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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75 – National
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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75 – National

Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died at the age of 75, according to a statement from the singer’s family. “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for,” a statement on Instagram read.“We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy,” the statement added. Story continues below advertisement The news comes after Tyler was hospitalized in May in Faro, where she had a home, for emergency intestinal surgery and was later placed in an induced coma.In June, Tyler’s family said that she was no longer in an indu...
Govt introduces stricter norms for high-alcohol formulations
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Govt introduces stricter norms for high-alcohol formulations

The Centre on Friday tightened regulations governing medicinal formulations containing high levels of ethyl alcohol by making them subject to licensing requirements and prescription-only sale, a move aimed at preventing misuse while ensuring their availability for legitimate therapeutic purposes.  The ministry said that several medicinal preparations, including tinctures of cardamom, ginger and other aromatic formulations, were previously exempt from licensing requirements under Schedule K. However, some of these products contain ethyl alcohol in concentrations as high as 80–90 per cent v/v, making them vulnerable to misuse for intoxication. The Centre also noted that it had received references from some state governments highlighting concerns over such misuse. To address the issue, the...
10 Hacks Every Google Home User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Google Home User Should Know

Google Home is Google's smart home platform, which integrates everything from Google's smart speakers to the lights, plugs, locks, and other appliances across your house. Whether you use just a voice assistant and a smart bulb or two or have a complex web of devices whose actions you're looking to automate, you'll want to consider these hidden tips and tricks to make your smart home work for you. Enable Night mode to keep your devices from waking people upGoogle speakers and displays have a Night mode that lowers their volume and dims their display lights during set "downtimes," so you can still use your voice assistant without disturbing the peace or waking kids who are sleeping. In the Google Home app, tap Home > All devices and long-press your device's tile. Tap Settings > Notific...
Higher rates of multimorbidity seen among young South Asians in UK, study shows
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Higher rates of multimorbidity seen among young South Asians in UK, study shows

A study that looked at two major categories of conditions mental health and cardiometabolic disease among South Asian volunteers in the UK has revealed that women and younger people are more likely to experience multimorbidity. The order in which one developed health conditions also appeared to matter. For example, developing a cardiometabolic condition before a mental health one was related with a higher likelihood of a more serious health event, like a heart attack or kidney failure, findings published in the journal PLOS Medicine show. Co-occurrence of multiple long-term mental or physical health condition in one''s lifetime is called ''multimorbidity'', the combined effects of which can greatly impact a person''s quality of life. Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London sa...
Lock Upp: Gautami Kapoor encourages Ram Kapoor to call out bullies
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Lock Upp: Gautami Kapoor encourages Ram Kapoor to call out bullies

Ram Kapoor is making headlines for his stint in Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. He was recently seen locking horns with Shilpa Shinde and taking a dig at her fake sexual harassment case. While netizens continue to question his behaviour, Gautami Kapoor has come out in his support and admitted she remains unfazed by trolls. Gautami Kapoor supports Ram Kapoor Re-sharing a fan edit featuring Ram and fellow contestant Shilpa Shinde, Gautami wrote, "Trollers can troll. Haters can hate. Don’t really care! @iamramkapoor finally speaks. Love you always." In another social media post, she shared a collage of Ram from the reality show with the message, "@iamramkapoor Call out the bullies! You can!" She added another note reading, "We hear you!" The post shared by Gautami features Ram Kapoor calling out...
Justin Baldoni breaks silence on Blake Lively legal battle: ‘We didn’t want to add to the noise’ – National
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Justin Baldoni breaks silence on Blake Lively legal battle: ‘We didn’t want to add to the noise’ – National

It Ends With Us actor Justin Baldoni is breaking his silence following his two-year legal battle with co-star Blake Lively. The 42-year-old actor and his wife Emily Baldoni released a video on Instagram, thanking fans for their support during a “painful” time filled with “a lot of trauma.”“We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, and it’s not because we haven’t had anything to say,” Baldoni began the video. “Because Lord knows we have, but it just felt like every time we went to make a video like this, we wanted to speak, something was telling us not to. It just didn’t feel like the right time.” 4:01 ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit drama ends with Blake Lively getting no se...
How to Use AI Browsers Without Getting Hacked
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How to Use AI Browsers Without Getting Hacked

For the past few days, I’ve been poking around every AI browser I could get my hands on. So far, I’ve performed general research tasks on Perplexity Comet and used ChatGPT Atlas to successfully navigate an Amazon checkout. I even spent some time familiarizing myself with the new Dia browser from the developers of Arc.As I've explored these browsers, I've been mindful of the many security risks to contend with: Prompt injection, where malicious AI prompts are hidden in a website or browser extension’s HTML source code, is the most obvious threat. But there are also cases of AI agents acting without a user’s permission to access your logged-in accounts. Moreover, AI browsers can leak data between browser tabs and hand over user credentials on clever prompting without even using any malicious...
‘Floodwater may seem harmless but…’: Mumbai doctors warn about leptospirosis
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‘Floodwater may seem harmless but…’: Mumbai doctors warn about leptospirosis

While June remained dry, the first few days of July witnessed extremely heavy showers, bringing normal life to a halt in the Mumbai and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Several areas in Mumbai, Thane, Vasai-Virar, Nalasopara experience torrential rains, leading to flooding and waterlogging. With the streets and even the railway lines submerged under water, residents – especially office goers trying to reach back home – walked in waterlogged streets.  Following the heavy showers, Mumbai doctors say there is also a rise in the cases of monsoon sicknesses, more particularly leptospirosis, as people can get infected by it due to flood water. mid-day spoke to Dr Amit Saraf, director, department of internal medicine, Jupiter Hospital in Thane, and Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, inter...
Sony’s Pricey 1000X ‘Collexion’ Headphones Just Got Their First Discount
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Sony’s Pricey 1000X ‘Collexion’ Headphones Just Got Their First Discount

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've been recommending the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones since I reviewed them in 2025, with my only real gripe being their high price. Unfortunately for those without deep pockets, Sony has since released a newer, more luxurious version of these beloved cans with an even higher price tag. Awkwardly named as always, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones retail for $649.99, an arguably crazy price to pay for headphones. However, Target has just given them their first significant discount, cutting the price by $50 to $599.99. So what's different with these headphones to warrant such a high price tag? They're heavier, going 254g to 320g,...
Katie Couric reveals bout of temporary amnesia syndrome – National
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Katie Couric reveals bout of temporary amnesia syndrome – National

Former Today show anchor Katie Couric revealed she experienced a bout of transient global amnesia, a rare condition that temporarily wipes a person’s memory while they remain self-aware. 2:30 Katie Couric On ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ Previous Video Next Video The veteran journalist shared some details of her experience, which happened on June 27, in an Instagram post, writing, “I woke up on a normal Saturday. By that afternoon, I couldn’t tell you the month, the year, or who was president.” Story continues below advertisement ...