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US-India ties at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin said that the relationship with India at present is better than it has ever been, adding that the two nations are co-producing armoured vehicles together.

Dune: Part Two" OTT platform and release date have finally been revealed and viewers in the US can watch the blockbuster film at home. «Dune: Part Two», the sequel of 2021 release Dune, has earned record-breaking collection at the box-office. Denis Villeneuve's «Dune: Part Two» finally hits OTT streaming service on Tuesday, May 21 when it will premier on Max.

Severe weather threat, including tornado, is expected to expand its reach on Monday, stretching further eastward and encompassing approximately 19.5 million individuals across the Southern region in the US. Severe weather threat includes Texas cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Houston and Corpus Christi. Apart from Texas and its areas, Shreveport, New Orleans, and other parts of Louisiana are under weather watch. Southern Arkansas, and Mississippi will also inclement weather. The weather comes on the heels of a stormy April in which the US had 300 confirmed tornadoes, the second-most on record for the month and the most since 2011. Both the Plains and Midwest have been hammered by tornadoes this spring, as per an AP report.

Arax has just taken a massive step to expand its wealth management capabilities with a deal in Texas. The wealth firm announced the incorporation of U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, a step that elevates Arax’s assets under management to more than $16 billion.

Tornado Watch recently issued by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Amidst the looming threat of tornadoes in this region, residents are urged to remain vigilant as scattered large hail, including isolated instances of hail as large as tennis balls, poses an additional concern. Furthermore, the potential for scattered damaging wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 70 mph adds to the apprehension gripping the area, as per a report in Fox Weather. Anticipated to sweep across the Southern region starting Tuesday and advancing eastward until Thursday, a severe weather outbreak looms on the horizon. Wednesday stands out as the apex of this turbulent weather pattern, with a pronounced tornado threat menacing the central Gulf Coast. This escalation comes amidst the height of the spring storm season, amplifying concerns and prompting heightened vigilance among residents and authorities alike, Fox Weather reported.

Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' is set to hit digital platforms and Blu-ray, inviting fans to continue the epic saga of Paul Atreides. Learn about the release dates, pricing and special features that enrich the Dune universe.

Solar eclipse 2024 is here and millions of Americans will be able to witness the rare phenomenon. On April 8, there will be no sun light for more than 4 minutes in the total solar eclipse path, as per reports. Total solar eclipse 2024 path will cover areas such as Buffalo, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Cleveland.

Kroger is shuttering three spoke facilities in its Texas and Florida e-commerce operations

Warner Bros.' new sci-fi film «Dune: Part Two» shot to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $81.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. «This is an outstanding opening» for a sci-fi sequel, said analyst David A. Gross, adding that a sprawling international cast including Anya Taylor-Joy, Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Lea Seydoux and Javier Bardem had provided an added boost. Denis Villeneuve's epic sequel to the original «Dune» — based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel about war and survival on the deeply inhospitable desert planet of Arrakis — saw the young year's largest opening, roughly doubling the original film's opening. «Dune: Part Two» has taken in an additional $97 million abroad.

Joe Biden said on Sunday that the US “shall respond" in response to an overnight drone strike near the Syrian border in northeast Jordan, resulting in the deaths of three American troops and injuries to dozens more. As reported by AP, Biden blamed the initial US fatalities in months, amid ongoing strikes by similar groups against American forces in the Middle East, on Iran-backed militias.

«I can tell you that soon we will be able to distinguish between different areas in Gaza,» Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a joint news conference with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv.

David Kowach’s new firm, &Partners, continues to add management talent from his former employer, Wells Fargo & Co., where he was head of the brokerage group until 2019.

Copa America title in 2024 on the US soil as the century-old prestigious tournament returns to the shores of America. While Messi-led Argentina defeated France to lift the soccer World Cup, «La Albiceleste» edged past Brazil in the Copa America final in 2021. South American football federation CONMEBOL has unveiled the 14 cities that will serve as hosts for matches at the 2024 Copa América, marking the tournament's return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The selected cities include Arlington, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami Gardens, Santa Clara, Charlotte, East Rutherford, Austin, Atlanta, Inglewood, Houston, Glendale, and two stadiums in Kansas City. The tournament's inaugural match is scheduled to take place at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the final will be hosted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. This marks only the second occasion, following the special centenary Copa América in 2016, that the tournament will be held outside of South America. Initially designated as the host, Ecuador withdrew in November 2022 due to economic and security concerns, along with a lack of suitable stadiums. The hosting of the 2024 Copa América stands as a significant boost for the USA as the nation prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.

Melanie Martinez has announced the North American Arena Tour dates. The Trilogy Tour is one of Martinez's most ambitious concerts which will showcase the live performance evolution of Melanie Martinez's alter ego, «Cry Baby.» Further, the tour will feature chart-bursting hits from Martinez's three groundbreaking albums including Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals. All of these tracks have garnered an impressive 14 billion streams globally. The tour will begin on May 10, 2024, at Seattle WA’s Climate Pledge Arena. Later, Martinez will move to arenas across North America through mid-June. Further, the presale tickets for the tour will go live on Tuesday, November 14, at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. On the other hand, the general ticket sales will begin on Friday, November 17, at 10:00 am local time at www.thetrilogytour.com.

Austin Reaves, hailing from Newark, Arkansas, is a shooting guard who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves had his college basketball stints at Wichita State and Oklahoma. The 6 feet 5 inches shooting guard joined the Lakers as a free agent in 2021 after going undrafted. During his second year with the team, Reaves assumed a more prominent role for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mint explains: Up until early August, only Cruise autonomous cars with a “safety driver" (human) could charge cab fares for rides in California at night. Cruise driverless cars could take passengers without humans but not charge any fare. Alphabet-owned Waymo, another fully autonomous car, couldn’t charge without a human driver either.

Google introduced Immersive View for routes. Starting this week, Immersive View for routes is gradually becoming available in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tokyo, and Venice on both Android and iOS platforms. Immersive View for places, powered by AI blends thousands of Street View and aerial images, allowing users to preview restaurants or landmarks ahead of your visit.

The Rock' Johnson made an electrifying comeback on an episode of SmackDown in Denver, Colorado, marking his first appearance in four years.

Dennis Austin, who co-created the PowerPoint software almost 36 years ago which is still being used by millions, has passed away in the US. Austin, 76, died from lung cancer that metastasised to the brain, reports The Washington Post.

(Reuters) — The U.S. government on Tuesday selected the first 10 drugs, including the big-selling blood thinner Eliquis from Bristol Myers (NYSE:BMY) Squibb and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), that will be subject to the first-ever Medicare price negotiations, part of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that drugmakers and industry groups have challenged in court.

The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next near