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Ocean Explorer, a cruise ship with 206 passengers and crew onboard, has run aground in a remote area of Greenland, leading to a potentially lengthy wait for rescue.

iPhone 15 series on Tuesday. The Tim Cook-led company had unveiled four new iPhones - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - during the Wonderlust event at Apple Park in Cupertino. Apple had launched the iPhone 14 and iPhone Plus in September last year at a starting price of ₹79,900 and ₹89,900 respectively.

Apple introduced an impressive line-up of iPhone 15 series, Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 at the highly-anticipated Apple Event. From achieving a significant environmental milestone to unveiling the most efficient chipsets, the company put up quite an impressive show at the corporate headquarters of Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The iPhone-maker expanded its smartwatches line-up with impressive offerings.

Casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International says a cybersecurity issue led to the shutdown of computer systems at its properties across the U.S. A statement Monday from the Las Vegas-based company said the incident began Sunday and the extent of i...

Bengaluru, causing potential inconvenience for school students and office-goers. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations, consisting of 32 private transport associations, has called for a 'bandh' starting from midnight today until midnight on Monday. As a result, most private transport services are likely to be unavailable during this period. Private maxi cabs serve as a vital mode of transportation for many schoolchildren, prompting some schools in the city to declare a holiday on Monday to prevent disruptions for students, according to official sources.

Kempegowda International Airport are likely to face inconvenience in booking cabs due to the Bengaluru bandh protest on September 11. “Due to the one-day protest called by private transport vehicle association on September 11, 2023, there might be disruption in the operation of taxis, maxi cabs, private buses & auto rickshaws,” said Bengaluru airport on Social media platform X. It advised passengers to plan their travel to and from the airport accordingly. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a 'bandh' seeking a ban on bike taxis, and urging the government to extend the Shakti scheme — that offers free bus rides to women on state-run transport buses — to private buses as well, among other demands. The private transporters have claimed that they have been negatively impacted by the Shakti scheme and that the state government has not fulfilled their demands despite repeated discussions. About 7 to10 lakh vehicles including autos, taxis, airport taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles, school vehicles, also stage carriages, contract carriages and corporate buses, will go off the roads tomorrow, S Nataraj Sharma, president of the federation said. Federation office bearers have said that they have organised a protest march from Sangolli Rayanna circle to Freedom Park in the city as part of the bandh. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will run more bus trips and services in the city and also to Kempegowda International Airport on Monday to mitigate the inconvenience caused to the public by the bandh. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy had recently said that the government was open to talks with the federation and is also making preparations to ensure that the

Apple is holding its next big event, dubbed «Wonderlust», on September 12 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, to launch the iPhone 15 series, iOS 17, Apple Watch, and other products. At the event, it is expected that the tech giant, for the first time, will launch the iPhone 15 lineup with a USB-C port instead of Apple's proprietary Lightning connector, reports The Verge.

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Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit claiming that it violated the medical privacy of patients who were treated by hospitals and other healthcare providers that used its Meta Pixel tracking tool. US District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco said the plaintiffs could pursue claims that Meta violated a federal wiretap law and a California privacy law, and violated its own contractual promises governing user privacy on Facebook.

Jung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 benefit concert in New York’s Central Park

Jung Kook, a member of BTS, will co-headline the Global Citizen Festival 2023 in New York City's Central Park on September 23. This marks his debut at the festival and his first performance at a U.S. festival, though he appeared in the GMA Summer Concert Series 2023 and attended Coachella earlier this year as a fan. Expressing his excitement, Jung Kook stated, «I'm thrilled to be a headliner at this year's Global Citizen Festival. The festival focuses on important causes and encourages action, and I'm glad to be a part of it. I look forward to performing at the Great Lawn in Central Park in front of a large audience.» The Global Citizen Festival is a ticketed event, and tickets can be obtained by taking actions to combat extreme poverty through the Global Citizen app and website. The event aims to urge world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly in New York to address the climate crisis, promote gender equity and tackle global hunger. Jung Kook joins previously announced headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Anitta. The line-up also includes Conan Gray, D-Nice, Megan Thee Stallion, Sofia Carson and Stray Kids. The festival will be broadcast and livestreamed worldwide.

Greece was struck by tragedy as relentless downpours triggered flooding, claiming at least one life, according to reports from the country's fire brigade. These inundations came just a day after Greek officials reported progress in taming the colossal wildfires, now dubbed the «largest ever» in European Union history, that had wreaked havoc across the nation.

Vikas Gupta and Aswath Venkataraman from WestBridge Capital, Ecoworld, Bengaluru, have clinched the winner position in a corporate quiz organized on India’s glorious past, vibrant present and promising future. Commercial real estate developer and operators, Brookfield Properties conducted the quiz across Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida for employees at its tenant companies across these cities.

Hindustan Times reported citing an official from NDMC, that a team of artists affiliated with Lalit Kala Akademi initiated the sculpture creation process in Garhi village back in April. By July, these sculptures had been completed. Subsequently, landscaping efforts have been underway at the park, with the sculptures being installed since July.

Namibia to India to India Gabriel Sinimbo on Saturday said that the deaths of several cheetahs brought from his country and South Africa to Madhya Pradesh are «normal» as the project involves introducing animals to a new environment. He expressed hope that the felines will be able to fully adapt to India's environment. «When you are introducing animals to a new environment, there could be some challenges like fatalities. It's a part of any project of this nature,» said Sinimbo. Since March this year, nine of the 20 cheetahs brought from the two countries have died.

A number of major carbon traders are finding that offsets they bought may now be valueless.

Lego Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling is all set to premiere on streaming. As per a report in Variety, it will be a 22-minute official adaptation of the first Jurassic Park film by Steven Spielberg. Here are the streaming details.Lego Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling is in celebration of the 30th anniversary year since the release of the first Jurassic Park movie in 1993. Lego is also celebrating the Jurassic Park 30th anniversary with its special blocks. The animation Lego Jurassic Park special project has been produced by Universal Pictures along with the Lego Group, and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. Steven Spielberg directed the first two movies of the franchise, Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), of which the first movie is considered groundbreaking. Jurassic Park is originally a science-fiction novel by Michael Crichton, on which the first film was based.

News stories of badly behaved tourists in Yellowstone National Park have been going viral all summer, and they only keep coming.

G20 Summit that is scheduled to take place next month, around 6.75 lakh flowering plants and foliage will adorn designated venues and roads in the national capital, said Raj Niwas officials on Sunday. The major locations that have been beautified with potted plants include the Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula Kuan-IGI Airport Road, Palam Technical Area, India Gate C-Hexagon, Mandi House, Akbar Road roundabout, Delhi Gate, Rajghat and the ITPO, PTI reported.

Delhi during the G20 Summit, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday.