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DJ D-Nice to ‘Feed Souls’ During Kennedy Center’s Club Quarantine Live Residency
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – when isolation from one another was key – Derrick “D-Nice” Jones, offered a reminder about the magical, unifying power of music (and social media) through Club Quarantine (CQ). In a three-day residency that includes comedy, musical performances and a day for praise and worship, Derrick “D-Nice” Jones…
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Man Arrested, Charged with Murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Death
Authorities in Nevada have announced that they have indicted Duane Keith Davis on one count of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and with intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the shooting death more than 25 years ago of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. Davis, whom prosecutors said described himself…
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Hollywood Labor Dispute Nears End as Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Deal
Hollywood’s protracted labor conflict has taken a significant step towards resolution. The Writers Guild of America, representing over 11,000 screenwriters, said the 146-day strike might end with the announcement of a tentative agreement reached on Sunday. The forthcoming days will see guild members vote on whether to accept the deal, which aligns with their demands.…
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Wife Sues Google After Husband Drives Off Bridge
A North Carolina resident has initiated a legal action against Google, claiming that her spouse tragically lost his life in a fatal car accident in the preceding year. The incident occurred when the deceased was reportedly relying on Google Maps for navigation and inadvertently drove his vehicle off a bridge that had collapsed. Image Courtesy:…
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Toshiba: A Significant $14 Billion Transformation
Toshiba made a noteworthy announcement on Thursday, revealing the successful culmination of a $14 billion tender offer from Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), a private equity firm. Toshiba: A $14 Billion Transformation This development signifies a pivotal stride in Toshiba’s transformation from a publicly traded conglomerate to a privately held entity, effectively concluding its longstanding struggles…
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Canada and India’s diplomatic relation on Stake,Canada rejects travel advisory.
Canada has refused an Indian travel advisory and cautioned travellers visiting the North-America. The safety minister of Canada, Dominic LeBlanc,announced on Wednesday that Canada was a safe country. Canada has changed their travel policies. The new information was updated this week, warning travellers to be cautious when travelling to India. The travellers are requested to…
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Rajya Sabha Passes Historic Women’s Reservation Bill Unanimously
New Delhi– In a momentous development, the Rajya Sabha, India’s Upper House of Parliament, passed the Women’s Reservation Bill with an overwhelming majority. The historic legislation, aimed at enhancing gender equality and empowerment, received unanimous support from all 215 Members of Parliament present during the session. This landmark achievement marks a significant step forward in…
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Alexa’s Human-Like Conversations and Advanced New Features
Amazon has unveiled a significant upgrade to its virtual assistant, Alexa, introducing advanced generative AI capabilities that promise to make interactions more natural and conversational. This groundbreaking development aims to transform the way users communicate with their Echo devices and opens the door to an array of innovative features. During its Fall 2023 launch event,…
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Empire State Building Lights Up for Harry Potter’s 25th Anniversary
The Empire State Building, one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City, is set to dazzle in the magical hues of Hogwarts House colors on September 27th. The occasion? The 25th anniversary of the first publication of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the United States. This enchanting celebration promises…
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Guj village boycotts Dalit’s ration shop
Following the refusal of villagers to buy from a Dalit shop, the collector of a district in Gujarat transferred all ration cards to a neighbouring village in a worrying incident of potential caste discrimination. Conflicting accounts Kanosan village, with a population of 2,000, in the Saraswati tehsil of the Patan district in Gujarat, is dominated…
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