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Madras high court orders fresh probe into Isha Foundations phone bill case
Madras high court orders fresh probe into Isha Foundations phone bill case
Isha Foundation had applied for a service connection in 2010 and services were provided without any issues until November 2018. This present dispute relates to bills issued by BSNL to the Coimbatore-based Isha Foundation for December 2018 and January 2019.


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Two more proxy firms for Vijay Shekhar Sharma's ouster as Paytm CEO
Two more proxy firms for Vijay Shekhar Sharma's ouster as Paytm CEO
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 21:00 IST



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No GST on residential premises if rented out for personal use: Govt
No GST on residential premises if rented out for personal use: Govt
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mRNA vaccines safe for use in pregnant woman, confirms large-scale study
mRNA vaccines safe for use in pregnant woman, confirms large-scale study
The authors caution that most participants who reported ethnicity in this study were white and these data may, therefore, can’t be fully generalised to other populations. Additionally, this study focused on health events occurring within the first seven days following vaccination and so, cannot conclude anything about reactions in the longer term.



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Salman Rushdie attack: Contemporaries say they are shocked, distressed, disgusted
Salman Rushdie attack: Contemporaries say they are shocked, distressed, disgusted
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel wrote that Rushdie had emailed "to help with placements for Ukrainian writers in need of safe refuge from the grave perils they face" hours before the attack. "Salman Rushdie has been targeted for his words for decades but has never flinched nor faltered."


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5G, broadband beyond metros set to add 6,000 jobs in July-Sept qtr
5G, broadband beyond metros set to add 6,000 jobs in July-Sept qtr
The sector ranked fifth on the intent to hire metric for the fiscal second quarter which started on July 1 at 84%, said the TeamLease report.













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Russia-backed refiner Nayara Energy posts record profit at $447.5 mn
Russia-backed refiner Nayara Energy posts record profit at $447.5 mn
Nayara Energy, part owned by Russian oil major Rosneft, posted a record quarterly profit in April-June as its margins improved due to higher intake of discounted Russian oil and fuel exports


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Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye, liver damaged: Report
Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye, liver damaged: Report
Author Salman Rushdie was on a ventilator, will likely lose one eye and his liver was "stabbed and damaged" following an attack on him



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Did your LIC policy lapse? Insurer unveils this opportunity for policyholders
Did your LIC policy lapse? Insurer unveils this opportunity for policyholders
The campaign is introduced to help those policyholders who were not able to pay premiums due to unavoidable circumstances and their policy lapsed.


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Lionel Messi misses Ballon d'Or 30-man longlist for first time since 2005, Cristiano Ronaldo makes the cut
Lionel Messi misses Ballon d'Or 30-man longlist for first time since 2005, Cristiano Ronaldo makes the cut
Lionel Messi couldn't break into the 30-man longlist released by Ballon d'Or for the 2022 season. Messi's long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo, however, is a part of the list despite having an ordinary season himself. Check out the full list...



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YouTube videos are helping reunite loved ones separated by the India-Pakistan border
YouTube videos are helping reunite loved ones separated by the India-Pakistan border
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India seizes $46M from crypto exchange Vauld in money-laundering probe TechCrunch
India seizes $46M from crypto exchange Vauld in money-laundering probe  TechCrunch
Vauld, which suspended its customers from withdrawing, trading and depositing on its eponymous platform last month, recently filed for bankruptcy and reportedly owes creditors $363 million, according to news outlet The Block, which cited legal documents it obtained. The startup counts Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital and Peter Thiel-backed Valar Ventures among its backers.



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Chinese research ship steers clear of Sri Lanka's port, for now: Report
Chinese research ship steers clear of Sri Lanka's port, for now: Report
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Not part of any alliance: AAP on Nitish being seen as 2024 PM candidate
Not part of any alliance: AAP on Nitish being seen as 2024 PM candidate
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CPI numbers for March 2023 could be even lower than 5%: SBI Ecowrap
CPI numbers for March 2023 could be even lower than 5%: SBI Ecowrap
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Corporate tax collection soars 34% between April and July: I-T dept
Corporate tax collection soars 34% between April and July: I-T dept
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India's trade deficit hits record $30 billion as exports struggle
India's trade deficit hits record $30 billion as exports struggle
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Despite better transmission, MCLR didn't meet expectations: RBI paper
Despite better transmission, MCLR didn't meet expectations: RBI paper
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 21:35 IST


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Cooling food prices pull inflation down to five-month low in July
Cooling food prices pull inflation down to five-month low in July
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75th Independence Day: Retailers look to end season sales on a high
75th Independence Day: Retailers look to end season sales on a high
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 21:19 IST


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Competition Commission approves Adani Group's acquisition of ACC, Ambuja
Competition Commission approves Adani Group's acquisition of ACC, Ambuja
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 20:02 IST


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ONGC's net profit surges 3x to Rs 15,206 crore in June quarter
ONGC's net profit surges 3x to Rs 15,206 crore in June quarter
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 19:55 IST


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Nifty gains in 7 of last 8 weeks dust off recession fears, for now
Nifty gains in 7 of last 8 weeks dust off recession fears, for now
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India's foreign exchange reserves falls $897 million to $572.978 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves falls $897 million to $572.978 billion
First Published: Fri, August 12 2022. 18:46 IST


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LIC Q1 Results: Net profit climbs 232 times to Rs 683 crore, net premium income jumps over 20%
LIC Q1 Results: Net profit climbs 232 times to Rs 683 crore, net premium income jumps over 20%
The value of new business (VNB) (Gross) stood at Rs 1,861 crore for the quarter ended June 30. Meanwhile, the asset under management increased to Rs 41.02 lakh crore as on June 30, 2022 as compared to Rs 38.13 lakh crore in the same quarter last year, registering an increase of 7.57 per cent. 


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VLC Media Player banned; website and VLC download link blocked in India
VLC Media Player banned; website and VLC download link blocked in India
Recently, the Indian government has blocked hundreds of Chinese apps, including PUBG Mobile, TikTok, Camscanner and more. In fact, the PUBG Mobile Indian version dubbed BGMI has also been blocked in India and removed from the Google Play store and Apple App store. The reason behind blocking these apps is that the government feared these platforms were sending user data to China. Notably, VLC Media Player is not backed by a Chinese company. It is developed by VideoLAN, a Paris-based firm.


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Retail inflation softens to 6.71% in July, lowest since March; here's what economists say
Retail inflation softens to 6.71% in July, lowest since March; here's what economists say
Many experts are of the opinion that inflation has peaked and the worse could be behind us now but as we will go forward, this is something to see in which direction inflation pans out in India.


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SC modifies NCDRC order, says too much to ask developer to execute sale deed after 16 yrs
SC modifies NCDRC order, says too much to ask developer to execute sale deed after 16 yrs
\"The impugned order passed by the National Consumer Commission dated December 12, 2019, is hereby modified to the extent that the appellant herein shall pay the amount of Rs 3,24,780 to the original complainant with interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum from the date of the agreement for sale i.e. June 8, 2006,\" the top court said.


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ONGC net profit triples on bumper oil, gas prices
ONGC net profit triples on bumper oil, gas prices
For the full 2021-22 fiscal (April 2021 to March 2022), ONGC had posted a net profit of Rs 40,306 crore on a turnover of Rs 1.1 lakh crore. In that year, it had got an average price of USD 76.62 per barrel and a gas rate of USD 2.35 per mmBtu.


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Kharif paddy sowing down 12.39% so far: Govt
Kharif paddy sowing down 12.39% so far: Govt
As per the Met Department, the country overall has received 8 per cent higher southwest monsoon rains between June 1 and August 10 of this year but 16 per cent less rains was reported in East and North Eastern parts.


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NCLT paves way for Piramal Enterprises and Piramal Pharma demerger
NCLT paves way for Piramal Enterprises and Piramal Pharma demerger
\"The pharma company will be a large listed entity in the pharmaceutical sector with revenues of nearly $1 Billion. It offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network of over 100 countries,” Piramal added.


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India says no pressure from Western countries to limit energy purchases from Russia
India says no pressure from Western countries to limit energy purchases from Russia
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last month described as \"encouraging\" talks with India about a proposed price cap on Russian oil that Washington hopes will make it harder for Moscow to fund the war.


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India's seafood exports rise 15% to $1.99 billion in June quarter: Official
India's seafood exports rise 15% to $1.99 billion in June quarter: Official
Frozen shrimp remained India\'s major export item in terms of quantity and value in 2021-22, accounting for a share of 53 per cent in quantity and 75 per cent of the total revenue, as per government data.


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US import prices decline for first time in seven months
US import prices decline for first time in seven months
The report also showed export prices fell 3.3% in July after accelerating 0.7% in June. Prices for agricultural exports declined 3.0%, with the fall led by lower prices for soybeans, wheat and cotton.


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Salman Rushdie is on ventilator and may lose an eye after attack, agent says latest updates
Salman Rushdie is on ventilator and may lose an eye after attack, agent says  latest updates
Here is a 2012 Guardian article with multiple accounts from authors, publishing insiders and friends of Rushdie, on the controversy surrounding the book and its impact on Rushdie at the time.


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Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash
Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash
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Shipping container fees are falling around the world, but not in the U.S.
Shipping container fees are falling around the world, but not in the U.S.
The CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data providers are artificial intelligence and predictive analytics company Everstream Analytics; global freight booking platform Freightos, creator of the Freightos Baltic Dry Index; logistics provider OL USA; supply chain intelligence platform FreightWaves; supply chain platform Blume Global; third-party logistics provider Orient Star Group; marine analytics firm MarineTraffic; maritime visibility data company Project44; maritime transport data company MDS Transmodal UK; ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta; leading provider of research and analysis Sea-Intelligence ApS; Crane Worldwide Logistics; and air, DHL Global Forwarding; freight logistics provider Seko Logistics; and Planet,  provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. 


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Your boss is scared they're overpaid and doesn't want anyone to know
Your boss is scared they're overpaid and doesn't want anyone to know
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The best cloud unicorns arent as overvalued as you might think TechCrunch
The best cloud unicorns arent as overvalued as you might think  TechCrunch
That said, there’s a good chance that a portion of that illiquid value isn’t real, in that if every unicorn had to raise capital today, a good number would not be able to defend their most recent private valuation. However, if we ranked the unicorn cohort by quality, the best companies — often also the most valuable — are actually not as overvalued as you might think.


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Some frank advice for open source startups seeking product-market fit TechCrunch
Some frank advice for open source startups seeking product-market fit  TechCrunch
However, if the customer already has many developers who use the free version of the software and can see the code, and test and configure it to their needs, it becomes easier for the CIO or CTO to trust the startup. Users have already gone through a six- or 12-month journey with the software.


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The grocery industrys shopping list: Inventory management, frictionless checkout, computer vision TechCrunch
The grocery industrys shopping list: Inventory management, frictionless checkout, computer vision  TechCrunch
“That type of shift in hundreds of billions of dollars shakes up an entire industry and shines a light on glaring holes and issues that large retailers need to fix,” she added. “Change brings about innovation and opportunity, and grocery is a good test, in a way, for the industry because most of the technologies used in grocery can be applied to other retailers as well.”


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Who was behind the explosions in Crimea? Ukraine and Russia aren't saying
Who was behind the explosions in Crimea? Ukraine and Russia aren't saying
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A tsunami of outrage: Salman Rushdie and The Satanic Verses
A tsunami of outrage: Salman Rushdie and The Satanic Verses
In an interview with Agence France-Presse in Paris in 2019, Rushdie was still accompanied by armed policemen but he seemed to believe the world had moved on from the fatwa. “We live in a world where the subject changes very fast. And this is a very old subject. There are now many other things to be frightened about – and other people to kill,” he said.


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Salman Rushdie: timeline of the novelists career
Salman Rushdie: timeline of the novelists career
Rushdie was knighted for services to literature in in June. He said at the time: "I am thrilled and humbled to receive this great honour, and am very grateful that my work has been recognised in this way." The knighthood sparked protests across the Muslim world, with Pakistan and Iran protesting formally by returning their British envoys.


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Police identify Salman Rushdie attack suspect as 24-year-old from New Jersey
Police identify Salman Rushdie attack suspect as 24-year-old from New Jersey
“Be assured we will return to our pulpits and our podiums,” Hill said while offering prayers to the families of Rushdie and Reese. “We’ll continue to convene the critical conversations that can help build empathy, obviously which is now more important than ever.”


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A guide to the US climate, health and tax package
A guide to the US climate, health and tax package
Journalists in 50+ countries follow the constant flow of money made and lost in oil & gas whiletracking emerging trends and opportunities in the future of energy. Don’t miss our exclusivenewsletter, Energy Source.


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100 days to 2022 World Cup: Why your team will (and won't) win in Qatar
100 days to 2022 World Cup: Why your team will (and won't) win in Qatar
They finished third in 2021\'s Arab Cup by getting results against strong opponents in Algeria and Egypt, and teams that underestimate them do so at their own risk. Still, Qatar aren\'t surprising anyone after a game or two tops, and as strong as the team might be, it still lost to the United States in the 2021 Gold Cup, which isn\'t a great harbinger for international success.


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The US economy is in a better spot than naysayers believe
The US economy is in a better spot than naysayers believe
And while some are worried that growth could translate into higher consumer prices, others are convinced the US is in a Goldilocks moment. The strong labor market plus slackening inflation should help the economy avert a recession, they say.


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Samsung exec explains why the company's folding phones are so important to its business
Samsung exec explains why the company's folding phones are so important to its business
Counterpoint also found that Samsung\'s share of the foldable market was 62% in the first half of this year, though no other smartphone makers ship foldables in as many markets as Samsung. Counterpoint expects Samsung to own 80% of the market in the second half of the year.


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Your iPhone can identify any song with just a tap. Here's how to set it up
Your iPhone can identify any song with just a tap. Here's how to set it up
Once you\'ve done that, you can use your iPhone to identify a song by swiping down from the top-right of the screen to open Control Center and then tapping the Shazam button. Your phone will listen for a few seconds, then show the artist and title at the top of your screen. And it\'ll save a history of the songs you\'ve identified so you can go back and see them later. To do that, just press and hold the Shazam button.


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26% of job switchers regret joining the Great Resignation, survey finds: 'Theyve sobered up'
26% of job switchers regret joining the Great Resignation, survey finds: 'Theyve sobered up'
But don\'t just list what you\'ve done. Rather than say \"I was responsible for managing the front office,\" add tangible results, she said. For example, tout the fact that you \"implemented a new filing system that increased productivity by 15%.\" 


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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
(CNN)Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn\'t usually spread.


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Job unhappiness is at a staggering all-time high, according to Gallup
Job unhappiness is at a staggering all-time high, according to Gallup
The bottom line is that workers are not happy, nor engaged. Remote work options and schedule flexibility, although important and valuable to many workers, are not enough to keep employees engaged and satisfied. As the Great Resignation rages on, it is up to employers to find ways to not only attract new talent, but retain the employees they already have, by working towards a culture of job satisfaction - and that begins with better management.


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LinkedIn has a 'nudge' that could make Corporate America less male
LinkedIn has a 'nudge' that could make Corporate America less male
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A startup wants to democratize the tech behind DALL-E 2, consequences be damned TechCrunch
A startup wants to democratize the tech behind DALL-E 2, consequences be damned  TechCrunch
Stable Diffusion contains little in the way of mitigations besides training dataset filtering. So what’s to prevent someone from generating, say, photorealistic images of protests, “evidence” of fake moon landings and general misinformation? Nothing really. But Mostaque says that’s the point.


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Barcelona races to comply with Spains football league financial rules
Barcelona races to comply with Spains football league financial rules
Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expertcommentary and analysis you can trust.


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LaLiga 2022-23 preview: Will Barcelona topple Real Madrid? What to watch for ahead of new season
LaLiga 2022-23 preview: Will Barcelona topple Real Madrid? What to watch for ahead of new season
Also of note for Mexico are three newcomers in Spain\'s second division. Real Oviedo have brought in Daniel Aceves and Arsenal academy product Marcelo Flores, while Gijon have added Liga MX Rookie of the Year Jordan Carrillo from Santo Laguna.


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Restaurants that survived Covid can't survive this heat wave
Restaurants that survived Covid can't survive this heat wave
The extreme heat is pushing some restaurants invest in air-conditioning. The owner of Double Mountain Brewery in Oregon told the New York Times that monthly energy costs jumped by thousands of dollars during last year’s heat. But with cooling units costing up to $20,000, some restaurants are hesitant to make the costly investment, for now. In the future, during the sweltering days, one question raised is whether businesses will decide to provide workers’ paid time off when forced to close for weather reasons.


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Transportation Department is losing top auto safety regulator after a few months on the job
Transportation Department is losing top auto safety regulator after a few months on the job
Secretary Buttigieg thanked Cliff for his service at the agency \"and his work to protect the lives of the American people by strengthening the safety of motor vehicles and reducing their emissions.\" 


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Even airline employees are having trouble finding a seat home from Europe this summer
Even airline employees are having trouble finding a seat home from Europe this summer
Correction: American Airlines has barred staff from only using their flight benefits for personal travel from London Heathrow Airport through \"at least\" Sept. 11. An earlier version misstated the terms of the pause.


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Ron Insana: The Fed may have retired 'transitory' too soon to describe inflation
Ron Insana: The Fed may have retired 'transitory' too soon to describe inflation
Unlike the 15 years of accelerating inflation, from 1966-1980, which while \"transitory,\" felt permanent to many of us, the U.S. and global economies have experienced roughly only one year of rising prices which may already be trending lower.


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Chris Hemsworth: My Younger Self Would Be So Disappointed I Became Thor
Chris Hemsworth: My Younger Self Would Be So Disappointed I Became Thor
Tom Hiddleston, who plays Thor’s mischievous brother Loki, has admitted that as a child he “loved Superman.” Benedict Cumberbatch, who portrays Doctor Strange, said he had posters from Tim Burton’s “Batman” on his childhood walls. And Chris Evans — who plays Captain America — told The Hollywood Reporter in 2019 that he wasn’t really into superheroes when he was a kid and preferred “Looney Tunes.”


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Kevin McCarthy Mocked After Asking If Americans Are Better Off Than 2 Years Ago
Kevin McCarthy Mocked After Asking If Americans Are Better Off Than 2 Years Ago
Two years ago we couldn\'t travel, see friends/family, eat out at restaurants, and had to trade copies of Hulk #181 for a can of Lysol and a couple rolls of toilet paper. No one, and I mean NO ONE, self-owns like McCarthy. https://t.co/tTha4Z5hfq


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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm confused by the new testing advice! Do it once, twice ... thrice?
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm confused by the new testing advice! Do it once, twice ... thrice?
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Here's how Nixon's downfall forever changed the rules around presidential documents
Here's how Nixon's downfall forever changed the rules around presidential documents
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A 'monster' wildfire in France sends thousands out of their homes
A 'monster' wildfire in France sends thousands out of their homes
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After decades of war, an Afghan village mourns its losses
After decades of war, an Afghan village mourns its losses
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The House votes on the Inflation Reduction Act
The House votes on the Inflation Reduction Act
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Read the full warrant documents from FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Read the full warrant documents from FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
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An attempted attack on an FBI office raises concerns about violent far-right rhetoric
An attempted attack on an FBI office raises concerns about violent far-right rhetoric
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Colombian government and ELN rebels meet in Havana to restart peace talks
Colombian government and ELN rebels meet in Havana to restart peace talks
The ELN, which was founded in 1964, has long been designated by the US state department as a foreign terrorist organization. The group has an estimated 2,500 fighters in Colombia and also runs drug trafficking routes, extortion rackets and illegal mines in neighboring Venezuela.


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Lost Banksy piece sprayed in Palestine reappears in Tel Aviv gallery
Lost Banksy piece sprayed in Palestine reappears in Tel Aviv gallery
Banksy artworks have been removed from the West Bank twice before: Wet Dog and Stop and Search, both of which were created in Bethlehem, were eventually purchased by galleries in the US and UK and exhibited in 2011.


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Tens of thousands of A-level pupils may miss out on first choice university
Tens of thousands of A-level pupils may miss out on first choice university
“Competition for places at the most selective universities has always been high and this year is no different, but there will always be lots of options for students either at another university, through clearing or high-quality vocational options that are just as prestigious and rewarding as academic routes.”


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Roon educates patients with vetted info on their conditions TechCrunch
Roon educates patients with vetted info on their conditions  TechCrunch
“There’s all this time, energy and money being spent on making shopping easier,” Ramakrishna said. “What if we could spend that same amount of energy and ingenuity in making the experience of health so much better?”


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TechCrunch+ roundup: Down-funnel growth metrics, RIF planning, is e-commerce aggregation over? TechCrunch
TechCrunch+ roundup: Down-funnel growth metrics, RIF planning, is e-commerce aggregation over?  TechCrunch
To learn more about how edtech is faring during the current downturn, Natasha Mascarenhas spoke to seven VCs about the advice they’re offering portfolio companies, where edtech is crossing over into other sectors, and how they prefer to be pitched:


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The Silicon Peach is still ripe: Atlantas venture ecosystem stands strong TechCrunch
The Silicon Peach is still ripe: Atlantas venture ecosystem stands strong  TechCrunch
“The venture capital opportunity in the South is better than it’s ever been,” Calhoun told TechCrunch. “A lot of new founders are starting companies at astonishing rates; in terms of deal flow, we’ve never had so much.”


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The subscription pie is getting bigger: How to leverage usage-based billing TechCrunch
The subscription pie is getting bigger: How to leverage usage-based billing  TechCrunch
The facts tell a very different story, though. Netflix’s Q2 reporting included a loss of 1 million subscribers. Its results suggest that “subscription fatigue” is not what it appears to be. Moreover, new businesses are still building themselves entirely around subscriptions and traditional businesses are still adopting subscription offerings at a stunning rate.


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Positive Food meals go into more Whole Foods, Bristol Farms TechCrunch
Positive Food meals go into more Whole Foods, Bristol Farms  TechCrunch
The new funding will be used to expand logistics and new channels beyond Whole Foods that Deerman was not able to divulge right now. He said the company has been growing in double-digits month over month, had zero churn and produced five times as much food this year versus the same time period in 2021.


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As other startups slash spending and hoard cash, Databricks hits accelerator TechCrunch
As other startups slash spending and hoard cash, Databricks hits accelerator  TechCrunch
We sat down with CEO Ali Ghodsi to discuss the revenue milestone, where he sees his company going in the next year, and Databricks’ remarkable ability to run counter to the general malaise of the SaaS market this year.


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Diagnostic Robotics puts AI to work in preventative care TechCrunch
Diagnostic Robotics puts AI to work in preventative care  TechCrunch
She was careful to add that they are also actively working on finding, defining and mitigating bias in the algorithms, whether it results from biased data or human error somewhere else along the lines. “What the algorithm is trying to do is see who will benefit the most,” Radinsky explained, but as with other forms of AI and machine learning, only careful monitoring will tell whether its idea of who benefits matches the real world.


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Wire grabs $24M for secure messaging thats big with the G7 TechCrunch
Wire grabs $24M for secure messaging thats big with the G7  TechCrunch
Friis, Skype’s co-founder and Wire’s investor, also clearly remains bought in. “The need for secure communications is constantly growing. With its end-to-end encryption that has been independently audited and its code that is open source, Wire allows any organisation to deploy a communication product they can trust,” he said in a supporting statement accompanying the Series C.


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Open source software is needed to prevent future crypto hacks, Polygon CISO says TechCrunch
Open source software is needed to prevent future crypto hacks, Polygon CISO says  TechCrunch
The Solana wallet incident happened because of a silly mistake, Gupta noted. “Anyone can do it; we’re just humans. But if it was built on open source software it would have been caught almost immediately and the product would have been much safer.”


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Identifying underserved market segments with Ethena and Homebrew on TechCrunch Live TechCrunch
Identifying underserved market segments with Ethena and Homebrew on TechCrunch Live  TechCrunch
If you haven’t joined us before on Grip — our TCL online platform — click here to register for free and gain access to all TechCrunch Live events, including TechCrunch Live, City Spotlight, Startup Pitch Practice, Networking and other TechCrunch community events, with just one registration.


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When is the SoftBank Execution Fund III dropping? TechCrunch
When is the SoftBank Execution Fund III dropping?  TechCrunch
Alex, Natasha and Mary Ann worked with Grace to record yet another weekly roundup on all the tech news that may have flown past your radar. Or bumped into it so hard that you’re still dizzy and looking for more information. Regardless of where you’re at, here’s what we got into:


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Inflation report brings 2 pieces of good news for retirees and retirement savers
Inflation report brings 2 pieces of good news for retirees and retirement savers
Brett Arends is an award-winning financial writer with many years experience writing about markets, economics and personal finance. He has received an individual award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers for his financial writing, and was part of the Boston Herald team that won two others. He has worked as an analyst at McKinsey & Co., and is a Chartered Financial Consultant. His latest book, \"Storm Proof Your Money\", was published by John Wiley & Co.


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A new report from Bank of America perfectly captures the current market
A new report from Bank of America perfectly captures the current market
At first glance, building a net worth of $1 million might seem unattainable, but it\'s more realistic than you think. In fact, you don\'t even need a winning lottery ticket or a trust fund to join this...


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Tesla, Ford attract new investments from Soros's fund
Tesla, Ford attract new investments from Soros's fund
The fund sold all of its shares of Bank of America Corp. BAC, +1.09% and Citigroup Inc. C, +0.70% as well as gaming company Take Two Interactive Inc. TTWO, +2.05%, among others.


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Ohio Man Was on the F.B.I.s Radar for Months
Ohio Man Was on the F.B.I.s Radar for Months
A handful of officials directly condemned the assault, including Representative Brad Wenstrup, a Republican whose district includes the F.B.I.’s Cincinnati office, who called it “despicable and wrong,” and Representative Mike Carey, a Republican whose district includes the site of the standoff. “In America,” Mr. Carey said on Friday, “we do not threaten or take violent action against law enforcement.”


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A Victory of Biden, and a Bet on Americas Future
A Victory of Biden, and a Bet on Americas Future
“This will be all hands on deck,” he said. “It will also be telling people: Elections have consequences, and this is what happens when you win an election. You get those accomplishments.”


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Why Wisconsin Is the Most Fascinating State in American Politics
Why Wisconsin Is the Most Fascinating State in American Politics
A tall man, Wyden was visibly uncomfortable in a sofa chair that was low to the ground. As the briefing went on, he periodically stretched his legs. I decided to wait for the moment when he stretched again.


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Last Days in Afghanistan: 8 Americans Reflect on the U.S. Withdrawal
Last Days in Afghanistan: 8 Americans Reflect on the U.S. Withdrawal
“The overall impact and real level of casualties is much larger than what we could see,” Mr. Eggers said. “Because of the nature of war and technology, much of that was hidden from sight. We’re just now starting to understand the true magnitude of what the real casualties of this era of warfare look like.”


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Trump claims he declassified all the documents at Mar-a-Lago. Even if thats true, it probably doesnt matter.
Trump claims he declassified all the documents at Mar-a-Lago. Even if thats true, it probably doesnt matter.
“Because the Espionage Act speaks in terms of national defense information, it leaves open the possibility that such information could be unclassified as long as an agency is still taking steps to protect it from disclosure,” said Steven Aftergood, who runs the Project on Government Secrecy at the Federation of American Scientists in Washington.


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We Cant Claim Mission Accomplished: A Long Road for Afghan Refugees
We Cant Claim Mission Accomplished: A Long Road for Afghan Refugees
Mr. Ahadi said that he longed to put his flying skills to use in the United States. For now, he has been working the graveyard shift at a Frito-Lay warehouse and driving Uber part time to support his family in Afghanistan. They talk everyday.


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Heavy losses leave Russia short of its goal, U.S. officials say.
Heavy losses leave Russia short of its goal, U.S. officials say.
Two American officials said that estimate of Russia’s losses included about 20,000 deaths. Of that number, 5,000 are believed to be mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a private force with ties to Mr. Putin, and foreign fighters, one of the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to discuss sensitive military assessments.


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The White House is making a point of staying quiet about the F.B.I. search of Mar-a-Lago.
The White House is making a point of staying quiet about the F.B.I. search of Mar-a-Lago.
But the White House knows any comment from Mr. Biden would fuel accusations that the Justice Department investigation is politically motivated. In October, after the president said that those who defied subpoenas to appear in front of the Jan. 6 House committee should be prosecuted, he admitted he was wrong to have made the statement.


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Thirteen Lives and the hour of the ordinary hero
Thirteen Lives and the hour of the ordinary hero
We usecookiesfor a number of reasons, such as keeping FT Sites reliable and secure,personalising content and ads, providing social media features and toanalyse how our Sites are used.


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Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out
Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out
It said rail workers had seen above average pay increases over the past decade, with their wages increasing by around 25% from £35,000 in 2011 to £44,000 in 2021. It added that rail staff pay rises must be \"fair and in line with the wider public sector\".


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Bike seller Peloton and meditation app Calm cut jobs
Bike seller Peloton and meditation app Calm cut jobs
Mr Ko became boss of Calm this year, after the app acquired Ripple Health Group, a health tech company that he led. Calm said the move would help it expand and improve its offerings for businesses.


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Co-op joins rivals in dropping disposable barbecues
Co-op joins rivals in dropping disposable barbecues
Fire services are warning of \"tinderbox conditions\" and have asked people not to use barbecues in high risk places, such as balconies and on dry grass, after a steep increase in the number of call-outs.


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Stocks Record Best Stretch of Year, as Inflation Fears Recede
Stocks Record Best Stretch of Year, as Inflation Fears Recede
Stocks are higher because the inflation outlook has improved and the economic backdrop remains supportive. Although expectations are not as dour as they were, there are doubts about how long the rally can last.


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Climate and Tax Bill Rewrites Embattled Black Farmer Relief Program
Climate and Tax Bill Rewrites Embattled Black Farmer Relief Program
“The final passage of the bill in the House this week will be their public acknowledgment of their defeat,” Mr. Hamilton added, “and we will be ready to beat them in court again regarding any schemes they attempt to replace it with.”


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Passage of Inflation Reduction Act gives Medicare historic new powers over drug prices
Passage of Inflation Reduction Act gives Medicare historic new powers over drug prices
\"We think the ultimate passage of the current drug pricing reforms represents a clarifying event in terms of future industry earnings, removing the risk of more onerous drug pricing that has weighed on biopharma valuations since the drug pricing issue first rose to political prominence in 2015,\" UBS analysts wrote in a research note earlier this week.


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Cloud stocks are rallying after a punishing start to the year as 2022 outlook brightens
Cloud stocks are rallying after a punishing start to the year as 2022 outlook brightens
Jamin Ball, an investor at Altimeter Capital, wrote in his weekly cloud newsletter on Friday that aggressive buyers in software stocks may be getting ahead of reality. He expects the U.S. to enter a recession and sees inflation staying high and interest rates rising.


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This was a good week for inflation numbers, but whether it can last is the big question
This was a good week for inflation numbers, but whether it can last is the big question
\"I think that the July inflation does nothing to alter the path of Fed policy, and any notion that a Fed pivot is at hand should be dismissed,\" he said. \"We are some months away from any potential clear and convincing evidence that inflation is well on its way back to the 2% target that currently defines price stability.\"


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Fed's Barkin says rate increases need to continue until inflation holds at 2%
Fed's Barkin says rate increases need to continue until inflation holds at 2%
The central bank has hiked its benchmark borrowing rate 0.75 percentage point at each of its last two meetings. Markets are divided over whether the Fed will increase by three-quarters of a point in September or scale down to half a point, with traders tilting slightly toward the latter, according to CME Group data Friday morning.




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