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centi billionaires, but their combined wealth is more than $2.2 trillion. The combined net worth of the 15 members has increased by roughly $360 billion this year to $2.2 trillion. Almost all of them have increased their wealth by $360 billion this year. That is less than the combined values of Netflix ($289 billion), Coca-Cola ($298 billion), and Bank of America ($305 billion). It’s time to discover the listicle of individuals whose worth is at least $100 billion. Here’s complete data with a wealth source, a breakdown of the amount each person's wealth has changed this year, as per Bloomberg's estimate of their net worth.

Google beta app for Android version 15.32.37.28.arm64. While Google is reportedly working on many layouts, none of them feature the search bar at the bottom of the page.Also Read | Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s startup White Stork aims to arm Ukraine with AI-powered attack dronesWhile Google hasn't officially confirmed the new change, let alone given a reason for removing the familiar search bar, the tipster suggests that the new UI changes are driven by data analysis and "modelled after how actual users interact with the app".This doesn't mean that the search bar will no longer be available in the Google app.

beer spa opened in the UK, providing beer lovers with a unique way to relax. This creative spa, housed at The Norfolk Mead Hotel close to Norwich, lets visitors consume pints in the jacuzzi and have an ale bath. The idea is an unusual addition to the wellness sector since it blends love of beer with relaxation, as per the reports of The Sun.co.uk.

Arctic permafrost may now be dangerous to everyone. Josh West, a professor of Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies and co-author of the study, led a team of experts that recovered soil above the permafrost three meters below the Yukon River's surface. In 2012, scientists from the University of Southern California succeeded in identifying high lethal doses of dangerous mercury; still, toxic chemicals threatening the safety of everyone are stored in the Arctic permafrost. Scholars have warned the world of an impressive ‘giant mercury bomb’ that may soon explode. Also Read: Bosch: Legacy Season 3 — Release window revealed, upcoming plot and cast

Lucy Adcock, a 47-year-old from Ruislip, West London, led a double life. By day, she was a devoted single mother of five, handling school runs and family dinners. By night, she ran an organized crime group using drones to smuggle contraband into UK prisons. Adcock managed operations that involved delivering drugs and mobile phones worth nearly £1.5 million to six high-security jails, as per the reports of The Sun.co.uk. From her home, Adcock coordinated a team of four “ground crew” members. They used heavy-duty drones to drop packages of drugs and phones over prison walls. The contraband, wrapped in cling film and placed inside socks with fishing hooks, was retrieved by inmates using makeshift ropes. The operation was highly organized, with Adcock directing the crew from her car parked up to 20 miles from the prison.

NEW DELHI : Insurance is the first step towards financial planning. We buy policies to insure ourselves against unfortunate events. However, having insurance does not always guarantee protection.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Indian Medical Association president Dr. RV Asokan has written an emotional letter addressing the growing protests for doctors' safety following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The 32-year-old's semi-naked body was discovered on August 9 in the hospital's seminar hall. «We failed her in life but, we as a nation did not let her down in death. It is difficult to capture the mood of the nation. Anger, revulsion, frustration, helplessness,» Dr. Asokan expressed in his letter. The incident has sparked outrage among medical professionals across the country. According to Dr. Asokan, the trainee doctor was on a 36-hour duty and had her dinner at 2 am before going to sleep in the seminar room adjacent to the ward. She was the only child of lower middle-class parents who are now inconsolable.

citizen scientists working with NASA's Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project has discovered a mysterious object, designated CWISE J124909.08+362116.0, speeding out of the Milky Way at about 1 million miles per hour. This object, detected in data from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission, presents a unique challenge for classification due to its low mass and metallicity, suggesting it could be one of the oldest objects in our galaxy. This discovery underscores the significance of infrared astronomy and the valuable contributions of amateur astronomers to scientific research. The discovery of CWISE J1249 was made by Martin Kabatnik, Thomas P. Bickle, and Dan Caselden, who were participating in the Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project. The project utilizes data from NASA's WISE mission, which mapped the sky in infrared light from 2009 to 2011. The citizen scientists spotted a faint, fast-moving object in the WISE images. Subsequent observations with several ground-based telescopes confirmed the object’s rapid movement. It is traveling at a speed of approximately 1 million miles per hour, which is so fast that it will eventually escape the Milky Way’s gravitational pull and enter intergalactic space.

paan for as little as ₹10, or splurged up to ₹800 for a gourmet version at weddings or special occasions. But imagine indulging in a paan that costs a staggering ₹1 lakh. Yes, you read that right—one lakh rupees for a single paan. Welcome to the world of ultra-luxury paan, brought to you by Mumbai’s very own Naushad Sheikh. Naushad, an MBA graduate with a passion for innovation, has transformed the traditional paan into a symbol of opulence with his venture, The Paan Story. His luxurious creation, aptly named “Fragrance of Love,” redefines indulgence in the culinary world. Naushad Sheikh had lucrative job offers from several multinational companies, each with attractive salary packages. However, his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to pursue something of his own. Choosing to carry forward his family's legacy, Naushad transformed his forefathers' traditional paan shop into a luxurious brand, aptly named The Paan Story. His most extravagant creation, a ₹1 lakh paan, has become particularly popular among newlywed grooms. Naushad told News18 that the bride and groom become happy after eating his paan.

Manu Bhaker, who made history as the first Indian to win two medals at a single Olympic Games since independence, also carries a tattoo that reads "Still I Rise." Interestingly, she discovered this phrase on Pinterest following her disappointing pistol malfunction at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In an interview with the Times of India, Manu revealed, «I don't know whose words these are, but now they are mine.» This phrase is inspired by Maya Angelou’s iconic poem, «Still I Rise,». The lines, «You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies, you may tread me in the very dirt, but still, like dust, I’ll rise,» have been a beacon of hope and strength for countless individuals worldwide. After Tokyo, where Manu faced harsh criticism and even lost her spot in the national squad for the 10m air pistol event, Manu felt the need for a constant reminder to stay resilient. In January 2022, she decided to get the words «Still I Rise» inked on the back of her neck—a place where the tattoo would be symbolic.

West Bengal administration has proceeded with the horrific case. Last Friday, when Di's body was discovered, authorities of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College & Hospital tried to pass off the murder as suicide to the victim's family. The police initially did the same. After all, why on Earth would a state-affiliated institution's authorities lie? Trying to pass off homicide as suicide is SOP if you want to put a lid on things. Self-sexual assault — self-rape — is, however, far more difficult to spin. So, a case of rape-murder it has officially become.

artificial intelligence services on cloud under the Rs 10,372-crore India AI mission, which was approved by the cabinet in March this year. The empaneled agencies, like data centers and cloud service providers, will have to provide access to high-speed computing AI infrastructure like graphics processing unit (GPUs), accelerators, Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), storage etc to academia, startups, researchers, government bodies among others at the lowest rate that will be discovered through the bidding process. Under the IndiaAI Mission, supercomputing capacity, comprising over 10,000 GPUs, will be made available to various stakeholders for creating an AI ecosystem. «With an objective to empanel service providers for making this possible, IndiaAI — an IBD under Digital India Corporation, MeitY has issued a RFE (request for empanelment),» Meity, Additional Secretary Abhishek Singh said in a social media post.

In the aftermath of the SEC’s landmark enforcement that hit just over two dozen firms over recordkeeping shortfalls, a compliance advisory firm says one particular case stands out as a potential warning sign for investment advisors at large.

Matthew Perry death probe has revealed many shocking details. Criminal charges have been filed against five people, including the 'Friends' star's two doctors and personal assistant, in connection with the death of the «Friends» star nearly a year ago, law enforcement officials said on Thursday, as per reports. The actor was discovered floating face down in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. Matthew Perry's personal assistant, two doctors and two others have been indicted and charged with providing the ketamine that caused the death of Perry, the «Friends» star, in October, authorities said Thursday.

India «over the next several weeks.» The search giant launched AI Overviews in Search in May, starting with the US, to help people quickly discover information on the web. «After extensive testing and positive feedback, including in the US and Search Labs globally, we’re bringing the helpfulness of AI Overviews to six new countries: India, United Kingdom, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil – along with local language support in each country,» Hema Budaraju, senior director, product management, Search said in a blog post. In India, Google said it will be rolling out AI Overviews in English and Hindi. It will also introduce popular India-first features that were well-received during the company's Search Labs experiment. This includes helping a user easily switch between English and Hindi results with the language toggle button, and listen to responses with Text-To-Speech by tapping the 'Listen' button.

India's renewable energy storage capacity is expected to surge 6 GW by fiscal 2028 from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024, driven by a robust pipeline of projects under implementation, said Crisil Ratings. Such an increase is crucial to sustainably absorb the rising share of renewable energy in the country's overall power generation mix. Despite slow progress on project implementation, the government's push to develop renewable energy power and tariffs for round-the-clock renewable energy, discovered in the last two fiscals, being comparable with other sources of round-the-clock power — improves confidence around adoption, said the rating agency.

Matthew Read for the second season of his series ‘The Gentlemen’. Eight new episodes of the series ‘, which stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario as crime partners, will be released. James and Scodelario will portray drug empire heiress Susie Glass and aristocrat Eddie Horniman, respectively. Filming is scheduled to begin early next year, with additional casting announcements to follow.

Riot Games is introducing a new PvE mode in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) called Tocker’s Trials. This follows the recent release of the Swarm mode in League of Legends. Here’s what you need to know about Tocker’s Trials.

Mars, whose brands include M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles, is buying food company Kellanova in a nearly $30 billion deal, giving it access to brands such as Cheez-It, Eggo and Pop-Tarts

A reporter at a small Wyoming newspaper has resigned after a competitor discovered he was using artificial intelligence to write stories and fabricate quotes, including some by the governor

Chakri Lokapriya, Managing Partner, RSB LLP, says the current Supreme Court ruling on mines, allowing states to collect past dues will mean an outgo of about Rs 60,000 crore for just the PSUs and another Rs 1 lakh crore for the private companies. So, Rs 1,60,000 crore will need to be repaid over the next 10-12 years. Now, that completely takes away the capital expense that these companies plan for the next many years, which means the jobs that they were going to create and the NPAs that they will create in the banking system, have multi-ramifications right from job creation to NPAs. Insurance over the last couple of months has become quite interesting for investors because the overhang seems to be over. Do you still think the story is not fully discovered and priced in or do you think perhaps the best is in price already now? Chakri Lokapriya: I think the price hikes largely reflect the increased costs that they are mandated to do. Now, they have to cover the existing ailments, and also, the price revisions faced by the insurance companies are periodic versus other prices, like medical costs, which are going up continually. All things adjusted, I do not think 7-10% price hikes will take care of the risks and the cost increases, but not add to the profitability.