Despite the US government shutdown, the US Department of Education has quietly resumed student loan forgiveness for borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan. Notices informing borrowers of debt discharge are being sent, with an opt-out deadline of October 21. This follows a temporary pause earlier this year due to court orders and new legislation…
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts Pakistan will emerge as Asia Cup champions against India, despite India’s unbeaten run. Lobo suggests the Asia Cup is a “smaller tournament” where teams with “lesser horoscopes” can win. He believes an Indian loss could be beneficial, prompting squad improvements for the more significant T20 World Cup.
Production of Apple AirPods in India may face challenges. This is due to China’s restrictions on rare earth metal exports. Foxconn’s Telangana facility is facing limited availability of dysprosium. Foxconn has raised the supply shortage issue with the Telangana government. The government has escalated the matter to DPIIT. Foxconn is seeking help to get the…
Jayson Tatum will miss tonight’s game against the Cavaliers as he continues to recover from Achilles surgery. The Celtics are prioritizing his long-term health, with no set return date. Without their star, Boston faces a tough challenge against a strong Cleveland team, relying on Jaylen Brown and the rest of the roster to step up.
A massive outage affecting major platforms like ChatGPT, Twitter, and Spotify has been resolved by internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare. The company confirmed a fix was implemented, restoring most services. While monitoring continues for lingering issues, Cloudflare’s role as a critical intermediary for millions of websites means its disruptions have global reach.
A Nuvama report anticipates a significant boost for the FMCG sector due to recent GST rate rationalization, potentially lowering consumer prices and improving company margins. Key categories like biscuits and toothpaste now fall under the 5% tax slab, benefiting companies such as HUL and Britannia.
US cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson challenges the notion of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, asserting it’s vital for nutrient transport and immune function. He argues plaque buildup stems from inflammation, not LDL itself. Dr. Wolfson advocates for natural methods like sunlight exposure for vitamin D, diet, and stress management over statin drugs for optimal heart health.
Anupam Kher recalled Bollywood’s ‘good old days’ on a podcast. He mentioned the genuine camaraderie among actors. Kher cited an instance with Shah Rukh Khan, calling him the ‘Last Superstar’. He also spoke about the longevity of stars like Amitabh Bachchan and others. Kher is currently promoting his film, ‘Tanvi The Great’.
Ryan Reynolds is set to star in a remake of the 1970s crime-thriller classic, ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.’ Screenwriters Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson are confirmed, with Shane Reid making his directorial debut. The film follows two thieves on the run after a botched car theft. Reynolds also has the live-action ‘Eloise’ adaptation in the works.
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