Indore, India: Mahesh Patel, a soya bean farmer in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, has been disappointed with the dismal produce in the just-concluded harvesting season.The 57-year-old, who has more than 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of fertile land, told Al Jazeera that the production of soya beans has suffered a major blow across the state due to excessive rain, which destroyed his standing crops.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The production is just about 9,000kg”, one-fifth of what it should be, Patel said.At the same time, prices of corn, which is grown in the proximity of soya…
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James Borrego is an interim coach in name only. After the New Orleans Pelicans ran their win streak to five games with a comeback victory Monday night, the front office should go ahead and drop Borrego’s interim tag and name him the full-time coach.Fifth straight win bolsters James Borrego’s argument to be full-time Pelicans coachNew Orleans used a big fourth quarter — winning the final 12 minutes 40-26 — to defeat the Dallas Mavericks (11-19), 119-113 on Monday. Zion Williamson starred off the bench, scoring a team-high 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Rookie Derik Queen continues to amaze, finishing with 19…
For 50 years, America’s generosity has been stuck in neutral with charitable giving frozen at 2.5% of GDP. But not because people stopped caring. In 2024, total giving hit record highs, and food banks saw donations surge as families faced delays in SNAP benefits. The heart is there. What’s missing is technology that turns generosity into lasting impact. We can’t solve today’s biggest problems, from food insecurity to climate change to health inequity, without unlocking the full potential of AI. For the first time, technology connects data across causes, predicts needs before they arise, and turns generosity into measurable progress.…
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, ColoradoMatthew Jonas/MediaNews Group/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images The Trump administration’s decision to close a world-leading research centre for atmospheric science is a blow to weather forecasting and climate modelling that could leave humanity more exposed to the impacts of global warming. In a statement to USA Today, White House official Russ Vought said the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a source of “climate alarmism” and will be broken up. “Green new scam research” will be eliminated, while “vital functions” like weather modelling and supercomputing will be moved elsewhere, the…
A top Amazon executive has said the US technology giant has blocked more than 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents.North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities, Amazon’s chief security officer Stephen Schmidt said in a LinkedIn post.”Their objective is typically straightforward: get hired, get paid, and funnel wages back to fund the regime’s weapons programs,” he said, adding that this trend is likely to be happening at scale across the industry, especially in the US.Authorities in the US and South Korea have warned about Pyongyang’s operatives carrying out online scams.Amazon…
The “Smile” singer and the “Stranger Things” star called it quits after four years of marriage, a breakup marked by infidelity accusations. While the former couple shares no children, Allen is a mother to Ethel and Marnie from her previous relationship with Sam Cooper.Now, months after the separation, Allen has revealed that her girls continue to maintain a relationship with Harbour.Article continues below advertisementLily Allen Reveals Ex-Husband David Harbour Still Texts Her KidsSIB / KCS / MEGAAllen shared brief details about her children’s ongoing bond with Harbour, revealing that while she doesn’t involve herself, her daughters continue to stay in…
WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission said on Monday (Dec 22) it is adding China’s DJI, Autel and all foreign-made drones and components to a list of companies determined to pose unacceptable risks to US national security and will bar approvals of new types of drones for import or sale in the United States.The addition to the FCC’s “Covered List” means that going forward, DJI, Autel and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain FCC approval to sell new models of drones or critical components in the United States, which is required.The move is a significant escalation in…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Nicolas Maduro, saying “it would be smart” for the Venezuelan leader to step down, as Washington escalates a pressure campaign that has drawn sharp rebukes from Russia and China.Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Trump suggested he was prepared to further ratchet up the tensions after four months of mounting pressure on Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWhen asked if the goal was to force Maduro from power, Trump told reporters:…
Get used to the idea of a college football player re-signing with the team they played for in the previous season.It’s an idea that would have seemed outlandish even just a few years ago, but the NIL and transfer portal era has basically created a free agency of sorts every offseason in college football.Players are “signing” one-year NIL deals and then evaluating things as they come. The latest to do that is reportedly UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who has decided that he’s going to play another season in Southern California. This, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3, who is reporting…
For most of my career at L’Oréal, I sold confidence in a tube: lipstick. But lipstick isn’t just about applying color to your lips. It’s about identity. Ritual. Power. Beauty has never been superficial. It’s always been about self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-expression, knowing that how you’re feeling inside is reflected on the outside. Today, the boldest expression of that confidence comes from beyond the makeup bag: It’s a full night’s sleep working with a skincare routine, balanced hormones supporting a healthy glow, nutrients fueling both energy and radiance, and gut health supporting complexion. The truth is simple: Health is the…