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Hawaii wildfires are the deadliest wildfire in the US since the 2018 Camp Fire in California that killed at least 85 people and destroyed the town of Paradise. The fire went from zero to 100 and essentially managed to "eat an entire town in four hours".

Hero FinCorp, an arm of India's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp, has interviewed investment banks over the past two weeks as it searches for underwriters for a planned initial public offering (IPO) of shares that could raise ₹4,000 crore, according to people aware of the matter. The financing arm of the two-wheeler maker that provides retail and business loans has interviewed 7-8 investment banks that include domestic and international players. It could finalise the list of advisers soon, according to people in the know.

According to fund managers, innovation is a misunderstood concept. It is not limited to the narrow confines of technology. Innovation can happen anywhere, in any form, and technology is only one of the channels for innovation.

Credit cards Finance is available up to a pre-approved limit and outstanding amount can be converted into EMIs. This is a convenient option if repayments are made by due date.

Federal Reserve’s own staff — are predicting the US will escape a recession, though it’ll be well into 2024 before anyone can be sure of it. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he expects the central bank to navigate a path where the US economy expands with inflation rates falling back to the 2% target, though the task will be challenging.

On August 7, 2023, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced the launch of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), aimed at transforming payments in web3 and digitally native environments. The announcement was made in San Jose, California, and marks a significant step in bridging the gap between fiat and digital currencies.

PwC partners who have recently left for rival consultancies say they are being hit with unreasonable restrictions that prevent them from providing services to new clients and withhold part of their pay to make sure they comply.

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Passengers of a Florida-bound American Airlines flight were left 'terrified' on Thursday as the aircraft dropped thousands of feet within a couple of minutes. The incident took place halfway through the 1.5 hour trip, with passengers recalling a ‘loud bang’ and ‘burning smell’ wafting through the cabin. “Something failed midflight and depressurized the cabin.

Apple says the federal government’s plan to regulate its payment services is a dangerous overreach and is being driven by the self-interested misrepresentations by major banks about how the iPhones work.

Deutsche Bank has settled the loans it extended to Go Airlines out of court with its promoters Wadia Group, people aware of the development said. Go Airlines, which operated Go First Airlines, is undergoing voluntary liquidation. Last week, Deutsche Bank conveyed to its resolution professional Shailendra Ajmera and lenders that it wants to relinquish itself as a member of the committee of creditors (CoC) since it has separately settled its debt with the promoter, people cited above said. Exit of the German bank will not have any impact on the debt resolution or recovery of dues, a senior consultant told ET. The RP, backed by EY, recently extended the date to submit expressions of interest from potential bidders for the distressed airline by a month to September 8. A Go First spokesperson in a statement said, “We are not aware of settlement of any such loan. However, Britannia Industries is no way involved with Go First directly or indirectly for any loans provided.” Deutsche Bank and Ajmera declined to comment. According to the initial list of claims filed by creditors on June 8, Deutsche Bank had filed Rs 1,365 crore-claims which were classified as unsecured creditors.

For movie geeks with a penchant for alien-themed films, this curiosity finds a thrilling outlet. Alien movies offer a unique blend of speculative fiction, suspense, and wonder, allowing us to explore the «what if» scenarios in a controlled, cinematic environment. Through the lens of talented filmmakers, we're taken on journeys that explore the complexities of human-alien interactions, the awe-inspiring possibilities of advanced civilizations, and the chilling suspense of potential threats from the cosmos. Netflix, a treasure trove of cinematic experiences, houses an array of alien-themed movies that cater to this very fascination. From heartwarming tales of interstellar friendships to spine-tingling encounters with unknown entities, these films provide an avenue for our curiosity to be indulged. As we press play on these extraterrestrial adventures, we find ourselves drawn into narratives that echo our longing to connect with the cosmos.

DeFi is the frontier of financial innovation. Like any disruptive and innovative technology that takes over the world, the gains will fall into the pockets of those fastest to adopt the new paradigm. DeFi’s value proposition is simple, remove intermediaries from the supply chain and deliver a more direct transfer of value between economic participants. And for this simple reason, its dominance is inevitable. The recent Curve (CRV) exploit served as a reminder of how early investors are in this space, but Web3 values prevailed. Shorts piled in at the news, but after plenty of OTC deals, Curve short-squeezed. It was a blunt reminder never to underestimate the ethos that thrives in decentralized finance, and this article explores one of the space’s new DeFi projects with the strongest and fastest-growing community. DigiToads (TOADS) has come onto the radar following astronomical success in its presale, and TOADS is a DeFi marvel that investors cannot ignore. 

Neeraj Khemlani, CBS News chief, has announced his exit from the company. In a communication to CBS staff, he revealed his plans to embark on a new phase, engaging in a multi-year, multi-platform arrangement with the corporation. This agreement will involve the development of various forms of content, including documentaries, scripted series, and books for Simon & Schuster.

Trade unions claim Chevron and Woodside Energy are seeking to source “scab” labour to ward off the risk that a strike leads to a cut in gas production in Western Australia, escalating tensions amid the brewing industrial action.

The new local country head of a major New York-headquartered professional services firm best known for restructuring bankrupt investment bank Lehman Brothers says the timing is “perfect” for it to bring its business to Australia and compete with its larger rivals.

IDBI Bank was at the heart of Indian industrialization pre-2000 but collapsed under its own weight. After a turbulent phase, it is being readied for privatisation as a turnaround story. The bank's chief executive Rakesh Sharma tells Joel Rebello and MC Govardhana Rangan that the transformation journey has burnished the allure of the lender that, at one point in time, had the highest bad-loan ratio relative to the funds advanced.

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LS Digital Group, India’s largest homegrown integrated digital marketing services company, has made its third acquisition with the buyout of digital marketing agency Social Panga as part of its strategy to provide end-to-end services to brands, a top company executive said. The Social Panga acquisition deal, which is split 50/50 between cash and equity, will help the company bolster its creative and communication practice, LS Digital Group founder and CEO Prasad Shejale told ET. Social Panga’s co-founders Himanshu Arora and Gaurav Arora will join the LS Digital Group as co-founders.

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About 65% of all traffic is attributed to video sites, up from 51% in 2016. Every day, people watch around 1 billion hours of video on YouTube. Netflix is responsible for 15% of global internet traffic.