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AP PHOTOS: Weeks of sweltering heat scorch northern India
People in northern India have been struggling with an unrelenting, weekslong heat wave that has forced schools to close in some places and raised the risk of heatstrokes for laborers working outdoors. India’s weather department expects the high ...ABC News - Health - India -
India and Pakistan Heat Wave Is a Matter of Survival for Laborers
Pakistan and India are sweltering. For laborers, not working because of the extreme temperatures can mean not eating.The New York Times - World - Pakistan -
‘Unliveable’: Delhi’s residents struggle to cope in record-breaking heat
Temperatures of more than 45C have left population of 29 million exhausted – but the poorest suffer most. As the water tanker drove into a crowded Delhi neighbourhood, a ruckus erupted. Dozens of residents ran frantically behind it, brandishing ...The Guardian - World -
OpenAI's Tie-Up With Grab to Give Southeast Asian Firm an AI Boost
Grab Holdings is partnering with OpenAI to upgrade its popular ride-hailing and delivery app, tapping the artificial-intelligence pioneer’s technology to enhance its services and integrate AI across its business.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat
An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heatABC News - Health -
AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat
An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heatABC News - Tech -
Sick of swiping, these South Asian Americans are considering arranged marriage
South Asian Americans say dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are worse than ever. Though Netflix shows like Indian Matchmaking paint a particular image of arranged marriage, many say the option interests them.NBC News - Top stories -
A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday
Officials in India say a scorching heat wave has killed at least 14 people, including 10 election officials, with temperatures soaring up to 49.9 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the country this weekABC News - World -
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South Africa heading for 'coalition' as partial election results have ANC under 50%
South Africa is heading closer to the reality of a national coalition government for the first time as partial election results put the ruling African Nation Congress well short of a majorityABC News - World -
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AP Week in Pictures: Asia
May 24-30, 2024 A Japanese town that erected a huge black mesh net last week to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji discovered holes in the screen. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met ...ABC News - World -
Surfing, dancing and a robot: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.BBC News - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 24-30, 2024 South Africans took to the polls, Britain’s political parties continued with their general election campaigning and the Palme d’Or winner was announced at the Cannes Film Festival. In the world of sports, Manchester United won the ...ABC News - World -
Wuthering Waves - Overleveled Boss Challenge
In Wuthering Waves we go head to head with the hologram boss Feilian Beringal using Calcharo, Aalto, and Verina, while being 10 levels lower than we should be.GameSpot - Tech -
Soldiers among 11 killed by separatist militants in southeast Nigeria
The Nigerian military says militants enforcing a separatist lockdown in the country's southeast attacked and killed five soldiers deployed to restore orderABC News - World -
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Asian American Identity Is Complex, as Bhutanese Americans Show
Bhutanese Americans are the newest citizens of Asian descent. But many do not identify strongly as Asian Americans, reflecting the complexity of the label.The New York Times - Top stories -
Europe's Far-Right Wave Has Crested
It’s becoming obvious voters don’t so much love fringe politics as hate the establishment ones.The Wall Street Journal - World - Europe -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
May 24 - 30, 2024 Bolivians paid tribute to Jesus Christ in one of the country's biggest and most extravagant festivals, featuring a mixture of Catholicism and Indigenous beliefs. Due to rising sea levels, about 300 Indigenous Guma families are ...ABC News - World -
In Waco, Texas, Learning to Surf in a Wave Pool
With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Willie, Waylon, and the Boys' Review: Outlaw Country Comeback
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson were out of fashion in 1980s Nashville, until they formed the Highwaymen.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Asian American Grocery Delivery Brands Successfully Cater to Untapped Markets
By serving the fragmented collection of Asian American diasporas, these Asian grocery delivery services fill a special gap in the market.Inc. - Business -
Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update Drops June 6, Includes Photo Mode
Hogwarts Legacy is getting its first major update in a while this summer, and it includes a number of features that players have been asking for. The free update arrives June 6, and it includes a photo mode, a new Onyx Hippogriff mount, Harry ...GameSpot - Tech -
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UFC 302 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff highlights video and photo gallery
UFC 302 ceremonial weigh-ins are complete, and the fighters came face-to-face one final time before Saturday's event.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
Can heat pumps be installed in older properties?
Critics claim the technology is best suited to newbuilds – but studies reveal success with retrofits and in poorly insulated homes. • Do heat pumps work at freezing temperatures?• Are heat pumps more expensive to run than gas boilers?. The belief ...The Guardian - World -
16 romance novels to heat up your summer
Summer 2024 is chock-full of romance novels with intriguing plots that explore the vagaries of the human heart.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Germany’s fractious coalition dithers as the heat rises in Europe
Optimists have faith that the EU will always pull through but crisis-fighting depends on choices made in BerlinFinancial Times - World -
'Disjointed' Stars face elimination; DeBoer heated
A "disjointed" Stars team finds itself facing playoff elimination after the Oilers took control of Game 5 early to claim a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.ESPN - Sports -
The Scorecard: 5 starting pitchers making waves in fantasy baseball
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don highlights a quintet of starting pitchers we should focus on a lot more.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Kings agree to a contract extension with coach Mike Brown, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a extension with coach Mike Brown to keep him under contract through the 2026-27 seasonABC News - Sports -
No need for countries to issue new oil, gas or coal licences, study finds
Researchers say world has enough fossil fuel projects planned to meet demand forecasts to 2050 if net zero is reached. The world has enough fossil fuel projects planned to meet global energy demand forecasts to 2050 and governments should stop ...The Guardian - World -
India MP arrested in sex abuse case on return to country
Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of sexually assaulting several women, was arrested at the Bengaluru airport.BBC News - Top stories - India -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - World -
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after conviction
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Former NBA star Dwight Howard is headed back to Taiwan to play for Mustangs in the Asian Tournament
Howard has not played in the NBA since 2022CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
How East West Bancorp has gained an edge by serving the Asian American community
The Southern California bank is liked by analysts who say that its leadership in the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. bodes well for future growth.CNBC - Business -
‘Termination shock’: cut in ship pollution sparked global heating spurt
Sudden cut in pollution in 2020 meant less shade from sun and was ‘substantial’ factor in record surface temperatures in 2023, study finds. The slashing of pollution from shipping in 2020 led to a big “termination shock” that is estimated have ...The Guardian - World