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BlackRock's volatility warning casts doubt over Bitcoin’s future appeal

A warning by BlackRock that the market could see some volatility, along with a slower-than-expected path of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve puts into question how Bitcoin will do in the future.

Tech firms slash business travel in 2023, but Alphabet and Apple fall behind: Study

Global tech giants cut their business flight emissions by half in 2023 compared to 2019, but companies like Apple and Google's parent Alphabet are falling behind and risk returning to pre-pandemic levels, a report by a Brussels-based NGO said.

US: Tropical Storm Francine batters Louisiana, leaving over 370,000 without power

Heavy rains and strong winds hammered Louisiana early Thursday (Sep 12) as Tropical Storm Francine moved inland, leaving many residents without power while floods threatened the US southern state.

US Presidential Debate 2024: Some Republican 'not impressed' with Donald Trump's performance

Republicans gave Donald Trump a mixed report card when asked about his debate performance. Many Republicans said that overall, it was not an effective performance.

First death at the hands of a robot happened in 1979, then again in 1981

In today's world, when artificial intelligence and robots are threatening to take over, humans are not ready to give in. Technology continues to grow, with robots taking over the roles of servants, masseuses, even partners and more.

Murdoch's courtroom fight to be a verdict on Lachlan;s leadership

A closed-door court battle over control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire begins on September 16, and could determine the future of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. Watch in for more details!

NASA shares haunting image of 9/11 attacks captured from space

On 11 September 2001, while the world watched the horror of the terrorist attacks in the United States, Frank Culbertson, the Expedition 3 Commander astronaut, had a unique perspective from space.

Michael B. Jordan to direct and star in ‘Thomas Crown Affair’

Michael B Jordan is set to star and direct a feature titled The Thomas Crown Affair. The project is backed by Amazon MGM Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions

The Palestinian Hamas group has said that it is ready to implement an immediate cease fire with Israel in Gaza based on a proposal made by US President Joe Biden months ago now. Watch in to know more.

Alica Schmidt, world's sexiest athlete, floors fans with vacation pics

German athlete Alica Schmidt, dubbed by a section of the media as the most beautiful and sexiest athlete, is grabbing the limelight once again for her vacation pictures.

German woman speaks in Kannada with local vendor amid 'Bengaluru belongs to Kannadigas' debate

The video of a German woman speaking to a local vendor in Kannada in the Indian city of Bengaluru has gone viral on the internet. This comes amid the ongoing controversy, “Bengaluru belongs to Kannadigas,” which implies that anyone who comes to the Indian city needs to make an effort to learn the local language and those who cannot keep up will be labelled as "outsiders".

BurgerFi files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles

BurgerFi, a prominent name in the fast-casual dining sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aligning itself with a growing trend among restaurant chains.

Meet the 'unluckiest woman' who has survived wildfires, hurricanes and 'snowmageddon'

Dubbed the "unluckiest woman," Dayna Wyland, a resident of Lake Arrowhead, California, has either witnessed or escaped five natural disasters in her lifetime. Right now, she is escaping the wildfires in the state.

India weather: Yellow alert issued for Delhi, rainfall to continue; check IMD prediction here

India weather: On Thursday (Sep 12), many parts of Delhi and the Indian National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to pouring rain, which, as per weather predictions, will likely continue for at least another day.

Government expands Ayushman Bharat scheme to cover all citizens aged 70 and above

According to a report by ANI, bringing all citizens above 70 years under the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana would benefit an additional six crore senior citizens, said the government.

German union IG Metall demands 7% wage increase as negotiations begin

Collective bargaining has begun in Germany with the IG Metall union seeking a 7% raise for almost four million workers across the car making, electrical and metal sectors.

Not Fraser-McGurk, but selectors pin hope on Matthew Short to fill Warner’s shoes in ODIs, T20Is

Since David Warner’s international retirement, rookie opener Jake Fraser-McGurk was expected to be his replacement in the shorter formats; however, the selectors are not too convinced with him at the moment, with all-rounder Matthew Short pressing his case for a permanent spot at the top.

Madrassas 'unsuitable' place for children to receive proper education: India's child protection agency to SC

Madrassas are "unsuitable" places for children to receive "proper education" and the education imparted there is "not comprehensive" and is against the provisions of the Right to Education Act, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has told the Supreme Court.

Mega collision with another galaxy 9 billion years ago created Milky Way black hole

The supermassive black hole located at the centre of our galaxy has been spinning extremely fast and out of orientation with the rest of the galaxy. The reason behind this behaviour and how it came into existence has been a mystery.