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Melania Trump is getting ROASTED online after rebranding her student technology competition as the Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge, ditching its previous Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge title in a move critics say echoes Donald Trumps latest obsession with the term Super Intelligence. In a video message released on October 13, the First Lady invited students and schools across America to develop solutions to real-world challenges, declaring the 2027 competition would emp

In May 2020, Olivia Culpo established More Than a Mask, an initiative aimed at combatting food insecurity worsened by the pandemic. By selling masks and collaborating with Feeding America, she provided meals to those in need. Culpo later partnered with Express to generate further donations for various charities, driven by her family's philanthropic spirit.

For over 60 years, the Luidhardt family has been dedicated to farming their land in Ohio, which was under threat from a proposed pipeline for Meta's data center. In a determined bid to protect their legacy, they challenged the route, leading to crucial legal discussions about how corporate interests impact family-run farms.

WFI president Sanjay Singh criticised the US Embassy after nine Indian wrestlers were denied visas for the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, blaming the decision for costing India potential gold medals. While the mens freestyle team received clearance, Greco-Roman and womens wrestlers were affected. Vishvajit More reached the 55kg Greco-Roman final, keeping Indias gold medal hopes alive.

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been sent to five days of judicial custody after allegedly attempting to enter the de-notified protest zone at Delhis Jantar Mantar. Police claim they violated peace-bond conditions, while the partys counsel has challenged this account. The leaders maintain they only waved the national flag and raised patriotic slogans. The incident followed Delhi Polices decision to withdraw Jantar Mantars designated protest-site status and ident

Mary Millben has alleged that US-based donors are funding individuals opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She encouraged young Indians to rise up against disruptive forces and defend democracy. Millben highlighted a pattern among some US donors targeting conservative leaders globally. BJP leaders have raised questions about the funding of the Cockroach Janta Party and its founder. Dipke has denied allegations of receiving foreign funds, challenging government oversight.

New research from Texas A&M University indicates that polyethylene microplastics may affect liver health negatively. The study observed significant signs of fatty liver disease linked to polyethylene exposure and a high-fat diet. Researchers found changes in gene activity related to fat metabolism and tissue repair. Future investigations will focus on whether these pollutants contribute to more severe liver damage.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are trading cautiously, influenced by high US yields and the dollar index. Investors are still purchasing gold despite challenges in the physical market and slowed central bank acquisitions. The upcoming US September CPI is pivotal for the Federal Reserve's actions regarding interest rates.

Israel's upcoming elections are poised to be dramatically influenced by smaller parties struggling to surpass the 3.25 percent voting threshold. Their performance could tip the scales between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the opposition. Historical patterns reveal how these parties, despite failing to secure seats, can pivotally alter political landscapes, emphasizing their crucial role in shaping the next government.

From a childhood incident that made her want to learn how to fight to winning an Asian Games bronze medal, Suchika Tariyals journey has been anything but ordinary.The 36-year-old combat athlete opens up on her journey through Judo, Kurash and MMA, the setbacks that almost made her quit, the sacrifices made by her husband, the support she finally received from the MMA federation, and why being told she was too old only motivated her further.In this TOISA Spotlight episode, Suchika also talks abou

Donald Trumps Alaska rally erupts in fresh drama as a heckler interrupts the president in Republican-leaning Wasilla, prompting a cutting spoiled child jibe and a thunderous USA! USA! USA! chant from supporters. As security escorts the protester out, Trump takes another swipe, claiming the hecklers parents voted for him, before praising good law enforcement. The fiery exchange comes as Trump hits the campaign trail to boost Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Indias economy faces a striking paradox: the IMF has raised its FY27 growth forecast to 7%, even as retail inflation climbs to 5.5% and the rupee approaches record lows. In its latest outlook, the IMF projects India to remain among the fastest-growing major economies despite a global energy shock and geopolitical uncertainty. Strong domestic demand, robust services activity, favourable demographics and structural reforms are supporting growth. However, rising food and fuel costs, expensive preci

Princess Firyal Irshaid discovered her missing engagement ring in a British auction catalogue in November 2020, prompting an investigation into jewellery allegedly stolen from her Belgravia home. The 81-year-old told a London court that several pieces had disappeared while she was abroad during the pandemic. Her former housekeeper denies stealing the collection.

In a significant policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has abolished the 540-day automatic extension for work permits. This development results in immediate loss of work authorization for many, particularly affecting H-4 visa holders and asylum seekers, even while their renewal applications are pending. Moreover, the USCIS continues to face notable delays in processing these renewals, leading to a legal challenge from impacted parties contesting the new regulation.

India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they face the West Indies in the fourth match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. With India leading the series 2-1, the possibility of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi getting a chance has once again become a major talking point.

In a recent collaborative military drill named Eagles of Civilization 2026, Chinese pilots participated in air combat exercises with Egyptian Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft in Egypt. The focus was on enhancing close-range manoeuvring skills and electronic warfare tactics. The J-16 fighters, supported by KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft, displayed their strengths in simulated combat, while Egyptian pilots took special interest in the electronic jamming techniques demonstrated by the Chinese for

A man bought a residential property jointly with his wife and his father. The Income Tax Department reopened his assessment for the 2016-17 assessment year after receiving information through its Risk Management Strategy that he had purchased an immovable property during the 2015-16 financial year. The man then approached the ITAT, challenging both the addition and the calculation underlying it.

The Bombay high court addressed a case regarding cruelty allegations under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court found that asking a woman to wash clothes and utensils did not amount to cruelty. Additionally, it quashed the charges against six relatives due to vague allegations lacking specifics. The court noted that the relatives lived separately from the woman and her claims lacked detail.

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar claims some AI researchers in Silicon Valley are taking up smoking to show how strongly they believe AI will cure cancer. Speaking in a US TV interview, he said many in the industry have filled a god-shaped hole with the machine God of AGI, and blamed effective altruism for fuelling AI doomsday fears.