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Also read: Global weather alert: Heatwave engulfs US, Europe, Japan while floods wreak havoc in India and South Korea The prolonged extreme heat poses challenges to communities, with the international charitable organisation Salvation Army has been providing relief to individuals through cooling centres and mobile outreach for homeless. Scientists warn that climate change, caused by CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels, intensifies heatwaves and urges governments to take drastic actions to prevent a climate catastrophe. Also read: US heatwave: Record high temperature in California, Florida, Las Vegas.

Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision, a source told Reuters on Monday amid expectations the agency's fight is nearing the end. After two court losses last week, the agency's remaining options are: pursue its fight in the internal FTC court; pursue its parallel case before the appeals court; pursue both; or settle with Microsoft or drop the matter entirely. The source, who is familiar with the matter, declined to give any other details.

In a case of covering drivers' work-related expenses, Uber Technologies is expected to face a California lawsuit, according to the state's top court. If lost by Uber, the case can be a major blow to companies in the largest US state and a win for labour advocates.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is considering its options after stinging losses last week in its bid to stop Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s $69 billion deal to buy Activision, a source told Reuters on Monday amid expectations the agency's fight is nearing the end.

ProChain President David Tawil explains why he predicts rate hikes are on the horizon and likely to stay high 'for a number of years.'

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Bebe Rexha shared messages from apparently now her ex-boyfriend Keyan Safyari on Instagram. The screenshot showed a lengthy text hinting that Bebe Rexha broke up with Kenyan Safyari over a fat-shaming message. In what seems like an apology message, too, Keyan wrote, “You gained 35 pounds obviously you gained weight…”. He also mentioned that, “I gain 3 pounds and you called me chubbs and fat. Doesn’t mean you don’t love me.” In conclusion, Keyan Safyari also asked Bebe Rexha to consider going in for therapy. Read on to know more about Keyan Safyari and the full context of his message to Bebe Rexha.

An Indian senior-level Qualcomm employee, who joined the company just one year ago, and was laid off recently, has took to the social media site LinkedIn to share his ordeal and is seeking help in finding a new job in the US before he runs out of time granted by his H1B visa. It is important to note that the H-1B visa, which allows skilled workers from other countries to work in the US, has time constraints, so these techies are facing a race against time to find new employment.

Fisker said on Monday it would produce 100 limited edition electric sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for the Indian market and expects to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter this year. The company had said in September it would begin selling its Ocean electric SUVs in India by July 2023, with local production beginning in a few years. But it now expects to complete the final checks for the SUV, named Fisker Ocean Extreme Vigyan, for India by the end of September, with its pricing aligning with the European market.

In a groundbreaking endeavor, the NISAR satellite is taking shape in Bengaluru, India, as NASA and ISRO combine their expertise to create a powerful spacecraft. Scheduled for launch in early 2024, the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission aims to revolutionize our understanding of Earth’s land and ice surfaces with unparalleled precision. By monitoring every corner of our planet at least once every 12 days, NISAR will unlock insights into dynamic ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands.

Los Angeles County has 88 cities. Ten million people. Two hundred-plus languages spoken.

Though the sight of an otter sunbathing on a surfboard is undoubtedly adorable, one “aggressive” surfboard-snatching sea otter in California is harassing swimmers and causing a nuisance.

Dolly Lenz Real Estate CEO Dolly Lenz and managing director Jenny Lenz analyze the New York, Florida and San Francisco real estate markets on 'The Claman Countdown.'

global warming. Asia, Europe, and the United States are grappling with record-breaking temperatures, fueling wildfires and posing a severe threat to the affected regions. In Europe, Italy is bracing itself for an unprecedented heatwave, described as one of the most intense in history.

Netflix continuously adds and removes titles of TV shows, documentaries, movies and games to update its platform. This exercise, which is carried out regularly, is undertaken to keep the interest of the viewers on the streaming platform alive.

Climate change and its effects are no surprise to humankind, these extreme conditions might spell doom for civilisation.  In the latest turn of events, a rapidly developing El Nino threatens Earth's climate activity.  In northern India, relentless monsoon rains have reportedly killed at least 90 people, following burning heat. Major flooding and landslides are common during India's monsoons, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency and severity. A man died as torrential rains lashed northern Japan on Sunday, a week after seven people were killed in similar weather in the country's southwest.

Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz discusses a government report blaming airlines for cancelations, retention in employees, and his new book, «Turnaround Time.»

(Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request to pause Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s $69 billion purchase of «Call of Duty» maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI).

Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily paused its staking services in four states in response to legal proceedings from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 has been the top performer of the major U.S. indices by a wide margin thus far in 2023, soaring 42.3% year-to-date to reach its highest level since April 2022.

Los Angeles County has 88 cities. Ten million people. Two hundred-plus languages spoken. And a nine-letter sign that, for much of the world, defines the entire region: HOLLYWOOD. Los Angeles has long been regarded as the global «company town» for show business, and as a rare actors strike upended the signature industry this week, the potential for cascading economic impacts across Southern California has emerged as a critical local issue. But economists disagree on just how extensively the simultaneous actors and writers strikes will be felt. Even by the most generous estimates, Hollywood has never supported more than about 5% of employment in a region where many more people work in trade, health care, government and even Southern California's diminished manufacturing sector. Yet Hollywood pervades Los Angeles life in ways as big as a movie backdrop or as small as a street detour on some awards night. For many, the ceased productions and darkened premieres are not just a threat to the flow of dollars to restaurants and retailers that cater to film crews, but also a blow to the region's cultural heart. «To the extent that Hollywood defines America's idea of where I live, Hollywood's troubles become my troubles,» said D.J. Waldie, a cultural historian in Southern California. «When Hollywood stops, a great many things stop here, and not just a few studios.»