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The M1 MacBook Air Is Down to $600 Right Now

2Aug

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The M1 MacBook Air Is Down to $600 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Zain Awais and product image courtesy of Amazon. The new lineup of M4 MacBook Airs had a ripple effect on all of the other MacBooks, but the M1 is seeing a particularly big discount. Walmart has the M1 MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop for $599 (originally $999.99), which is $100 cheaper since the M4 was released, according to price-tracking tools. Although the M4 is $799.99 and a better value for your money, not everyone will be able to afford it. For those who need the extra cash in hand, the M1 MacBook Air is a good deal still in 20...

Are samosas healthy? Mumbai health experts give you a reality check

2Aug

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Are samosas healthy? Mumbai health experts give you a reality check

Indian snacks are delicious, if not mouthwatering, and that is what makes them irresistible, especially the classic vada or samosa pav in Mumbai that have become synonymous with street food here. While the vada pav is a guarded treasure in the Maximum City, samosas have been in the news in the last few weeks. In July, it was about the apparent need for health labels on the Indian fried snack apart from jalebi, to promote healthy choices by highlighting the risks, and this week, Ravi Kishan brought up the samosa, along with dal tadka, during the zero hour of the Monsoon Session in the Lok Sabha. The BJP MP and actor highlighted the samosa prices and portion size, and the unique need for uniformity across India. With the samosa in the spotlight again, the snack’s contents and health benefi...

‘My entire segment was an afterthought’: Shriya Pilgaonkar on Mandala Murders

2Aug

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‘My entire segment was an afterthought’: Shriya Pilgaonkar on Mandala Murders

A week into the release of Mandala Murders, Shriya Pilgaonkar has already got her favourite compliment. “Someone said to me, ‘We didn’t think you could scare us.’ I love that. I think people felt that way because I have usually played morally righteous parts,” smiles the actor, pleased that a cameo in the Netflix series has made a strong impact. In Mandala Murders, led by Vaani Kapoor, Pilgaonkar plays Rukmini, a woman leading a cult in the fictional town of Charandaspur of 1950s Uttar Pradesh. She may have barely five scenes in the eight-part series, but it has reminded the actor that the length of a role doesn’t determine its impact. “I have headlined OTT projects. So, when you think about perception, it’s a gamble to play a role with relatively less screen time. But something about Ru...

Apple’s Latest Security Patch Fixes a Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Chrome

2Aug

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Apple’s Latest Security Patch Fixes a Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Chrome

When Apple dropped iOS 18.6 this week, it didn't ship a bunch of new features and changes. Indeed, when you update your iPhone, it'll appear exactly as it did running iOS 18.5. Under the hood, however, the update introduced more than 20 patches for security vulnerabilities across iOS, making it an important security update for all compatible devices.When Apple released its security notes for the update, it did not indicate whether any of the flaws were zero-days—in other words, whether any of the flaws had been exploited or publicly disclosed before a patch was readily available. That puts the user at an advantage, since it suggests bad actors haven't figured out how to take advantage of any of the now-fixed flaws. However, as it turns out, one of these flaws was actively exploited—just no...

Prolonged exposure to heat may impact school children`s learning ability: Study

2Aug

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Prolonged exposure to heat may impact school children`s learning ability: Study

A study has described how prolonged exposure to heat -- especially under increased global warming -- can impact cognition of school children, affecting long-term learning and the ability to handle complex tasks. Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and University of New South Wales in Australia reviewed data from seven previously published studies involving nearly 14.5 million students from 61 countries, including India. Findings published in the journal PLOS Climate point to impacted learning capacity of students under a long-term exposure to heat, with performance in complex tasks, such as mathematical, hit harder than that in simpler ones, including reading. As the planet continues to get warmer, deficits in learning abilities among the youth can accumulate, p...

Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating’ Lyme disease diagnosis – National

2Aug

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Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating’ Lyme disease diagnosis – National

In the final days of his Forget Tomorrow world tour, Justin Timberlake has revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease while on the road. “Well, as these two incredible years come to an end and I look forward to the future, I wanted to write something from the heart,” he said in a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday.“It’s not an easy task to try to contextualize the whirlwind of touring–– but, I will try…,” he continued.“I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease—— which I don’t say so you feel bad for me–– but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”The 44-year-old singer described the disease, which is passed on to humans through the bite of infected ticks and can lead to severe pain and fatigue, as “relentlessly debilitating...

Federal committee begins probe of billion-dollar BC Ferries loan

1Aug

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Federal committee begins probe of billion-dollar BC Ferries loan

Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she is “dismayed” by a $1 billion federal loan for BC Ferries’ purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder – but did not call for the contract’s cancellation. The House of Commons transport committee launched a study of the Canada Infrastructure Bank loan today.BC Ferries announced in June that it had hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build the new ships after a five-year procurement process that did not include a Canadian bid. 1:24 ‘We shouldn’t be giving federal tax dollars to subsidize jobs overseas:’ Poilievre calls for loan to BC Ferries to be cancelled ...

Retaliate against Trump’s tariffs? Why Ford wants Carney to ‘hit back’ – National

1Aug

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Retaliate against Trump’s tariffs? Why Ford wants Carney to ‘hit back’ – National

Now is not the time to “roll over,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford is telling Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada prepares to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade war escalation. And he’s not the only one, even as others are split on whether to retaliate.“Canada shouldn’t settle for anything less than the right deal. Now is not the time to roll over. We need to stand our ground,” Ford said in a statement released on social media on Thursday, just hours after Trump increased the tariffs on Canadian goods from 25 per cent to 35 per cent.Ford called for further retaliation.“The federal government needs to hit back with a 50 per cent tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum,” he said. Story continues below advertisement “Canada has what the United States need...

Lung Cancer Day: 50 per cent of cases are detected during the advanced stages

1Aug

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Lung Cancer Day: 50 per cent of cases are detected during the advanced stages

Lung cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths across India. The disease often progresses silently, with symptoms appearing only in the advanced stages. It occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in one or both lungs.The major cause is tobacco smoking, including passive smoke exposure, but it can also result from air pollution, genetic factors, and long-term exposure to harmful substances like asbestos or radon. Every year, World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1 around the globe, to raise awareness about lung cancer, and not only how it affects people but also why research is important. While that is ongoing, a lot can be done before hand, especially when diagnosed early, lung cancer is not only treatable but also curable. Doctors in Mumbai are urging peop...

11 Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy a New House

1Aug

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11 Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy a New House

Moving into a new home can be scary. No matter the reason for leaving your current spot—whether it’s rising rent, quality of life issues, or something more positive like a new job opportunity—your old home was comfortable and familiar. You knew what the problems were and what to expect each day. A new house is a blank slate.And so is the neighborhood you’re moving into. It might be a charming, friendly stretch that welcomes you like a friend, or it might be a tense, unhappy block that raises your stress levels. Research and surveillance are always good ideas when considering a move to a new neighborhood, but there’s one more step you should always take before signing a lease or buying a place: Ask your potential new neighbors a few crucial questions. The folks who already live in that neig...