Karl Stefanovic's adorable Olympic hurdles training session with daughter Harper. © International Olympic Committee
But the reality is that the vice president, the product of a mixed race marriage between Jamaican and Indian immigrants, embraced her Blackness long before embarking on a career in public service. 'I'm proud of being Black' Harris was born in Oakland, California, in 1964, to Afro-Jamaican Donald Harris, who came to the United States to study economics, and Shyamala Gopalan, who emigrated from India at 19 to pursue her doctorate in nutrition and endocrinology. They met at the University of California... Читать дальше...
Several Gurgaon schools shifted to online classes after heavy rain caused waterlogging. A widespread blackout complicated the virtual class process. Schools cited the IMD's rain alert and safety concerns for children. Working parents expressed frustration over the late-night announcements and the mismanagement by civic authorities and school administrations.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned former President Donald J. Trump’s remarks. But she also made it clear she would not engage in a debate with a white man critiquing her Black identity.
The domestic markets closed slightly higher as Nifty surpassed the 25,000 milestone, amid a consolidation phase. The Nifty futures indicated a negative opening. Global markets showed mixed trends, and oil prices saw a minor rise. Several stocks entered the F&O ban, and multiple companies were due for Q1 results announcements.
Rep. Andy Ogles faced his first re-election race on Thursday night with Tennessee's 5th Congressional District primary against a local Nashville official.
Bertran Claude Bell, 39, took a plea deal from a judge, while 2 other men were ordered to stand trial.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that he will create the ability for police forces to work across the UK to crack down on violent protesters after clashes with police across England on the past two nights that followed a horrific stabbing. Starmer condemned the violence by a tiny mindless minority and said: We will put a stop to it. The announcement came after police were pelted with bottles in several cities by what Starmer called marauding mobs who apparently were reacting to a stabbing... Читать дальше...
Thousands of music fans descended on Grant Park Thursday for the first day of Chicago’s biggest music festival, Lollapalooza.
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Ronise Herrera was outside of Riverbend Village Apartments for five hours before the Clark County Fire Department found her son’s body.
Ronise Herrera was outside of Riverbend Village Apartments for five hours before the Clark County Fire Department found her son’s body.
A weak yen has become a source of concern for policymakers as it has dampened consumption by inflating the cost of importing fuel, food and raw material.
His extensive to-do list includes mending relationships with airlines and employees, boosting output, repairing company finances and securing a labor deal to avoid a possible worker strike
The connecting road in Gurgaon, quickly repaired before the Prime Minister's visit in March, is now in disrepair due to heavy rainfall. Covering sectors 83, 84, and 36A, this vital link for commuters has become hazardous. Residents criticized the poor workmanship, and several accidents have been reported. GMDA officials have promised further action once a detailed project report is prepared.
Civil services aspirants enrolled in various institutes on Thursday held a spot election in central Delhi's coaching hub of Old Rajinder Nagar to select a core committee to represent them in talks with authorities. However, the final selection was yet to be made amid commotion during the election process. A 10-15-member panel will be selected as the official delegation for negotiating with the authorities on the students' demands. A crowd of students gathered outside Rau's IAS Study Circle, where... Читать дальше...
Heavy rains caused significant route damage in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, leading to major rescue efforts. The police, SDRF, and NDRF rescued 737 people by helicopter and 2,670 by other means. The Kedarnath Yatra was suspended for two days. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister conducted a ground inspection of the affected areas.
Intel is laying off 15,000 workers, 15-percent of its workforce, as part of a sweeping, $10 billion cost cutting measure, the company announced Thursday.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh met the protesting UPSC aspirants in Rajinder Nagar on Thursday and said he will donate Rs 3 crore for building of a library in the memory of three students who died in the flooded...
Some local children were busy studying different cultures this summer, and on Thursday, they had a chance to show what they have learned.
BOURNE, Mass. — Former Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia looks around MLB these days and doesn’t personally know many of the players taking the field. But the 2013 Red Sox World Series champion is familiar with the catcher Boston just acquired prior to the trade deadline. Saltalamacchia had a cup of coffee with the […]
Wednesday's heavy rainfall in Gurgaon led to significant power outages and waterlogging, affecting residents and commuters. Some areas experienced electricity disruptions lasting up to 26 hours, prompting schools to switch to online classes. RWA representatives highlighted inadequate infrastructure maintenance, urging immediate improvements to tackle the ongoing issues.
