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JD Vance has undergone multiple name changes. This is the reason. Born James Donald Bowman, he eventually adopted his grandmother's last name, Vance, to honour her role in raising him. He moved away from his biological and adoptive father's names. One of the most well-known names in US politics right now is JD Vance. But throughout his life, the Ohio senator has undergone multiple transformations. Vance was given the name of his biological father, Donald Bowman, and was born James Donald Bowman in Middletown, Ohio, in 1984. Beverly Vance was the maiden name of his mother.

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consumption loans to Jan Dhan account holders, people familiar with the development said. While there has been no formal government directive in this regard, banks are being cautious, they said. «We are partnering with fintechs on various models of credit assessment including social media mapping, which gives an indication of location besides insights into other spending activities used to analyse customer risk behaviours,» said a bank executive.

60 billion euro belt-tightening drive next year to hit new fiscal targets, officials said on Wednesday, outlining an unprecedented push to rein in France's spiralling deficit. Prime Minister Michel Barnier told lawmakers on Tuesday he would reduce the budget deficit — which is set to reach 6.1% of GDP this year — to 5% by the end of 2025 but would have to push back the target date for reaching the euro zone's common 3% deficit goal to 2029 from 2027. Three government officials involved in preparing the 2025 budget said the 60 billion euro ($66 billion) squeeze — equivalent to roughly 2% of GDP — was needed to correct the deficit from where it would otherwise have been if nothing had been done.

forced labour from China's far-west region of Xinjiang. The action broadens the scope of the US effort to counter products from entering the country that the government says are tied to human rights abuses. The additions to the entity list under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act marks the first time a China-based steel company or aspartame sweetener business have been targeted by US law enforcement, DHS said. «Today's actions reaffirm our commitment to eliminating forced labour from US supply chains and upholding our values of human rights for all,» said Robert Silvers, undersecretary of Homeland Security for policy. «No sector is off-limits. We will continue to identify entities across industries and hold accountable those who seek to profit from exploitation and abuse.»

Wall Street and cryptocurrency firms. Gurbir Grewal has led the SEC's 1,500-person enforcement unit since July 2021, after serving as New Jersey attorney general as well as in other state and federal government roles. During his tenure, SEC enforcement has drawn ire from the likes of cryptocurrency and Wall Street firms for its crackdown on core business practices. Grewal plans to leave the regulator for private practice, according to a source briefed on the matter.

New company incorporations declined almost 21% in September from a year before, the third straight month of fall and the steepest so far in this financial year, showed the latest corporate affairs ministry data. However, the registration of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) increased almost 8% year-on-year, maintaining an increase month after month except for the fall in May, the data showed. Experts said company registrations may have already peaked, blaming an unfavourable base (such incorporations had hit a record in 2022-23) for the fall this fiscal.

Putin has signed into law measures that allow defendants in criminal cases to avoid prosecution if they join the military. The measures, whose enacted versions appeared on a government website Wednesday, come as Russia's need for military manpower remains high in the more than 2 1/2-year-old conflict in Ukraine. The measures amend a section of the Russian criminal code that stated convicts could be released if they enlisted in the military, and that suspects whose cases are under investigation but not yet in court can be eligible to have their cases suspended. The new measures extend the suspension offer to those whose cases are in the trial stage.

Hurricane Leslie over the weekend. Tropical Depression 13 has been developed in the eastern Atlantic, which is contributing to a recent boost in the tropical weather landscape. This depression has caused active storms over the past few weeks, and concerns have been raised as well as meteorological agencies-prompted monitoring efforts. Tropical Depression 13 is expecting to be Leslie in the coming days. Hurricane Kirk is also joining with Tropical Depression 13 to enter the region, and another area of concern is emerging near Central America. Meteorologists are suggesting the people stay informed and be prepared for a profound impact regarding the depression, according to Fox Weather. Tropical Depression 13 has developed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, and it is located 430 miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Presently, the storm is moving to the western side. Tropical Depression 13 is expecting to strengthen its power and will be Leslie, which is the next storm of the season. Forecasts are suggesting that the system will experience gradual strengthening over the next few days. However, Leslie has the possibility to become the next Atlantic hurricane by this weekend.

Hongji is a crypto and tech reporter. He graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a Bachelor's and a Master's. He has previously interned at HTX (Huobi Global),...

Hongji is a crypto and tech reporter. He graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a Bachelor's and a Master's. He has previously interned at HTX (Huobi Global),...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are stuck in a complete polling loop in the ongoing US election 2024 race, where both candidates are being cited for victory across multiple surveys and polls. Even in the key battleground states, there are varied opinions on who is actually going to be ahead, confusing US voters and citizens even more. The impact of this political uncertainty is certainly taking a toll on the stock markets, business, economic concerns and more, suggest reports.

Atishi has ordered a special audit of power companies to look into the pension surcharge issue, an official statement said on Wednesday. To be conducted by auditors approved by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the move aims to ensure greater transparency in the pension process of the Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB), it said. The DISCOMs charge a pension surcharge of seven per cent from power consumers in their monthly bills. The surcharge is calculated as a percentage of the amount of fixed and energy cost portion of the bill. Emphasising the government's commitment towards the welfare of pensioners, Atishi stated that the well-being of DVB pensioners was a top priority. The audit is expected to bring accountability and clarity to the funding and distribution of pension benefits, ensuring that pensioners receive the support they deserve.

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Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match scheduled for Wednesday because of the escalating security problems in the country and region. The Kolkata club asked the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule the match, which was due to take place in the northwestern city of Tabriz. The teams play in the continent's second-tier competition. The organization released a statement on Tuesday that said: «The matter will be referred to the relevant AFC Committees with further updates to be communicated in due course.»

Ashton Kutcher is seriously concerned about being pulled into Sean Diddy Combs' ugly mess. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis find themselves back in the news just when it seemed like things were finally going to calm down. Following Sean Diddy Combs's arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering, less than a year after they were publicly chastised for backing former costar and convicted rapist Danny Masterson, Ashton's bond with the 54-year-old rapper is being questioned. Despite Diddy's not-guilty plea, Ashton is seriously concerned about getting dragged into his ugly mess. People want answers because they are outraged.

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heavy rainfall across various locations in Bagmati and Koshi urging people to exercise caution while travelling. Issuing a notice, the authority warned that heavy rainfall is expected till Friday. «After the heavy rainfall since last week of September, land mass in various locations have weakened and light rainfall also can contribute to further destruction resulting in landslide and flash floods,» the authority stated in the notice. The authority also has alerted people to be cautious before travelling. It also has requested all to take shelter in safer places along the highway in case of heavy rain. The warning comes after the Weather Forecasting Division said that monsoon winds are currently affecting the country.