Meet Carrie Edwards: Virginia woman who won a $150K lottery using ChatGPT

Carrie Edwards from Virginia won $150,000 in the lottery using numbers suggested by ChatGPT. She decided to use the Power Play option, tripling her initial $50,000 prize. Inspired by this unexpected blessing, Edwards plans to donate the entire sum to three causes: research into frontotemporal degeneration, a regenerative farm addressing food insecurity, and the Navy-Marine…

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Navratri 2025: Traditional bhog offering for nine avatars of Goddess Durga that will make the pooja complete

Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant nine-day festival starting September 22, celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. Each day is dedicated to a specific manifestation, like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, and Chandraghanta, with unique mantras, rituals, and bhog offerings. Devotees prepare special dishes like ghee, sugar, kheer, and malpua to seek blessings and foster community spirit through dance,…

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Financial inclusion drive: SBI expands presence in Tamil Nadu; 14 new branches opened

State Bank of India is expanding its reach in Tamil Nadu, inaugurating 14 new branches, two Home Loan centers, and Rural Self Employment Training Institutes. SBI is also launching Gram Panchayat camps to promote financial inclusion in rural areas. The bank donated ₹1.47 crore for upgrading government primary schools, reinforcing its commitment to education and…

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PK challenges JD(U) minister on ‘corruption’

Prashant Kishor has intensified his criticism against the ruling NDA, challenging JD(U) minister Ashok Choudhary to address corruption allegations involving family-held properties worth Rs 200 crore or resign. Kishor also accused the BJP of shielding its corrupt leaders and criticized the RJD for promoting crime and corruption, while the BJP alleged Kishor’s party of financial…

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What is ‘grey-rocking’ method, used to deal with toxic people

The ‘grey rock’ method is a strategy employed to mitigate the impact of toxic interactions by becoming unreactive and uninteresting to the abuser. This technique involves providing short, simple answers and avoiding emotional responses, aiming to reduce the abuser’s interest and control. It differs from social withdrawal, which is an unintentional response to abuse-related distress.

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IBPS recruitment 2025: RRB CRP XIV application deadline extended, apply for 13,294 posts by 28 September

IBPS RRB recruitment 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the application deadline for CRP RRBs XIV recruitment 2025 to 28 September. Aspirants can apply online for 13,294 vacancies in Regional Rural Banks, including Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose). The recruitment process involves preliminary, main/single exams and…

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Rodent outbreak affects 15 villages & hamlets in Mizoram’s Mamit dist

Northwestern Mizoram’s Mamit district is grappling with a rat outbreak following the ‘Thingtam’ famine, triggered by bamboo flowering. Fifteen villages are affected, prompting the distribution of rodenticides and farmer education by agriculture officials. Heavy monsoon rains exacerbate the issue by promoting weed growth in jhum cultivation areas, increasing vulnerability to rodent attacks.

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