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US presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy find themselves tied at the second place in the Republican presidential field in a new poll, The Hill reported. An Emerson College poll showed DeSantis and Ramaswamy tied at 10 per cent each, trailing former President Donald Trump, who leads with 56 per cent. It is pertinent to mention that DeSantis, who was in second place, despite registering 21 percent in June has witnessed a huge fall as he currently stands at 10 per cent currently according to Emerson College Polling. On the other hand, Ramaswamy has risen to the second spot from a mere 2 per cent then. Pollsters also found somewhat more “shaky support” among DeSantis supporters than among those for Ramaswamy. Almost half of Ramaswamy backers said they will definitely vote for him, while only a third of DeSantis supporters said the same, according to The Hill. Meanwhile, more than 80 per cent of Trump supporters said they will definitely vote for the former president.

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' has crossed the $700 million mark in global box office earnings, emerging as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. Following a span of five weeks since its debut, the R-rated historical drama has achieved a remarkable feat, amassing an impressive $718 million at the worldwide box office. The earning includes a substantial $285 million from North American audiences and an impressive $437 million from international markets.

pharma industry sees an abatement in price erosion, which is in single digits, say industry analysts. This has also started to show in sales from India to the US, India’s biggest market rising 6.2% to $7.5 billion last fiscal year, shows government data. ICICI Securities Ltd, in its Q1FY24 pharma sector preview report, highlighted that growth in Q1FY24 will be driven by volumes in the US market: “Aggregate US sales of coverage universe (companies covered by the firm) is likely to grow...

Reuters, the pessimistic mood in the market can push investors watching contrarian indicators to buy. At the beginning of the year, the markets showed extreme bearishness as indicated by the stock positions of investors and allocations to cash. But, with time the risk appetite of the investors increased with signs of resilience in the economy and cooling inflation.

Coinbase's offshore derivatives exchange has experienced a significant surge in trading activity, with volumes approaching $300 million per day.

Love Again" starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan is expected to be released on Netflix in September this year. The romantic comedy graced theaters worldwide in May, 2023 and is all set to make its debut on Netflix in the US, according to a report on WhatsOnNetflix. «Love Again» has been brought to life through the creative prowess of writer and director James C. Strouse. Notably, Strouse collaborated with Netflix in 2017 for the release of «The Incredible Jessica James.» His portfolio also includes notable works such as «Grace is Gone,» «The Hollars,» and «People Places Things.» The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, known for Prime Video's 'Citadel', Sam Heughan of 'Outlander', and Celine Dion. Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, this cinematic creation is a joint effort between Screen Gems, 2.0 Entertainment, and Thunder Road Films. Following its theatrical premiere on May 5, 2023, «Love Again» garnered substantial success, amassing a box office revenue exceeding $10 million.

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Taiwan's Vice President William Lai said election next year is a choice between democracy and autocracy, the Vice President added after China carried out military drills around the island in anger at his visit this month to the United States. Vice President William Lai, the front-runner in polls to be Taiwan's next president at elections in January, made brief stopovers in the US, prompting fury in Beijing, which views him as a dangerous separatist given China's territorial claims over the island. The Defence ministry of Taiwan's said Sunday morning that in the past 24 hours 25 Chinese air force planes had crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which had served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides until Chinese military aircraft began regularly crossing it a year ago.

Category 1 storm Hilary is expected to make a landfall into Southern California on Sunday as a rare tropical storm, unleashing floods, fierce winds and heavy downpours as residents evacuate, parks and beaches close and first responders brace for water rescues. According to the National Hurricane Center Hilary is developed now a Category 1 storm with maximum winds of 80 miles per hour as it barrels north-northwest at a speed of around 21 mph,. It was about 285 miles south-southeast of San Diego as of 5 a.m.

Novak Djokovic is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the championship clash of the Western and Southern Open held in Cincinnati. This marks their fourth encounter on the court, with the third one this year alone. Notably, Djokovic is returning to Cincinnati after his last participation in 2020. In their head-to-head record, Alcaraz currently holds a 2-1 advantage over Djokovic. Their most recent showdown was an intense Wimbledon final in July, where Alcaraz triumphed with a 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory against the Serbian player. Throughout this season, both Djokovic and Alcaraz have displayed exceptional tennis skills, positioning themselves as the top two players globally. The victor of this final will not only secure the championship title but also claim the coveted World Number 1 ranking.

Investing.com — Here is your Pro Recap of 5 head-turning deal dispatches you may have missed last week: ArcelorMittal considers acquiring US Steel, Intel and Tower Semiconductor terminate the acquisition, Arena Group announces strategic expansion with Bridge Media Networks, and merger deals at Energy Transfer and Crestwood Equity, and Ball’s aerospace business and BAE Systems.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Hurricane Hilary hurtled towards Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Sunday, blanketing the region with heavy rain amid warnings of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding on the peninsula and in the U.S. Southwest.

Musicians authorized a strike against the Philadelphia Orchestra if bargaining breaks down for an agreement to replace the four-year deal that expires on Sept. 10

Baltimore Ravens are taking on Washington Commanders at the FedExField during Week 2 of the National Football League (NFL) regular season on Monday, August 21. Football fans across the US will be looking to catch the match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders.

Rutte on Sunday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine. Rutte, meeting with Zelenskyy at a Dutch air base, said the planes would be delivered once unspecified conditions are met. The announcement came minutes after Rutte and Zelenskyy inspected two gray F-16 jets parked in a hangar at the base.

In today’s fast-paced world, credit cards have emerged as an indispensable component of our financial lives, offering unparalleled convenience and the potential to build credit profiles. However, misuse and mismanagement of credit cards have become a concerning global trend, leading to financial distress for many individuals.

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semiconductors and electronics in the one year since President Joe Biden signed off on a law that promotes the sector. In June, US-based Intel said it would invest $33 billion in Germany to expand in Europe. The number of semiconductor fabs processing 300-mm wafers globally is projected to jump from 138 in 2020 to 180 in 2023 and 233 in 2027.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday vowed stern retaliation for a Russian missile strike in the center of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv that killed seven people and wounded almost 150 others the day before. «I am sure our soldiers will respond to Russia for this terrorist attack. Respond tangibly,» Zelenskyy said in a video address published in the early hours of Sunday at the end of a visit to Sweden, his first foreign trip since attending a NATO summit in Lithuania last month.

alcohol than ever before. Public health authorities need to adopt more effective strategies to help women realize when their drinking can be a problem. Considering the many marketing messages pushing a “rosé all day" lifestyle, this campaign will be an uphill battle.

Nifty settled below 65,000 levels at 64,949, down 202 points, while Nifty ended 55 points lower at 19,310. Sectorally, IT, Realty and healthcare indices posted the most drag, while Media, PSU Bank and FMCG indices ended with marginal gains.Here's how analysts read the market pulse:“Indian indices encountered a week of vulnerability due to adverse global and domestic cues, accompanied by a shift towards safer assets by investors like the USD. Discouraging domestic industrial production, negative wholesale inflation, and elevated CPI inflation contributed to market volatility.