guru Randhawa’s cryptic social media posts spark speculation of subtle jabs at Diljit Dosanjh. These remarks, addressing loyalty and PR tactics, coincide with backlash over the film’s casting and overseas release. Diljit Dosanjh has clarified the filming timeline and supports the producer’s decision due to unforeseen circumstances. The controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3 continues to heat up, with public attention now turning to singer Guru Randhawa’s cryptic social media posts that many believe are subtle jabs at Diljit Dosanjh. As backlash brews over the film’s casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and its…

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Photo: Social Skills Gang/ Instagram Personality tests are quite popular among people online. These are either weird images, called optical illusion personality tests, that claim to decode a person or simple tests like– how one holds their phone or the shape of one’s fingers, etc– that speak volumes about one’s true traits. While these tests are not scientifically proven to be true, they use simple psychology principles to reflect certain cognitive patterns or emotional tendencies in a person. These tests are a fun, light, and an engaging way to discover about one’s lesser-known traits.The key is to treat them as…

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Jasprit Bumrah of India (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: Before they commence preparations for the second Test vs England from July 2, the Indian cricket team need to take that tough Jasprit Bumrah call. Well before the side arrived in the UK for the five-match series, it was decided that the ace seamer will only play three Tests to manage his body and workload. Which ones weren’t revealed at that stage by chairman of men’s senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar, and Bumrah maintained the three Test bit in an interview with Sky Sports without revealing too many details. So…

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Salman Khan Buys Delhi Team in ISPL | Joins Cricket’s Biggest Celebrity League!Salman Khan has officially joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of the New Delhi franchise! After Season 2 pulled in over 28 million TV viewers and saw 47% growth, Season 3 now brings even bigger star power. With Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena & Saif, Ram Charan, Suriya already on board, Salman’s entry takes ISPL into blockbuster territory.Over 4.2 million registrations and trials across 101 cities, this isn’t just cricket, it’s India’s biggest sports-meets-entertainment carnival 241 views | 5 hours ago Source…

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LONDON — A double-decker bus carrying high school students plunged into a river in England Thursday, sending the driver and two passengers to the hospital and leaving more than a dozen others with minor injures, officials said.The bus carrying students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, a school for 16- to 18-year-olds, went off a road in Eastleigh, near the south coast. The cause of the crash was under investigation.“Reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river,” said Richard Tyldsley, general manager of Bluestar Bus. “Our driver and at least two of the…

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Vanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, BBC News OnlineReutersHugo Carvajal was once one of the most powerful and feared officials in VenezuelaVenezuela’s former head of military intelligence, Hugo Carvajal – also known as “El Pollo”, or The Chicken – has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in the US. US officials accused the 65-year-old of forming part of a drug-smuggling organisation made up of high-ranking members of the Venezuelan military.The guilty plea is the latest twist in Carvajal’s demise from feared spymaster to convict via his ignominious arrest in a hideout in Madrid, where he had been spotted despite donning…

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Nick BeakeEurope correspondentAnadolu via Getty ImagesFor the protesters waving Palestinian flags outside EU buildings in Brussels, it was the moment that everything might change.An EU report presented to foreign ministers had found there were indications Israel had breached human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, ahead of Thursday’s European Union leaders’ summit.The European Union is Israel’s biggest trading partner, and the protesters were demanding that the EU suspend its 25-year-old trade accord over Israel’s actions in Gaza.But their hopes that EU leaders would agree to suspend the agreement with Israel were soon dashed, because despite the report deep divisions…

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Eye Opener: Millions of Americans get relief after intense heat wave – CBS News Watch CBS News Relief is on the way for millions of Americans from the severe heat and storms. Plus, CBS News goes inside Iran to see life under the threat of war as a ceasefire with Israel holds. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing as flames, smoke shoot from engine – CBS News Watch CBS News Just after take off from Las Vegas, flames and smoke could be seen coming from the engine of an American Airlines flight, forcing an emergency landing. No one on board was injured. The FAA is looking into the incident. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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A still from Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Elio.”DisneyDisney’s Pixar animation studio had its worst opening ever over the weekend — and its problems aren’t unique.”Elio,” the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the universe, tallied just $21 million in ticket sales during its first three days in theaters, a record low for the studio.The underwhelming performance fits a recent pattern among Pixar’s releases. While franchise films have lured in moviegoers, the studio’s original fare has had far less success in recent years.Just look at 2023’s “Elemental,” which brought in the previous lowest-opening…

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The debate over Pakistani artists in Indian cinema has resurfaced, intensified by recent events and calls for boycotts. Sonakshi Sinha voiced her support for national solidarity, highlighting the lack of reciprocity from Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam attack, FWICE reiterated its ban, stalling Fawad Khan’s film and impacting Diljit Dosanjh’s project. The long-standing debate over the presence of Pakistani artists in Indian cinema has resurfaced, reigniting tensions within the industry. With Sardaar Ji 3 facing backlash for casting Pakistani actor Hania Aamir and Fawad Khan’s Abir Gulal stalled amid fresh calls for a boycott, voices from Bollywood are once again weighing…

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Getty ImagesWeight loss drugs could help turn the tide on obesity – but there are side effectsA study into potential serious side effects of weight loss jabs has been launched after hundreds of people reported problems with their pancreas. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics England are asking people on weight loss drugs who have been hospitalised by acute pancreatitis to get in touch.There have been hundreds of reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis from people who have taken drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, although none are confirmed as being caused by the medicines. The…

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Weddings are a symbol of love and unity, but for the ultra-rich, they transform into grand spectacles of unmatched luxury, prestige, and mind-boggling expense. From royal unions watched by billions around the world to private, invitation-only celebrations featuring million-dollar gowns and performances by global superstars, these lavish affairs push the boundaries of extravagance. Whether hosted in palaces, castles, or 27-story mansions, these weddings spare no detail from diamond-studded invitations to billion-dollar price tags. According to Britannica reports, explore some of the most lavish weddings of the 21st century, prepare to be amazed by the sheer scale, celebrity lineups, and fairytale…

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Ben Stokes, England skipper, leads the team on to the field for the second innings during Day Three of the 1st Test (Image by George Wood/Getty Images) England have named pacer Jofra Archer in their squad for the second Test against India, marking a sensational return to the longest format after more than four years. The 30-year-old fast bowler, whose career has been repeatedly disrupted by injuries, last played a Test in February 2021. Archer’s inclusion comes as England look to strengthen their 1-0 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The hosts sealed a memorable five-wicket win in the…

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LONDON — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying the organization has “ignored the science” and “lost the public trust.”A video of Kennedy’s speech was shown to participants at a Gavi meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, where the vaccines group was hoping to raise at least $9 billion for the next five years. Gavi is a public-private partnership including WHO, UNICEF, the Gates Foundation and the World Bank. It has paid for more than 1 billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunization programs, saving an estimated…

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“I offer my congratulations on the victory over the fallacious Zionist regime,” a message posted Thursday on Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s X account declared. Another post added the bold claim that Israel’s government “was practically knocked out and crushed under the blows of the Islamic Republic.”In a recorded video address to his nation — his first public remarks since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Israel took effect on Tuesday — Khamenei went further, suggesting a “large number of military and other targets” in Israel had been targeted by Iran’s missiles. They may have been targeted, but in reality, Iran’s…

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FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth tests out the Meta Oakley smart glasses that include photo, video and almost real-time language translation on ‘Making Money.’ Two artificial intelligence development companies won in court this week against book authors’ copyright lawsuits. Two federal judges in San Francisco ruled that Anthropic and Meta may use books without permission to train its artificial intelligence systems.On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria sided with Meta Platforms, telling authors that they did not present enough evidence that Meta’s AI would dilute the market for their work to be sufficient for a copyright infringement case. “This ruling…

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Karisma Kapoor, celebrating her 51st birthday, expressed gratitude for the support she received following the death of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, who passed away on June 12 due to a heart attack during a polo match. Kareena Kapoor shared a touching birthday tribute to her sister, acknowledging the difficult year they’ve faced together and highlighting Karisma’s strength. Karisma Kapoor marked her 51st birthday with a quiet moment of gratitude, breaking her silence for the first time since the untimely death of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur. In a heartfelt note shared on social media, the actor thanked fans and friends for…

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Sonam stepped out in an all-white traditional outfit that’s equal parts elegant and eye-catching. Her voluminous A-line kurta came with three-quarter sleeves and a slit neckline. What really stole the show was the intricate multicoloured floral embroidery across the chest, sleeves, and wrists – giving serious handcrafted vibes.She paired it with a straight salwar that matched perfectly. The pants were also dotted with colourful floral motifs and featured a chic geometric border at the hem, echoing the kurta’s design details. Source link

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India in England (Photo Credit: TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: The Indian cricket team left for Birmingham from Leeds in a bus on June 25. The entire squad and members of the support staff boarded the coach which was going to cover the around three-hour journey to India’s next destination in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Plenty of players travelled with their own pillows for the road trip. KL Rahul took this up a notch with a foldable mattress in the luggage compartment.Upon prodding, it became evident that the batter prefers to carry his own mattress for uniformity in sleep. Are there some…

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