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Small wearables brands exit market as low margins hurt

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Several Indian wearable brands, including Play, Wings, Vingajoy, and Riversong, have ceased operations due to declining demand and low profit margins. The once-booming smartwatch market has shrunk, with fewer brands and a drop in shipments, particularly among those selling unbranded products from China. This decline coincides with the resurgence of Chinese brands capitalizing on the market shift.

It’s Time to Toss Those Carrots

Thecut.com 

There’s another E. coli outbreak, and this time it’s affecting carrots sold at several national chains.

First Nations Launch Winners Watch Crew-7 Launch

Nasa.gov 

In this image from Aug. 26, 2023, participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Students and advisors from University of Washington, University of Colorado-Boulder, and an international team from Queens University – the 2023 First Nations Launch grand prize […]

North India suffocates: Overrun hospitals, empty malls, cancelled flights — NCR under siege

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

North India, including Delhi-NCR, faced severe air pollution on Monday, with AQI levels reaching 500, triggering health emergencies, school closures, and work-from-home advisories. Hospitals reported a surge in heart attacks and asthma cases due to toxic air quality. Major cities like Patna, Lucknow, and Chandigarh also experienced hazardous air. The Delhi government imposed stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan, grounding flights and affecting daily life.

Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students hide race and ethnicity on college applications

Phys.org 

When the Supreme Court struck down race-based admissions at American colleges and universities just over a year ago, many predicted U.S. campuses would become much less diverse. But in part due to students who decide not to disclose their race or ethnicity, coupled with universities' selective use of statistics, it is not clear how much the decision has affected diversity on campus.

SUP Magazine: Padma Lakshmi Bares It All in Sizzling Calendar Photoshoot

Playak 

Padma Lakshmi is no stranger to showing skin. The longtime  Top Chef host first cut her teeth as a model, so posing for scantily clad photos is something she's been doing for decades, making her an easy choice to appear in next year's Pirelli calendar.   While a calendar from a tire brand might not seem like the most exciting thing, the Pirelli calendar is famous for its avant-garde photo shoots that will make any casual viewer forget what the brand even sells. In Lakshmi's phot...

Kansas keeps top spot in in AP men's basketball poll

Chicago Sun-Times 

Kansas strengthened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25.

The rest of the top 10 turned into a jumble of teams swapping places.

The Jayhawks picked up five first-place votes in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll released on Monday, receiving 49 from a 61-person media panel. No. 2 UConn had seven first-place votes, No. 3 Gonzaga earned two and No. 4 Auburn three. Iowa State climbed two spots to round out the top five.

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Five Washington Spirit Players Named to NWSL’s Year-End Best XI, Presented by Amazon Prime Ahead of Club’s Third NWSL Championship Match

Washington Spirit 

Rodman, Bethune and Krueger named to First Team, Hershfelt and McKeown named to Second Team after historic regular season   Washington, D.C. (11/18/2024) – Five Washington Spirit players have been honored as members of the NWSL’s annual Best XI, presented by Amazon Prime, for their standout performances during the 2024 regular season, the league announced […]

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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall in Western Pennsylvania

ErieTvNews.com 

According to AAA, the national average of a gallon of gas has fallen a penny over the past week to $3.07. The current average is now less than a dime away from dipping below $3 for the first time since May of 2021.

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after virus detected in sewage in Warsaw

Voice of America 

warsaw, poland — Poland's health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this month. The state Main Sanitary Inspectorate in a statement said the presence of the virus does not necessarily mean people have been sick, but those who have not been vaccinated against polio could be at risk. The vaccinations are free in Poland for people under 19. New measures also include more intensive testing of Warsaw's sewage... Читать дальше...

Jharkhand elections: BJP's anti-incumbency pitch as INDIA bloc raises Hemant Soren arrest

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Jharkhand witnessed a flurry of campaign activity on the last day before the second phase of polling. Political heavyweights, including Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Yogi Adityanath, addressed rallies and public meetings, aiming to sway voters. While Soren focused on highlighting his government's achievements, opposition leaders criticized his tenure and promised development.

Economy likely to grow 6.7% in FY25 due to weaker Q2 performance: Report

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's economic growth is projected to reach 6.7% in 2024-25. This follows a weaker second quarter with slower growth indicators. A rebound is expected in the latter half of the fiscal year, driven by agriculture and government spending. Domestic demand will continue to fuel growth, reaching 6.5% in 2025-26 and 2026-27.