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Trump vows 50% tariff on copper, 200% on pharmaceuticals – National
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Trump vows 50% tariff on copper, 200% on pharmaceuticals – National

The United States plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all copper imported into the country, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. He also said the plan is to impose a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals.“I believe, the tariff on copper we’re going to make it 50 per cent,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday.The Trump administration had announced a so-called Section 232 investigation into U.S. imports of the metal, which is a key component in supply chains for electronics and clean energy, in February.On Tuesday, Trump also said he was planning new tariffs on pharmaceuticals. 1:36 Trump delays deadline for reciprocal trade tariffs from July 9 to August 1: White House...
With monsoon season here, health experts highlight surge in viral fever cases
Health

With monsoon season here, health experts highlight surge in viral fever cases

With the monsoon season underway, experts have said there is a surge in viral fevers and other seasonal infections during this time of the year. Prolonged fever, often neglected and labeled as a mild infection, could be an early sign of a serious condition. Timely investigation and proper diagnosis are important, especially in children, where fever may be the only visible symptom of an underlying issue. Dr Nimitt Nagda, internal medicine expert, Zynova Shalby Hospital in Ghatkopar said, "With the start of the monsoon, we are seeing a big rise in cases of viral fever and PUO (pyrexia of unknown origin). In fact, about 30–40 per cent of patients visiting the OPD during this time come with fever-related complaints. The humid weather, waterlogging, and mosquito breeding create ideal condition...
Special Ops 2 postponed! Here`s when Kay Kay Menon`s show releases
Entertainment, Movies

Special Ops 2 postponed! Here`s when Kay Kay Menon`s show releases

The highly anticipated second season of Kay Kay Menon-starrer Special Ops has been highly anticipated by the fans. The show, which was initially planned to premiere on 11 July, has now been postponed and will be released on a new date. Helmed by Shivam Nair, the new season of the acclaimed espionage thriller will have Kay Kay Menon returning as the fan-favourite R&AW officer Himmat Singh, as he leads his team into a more complex kind of warfare. Special Ops 2 revolves around the issue of cyberspace.  Special Ops 2 gets a new release date Kay Kay Menon took to his Instagram account to release a video announcing the delay in release. The actor added that due to certain circumstances that were beyond their control, this decision was taken to postpone the show. He also assured fans that ...
One of My Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speakers Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day
Life Style

One of My Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speakers Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find.Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know. Sales are accurate at the time of publication, but prices and inventory are always subject to change.I've used quite a few Bose produc...
Vaping not safer than smoking; has severe health implications: Experts
Health

Vaping not safer than smoking; has severe health implications: Experts

Lungs of teenagers need protection, not pollution from vapes, medical experts have stressed while highlighting the dangers of vaping and the emergence of new-age gateway devices. A group of doctors supporting the movement of Mothers Against Vaping, a collective dedicated to raising awareness about the ill effects of vaping and working to eradicate it, said vaping has health implications, including issues like coughing, dry throat, shortness of breath, or headaches. More alarmingly, it can affect the heart, raising blood pressure, increasing heart rate, and even leading to a heart attack, they said. Dr K K Handa, chairman, ENT, head and neck surgery, Medanta Hospital, said the common myth that vaping is safer than smoking is totally incorrect. "Vaping can damage lungs after prolonged us...
Oasis returns after 16-year hiatus to a U.K. crowd – National
Entertainment, Movies

Oasis returns after 16-year hiatus to a U.K. crowd – National

Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop’s greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales to a crowd ecstatic for the band’s 1990s hits. And was there brotherly love between the famously feuding Gallagher siblings? Definitely maybe.Liam’s swagger is undimmedFans travelled to the Welsh capital from around the world for a show that many thought would never happen. Noel and Liam Gallagher, the heart of Oasis, had not performed together since the band’s acrimonious split in 2009.One fan banner summed it up: “The great wait is over.”After a montage of headlines about the sparring siblings was capped with the words “the guns have fallen silent,” Oasis appeared on stage to a deafening roar, opening with the apt “Hello” and its re...
Watch Out for These Amazon Prime Day Scams
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Watch Out for These Amazon Prime Day Scams

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find.Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know. Sales are accurate at the time of publication, but prices and inventory are always subject to change.Amazon Prime Day is upon us, which means scammers are out in force to take advantage of shoppers looking for deals. If y...
Panchayat season 5 confirmed as season 4 continues to break records
Entertainment, Movies

Panchayat season 5 confirmed as season 4 continues to break records

Following the breakthrough success of its previous seasons, the much-loved series Panchayat returned with Season 4 on June 24. With that has already solidified its standing as both a local and global sensation. Ever since its release, the show has been breaking records. Season 4 has been trending at #1 in India and was streamed across 95&#37 of the country’s pin codes in the first week. Panchayat season 5 confirmed Besides, the latest season also recorded the strongest opening in the franchise, surpassing all previous seasons in viewership. On day one of launch, Panchayat Season 4 was trending among the Top 10 titles in over 42 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the UAE, among others, while being streamed in more than 180 countries during its lau...
Here’s all you need to know about typhoid, a common monsoon disease
Health

Here’s all you need to know about typhoid, a common monsoon disease

People relishing tea, pakoras and other seasonal delicacies while enjoying the weather outside is common during the monsoon season, but so is the risk of contracting infections due to unhygienic or unsafe food and water. The risk of certain diseases like dengue, malaria and leptospirosis increases during the monsoon. Another illness that sees a surge during the rainy days is typhoid, or typhoid fever, which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It usually spreads through the ingestion of contaminated food and water. If not diagnosed and treated on time, the condition can also prove to be life-threatening. Hence, it becomes essential to watch out for warning signs of the disease. Symptoms of typhoid According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some common symptoms of typhoid ...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail after verdict, judge denies bail – National
Entertainment, Movies

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail after verdict, judge denies bail – National

A judge on Wednesday declined to grant bail to Sean “Diddy” Combs, meaning the hip-hop mogul won’t go free while he awaits sentencing in his sex crimes case. The bond decision came after a jury convicted Combs of federal prostitution-related offences but acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.Judge Arun Subramanian said the applicable law didn’t allow for Combs’ release at this point.Among other reasons, the judge noted Combs’ violent history: “At trial, the defence conceded the defendant’s violence in his personal relationships, saying it happened with Cassie and Jane.”As the judge spoke, Combs remained stoic with his hands at his lap.Combs was found guilty on count three, the transportation of ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura to engage in prostitution. He was al...