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The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September

Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada, after bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada that toppled trees, swamped coastlines and cut power to tens of thousands. One person was killed in Maine when a tree limb fell on his vehicle. With sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), the center of the post-tropical cyclone came ashore about 135 miles (215 kilometers) west of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, according to the U.S.

Storm Lee made landfall late Saturday afternoon in Nova Scotia, Canada, at near-hurricane strength, but not before it brought high winds, rough surf and torrential rains to a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada, toppling trees, swamping coastlines, cutting power to tens of thousands and claiming one life. With sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), the center of the post-tropical cyclone came ashore about 135 miles (215 kilometers) west of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

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Martin Scorsese has woven the plot in such an intricate way that the settings have added to the story and the authenticity of the plot more than anything else. To use the setting in a charismatic way, the director filmed it on an actual island, Peddocks Island. The shooting took place at the locations in Massachusetts, such as Nahant and Dedham and it enhanced the plot of the story of Shutter Island which features Leonardo DiCaprio.

A coalition of professional sports teams in Missouri is backing a new proposal to put the legalization of sports betting on the 2024 ballot

As the U.S. races to build offshore wind power projects that will transform coastlines from Maine to South Carolina, much remains unknown about how the facilities could affect the environment

As the U.S. races to build offshore wind power projects that will transform coastlines from Maine to South Carolina, much remains unknown about how the facilities could affect the environment

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for «May December,» directed by Todd Haynes and featuring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in leading roles. The film explores a scandalous relationship between a married woman and a 13-year-old, reminiscent of the May-December romance between teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau, which made headlines two decades ago. Julianne Moore's character, similar to Mary Kay Letourneau, faced legal consequences for her involvement with an underage teenager but later married him, relocating to lead a quiet family life.

America is in the midst of a police officer shortage

Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. With the sun now shining on the colorful makeshift community of 70,000 people called Black Rock City, the roads opened Monday afternoon, kicking off the official exit process known as the "Exodus." "Exodus operations have officially begun in Black Rock City," the festival said in a statement on its website. "The driving ban has been lifted." However, organizers called on visitors to delay their departures from the site -- a dried-up lake bed in a remote patch of the Nevada desert -- until Tuesday to avoid massive congestion on the way out.

Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again

Salman Khan as the superstar celebrated the milestone in his Bollywood career and thanked the audience for their love. The 57-year-old actor started his journey in movies with 1988's 'Biwi Ho To Aisi' which turned 35 on August 22, 2023.

Dev Kohli, who penned memorable superhit songs like ‘Kabootar Jaa, Jaa, Jaa’, ‘Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen’, ‘Dil Deewana, Bin Sajna Ke Maane Na’ and ‘Chalti Hai Kay Nau Se Bara’, passed away on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness, industry sources said. Veteran lyricist Dev Kohli, who is known for penning iconic songs for classic films 'Baazigar', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'Maine Pyar Kiya', passed away on Saturday morning in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. He was 81. According to the news agency PTI, Kohli's spokesperson Pritam Sharma said the lyricist was being treated for several age-related health problems at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Discord has started notifying users affected by a March data breach, about three months after the company announced the attack in May. According to a data breach notification filed with the US-based Office of the Maine Attorney General, only 180 of Discord's 150 million monthly users had sensitive information exposed in the attack. That means a Discord user is much more likely to be affected by the Discord.io breach that impacted 7,60,000 users earlier this month, and ultimately led to the site shutting down, reports Engadget. Discord.io lets Discord users make custom links for their channels. On August 14, a major data breach caused by a vulnerability in the website's code allowed a third-party attacker to steal information and sell it on a breached data forum, including hashed passwords, billing information and Discord IDs. «We have decided to take down our site until further notice,» Discord.io wrote in a post. As part of its efforts to mitigate the breach and prevent future problems, the company plans «a complete rewrite of our website's code, as well as a complete overhaul of our security practices». This is not the same as the Discord breach that the company may have informed you about this week, according to the report. A separate incident, affecting Discord and not the separate Discord.io entity, occurred earlier this year when an unauthorised user gained access to Discord data via a third-party service provider. The hacker stole personal information such as driver's licence numbers from 180 users' service tickets. To prevent further damage, Discord is contacting affected users via email and offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. Meanwhile, Discord has laid off about 37 employees,

Bollywood films such as Baazigar, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala, among many others. Dev Kohli was born on November 2, 1942, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

₹3,000 crore to boost Jio Cinema’s subscription and advertising revenues, according to the estimates of film trade experts. Earlier this year, Jio Studios announced a plan to create a repertoire of 100 movies and web originals to bolster the streaming platform’s standing and retain customer engagement after the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Tesla, the American electric carmaker, Monday in a legal disclosure said two of its former employees were behind a data breach that compromised personal information of over 75,735 people including staff, reported Reuters A total of 75,735 people were affected by the data breach, including nine residents of Maine. The people appear to be current or former employees of the Austin, Texas-based automaker.

The largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, located in Maine, has approved a three-year contract, averting another strike like the one three years ago

Little League World Series, a significant event for young baseball players worldwide, is set to take place from August 16 to 27 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It will feature 10 U.S. regional champions and 10 international regional winners, totaling 20 teams. The series consists of 38 games scheduled over a 12-day period, concluding with the championship game on August 27. Viewers can watch the games live on ESPN, ESPN2, or ABC. The tournament will run every day from August 16 to 27, except August 25, which is a designated off-day for the teams. Streaming options include Sling TV via subscription and FuboTV with a free trial. Additionally, games can be accessed on ESPN+ but require a cable login.