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Taylor Swift, the world famous pop artist has attended only three of her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s games during the NFL season of 2024 which marks a significant drop from the 15 games which she attended during the 2023 season when they had just began dating. According to SheKnows, Taylor Swift’s selective attendance during her boyfriend’s game is because of her busy schedule due to the resumption of the Eras Tour and significant safety concerns. SheKnows reported that the decision of Taylor Swift to eventually limit her appearance to games at the Arrowhead Stadium is actually influenced by a bomb threat incident which took place in Vienna during summer while that prompted her team to implement stringent security measures. Taylor Swift feels a sense of safety with Travis Kelce as Travis Kelce provides her with both physical and emotional protection and Taylor Swift trusts him pretty blindly while she also appreciates Travis Kelce’s presence during this challenging times, noted SheKnows. The appearances of Taylor Swift are always being carefully planned and in recent times she is extra cautious about attending events at venues that have been thoroughly vetted for security.

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Billy Bob Thornton takes on a new role in Landman, a Paramount+ series set in the rugged terrain of West Texas. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series dives into family, legacy and the cost of corporate greed.

Walmart Plus, at a 50 per cent discount ahead of the holiday season, as the retailer attempts to close the gap with rival Amazon.com's Prime subscription service, as per a report. This year, U.S. retailers like Walmart have launched sales events earlier and added more deals and perks to attract shoppers coping with high inflation. The National Retail Federation forecasts U.S. holiday retail sales will grow up to 3.5 per cent, the slowest pace in six years due to frugal spending, Reuters reported. As part of these early deals, Walmart is offering a one-year Walmart Plus membership for $49, down from its regular $98, from Monday through December 2.

Kamala Harris, it has been a very mixed election campaign run, as she was a hotshot favorite when she began in the US election 2024 race, but slowly began faltering in the last couple of weeks against her very formidable opponent Donald Trump of the Republicans. She, however, was offered a lot of help from other Democratic Party leaders including the likes of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama as well as Michelle Obama. In a latest speech on Saturday, Michelle appealed to male voters in a rather moving speech, which even made some of her followers call for her own Presidential run. Over time, Michelle has made herself very popular among the Democrat bracket, and not only as a former First Lady, but also as a visionary. In her latest speech, Michelle tried to drive male voters towards Harris, in the last leg of the election campaign run, with the polls set to begin in the first week of November. Also Read: That Christmas: Netflix animated film’s plot, release date, cast and characters

Brian Cox, known for his role in Succession, will voice Santa Claus in Netflix’s animated holiday movie That Christmas. The film is an adaptation of a children’s book trilogy by Richard Curtis, known for films like Love Actually and Notting Hill. Curtis makes his animation debut with this festive project.

A port in Vizhinjam was one of former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy's dreams. Multiple governments attempted to construct a port in the PPP mode but failed. IFC, which was roped in to prepare a report, pointed out that the project would not be viable on a standalone basis without substantial government funding of 85% of the cost. Even though the project was financially unviable, both CPI(M)-led and Congress-led political formations were intent on developing the port. They both knew it had the potential to change the economic landscape of Kerala. Planning Commission's help was sought.

Tata-Airbus aircraft complex, that will produce the C295 military transport aircraft, can pave the way for developing and manufacturing civil aircraft to meet the needs of India and the world in the future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Speaking after inaugurating the complex with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister stressed that the facility reflects the work culture of a new India and is in line with the 'Make in India, Make for the World' slogan. The complex in Vadodara will produce at least 52 of the military transport aircraft, with the first expected to be ready by 2026. Noting the growing demand of civil aircraft in India, the PM said that domestic airlines have ordered 1,200 planes in the recent past as air connectivity is being increased to hundreds of small cities as well.

Benjamin Netanyahu said he's open to a short truce in the country's war with Hamas that would lead to the release of a small number of the around 100 hostages still held by the militant group in Gaza. Netanyahu's remarks followed a meeting between his top negotiator and senior Qatari and US officials in Doha on Monday, aimed at reviving stalled cease-fire talks following Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar this month. Discussions centered on a plan proposed by Egypt, one of the mediators between the warring sides. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday proposed a two-day suspension of hostilities and the freeing of four hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

Associated Press reported that Key states like Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada are being targeted through advertisements over radio and events featuring prominent figures. Prominent figures like US Senator Markwayne Mullin while campaigning in the native communities are eventually discussing energy policies and the requirement for federal recognition of various tribes like the Lumbee. Also Read: Did Beyonce snub Harris by not performing at her Houston rally? Crowd boos; Trump rips the VP

Bharti Airtel will decouple its Direct-to-home (DTH) business from the converged entertainment category, creating two new verticals — Connected Homes (which includes Broadband and Converged Entertainment) and DTH. Siddharth Sharma, currently CEO of DTH, will be appointed Director Marketing and CEO of Connected Homes.

illegal payment gateways created by transnational gangs of cybercriminals using mule bank accounts and are being used for facilitating money laundering, officials said on Monday. The gateways are created by transnational cybercriminals who provide money laundering services using accounts of shell companies and individuals, exploiting the bulk payout facility provided by banks, it said. Police in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh recently conducted nationwide raids which showed that cybercriminals have set up illegal digital payment gateways using rented bank accounts for laundering the proceeds of different crimes. «Some of the payment gateways identified during the operation are PeacePay, RTX Pay, PoccoPay, RPPay etc. These gateways are learnt to be providing money laundering as a service and are operated by foreign nationals,» a government statement said.

O'Leary drew parallels to the 2016 Democratic primary, arguing that the party favored Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, limiting competition. He contended that the Democratic National Committee's bias in that election mirrored the current situation with Harris. Despite pushback from the panelists, including CNN's Abby Phillips, who argued that Harris did compete in the primary process, O'Leary maintained his stance, claiming many Democrats felt sidelined in favor of a predetermined nominee. Also Read: US election 2024 results: Can Kamala Harris become the first female president in US history?

Ambuja Cements will be open to exploring further acquisitions on its journey to 140 million tonne of production capacity, even after the Adani-group owned company has made two major buyouts in the last few months. “With a net worth of almost Rs 60,000 crore and being debt-free, we have enough opportunities for expansion, both organic and inorganic,” chief financial officer Vinod Bahety said. “You can understand the strength that the balance sheet has,” he told analysts on a call post the company’s quarterly earnings. The country’s second-largest producer of cement saw its consolidated profit more than halve on year in the September quarter to Rs 473 crore. Revenue from operations rose a little more than 1% to Rs 7,516 crore and were at an all-time high. The growth in revenues, though, was lower than the volume growth during the quarter.

Diwali is here—a time to light up life with joy, prosperity, and fresh beginnings! But did you know each zodiac sign has its own unique way to enjoy this vibrant festival? Here’s a quick guide to help each sign make the most of Diwali, based on your natural traits and energies, as per a TOI report. Aries: Known for endless energy, Aries, this Diwali is your chance to take a breather. With all the excitement around, find moments of calm by lighting soothing candles or doing a quick mindfulness ritual to bring some peace to your fiery nature.

World of Warcraft (WoW) commemorates its 20th anniversary with a major in-game event, inviting players to take part in special quests and earn exclusive rewards.

Maira Khan recently stirred conversation with her candid remarks on feminism during a podcast interview. Known for her role in the drama series Babban Khala Ki Betiyann, Khan expressed her beliefs about women’s roles in society, stating, “I do not believe in feminism. I believe in women staying at home and raising kids, shopping around, pampering themselves, and traveling the world.”

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light showers in the city on October 30 and 31, aligning with the Diwali celebrations which start on October 29 and continue until November 3. Meteorologists noted that both day and night temperatures are expected to be slightly warmer than usual, with early morning mist predicted throughout the week. “An upper air circulation is anticipated over Maharashtra in the next two days, increasing moisture in areas like Madhya Maharashtra, which includes Pune,” a senior Met official explained.

Bharti Airtel’s consolidated net profit for the fiscal second quarter jumped 168% on-year on the back of strong average revenue per user (ARPU) growth and subscriber adds, although a Rs 318 crore exceptional loss caused it to miss estimates. The nation’s second-largest telco posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,593 crore, which missed estimates as analysts were expecting a consolidated net profit of around Rs 4,311 crore in the September quarter.

Jim Rogers has said. Rogers, who co-founded the famed Quantum fund with billionaire George Soros in the 1970s, told MarketWatch in a recent interview that history would suggest that a recession is imminent. He believes “America’s never gone this long without a recession in its history,” and it’s “overdue” for more economic problems. “I do know there’s going to be a recession again, and I do know it’s going to be extremely bad.” If the economy turns sour, Rogers believes gold and silver will do well, along with commodities in general. Amid this prediction, Jim Rogers also has an investing advice.

BharatPe is working on introducing new investment and wealth management features on its peer-to-peer lending application 12% Club. The 12%Club app has been renamed Invest BharatPe and is available on the Google Play Store. It has launched digital gold for investments as its first product, the company said in a statement on Monday. Responding to ET's queries, BharatPe said that it has halted fresh deposits for its P2P lending product but the existing users will be able to access their investments through the new app.