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Donald Trump taps former ICE director Tom Homan as ‘border czar’ – National
11Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Donald Trump taps former ICE director Tom Homan as ‘border czar’ – National

President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he wrote late Sunday on his Truth Social site.Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border and Trump’s pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in the country’s history.In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda.He...
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AI used to recreate historic Vatican church and identify damage invisible to naked eye | Science, Climate & Tech News
11Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

AI used to recreate historic Vatican church and identify damage invisible to naked eye | Science, Climate & Tech News

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been able to identify structural vulnerabilities invisible to the naked eye in St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican City, for the first time. The AI technology was used to create a digital twin of the famous Catholic church - which consists of an ultra-precise 3D computer model that simulates an object in the physical world. Image: Pic: Iconem/Microsoft The project, called La Basilica di San Pietro, was developed by Microsoft and the Vatican, in collaboration with Iconem, a French startup specialising in digital preservation.Over a period of three weeks, drones, cameras and lasers were used to take more than 400,000 detailed images to create an exact digital replica of the exterior and interior...
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China: Clampdown on bike rides after thousands of students take over highway to buy Kaifeng dumplings | World News
11Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

China: Clampdown on bike rides after thousands of students take over highway to buy Kaifeng dumplings | World News

A clampdown has been enforced to curb a social media trend in China - where thousands of students rent bikes late at night to buy soup dumplings.Police in Henan province closed bike lanes connecting Zhengzhou and Kaifeng in a bid to reduce the number of students making the 37-mile journey. Pictures showed that the crowd of students - which was called the Night Riding Army by some taking part - had blocked a highway in central China on Friday night.Local outlets estimated that up to 200,000 young people had rented bikes - which cost as little as £1.51 for a month - to travel to Kaifeng for its famous guantangbao, a type of soup dumpling.Liu Lulu, a student at Henan University, told state media outlet China Daily: "People sang together and cheered for each other while climbing uphill togethe...
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Kremlin denies Trump and Putin call discussing Ukraine – as Biden to urge president-elect ‘not to walk away’ from Kyiv | US News
11Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Kremlin denies Trump and Putin call discussing Ukraine – as Biden to urge president-elect ‘not to walk away’ from Kyiv | US News

The Kremlin has denied Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin in a phone call the day after the presidential election.The US president-elect reportedly urged the Russian president not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of America's sizeable military presence in Europe during the conversation on Thursday, according to The Washington Post and Reuters, citing sources familiar with the call. According to several other sources, the pair went on to discuss the goal of peace on the continent, as well as the prospect of a further call soon to look into the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.Follow live: Putin has no plans to speak to TrumpBut on Monday, the Kremlin denied the reports and spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Mr Putin has no specific plans to speak to Mr Trump at present. "T...
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Arjun Kapoor reveals suffering from Hashimoto’s disease: What is it?
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Health

Arjun Kapoor reveals suffering from Hashimoto’s disease: What is it?

In a recent interview, Arjun Kapoor opened up about his health issues, revealing that he is suffering from an autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto’s disease, which has led to weight concerns for the actor. “I have something called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Your antibodies fight against you. It’s almost like I can take a flight and gain weight because the body goes into stress,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. The actor also revealed that the condition runs in his family. What is this autoimmune disorder? How does it affect the body? What are its symptoms? Let’s find out. Hashimoto’s disease and its impact on the body Hashimoto’s disease is a common yet often overlooked condition that can impact a person’s quality of life if left untreated. Explaining the condition, Dr. Sonali Shivaji Ka...
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`Citadel` composer Aman Pant on adding Indian flavour to Varun-Samantha`s show
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Entertainment, Movies

`Citadel` composer Aman Pant on adding Indian flavour to Varun-Samantha`s show

In A bid to replicate the era of the ’80s and ’90s, Aman Pant turned to analogue recording, conducted using tapes and manual instruments, instead of digital means like computer software. It’s the most crucial step he took to create the world of Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Citadel: Honey Bunny, Raj and DK’s show that recently premiered on the web.  Varun  Dhawan in Citadel “Because the show has an international appeal, including the manner in which the action has been [choreographed], we wanted a vibe that aligned with it. It needed to be edgy. It was set in the ’90s, but we didn’t want the music to be reminiscent of Bollywood music from that decade, and hence chose to use this [recording method],” says the composer, who may not have met the international crew, helmed by the R...
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Trump and Putin ‘discuss Ukraine in call’ – as Biden to urge president-elect ‘not to walk away’ from Kyiv | US News
11Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Trump and Putin ‘discuss Ukraine in call’ – as Biden to urge president-elect ‘not to walk away’ from Kyiv | US News

Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine in a phone call the day after the presidential election, according to reports.The US president-elect also reminded the Russian president of America's sizeable military presence in Europe during the conversation on Thursday, according to The Washington Post and Reuters, citing sources familiar with the call. According to several other sources, the pair went on to discuss the goal of peace on the continent, as well as the prospect of a further call soon to look into the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.US election latest: Trump 'held phone call with Putin'On Friday, the Kremlin said Mr Putin was ready to discuss Ukraine with Mr Trump - but that did not mean he was willing to alter Moscow's demands - namely that Ukraine...
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Elon Musk endorses Republican Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader
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World News

Elon Musk endorses Republican Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader

By Moira Warburton and Leah Douglas, Reuters Rick Scott attends a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on 9 July, 2024 in Doral, Florida. Photo: JOE RAEDLE / AFP Businessman Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Donald Trump, endorsed Republican Senator Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader on Sunday as the race to fill the influential post heats up after the party won control of the chamber. Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana in last Tuesday's election. Current Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who has led his party in the chamber since 2007, has said he will step down from leadership after the ele...
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Why a Christmas advert has led to ‘boycott Boots’ trending online
10Nov By No Comments
Life Style

Why a Christmas advert has led to ‘boycott Boots’ trending online

It’s Christmas advert season and one in particular has ruffled the feathers of the Twittersphere. Boots’ yuletide offering is called “Make Magic” and features Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh playing a very organised Mrs Claus. It’s a classic of the genre with a twist: with hours to go before Christmas, Santa Claus is snoring in his chair, so his wife takes action. Elves run around Santa’s workshop, rebranded as “Mrs Claus’s werkshop”, gifts pile up on a sleigh, and there are lots of baubles, tinsel and glitter. Nothing completely out of the ordinary, except the advert has caused the hashtag #BoycottBoots to trend on X, formerly Twitter, since its release on Thursday.  Source link
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Barbora Krejcikova: Tennis analyst Jon Wertheim taken off air over comment about Wimbledon champion’s forehead | World News
10Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Barbora Krejcikova: Tennis analyst Jon Wertheim taken off air over comment about Wimbledon champion’s forehead | World News

A tennis analyst has been taken off air after making "deeply regrettable comments" about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova's appearance.The Czech player, 28, called out Jon Wertheim for what she called "coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance". The analyst made a comment that went to air on the US TV network Tennis Channel about the world number 10's forehead.Krejcikova, who also won a Grand Slam singles title at the 2020 French Open, was taking part in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia this week, where she lost to Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals on Friday. Image: Krejcikova during the US Open earlier this year. Pic: AP Apparently not aware he was on air, Wertheim, a prominent American tennis jour...
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