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Meet Merlin: Can a 2-year-old duck be a FIFA World Cup fan? Science behind the 'viral sensation"
18+ min ago (483+ words) A pet duck that has become an unlikely star of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is doing more than entertaining football fans. The bird, named Merlin, is also drawing attention to a growing body of research showing that ducks are smarter…...
Dhurandhar delivers a blockbuster television premiere on The Jio Star Network, reaching 53 million viewers
1+ hour ago (501+ words) Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has registered a blockbuster response on television, reaching more than 53 million viewers during its World Television Premiere on the Jio Star network. The film was broadcast simultaneously on Star Gold, Star Gold 2 and Colors Cineplex, allowing audiences…...
6. 7-magnitude quake hits near Palu in Indonesia, no immediate damage reported
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Russian-speaking Telegram account linked to arson attacks targeting UK PM Keir Starmer
37+ min ago (487+ words) A series of arson attacks last year targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were orchestrated by a Russian-speaking Telegram account, highlighting the escalation in sabotage operations across Europe emanating from the country. An anonymous account called "El Money," which communicated…...
India's rare earth hunt reaches Siberia as IREL eyes Rosneft's Tomtor deposit
49+ min ago (401+ words) Government-owned IREL is in talks with Rosneft to source rare earth samples from Tomtor, the Siberian deposit acquired by the Russian oil producer last year, as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of critical minerals dominated by China, a source…...
Workers are 'babysitting' AI for hours every week, new report finds
30+ min ago (285+ words) Employees are spending an average of 6. 4 hours every week "botsitting" artificial intelligence systems, according to a new study by Glean's Work AI Institute, highlighting the hidden human effort required to make AI tools useful in the workplace. The study, based…...
'Too hot for a job': Hiring manager says she rejected candidate over slogan on T-shirt
47+ min ago (824+ words) A senior executive at Amazon Prime Video has triggered discussion online after revealing that she once decided not to proceed with a job candidate because of a message printed on the applicant's clothing. Bhavisha Jain, who serves as Social and…...
Polymarket's $345 million US-Iran peace deal bet gets stuck in payout fight
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (572+ words) A proposed deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran gave equities and bond traders a measure of relief on Monday. It also left prediction markets with a new headache. Polymarket, one of the largest event betting exchanges, has…...
Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn sparks romance rumours after kissing actress Sarah Pidgeon in NYC
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (397+ words) Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn recently sparked a new romance after he was spotted kissing actress Sarah Pidgeon during a night out in New York City. Joe Alwyn, 35, and Love Story actress Sarah Pidgeon, 29, were spotted kissing in New York…...
Bollywood and TV actors who died by suicide over the years
44+ min ago (1241+ words) The death of television actor Sanchita Ugale has once again started a conversation about the emotional, financial and professional pressures faced by people working in the entertainment industry. Over the years, several actors from Bollywood, television and regional cinema have…...