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Seven people were taken to hospital with moderate or mild wounds, including «a male around 20 with shrapnel injuries», the Magden David Adom (MDA) service said in a statement on social media platform X. The MDA also shared a picture and video that showed a badly damaged building cordoned off while emergency responders swarmed the street.

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U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia is behind two new fabricated videos that appeared on social media this week falsely claiming that Haitians illegally voted in Georgia and that Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband received a $500,000 bribe from performer Sean Combs. The U.S. government issued a new warning about the fabrications Friday, a week after blaming Russia for another video that falsely claimed that ballots in Pennsylvania were being destroyed. Officials say foreign powers are working to undermine faith in the election, and government agencies in charge of protecting the vote on Tuesday have said the current torrent of false claims is greater than before. A senior official from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called it a «fire hose of disinformation.»

The Dutch junior minister for finance has quit following criticism of his refusal to publish details of his personal investments

Donald Trump's false claims about voter fraud in the critical battleground of Pennsylvania have raised concerns he could again try to overturn election results if he fares poorly against Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. Opinion polls, both nationally and in the seven closely divided states, show former President Trump locked in a tight race with Vice President Harris four days before Election Day. Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud in multiple states that Trump lost, while he and his supporters have spread baseless claims about this election.

Bibek Debroy. He was a man whose formidable scholarship ranged from economics and Sanskrit literature to the history of Indian-made fountain pens. He wrote and lectured on these diverse subjects, and many readers will have been enriched by them over the years.

Elon Musk began to lay out a vision for his ownership of the social network. The company's management had become biased in favour of left-wing values, Musk argued, and he would stamp out political partisanship. «For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral,» tweeted Musk, the world's richest man. More than two years later, the network, now known as X, is anything but. Ahead of this week's presidential election, the platform's algorithmically curated feeds and trending topics have become overtly political, echoing the biases of Musk, the platform's most followed account holder and one of former President Donald Trump's most notable supporters. Musk's posts are a stream of grievances, conspiracy theories and partisan misinformation. The about-face is one of many Musk has undertaken in recent years as he has increasingly embraced Trump and his allies.

Generative advertising — which leverages AI to continuously create, test and optimise personalised content at scale that resonates with customers on a personal level — is emerging as the shortest pathway to monetising AI. And it's putting Meta in the pole position. It stands to reason that tech giants pushing the frontiers of generative AI will test the more promising business applications in-house.

The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024

Donald Trump’s recent rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, with some claims suggesting attendance reached nearly 200,000. An Oct. 27 Facebook post, shared by multiple users and platforms, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), claimed that the rally had “almost 200,000 people” in attendance. However, official figures and venue capacity statistics tell a different story, as per a report by USA Today.

Social media major Meta's advertisement unit, Facebook India Online Services, has posted a 43% growth in profit to Rs 504.9 crore in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024, according to documents shared by Tofler. The company had posted a profit of Rs 352.91 crore in FY2023. Facebook India Online Services Private Limited is engaged in the business of selling advertising inventory to customers in India and providing IT-enabled support services and design support services to Meta Platforms Inc. The company reported a 9.33% increase in turnover to Rs 3,034.82 crore in FY24 against Rs 2,775.78 crore in FY23.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the upcoming assembly election in Jharkhand was for saving 'Sanatan' in the state. He claimed that the Hindu population in Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana region has declined from 90 per cent in 1951 to 67 per cent in 2011. Sarma, also the BJP's Jharkhand election co-incharge, was addressing an election rally in Deoghar district in favour of BJP nominee Randhir Singh, who filed his nomination from Sarath assembly constituency. «The election this time is not for JMM or Congress but for saving the Sanatan in Jharkhand,» he said.

real estate prices between India and the United States. Ahluwalia shared a side-by-side comparison, asking followers, “Which $3M apartment would you prefer?” This question sparked considerable debate about the perceived overpricing of real estate in India, leading many to question the market dynamics. In Gurgaon, an investment of approximately ₹26.8 crore (around $3 million) can secure a 4BHK or 5BHK apartment in a prestigious residential society. Listings from 99 Acres show that this amount affords a property exceeding 5,000 square feet, equipped with amenities like a swimming pool, covered parking, a gym, a spa, and access to green spaces. While this offers a luxurious lifestyle, it is strikingly different from what the same sum can purchase in New York.

Heinrich Klaasen received the highest retention price ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, surprising many as he surpassed Virat Kohli. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday retained Klaasen for Rs 23 crore, underlining his impact and value to the team. Following Klaasen, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retained Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore. Although Kohli is one of the most accomplished players in the league, his retention price was slightly lower and the team also sealed only three spots including the former captain.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the Dallas suburbs, Sangeeta Kulkarni lights an oil lamp in front of a wooden structure housing idols in her kitchen. The newly renovated area is dedicated to prayer and is backed by gold-and-white tiles matching the gilded trim and the white quartz countertop, the 41-year-old said.

Kunal Kamra’s criticism of Ola Electric’s customer service has turned into an ongoing and highly publicized exchange with Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, bringing significant attention to the company’s handling of after-sales support. Kamra’s complaints, initially shared on social media, pointed to the company’s high volume of unresolved service issues, reportedly reaching 80,000 complaints monthly. As Kamra continues to press for transparency, he has repeatedly taken aim at Aggarwal for allegedly ignoring Ola customers’ concerns.

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Bibek Debroy, passed away on Friday, aged 69. Debroy, a Padma Shri awardee, has held several key offices including Chairman of the Finance Ministry's 'Expert Committee for Infrastructure Classification and Financing Framework for Amrit Kaal' and a member of government think tank, NITI Aayog. But he gathered all the attention and made headlines when he proposed taxing agriculture income above a certain threshold to expand the tax base, alarming a large population in India, even the government.

Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, which now include gold and silver coins among their offerings. Promising delivery “within minutes,” these platforms appeal to customers seeking last-minute purchases. However, as Delhi-based customer Mohit Jain discovered, the rapid delivery process may not always ensure order accuracy.

Elon Musk has emerged as a major supporter of Donald Trump's campaign to return to the White House. Here are five ways Musk is influencing the election against Kamala Harris: 1. Financial Support Musk established the America political action committee (Super PAC) in July, primarily aiming to support Trump and the «Make America Great Again» (MAGA) movement. This Super PAC has received around $75 million from Musk in the past three months. It focuses on boosting Republican voter turnout in seven key swing states. The PAC's initiatives, like offering cash incentives for petition sign-ups, have generated legal debates. Philadelphia's chief prosecutor has filed a lawsuit challenging a daily $1 million lottery prize for petition signatories as an «illegal lottery scheme.»