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President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for what he called an “onslaught of lies” about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and preparation for Hurricane Milton.”Over the last few weeks, there has been a reckless, irresponsible, and relentless promotion of disinformation and outright lies that are disturbing people,” Biden said as he gathered officials at the White House to discuss the back-to-back storms.”It’s undermining confidence in the incredible rescue and recovery work that has already been taken and will continue to be taken, and it’s harmful to those who need help the most,” Biden continued. “There…
Ratan Tata (Photo posted on Instagram by @ratantata)4 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 1:05 AM IST Fate placed Ratan Tata in a situation where few expected him to succeed. However, not only did he succeed, but he also transformed the sprawling Tata Group from an India-focused entity into one of the world’s most significant names, from an old-world business into a modern conglomerate, where its software outfit became the crown jewel, and from a group that had parted with Air India into one that brought the airline back into its fold. Equally important, Tata changed…
Illustration: Ajay Mohanty3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 1:03 AM IST Three days before it is opened for applicants, the internship scheme portal has registered around 50,000 opportunities across sectors, according to sources in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. While 130 companies, including Jubilant Foodworks, Eicher Motors Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Bajaj Finance, and Muthoot Finance, have posted internship opportunities, many more are in the process of identifying available positions internally before registering on the portal. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The Ministry…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday into Friday after an outburst from the sun was detected earlier this week. Such a storm could temporarily disrupt power and radio signals.NOAA has notified operators of power plants and orbiting spacecraft to take precautions. It also alerted the Federal Emergency Management Agency about possible power disruptions, as the organization copes with the devastating…
No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Oregon is an even matchup on paper. One intangible would appear to favor the Ducks.The Big Ten is now a coast-to-coast conference with its expansion to 18 teams, and early indicators show travel takes a toll.Teams playing at opponents at least two time zones away are a combined 1-8 in conference games. Indiana, from the Eastern time zone, won on the road against UCLA for the only victory. Among last week’s losers: Michigan at Washington and Southern California at Minnesota.Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he and his staff don’t consider the time…
The National Cricket League (NCL) icons Suresh Raina and Pragyan Ojha visited Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in South Dallas, sharing their passion for cricket and the importance of sports with students. During an engaging lesson, students had the unique opportunity to learn the basics of cricket, participate in drills, and hear firsthand from the international cricket stars about the values of hard work, dedication, and discipline that have defined their careers. Raina a superstar in the world of cricket, emphasized how sports—especially cricket—can open doors and build character. They highlighted the growing popularity of cricket in the…
In late 2023, the first drug with potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration. Alzheimer’s is one of many debilitating neurological disorders that together affect one-eighth of the world’s population, and while the new drug is a step in the right direction, there is still a long journey ahead to fully understanding it, and other such diseases.”Reconstructing the intricacies of how the human brain functions on a cellular level is one of the biggest challenges in neuroscience,” says Lars Gjesteby, a technical staff member and algorithm developer from the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s…
An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East in recent weeks has triggered a sharp increase in oil prices, raising uncertainty about where costs will head in the final weeks before Election Day.Oil prices surged about 13% over an 11-day stretch ending on Monday. Prices fell markedly on Tuesday, however, as nearly a week passed without the onset of a widely anticipated Israeli counterattack on Iran.The rise of oil prices carries potential implications for the presidential election next month. A hike in the cost of crude oil typically raises the price of gasoline, which holds substantial sway over general consumer…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s corrections chief said Wednesday that the department expects to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year, signaling a possible end to a yearslong pause due to findings that several inmates were put to death without the proper testing of lethal injection drugs.“We should have our protocols in place by the end of this calendar year or at the first week or two of January,” Commissioner Frank Strada told lawmakers during a correction hearing. “We’ve been working with the attorney general’s office on writing those protocols to make sure that they’re…
Ratan Tata (Credit: @RNTata2000)2 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 12:11 AM IST Tata Sons’ Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata was known as much for his business acumen as for his philanthropy. However, a lesser-known fact was his stellar track record when it came to startup investment. Tata had, over the years, invested in several successful startups, having famously said that he viewed these investments as a “learning experience”. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Over the last decade, the silver-haired tycoon backed the likes of Paytm, Ola and Snapdeal. Starting out as…