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How YouTube Is Fighting Back Against AI Slop

30Jan

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How YouTube Is Fighting Back Against AI Slop

Science fiction and science leaders alike have warned us that artificial intelligence may one day take over the world, but until those predictions come to pass, generative AI's biggest impact on my life has been overloading my social media feeds with slop. It seems I can't open TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube without running smack into bizarre and troubling AI concoctions featuring babies in danger and cats having affairs. It really is the wild west (or maybe Westworld) out there. I think few among us really believe these videos are any good, and it's pretty obvious they aren't good for us, or for the world. Short-form video is already numbing enough, but this AI content is generally completely devoid of any meaning or substance. And yet, it's everywhere. I haven't spent too much time on You...

Intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate

30Jan

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Intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate

Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday. According to the Economic Survey, tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the concerning trend was driven by unhealthy diets, lifestyle changes, including sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and environmental factors. “It is affecting people across all age groups and increasing the risk of NCDs such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, impacting both urban and rural populations,” the Survey said. Citing data from the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the Survey said that 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight or obese. Among...

Ashish Chanchlani delays Ekaki Chapter 5 release after losing VFX footage

29Jan

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Ashish Chanchlani delays Ekaki Chapter 5 release after losing VFX footage

Ashish Chanchlani, one of India’s biggest digital creators and entertainers, recently stepped into a new creative territory by making his directorial debut with the series Ekaki. The horror-comedy thriller has been earning praise for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and Ashish’s confident filmmaking. After releasing four episodes, Ekaki Chapter 5 was scheduled to premiere on January 30. However, Ashish took to his Instagram Story today to share an important update with his fans, revealing that the episode will not be released as planned. Ashish Chanchlani on Ekaki delay In a heartfelt message, Ashish explained that he wanted to be transparent with his audience because he knows they have always supported and understood him. He shared that while several surprises had been plann...

Nicki Minaj boasts Trump ‘Gold Card,’ says U.S president is her ‘favourite’ – National

29Jan

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Nicki Minaj boasts Trump ‘Gold Card,’ says U.S president is her ‘favourite’ – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rapper Nicki Minaj described herself as U.S President Donald Trump‘s “number one fan” on Wednesday after receiving a “gold card” visa, which grants applicants fast-track residency and a path to citizenship. Trump invited the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, 43, up on stage in Washington, D.C., at an event launching “Trump Accounts,” a tax-advantaged individual retirement account specifically for American children.They were pictured holding hands on stage during the event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Nicki Minaj and U.S. President Donald Trump appear on stage during the launch of the Trump Accounts program at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026, i...

This Samsung 77-Inch OLED TV Is Under $1,500 Right Now

29Jan

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This Samsung 77-Inch OLED TV Is Under $1,500 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A 77-inch OLED dipping below $1,500 doesn’t happen often. Seeing it at $1,419.99 is even rarer. That price beats the lowest tracked deal for the Samsung S85F and lands well under Amazon’s current $1,597.99 listing. This Woot deal is for a factory-reconditioned unit. In exchange, you get a 90-day Samsung warranty and free standard shipping if you’re a Prime member, while non-members pay an extra $6. The deal is live for two days or until stock runs out. The Samsung S85F is positioned as the company’s entry-level OLED, replacing the 2024 S85D and sitting just below the S90F and S95F in the lineup. It skips the newer AI-powered process...

Thane: After 15 years on dialysis, elderly man gets new lease of life

29Jan

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Thane: After 15 years on dialysis, elderly man gets new lease of life

Doctors in Thane have performed a combined liver–kidney transplant on a 55-year-old man who had been on dialysis for 15 years, offering him a renewed lease on life. The man had end-stage renal disease and was undergoing alternate-day dialysis for over a decade under the care of Dr. Pooja Binani, consultant nephrologist at Jupiter Hospital. Eight years ago, he was also diagnosed with liver cirrhosis caused by Hepatitis C. Although antiviral therapy cured the infection, his liver function progressively deteriorated, eventually leading to liver failure. The liver disease was managed by Dr Parijat Gupte, consultant hepatologist, who closely monitored the worsening hepatic function. With two vital organs failing simultaneously, the physiological stress on the patient’s body — particularly th...

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on ‘The Pitt’

29Jan

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on ‘The Pitt’

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred by a shout out on a popular American television show — and its head of marketing hopes that curiosity translates into a bustling summer season. The site Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump was mentioned in a recent episode of the Golden Globe-winning TV medical drama The Pitt.In it, Dr. Michael (Robby) Robinavitch, played by actor Noah Wyle, announces he’s going on sabbatical to the landmark in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.“I’ve never seen the badlands,” he says in the episode that aired Jan. 8.Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is about 185 kilometres south of Calgary. It was used for thousands of years by Indigenous people to channel bison herds and send the animals stampeding over an 11-metre-hig...

Pulkit Samrat reveals playing a boxer in Glory has been a dream

29Jan

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Pulkit Samrat reveals playing a boxer in Glory has been a dream

Playing a boxer had long been on Pulkit Samrat’s wishlist. The actor has manifested it this year with Glory, which marks his first OTT series as the leading man. “It’s a dream character for me,” he tells mid-day. Created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, the Netflix sports thriller revolves around a renowned boxing coach and his two estranged sons, whose Olympic dreams collide with secrets and revenge. Samrat stars alongside Divyenndu and Suvinder Vicky. Revealing that the shoot wrapped in mid-2025, the actor shares that being part of the universe was physically taxing. “The process has been intense, yet addictive,” he smiles. Taxing as they may be, Samrat believes roles like these are essential to push creativity. He reasons, “Otherwise, it all turns into formulas. Everyone starts ...

Indian, US researchers develop novel AI-based eye scan to detect diabetes

29Jan

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Indian, US researchers develop novel AI-based eye scan to detect diabetes

A team of Indian and US researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based technique to detect diabetes without the traditional blood tests. The technique can detect whether a person has high blood sugar by taking a high-resolution photo of the retina (back of the eye). The study, published in the Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics journal, showed that AI can spot tiny warning signs in the eye’s blood vessels that are invisible to the human eye, which can differentiate people with and without diabetes without a finger-prick blood test. "India has over 100 million people with diabetes, and very often, many do not even know they have it. If the use of AI tools with simple retinal photos can help early diagnosis of diabetes, it can be used in real-time in the future to scre...

29Jan

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Does Walking Really Count As Cardio?

Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of the many people who added daily walks to my routine during the pandemic, and they improved my life so much I don’t intend to stop. But does walking do enough for your body that you can count it as cardio exercise? The answer is complicated. Walking counts as cardio in some respects: it can burn calories, it gets your heart rate up, and it counts toward the exercise we should all be getting every week. But on the other hand, it’s not going to increase your cardio fitness in the same way as a run or an intense aerobics class would. If you want to improve your endurance, you’ll have to do more than just walk. How walking’s calorie burn compares to runningRunning burns more calor...