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Federal safety regulators warned consumers to stop using high-powered magnetic-ball toy sets that have been linked to seven deaths and hundreds of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission flagged six children’s products that do not comply with U.S. safety regulations because they contain magnets small enough to go down a child’s throat. The agency pointed…
The walls appear to be caving in on the University of Pennsylvania’s president, Liz Magill, who faces scathing criticism over her performance at a House hearing earlier this week. Prominent donor Ross Stevens threatened to claw back a $100 million donation. The university’s board of trustees held an emergency meeting Thursday. And the powerful Wharton…
Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: December 08, 2023, 19:20 IST Since Animal’s release, PVR INOX shares have gained 1.56% returns. The recent success of Bollywood movies at the box office has bolstered investors’ trust in multiplex chain operators. After a prolonged lull in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the box office is experiencing…
New Delhi: Only a few days remain for Aadhaar cardholders to update or correct their details for free. Earlier, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced that citizens can now update their Aadhaar documents online without any charges until December 14, 2023. This decision, part of the Digital India project, encourages residents to take…
Published By: Mohammad Haris Last Updated: December 08, 2023, 18:33 IST The government’s share sale in IRCON was oversubscribed, with investments from both institutional and retail investors, and it will help the exchequer garner about Rs 1,100 crore. The government is selling about 7.53 crore equity shares, representing 8 per cent of the railway public…
The Virginia Employment Commission has made progress in addressing pandemic-related backlogs in unemployment benefits processing. Chief Deputy Commissioner Jeff Ryan reported to lawmakers that first-level appeals are the primary issue, with approximately 45,000 cases expected to be resolved by July 2024. The agency has accelerated first-time payments but faces challenges in providing core services, particularly…
MUMBAI: The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled lower by 2 paise to 83.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept the policy rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Forex traders said stronger American currency in the overseas markets and a rebound in crude oil prices…
Funding in India’s tech startup ecosystem in 2023 has been the lowest in the last five years, dropping India’s global ranking from 4th to 5th place, a new report showed on Friday. The year received $7 billion in total funding until December 5, a significant decline of 72 per cent, compared to $25 billion in…
In 2015, the USA cable network was a force in original programming. Dramas like “Suits,” “Mr. Robot” and “Royal Pains” either won awards or attracted big audiences. What a difference a few years make. Viewership is way down, and USA’s original programming department is gone. The channel has had just one original scripted show this…
