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Biden expected to pass the torch to Harris on night 1 of DNC 2024

NBC News 

As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for accept her party's nomination, top Democrats are expected to honor President Joe Biden on the first night of the 2024 DNC. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the United Center in Chicago.

The Morning After: Google apologizes over its Pixel influencer demands - Engadget

Google.com 

  1. The Morning After: Google apologizes over its Pixel influencer demands  Engadget
  2. Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel  The Verge
  3. Google tried to give new Pixel phones to influencers. Then it backfired.  Mashable
  4. Google makes clear that #TeamPixel is influencer marketing and not a reviews program  9to5Google
  5. Google Under Fire After Influencers Were Asked to Prefer Pixel Phones Over Competitors  CNET

'After seeing Paris Olympics over last few weeks...': Cummins

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has expressed strong interest in competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following the IOC's decision to include cricket. Cummins, who recently led Australia to victories in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship, sees Olympic participation as a significant opportunity. His enthusiasm reflects the broader cricketing community's excitement. Cummins also led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL final, further showcasing his leadership. Upcoming challenges... Читать дальше...

India port workers to go on strike to demand better wages, benefits 

Voice of America 

CHENNAI — A group of Indian port workers' unions has called for a strike from Aug. 28 to demand immediate settlement of pay revisions and pension benefits, according to a note signed by its members.  A strike by India's port workers could exacerbate the existing congestion issues at Asian and European ports, leading to further delayed shipments, which have a global impact on trade and commerce.  The country's shipping ministry formed a bipartite wage negotiation committee in March 2021, and the... Читать дальше...

Who set the sky on fire? Britons are baffled as the skies over the UK turn RED - but there's a simple explanat - Daily Mail

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

  1. Who set the sky on fire? Britons are baffled as the skies over the UK turn RED - but there's a simple explanat  Daily Mail
  2. Canadian smoke, an ex-hurricane and heavy rain for parts of the UK  Netweather
  3. Red moon photos above Wales as stargazers treated to spectacular sights  Wales Online
  4. How to see the 'blue supermoon' in the UK tonight  Yahoo News UK
  5. Why was the moon orange last night?  GLAMOUR UK

Benchmarks end almost flat, Nifty holds 24,570

Business Standard 

Domestic equity benchmarks ended flat today, with Nifty50 settling above 24,570. Metals and energy stocks shined while autos and banks dragged. The market's resilience is evident as it continues to reward the "buy on dips" approach.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Amitabh Bachchan fondly reminisces about his father, the late Harivansh Rai Bachchan in a conversation with contestant Dr. Raghavendra

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

In an upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16, Dr. Raghavendra, a Sanskrit professor from Bangalore, took the hotseat with hopes of improving his mother's life. He shared his admiration for Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan’s father, reciting a Sanskrit poem in his honor. Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about his father's literary achievements and dedication.

Disney World's Rivers of America to be replaced

Boing Boing 

Newly released concept art suggests that the changes announced over the weekend coming to Walt Disney World in Orlando will include the draining of its iconic Rivers of America in the Magic Kingdom to make way for a new land themed to Pixar's "Cars" franchise. — Read the rest

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More Clouds Today as Dangerous Heat Continues

Klfy.com 

Clouds have moved into Acadiana this morning as we expect mostly cloudy skies throughout your Monday. Rain chances stay low but a few showers and storms are possible within our area. The cloud coverage doesn't hold the heat back much has highs near 96° with a heat index near 110° during the afternoon. A Heat [...]

Chimombe, Mpofu suffer legal blow

The Herald 

Fidelis Munyoro Juluka Enndo Joint Venture directors Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe suffered a legal blow today after the High Court refused to hear their bail application on fresh charges involving a US$9,2 million emanating from the City of Harare street lights tender. The duo circumvented the Magistrates Court and applied for bail at the […]

Brazil’s Silent Epidemic: The Surge of Mobile Theft and Cyber Fraud

«The Rio Times» 

In the blink of an eye, a festive atmosphere turns sour. A reveler at a carnival momentarily reaches for their securely tucked-away phone to capture the moment. In that instant, a thief snatches it away, disappearing into the crowd. This scenario repeats in various forms across Brazil. It can occur at a traffic light where […]