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Versatile knee exo for safer lifting

Sciencedaily.com 

A set of knee exoskeletons, built with commercially available knee braces and drone motors, has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks. They helped users maintain better lifting posture even when tired, a key factor in defending against on-the-job injuries, the researchers say.

Oil Prices Rise on Jumbo Fed Rate Cut

Oilprice.com 

As widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve announced a rate cut on Wednesday at the close of its meeting in a move that represents the first time the Fed has cut interest rates since the COVID-19 pandemic, going for an extra large 50-basis-point cut.  The Fed has lowered its key rate to ~4.8% from the two-decade high of 5.3%, while inflation has dipped to 2.5% as of August, down from 9.1% in 2022.  More rate cuts are now likely on the books, with the Fed indicating that they may make two additional... Читать дальше...

India abstains on Palestinian motion in UNGA

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The UN General Assembly adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution calling for Israel to end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. The vote saw 124 in favor, with India abstaining, while Israel, the US, and 12 others opposed. Israeli PM Netanyahu is set to speak on September 26.

Box office pins hopes on festive 'hits' as silver screen fails to dazzle

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Box-office collections in India for the first eight months of 2024 have dropped by 7.5% compared to last year, due to underperforming films and fewer big releases amid elections and cricket events. However, the second half of the year is expected to see strong performances with anticipated releases like Pushpa 2 and Singham 3.

Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash at Delaware, W. Utica

Wivb.com 

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Buffalo on Wednesday, authorities said. Officials said the accident happened just before 12:45 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and West Utica Street. Police said the man who was injured is in his 30s. He was transported by ambulance to ECMC. The crash [...]

Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Wednesday, September 18th, that the Russian ambassador invited Amir Khan Muttaqi to participate in the upcoming Moscow Consultative Format meeting on Afghanistan. In this meeting, Dmitry Zhirnov stated, “Relations with Afghanistan […]

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Six WTO nations quiz India's export curbs on rice, wheat

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Six countries, including the US, UK, and Japan, have asked India about its plans to lift or ease the ban on non-basmati white rice exports. At the WTO, Japan also inquired about India's electricity subsidy for farmers. Over 40 questions have been posed to India regarding its export restriction measures since 2022.

Earth had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago, new study suggests - Space.com

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  1. Earth had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago, new study suggests  Space.com
  2. Earth may have had a ring system 466 million years ago  Phys.org
  3. Earth may once have had a ring like Saturn  New Scientist
  4. Earth once wore a Saturn-like ring, study of ancient craters suggests  Livescience.com
  5. Earth may once have had Saturn-like ring, scientists say  The Independent