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A leader of a notorious Mexican drug cartel who had a bounty on his head in the United States has died in a clash with army troops, authorities said Saturday.Sinaloa state, where the powerful cartel of the same name is based, is enduring a war between two rival factions that has left some 1,200 people dead since September.Jorge Humberto Figueroa was shot and killed Friday in a raid carried out to arrest him, public safety secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch wrote on the social media platform X.The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had been offering up to $1 million for information…

Coca-Cola Classic remained in the top spot on the annual list of bestselling soda brands.USDA to fast-track state bans on using SNAP for candy, sodaThe USDA is reportedly planning to fast-track state bans on using SNAP food stamp benefits to buy candy and soda.Straight Arrow NewsWhen it comes to soda, some brands pop off year after year.Beverage Digest, a trade publication covering the beverage industry, released its annual data measuring America’s best-selling soda brands.The list ranked sodas based on each company’s sales performance in 2024. It also compared popular sodas with other beverage types, like bottled water and sports drinks.While…

Varun Dhawanand his father – acclaimed director David Dhawan – are set to reunite for their fourth collaboration in the comedy genre. The project recently gained further traction following Varun’s announcement of the film’s title: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, slated for release on April 10 2026.The title itself is a nostalgic nod to a popular song from David Dhawan’s 1999 hit film Biwi No.1.A leaked video has recently surfaced on social media featuring the lead stars — Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde — energetically dancing to a remade version of Chunnari Chunnari. However, the video has…

Several natural factors that once helped keep temperatures lower are on the downside. For example, cloud cover and aerosols (tiny particles in the air) reflect sunlight back into space, helping cool the Earth. However, changes in air pollution and weather patterns have altered cloud formation and aerosol levels.Additionally, melting ice and snow reduce the Earth’s reflectivity, or albedo. White ice reflects sunlight, but when it melts, darker land or water absorbs more heat, accelerating warming. This feedback loop makes hot regions hotter and contributes to the rise in extreme temperatures seen in many parts of the world. Source link

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged that replacing legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian Test side is never easy, calling it a major transition phase for the team. The last time India played a Test match without all three—Rohit, Kohli, and Ashwin—was during the 2011 tour of England.Agarkar addressed the significance of the moment while announcing Shubman Gill as India’s new Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England. Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain.”When guys like that retire, always big holes to fill. Ashwin…

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Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist Flood and severe weather threat in Arkansas Updated: 4:10 PM CDT May 24, 2025 Hello friends, and meteorologist William Morrison here *** quick check of your forecast. Well, we’re looking pretty good out there with, uh, some sunshine helping, uh, to dry us out *** little bit, uh, after earlier rains, heavy rainfall, especially for us in the River Valley where it led to some flooding, and you might think, hey, we’re done for the rain for today. Uh, well, I wish I could say otherwise. We’re still tracking, uh, several disturbances that will come through our Memorial…

US President Joe Biden. (Reuters Photo) WASHINGTON: Democrats face a test of unity in the US House of Representatives on Monday as they begin work on two ambitious spending plans that would devote trillions of dollars to transportation infrastructure and social programs.While centrist Democrats are eager to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that has already won approval in the Senate, liberals say they must prioritize a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that would expand spending on child care and education.Both measures are priorities for Democratic President Joe Biden.The first test will come on Monday evening when the House is due…

Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid (Photo: AP) As pressure mounts to get more aid into Gaza, Israel appears to be changing tack and may let aid groups operating in the battered enclave remain in charge of non-food assistance while leaving food distribution to a newly established US-backed group, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press. The development indicates Israel may be walking back from its plans to tightly control all aid to Gaza and prevent aid agencies long established in the territory from delivering it in…

The Reserve Bank of India’s historic dividend payout of approximately Rs 2.7 trillion to the government was fueled by strong sales of US dollar, a high foreign exchange gain and steady rise in interest income, State Bank of India said in its latest report.The report said that RBI’s active participation in the forex market was a major contributor to this huge surplus. In fact, the central bank emerged as the biggest seller of foreign exchange reserves among Asian peers in January 2025.“This surplus payout is driven by robust gross dollar sales, higher foreign exchange gains, and steady increases in interest…

​Velvet dream in deep burgundyRadiating old-world charm, Alia stuns in a deep burgundy velvet gown. The streamlined, floor-length design is enhanced by delicate silver embellishments along the neckline and waist. Paired with a striking choker, this ensemble exudes classic elegance and refined luxury, perfectly showcasing her natural poise. Source link

Ageing starts showing signs on some people faster than others. This said, ageing is inevitable, and those fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can be delayed through some healthy practices.While one cannot reduce the appearance of wrinkles, facial exercises, often called “face yoga,” are a natural way to tone facial muscles and improve circulation. When practiced daily, facial exercises can improve muscle tone and promote healthier skin. However, to improve on fine lines and reduce wrinkles, one has to consult a good aesthetician and take advice on area-wise problems because there are several treatments available that can help:1. Forehead SmootherThis…

Shubman Gill (C) and Rishabh Pant (VC & WK) India have ushered in a new era in Test cricket, naming 25-year-old Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming five-match series against England. Gill replaces Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from the longest format on May 7. He becomes India’s 37th Test captain and will lead the side in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20. Gill made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 2020 and has since played 32 matches, scoring 1893 runs with five centuries and seven half-centuries. The squad marks a generational shift…

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Congressman Steve Chabot. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON: Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is disgusting to watch Islamabad celebrate the group’s victory that will bring “untold brutality” to Afghans.Congressman Steve Chabot, Co-Chair of the India Caucus, said in his address to the virtual gala of Hindu Political Action Committee on Sunday that he applauds the Indian government for welcoming the Afghan religious minorities who have a good reason to fear persecution at the hands of the…

Elon Musk says he’s back to 24X7 office after X witnessed massive outage across the world Saturday. The major outage in X, formerly Twitter, marked Elon Musk’s official exit from politics, which occupied most of his time in the past six months as he announced that he’s back to spending 24X7 at work and will be sleeping in conference rooms, server rooms and factory rooms.While the announcement came after the outage, he made it a point to mention Tesla and Starlink as well.”I must be super focused on X/xAI and Tesla (plus Starship launch next week), as we have critical…

Reports suggest that India is looking to seal the first phase of the India-US trade deal by early July. (AI image) Amidst India-US trade deal talks, the United States of America on Friday informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that India’s suggestion to suspend concessions in retaliation to American duties on steel and aluminium lacks foundation. Washington’s response to the WTO said, “The US will not discuss Section 232 tariffs under the Agreement on Safeguards as we do not view the tariffs as a safeguard measure.” Section 232 grants the US President authority to regulate imports that could potentially compromise…

Bollywood actor Mukul Dev passed away on May 23 at the age of 54. The news has sent a wave of grief through the film industry. Dev had recently completed filming ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, in which he reunited with actor Ajay Devgn. Now, at his funeral in Delhi, his friend—actor Vindu Dara Singh—was seen crying and remembering the ‘Jai Ho’ actor.Vindu about Mukul’s last days Mukul Dev talks about being the bad boy of BollywoodThe duo had shared screen space as Tony and Tito in ‘Son of Sardaar’, and they shared a great bond both on and off screen.…

Humans have two teeth – the Milk teeth that fall off and then the permanent ones that stop growing after a while. But there are some animals whose teeth never stop growing, sometimes poking their face and even hurting them. Here we mention 8 such animals. Source link

Karun Nair (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After almost 3000 days, Karun Nair is once again slated to don the India whites. The man who became only the second Indian batter, after Virender Sehwag, to score a triple century in Test cricket had long been out of contention following his last appearance in 2017 against Australia in Dharamsala.He had to wait. He went back to domestic cricket, kept playing, and continued knocking on the selectors’ doors — but those knocks seemed to fall on deaf ears. Still, he didn’t give up. He remained silent and kept telling himself, “Dear cricket, give…

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Veteran actress Mumtaz, who began her film journey as a background dancer and supporting artiste before securing lead roles, recently shared an anecdote about her early career during an interview. She revealed that when she was cast as the lead opposite Jeetendra in V. Shantaram’s 1967 film Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti, Jeetendra initially expressed unhappiness about her getting the role. Mumtaz recounted that Shantaram had to firmly tell Jeetendra that he could leave the film if he was unwilling to work with her.Jeetendra’s Objection and Shantaram’s Firm StanceIn a conversation with Radio Nasha Official, Mumtaz explained that Shantaram’s daughter,…

Several glitzy product-haul videos pale in comparison to the 178 million views that clips with the hashtags #cavemanskincare and #cavemanregimen have received on TikTok. Since creator Tia Zakher (@tiazakher) posted a brief video stating that her objective is to repair her skin barrier through the caveman regime, it has become a real trend among teens.If you’ve no idea about the caveman skin trend, you might be living in the Stone Age. Going bare is the main goal of this skincare trend. No makeup, no sunscreen, no moisturizer, and no washing —just your own skin in the hopes that it will…