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Japan sent out its first-ever megaquake warning following an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale that occurred on the southern island of Kyushu. It wasn't the main concern, even though the shaking didn't produce much ramifications but the largest tsunami wave it produced would have reached one’s knee. Instead, seismologists were worried that the earthquake would cause tension that might set off a bomb that was ticking away offshore in Japan, near the Nankai trough, which is probably the most dangerous fault in the nation. The Japanese government estimates that the subduction zone has the capacity to produce tsunami waves up to 100 feet tall and kill almost a third of a million people. As quoted in a report by NBC News, Harold Tobin, Washington state’s seismologist, stated, «We don't have such a protocol» in the United States. However, the Cascadia subduction zone has equally dangerous faults. The Cascadia fault's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the fatal tsunami, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, would kill 14,000 people in Oregon and Washington. Tobin has been considering this scenario for years: What justifies raising the alarm if he discovers evidence, even if it's slight, that a catastrophic earthquake is more likely to occur? Part of Tobin's dilemma stems from this peculiar period in his field: In the world's most seismically hazardous areas, researchers believe they are narrowing in on the causes or precursors of earthquakes, but the science is far from conclusive.

Donald Trump has gone popular on the internet and garnered a lot of attention. Many people have found resonance in the sign, which is prominently posted on a house, and it has inspired creativity and dialogue on social media, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

Public procurement from MSMEs surged 100% to Rs 75,742 crore in FY24, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises' (MSME) latest annual report (2023-24) released Monday. As per the report public procurement from MSMEs by 133 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and one department has increased by almost 100% to Rs 75,742 crore in FY24, up from Rs 38,432 crore in FY23. Total procurement by CPSEs and departments reached Rs 2,13,685 crore in FY24, a nearly 100% increase from Rs 1,07,988 crore in FY23.

My Hero Academia" season 7 has so far released 13 episodes and fans are curious to know release dates of all episodes of the popular anime. «My Hero Academia» season 7 episode 13 was released on August 17. Episode 14 will be released on August 24. There are a total of 21 episodes. Next batch of episodes will be released on August 31, September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, and October 12, as per a report on Dexerto.

Jordan Chiles, a two-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, finds herself at the center of a heated controversy following the women's floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling that led to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu being awarded the bronze medal, Chiles has made it clear that she has no intention of returning her own bronze medal, which she still holds, as per a report by Fox News.

Quebec and Ontario organized crime members are travelling to Western Canada to steal valuable vehicles and ship them to Montreal for illicit export sales, a new federal intelligence report says.

NCLT) gave its approval for the merger of Bengaluru-based Slice with Guwahati-headquartered North East Small Finance Bank. This will pave the way for the final merger of the two entities, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)gave the green signal to the deal back in October 2023. The NCLT, Guwahati bench, has sanctioned the scheme of arrangement and amalgamation involving Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited, Quadrillion Finance Private Limited, Intergalactory Foundry Private Limited, RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited, and North East Small Finance Bank Limited, said the Tiger Global-backed startup in a statement issued on Monday. While Garagepreneurs is the registered name for Slice, Quadrillion Finance is the in-house non-banking finance company (NBFC) that Slice ran. RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited is the microfinance business housed within North East Small Finance Bank.

NASA is always concerned when it gets to approaching asteroids towards the Earth, and now yet another building-sized asteroid has come very close to the Earth's proximity, making it a major risk factor, which the US space agency has raised serious concerns about.

Prince William won't like to have his brother Prince Harry at his coronation ceremony. It must be noted that coronation ceremony of The Duke of Cambridge will only happen after the demise of his father King Charles III, New York Post reported citing Sunday Times. 42-year-old Prince William wants to have a 'different' coronation ceremony. Price Harry will celebrate 40th Birthday in September, as per the report. Meanwhile, King Charles III last week made his first comments about riots that have shaken British cities to praise the work of police in countering the violence.

Buckingham Palace was received in February. It took the world by surprise that King Charles had cancer and would be taking time off from public duties to receive treatment. However, in an uncanny happening, he is now deemed fit enough for a royal tour to Australia and Samoa, merely six months after the announcement. He has been upfront and honest about his prostate issue but is unlikely to disclose the specific type of cancer he is diagnosed with, according to The Sun. His goal, according to them, is to «reach out and embrace as many people impacted by cancer as he can.» The King was driven to disclose his cancer diagnosis in the hopes that the public's overwhelming support for him after he disclosed that he had undergone a prostate procedure and the substantial awareness it garnered would occur this time as well. From the beginning, courtiers have made it apparent that there would be no frequent updates on the monarch's health and recuperation, except for any significant developments required to be made public. Also Read: US Open 2024: When and where to watch live on TV and streaming in US and UK

rural economy is emerging as a key driver of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector's revival, hinting at a robust turnaround in aggregate demand after a sluggish start to the 2024-25 financial year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its monthly bulletin noted that with rising incomes and improving infrastructure, rural consumption is increasingly fuelling volume growth in FMCG products, underscoring the sector's strengthening fundamentals. The sector registered an approximate 6.6 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of FY25.

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan voiced concerns over the issue of lateral entry into government positions. Speaking to reporters, Paswan stated that his party opposes lateral entry in government appointments and that he intends to raise the matter with the government. «My party's stance on such appointments is absolutely clear. Wherever there are government appointments, the provisions of reservation must be followed. The way this information has come to light is also a matter of concern for me because I am part of this government and have the platform to address these issues. On behalf of my party, we are absolutely not in favor of this. It is completely wrong, and I will raise this matter before the government,» Paswan asserted.

An array of issues ranging from a potential increase in provisions for credit losses (PCL) and the impact of the Bank of Canada’s rate cuts on loans to money laundering troubles are likely to dominate discussions this week and next as Canada’s top banks release their earnings.

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(Bloomberg) — Circle K operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. made a proposal to take over much larger rival and 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings Co., in what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese company. A merger would create the world’s top operator of roughly 100,000 convenience stores.

Shraddha Kapoor is celebrating the success of her newest movie ‘Stree 2’. The quirky horror-comedy, which is the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster ‘Stree’, has been shattering box-office records since its release. According to a report by box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, the Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao-starrer is inching closer to the Rs 300 crore mark. The horror-comedy film raked in more than Rs 280 crore worldwide within its first four days in theaters. ‘Stree 2’, which hit cinemas on Thursday, was met with favorable reviews.

Mary Daly, president of the San Francisco Fed and voting member of the Bank's Open Market Committee, told the FT that the latest data provided her some reassurance that inflation was now under control. US inflation dips below 3% for the first time since 2021 US inflation fell below 3% for the first time since in three years last week (15 August). This was followed by better than expected results from July's US retail and food services sales. Daly spoke ahead of the Bank's annual gathering in Jackson Hole Wyoming this week, where leading members of the Fed and market participants...

IRCTC’s journey can be pleasant if non-convenience fee surprises At an all-India level, the average cement price fell around 3% month-on-month in July to five-year low of ₹313 per bag, according to IIFL Securities Ltd. One cement bag weighs 50 kilograms. Cement prices have fallen further in August in southern markets – by ₹10-15 a bag – while prices are steady in other markets, said the IIFL report dated 9 August.

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On Tuesday, hardware chain Lowe’s reports its most recent quarterly results

Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said that the decision on pacer Mohammed Shami's participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home later this year will be taken after the report from National Cricket Academy (NCA). India fast bowler Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November. The expectation is that he will be ready to participate in India's home season, starting with a Test series against Bangladesh in September. Shami is currently in the final stages of his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He resumed bowling last month for the first time since his surgery and has been gradually increasing his bowling workload, reporting no pain.