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Polar bear numbers in Greenland have been declining over the last 20,000 years, according to an international study that analysed their genetic material, food choices, and habitat along with historical climate data. Rising sea temperatures are driving the decline in the polar bear population, a team of researchers, including from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, said in their study. «When the sea temperature rises, there is less sea ice, and consequently, fewer seals, which polar bears feed on,» said Michael Westbury, assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen and lead author of the study, which was published in the journal, Science Advances. The team found that small environmental changes significantly impacted polar bear numbers. «A relatively small increase in water temperature and a small reduction in the amount of sea ice result in a quite dramatic decline in the polar bear population.

By David Morgan

A new U.N. report paints a stark picture of the collapsing Palestinian economy after a month of war and Israel’s near-total siege of Gaza

With the ongoing festive season, consumer durable companies are anticipating growth in double-digits, between 30-40 per cent this year. “With the expected rise in demand for consumer appliances, we are committed to providing products that enhance convenience, efficiency, and overall quality of life. This year we are expecting a growth of over 30 per cent. Our experience during Onam in the South has been encouraging with significant growth in the Southern markets,” said NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India. 

By Suneet Singh Kochar

stocks as oil prices fell, even as hawkish US Federal Reserve remarks reignited rate worries and dragged Asian peers. The NSE Nifty 50 index added 1.01% for the week, while the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.84%. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: «Nifty exhibited volatility throughout the day, rebounding above the 21-day exponential moving average (EMA). However, the substantial Open Interest (OI) buildup at 19500, particularly from Call writers, suggests a protective barrier that may impede further upward movement for Nifty.

Kamal Nath on Saturday warned the Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district administration during an election campaign and said to take action while thinking about the next five years. As reported by PTI, Kamal Nath was speaking at a rally in Niwari where he asserted that no one would escape consequences for their actions, although he did not provide details on the accusations.

Supreme Court and declared that the ongoing murder case involving him was false, Times of India reported. He claimed that his grandfather and uncles had been wrongly accused by his own father. The Supreme Court, acknowledging the boy's plea, ordered that no coercive actions be taken against the accused until further notice.

(Reuters) -Moody's on Friday changed its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to «negative» from «stable» citing large fiscal deficits and a decline in debt affordability.

By David Lawder and Ann Saphir

Gmail accounts to now including the deletion of the accounts themselves. This alteration places millions of dormant Gmail accounts in jeopardy. Understand the implications of this purge and learn how to safeguard your account.

Camlin Fine Sciences(CSFL): The brokerage has an ‘add’ call on the stock with a 1-year as well as 3-year (bull case) target price of ₹300, indicating an upside of 133 percent. "We bake in vanillin benefits in our FY24F estimates to arrive at an EPS of ₹15.1 for FY24F and ₹21.8 for FY25F. We valued the stock at 20x FY24F EPS to arrive at our higher target price of ₹300 from ₹180 earlier," it said.

The festive season is finally upon us. Many people believe that investing during this period, especially on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, is known to bring luck and prosperity. And the most obvious choice, every year, for most people, is gold. But instead of going the conventional route this Dhanteras, consider investing in something more meaningful to secure your future.

Palestinian economy after a month of war and Israel’s near-total siege of Gaza. The gross domestic product shrank 4% in the West Bank and Gaza in the war’s first month, sending over 400,000 people into poverty — an economic impact unseen in the conflicts Syria and Ukraine, or any previous Israel-Hamas war, the U.N. said. Hamas militants, who rule Gaza, launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct.

mutual funds in October jumped 42% over the previous month led by continued investor appetite for small-cap schemes. This marks the 32nd straight month of inflows into equity schemes in the wake of the record-breaking stock market rally. Debt mutual funds too witnessed inflows of ₹43,634 crore after the outflows in September, as corporate treasuries came back to liquid funds with October being the first month of the third quarter of the financial year.

Captain Marvel movie, titled "The Marvels," Carol Danvers reappears on the cinematic stage alongside fellow heroes Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan. Rambeau, known from «Wandavision,» and Khan, the young hero from the «Ms. Marvel» series, complete the trio.

Reliance Industries, Bombay Dyeing and Kotak AMC. Currently, the bench is fast-tracking the cases in final stages to ensure that the verdicts are rendered before December, said lawyers cited above. If an entity needs emergency relief from Sebi, it will have to move high courts where the process typically takes longer than SAT since the latter is a specialized body created to hear security market appeals, legal experts say.

Tim Scott was joined by a notable guest during the recent Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday — his girlfriend. According to a campaign statement, the woman who appeared alongside Scott on stage after the debate and posed for a photo with him was confirmed to be «his girlfriend Mindy.» The woman in question was later revealed to be Mindy Noce, currently serving as a design and renovations manager in Charleston, South Carolina. Scott's personal life has attracted attention during the campaign, particularly since the 58-year-old South Carolina senator has never been married. In subsequent interviews following the debate, Scott shared that he and Noce have been in a relationship for approximately a year, and she had also attended his campaign launch event earlier in the year. Earlier this year, during a campaign stop in Iowa, Scott opened up about his girlfriend, offering insights into his upbringing and faith as he discussed his relationship.

Canada Revenue Agency earlier this month announced the new 2024 numbers for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and while the CPP earnings limits and corresponding contributions do go up each year, starting Jan. 1, 2024, phase two of the CPP enhancements means that some higher-income earners will be contributing more, but will also get more in return.

Gold has served as a safety net during times of financial distress. The concept of gold loans, known as loan against gold, has gained substantial prominence, offering a secure and accessible method for individuals to avail funds. Gold is not only a symbol of wealth but also a form of investment, gifting, and security. Gold is traditionally passed down through generations, and many families have substantial reserves of this precious metal.

Americans are still spending more of their money on stuff than they did before the pandemic. There is little reason to think that is about to stop. Early in the pandemic, unable to spend on things such as traveling and dining out, and with their finances buoyed by government relief, people bought goods with abandon.