Новости за 11.10.2024

Hurricane Milton leaves Florida reeling amid ongoing political storm

In a historic loss during the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan fell to England by an innings and 47 runs despite scoring 556 in the first innings. Captain Shan Masood emphasised the need for his team to take 20 wickets to stay competitive and vowed to improve ahead of the second Test starting October 15.

Indonesian indie developers stellarNULL have announced action adventure game Mentari, a coming of age story about a magical girl who heals the world and fights baddies with the power of dance. As they attack you, you'll hit them with sick twirls and the 'ol two step, cleansing them of a sickness called the "Stillness". Bonus fun fact: Mentari means "Sunshine" in Indonesian, while Menari means "dancing".

Funnel Beaker Culture site may hold one of the earliest insulated cellars constructed in Europe to preserve food

A MUM has said she’d rather go to prison that pay a £170 parking fine as her daughter is disabled and she had no other choice.

In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.

A new study analyzed all 50 states and revealed the states with the most homeowners interested in refinancing their mortgages.

Debutant director Srikanth Mohan offers an entertaining peek into the workings of a government office

The exponential growth of AI assistants -- from ChatGPT to full-blown agentic systems -- rule the Innovation Index this week. Here's what they're up to.

If you graduated college or left school in the spring, your six-month grace period is running out

Dezeen Showroom: industrial designer Khodi Feiz has designed a range of acoustic lighting defined by gently folded shapes for Swedish brand Abstracta. Named Vika, the lighting is made up of felt-covered panel elements with a central fold. It is available as a horizontal hanging pendant or a floor lamp composed of a cluster of vertical panels.

Diwata and other social media influencers join the party-list fray

The strong job growth in September doesn't mean everything is wonderful for those wishing to find a new job.

Businesses that sell a range of products from IKEA sofas to Air Jordan sneakers have said in recent weeks that they have lowered prices this year.

THE Internet Archive fell victim to a major cyberattack in fall 2024, along with its digital library and Wayback Machine.

Carlos Alcaraz and his team were caught on camera as they learned of Rafael Nadal's impending retirement.

Killing the Affordable Care Act would have massive repercussions, but that doesn’t make its inner workings untouchable.

Losses from hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters may be tax deductible, and even those spared from catastrophe in 33 states may get extended tax deadlines

Vakrangee Ltd, Cummins India Ltd, CreditAccess Grameen Ltd and Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 11 October 2024.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Transgender candidates running for the Ohio Statehouse, who were nearly disqualified from the ballot, say they are not letting their identities define them as they campaign on bipartisanship and an end to extremism. Arienne Childrey is on the trail in and around Celina as the Democratic nominee for the Ohio House's [...]

Today's rates are likely the highest you'll see for some time.

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – A prominent Europe-based Palestinian activist has slammed US for issuing sanctions against him, dismissing measure as an attempt to discourage him “from continuing my work for Palestine and advocating for my people’s rights”.

James Webb Space Telescope scientists have detected an exoplanet with a water-rich atmosphere, making it the first confirmed "steam world."

Global mobility, bordered realities, and ethnocultural contact zones

Over the course of the last few weeks, public opinion in the U.S. and the U.K. have ignited in relation to issues of gender, race, religion, and place of origin. However, a closer look at this recent turmoil suggests that there is a clear concern regarding global migrations, inter-genetic contact zones, and the presence of Muslim communities across Western nations.

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