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Spencer Pratt says he’s going to run for mayor of Los Angeles – National
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Spencer Pratt says he’s going to run for mayor of Los Angeles – National

Spencer Pratt, who rose to fame on hit reality series The Hills and The Princes of Malibu, announced Wednesday that he plans to run for mayor of Los Angeles in the June election. Pratt, who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said at a fire anniversary event that “this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission. And we are going to expose the system.”The event called “They Let Us Burn!” was a rally critical of the state and local government’s handling of the Jan. 7 wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.In the aftermath of the disaster, Pratt emerged as an outspoken critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, accusing them of failing to prevent the blaze. He sued the city and used social media to push back against denser housin...
Mumbai doctors see 30 per cent rise in hairfall among women linked to PCOS
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Mumbai doctors see 30 per cent rise in hairfall among women linked to PCOS

Hair loss is no longer a problem limited to men. A large number of women in their 20s-30s are noticing excessive shedding, thinning, and reduced hair volume. Hair loss can happen due to hormonal disorders such as PCOS and PCOD, which are increasingly prevalent today. These conditions are not just associated with acne, irregular periods, and weight gain; they can also severely impact hair health, causing diffuse thinning or even localised bald patches in some cases. It is necessary to address hair loss without any delay with the help of an expert. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) not only lead to irregular periods, excess hair growth (hirsutism), acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving, but even that concerning hair fall. “These conditions tend ...
10 Hacks Every Kindle User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Kindle User Should Know

The Kindle has become the default e-reader for many bookworms, and I get it. I've used Kindles for well over a decade, and I've enjoyed using my latest Paperwhite quite a bit. It helped me read more than 30 books last year, so I'm not complaining. The basic Kindle setup is okay, but if you learn your way around the device's gestures, hidden features, and additional services, you can really get a lot out of this unassuming reading device. Kindle Gestures that you really should knowThere’s only one button on the Kindle. Everything else happens using touch. And like every touchscreen device, there are countless gestures you need to know to use the device. The most obvious ones are for the page turns. You can swipe or tap right to go to the next page and swipe or tap left for the previous one....
India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system
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India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic, launched recently at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marks a major step in integrating advanced technology in the public health system of the country, according to a media report. The initiative aims to boost early detection of diseases, diagnostics, and treatment, which can be crucial to improving outcomes and survival rates, Gulf News reported. The clinic will reportedly perform genetic screening using AI, which can help in faster detection of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. AI tools at the centre will also assist in interpreting X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI reports, and laboratory investigations, helping doctors improve accuracy and ...
Avinash Mishra says OTT debut Hisaab ‘truly pushed his limits’ as an actor
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Avinash Mishra says OTT debut Hisaab ‘truly pushed his limits’ as an actor

Actor Avinash Mishra is all pepped to enter the digital space with his highly anticipated OTT debut, Hisaab.  Talking about this, Avinash shared, “I am very excited about my OTT debut. Hisaab is special to me because it’s one hell of a role. I have never done anything like this before, and that is what makes it so exciting. As an actor, you seek out roles that challenge you, and this one truly pushed my limits.” He discussed his journey and the intensity of his character as well. Talking about it, Avinash said, “The shooting is done, and now we are waiting for the release. During the shoot, I felt a constant thrill because the character required a different mindset. OTT lets you explore characters in a much deeper and raw way, and I loved every part of that process.” Reflecting on how H...
Katy Perry shares batch of ‘holidaze’ pictures with Justin Trudeau – National
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Katy Perry shares batch of ‘holidaze’ pictures with Justin Trudeau – National

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are still going strong. The Teenage Dream singer shared an Instagram carousel of photos from her holiday season, featuring two photos of the former prime minister of Canada. Story continues below advertisement In the roundup, captioned “Holidaze,” Perry shared a photo of Trudeau, 54, smiling as he swam in the ocean. A screengrab of Katy Perry’s Instagram post shows Justin Trudeau swimming in the ocean. @KatyPerry / Instagram Perry, 41, also added a photo of her leaning in to kiss Trudeau on the cheek as he smiled. A screengrab of Katy Perry’s Instagram post. @KatyPerry / Instagram ...
Google’s Getting Rid of a Way to Import Third-Party Accounts Into Gmail
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Google’s Getting Rid of a Way to Import Third-Party Accounts Into Gmail

If you've been running several email accounts through your Gmail, you might want to double-check your settings this month—that's because Google is ending support for the POP3 protocol that can sync emails from third-party accounts. And while there are some other solutions, they don't work quite the same.POP3 is an older standard of syncing emails between multiple accounts that allowed users to import emails from a third-party account and manage them in one spot. It's also a less secure method of transferring emails, so it's not a total surprise that Google is phasing it out, but the company hasn't broadcast the change too loudly, so it might come as a surprise to some users.How to keep your third-party accounts working in GmailIf you're still using POP3 to fetch your emails from a third-pa...
Air purifier searches jumped by 103 per cent pan-India as pollution worsened
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Air purifier searches jumped by 103 per cent pan-India as pollution worsened

India’s winter pollution worsened across major metros in late 2025, with government monitoring agencies reporting sustained deterioration in air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi repeatedly slipped into the `Severe`  and `Severe Plus` categories during November and December, triggering stricter measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Air Quality Index (AQI) levels crossed 400 on multiple occasions, far exceeding safe limits. Mumbai, while typically less affected than the capital, also saw air quality decline. Monitoring stations across the city recorded `Poor` to `Very Poor` AQI levels during peak winter weeks, particularly in high-traffic and industrial areas, indicating that pollution stress is no longer limited to north India. Agai...
Your Smartwatch Actually Has No Idea How ‘Stressed’ You Are
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Your Smartwatch Actually Has No Idea How ‘Stressed’ You Are

Garmin displays a real-time stress level from 0 to 100. Oura calculates "daytime stress" and resilience metrics. For Whoop, it’s the stress monitor; for Fitbit, a "stress management score." However it’s branded, some version of a “stress score” has become ubiquitous across smartwatches and wearables. This number is marketed as a window into our internal emotional state, turned into quantified proof of how our day is really going. The only issue: these numbers aren’t all that accurate.What your "stress score" actually tells youThe scores lighting up our wrists aren't measuring what most of us think they're measuring. When you check your smartwatch and see that your stress level spiked, you might assume the device somehow detected your anxiety about some direct stimulus, like a difficult con...
Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount – National
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Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures — and urged shareholders just weeks ago to back its the sale of its streaming and studio business to Netflix for $72 billion. Paramount, meanwhile, has sweetened its $77.9 billion offer for the entire company and gone straight to shareholders with a hostile bid.Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday that its board determined Paramount’s offer is not in the best interests of the company or its shareholders. It again recommended shareholders support the Netflix deal.“Paramount’s offe...