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heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, emerging as a significant contributor to heat-related deaths. Researchers said that this underscores the urgency of recognising their impact and severity. In the study, published in the journal Nexus, the researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University analysed six available heat wave indices, including the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index and Canada's humidex. WBGT index was first developed in the 1950s by the US military to prevent heat-related illnesses in training camps.

In a world where billionaires launch into space for fun, Sam Altman of OpenAI fame has upped the game of one-upmanship by throwing a number into the universe that has made economists and mathematicians do a collective face-palm: $7 trillion. That is not a typo. It is seven trillion US dollars, a number so large that it’s practically a black hole in the world of finance that makes most tech-startup pitches look like lemonade-stand business plans.

Muhammad Yunus will helm Bangladesh's interim government after the ouster of premier Sheikh Hasina, who had hounded him in speeches and through the courts. The 84-year-old, known as the "banker to the poorest of the poor", was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work loaning small cash sums to rural women, allowing them to invest in farm tools or business equipment and boost their earnings. Grameen Bank, the microfinance lender he founded, was lauded for helping unleash breakneck economic growth in Bangladesh and its work has since been copied by scores of developing countries.

Singapore's DBS Group has appointed Tan Su Shan, currently its institutional banking group head, as CEO from March, replacing Piyush Gupta, who has led Southeast Asia's biggest bank for 14 years. She will be the bank's first female chief executive and also the first to be appointed from within the ranks of the bank.

Tom Hardy has been seen in New York City, filming scenes for "Venom: The Last Dance." This Marvel movie is in reshoots and is the final installment with Hardy as Venom.

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' IMAX prints may have been lost forever as Paramount has reportedly destroyed the IMAX reels of Oscar winner director's sci-fi epic, as per a report on dexerto. However, both Nolan or IMAX authority are yet to comment on the issue. 'Interstellar' was released in 2014 in 70 mm IMAX format and traditional 35 mm, dexerto reported. Earlier, in April this year, it was announced that 'Interstellar' would be re-released on September 27, 2024.

Three years ago in Tokyo, NBC's Peacock streaming service was a laughingstock, riddled with glitches and unfulfilled promise

My Hero Academia" Chapter 430 was released on August 4. With the release of the latest chapter, «My Hero Academia» manga has ended its journey. Now fans are curious about the future of «My Hero Academia», as per a report on ScreenRant. It must be noted that «My Hero Academia» anime is not culminating. «My Hero Academia» season 7 is being streamed. There are reports about «My Hero Academia» season 8 which is likely to be released in 2025. Another «My Hero Academia» movie titled «You're Next» has been released in Japan. In US, the premier date is likely to be in October.

Stockdale Paradox'. This paradigm introduced by Jim Collins in his book 'Good to Great', is named after Admiral James Stockdale, a highly decorated US military officer who survived over seven years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Stockdale's unique approach to enduring brutal captivity, combined unwavering faith that he would eventually be freed with a stark acceptance of his harsh reality. This duality forms the essence of the paradox: one must retain faith in eventual success while confronting the brutal facts of one's current situation. Various spiritual traditions emphasise the importance of faith, whether in a higher power, the universe's inherent goodness or life's ultimate purpose. The paradox aligns with these traditions by encouraging unwavering faith that transcends immediate suffering. This faith provides spiritual resilience, much like how Stockdale's belief in his eventual release sustained him.

Newcomer meme coin and multichain marvel, Zen The Panda ($ZEN), has achieved an impressive milestone by raising $250,000 within hours of launching its ICO. This latest addition to the meme coin universe has captured the attention of meme enthusiasts, crypto degens, and blockchain believers, who recognize its cross-chain capabilities as a glimpse into the future of meme coins.

Public employees in Australia's most populous state have been told to end remote working in a directive from the premier of New South Wales as he seeks to reverse work-from-home habits established during the pandemic

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakhs for its student Vinesh Phogat. The university had earlier announced the reward for silver medallist winner students in the Paris Olympics. Despite this heartbreaking moment for Indian sports fans, LPU has stood firmly behind its students., the university said. «For us, Vinesh is still a medal winner. Her dedication and skill throughout her journey deserve recognition, and we are proud to award her the promised prize money of ₹25 lakhs, which was reserved for silver medalists,» Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Rajya Sabha MP and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said. Vinesh Phogat had earlier scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the final of a wrestling event in the Olympic Games. However, due to a narrow margin of just 100 grams, she was found overweight during the weigh-in on the morning of the competition, leading to her disqualification.

Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The decision, made during a meeting on August 6 night between President Shahabuddin and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, aims to fill the leadership void created by the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The heads of Bangladesh's three armed forces were also present at the meeting. Muhammad Yunus, known as the «banker to the poorest of the poor,» is stepping into this role years after a significant fallout with Hasina. Yunus was removed from his position as head of Grameen Bank in 2011 by Hasina's government, which led to widespread public outrage. Thousands of Bangladeshis protested his removal by forming a human chain. Now, the banker who had a tiff with Sheikh Hasina, is the one who will fulfill the duties of the ousted PM of Bangladesh as the head of the interim government.

razakar," a reference to collaborators who had sided with Pakistan during the war of independence—came as security forces were stepping up a crackdown on protesters demonstrating over the lack of jobs and soaring inflation. The inflammatory word turned a protest that had been narrowly focused on economic grievances into a movement that channeled broader suppressed rage over Hasina’s governance.

Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies says it will give $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools

The roles that are in high demand for mid-career level are transportation manager, supply chain manager, logistics engineer, supply chain analyst and operations manager. These are just a few of the positions, says Mahima Agarwal, President-HR, CJ Darcl Logistics Ltd, adding that the possibilities are endless. On pay expectations, she says someone like a technical professional or a senior analyst can earn a great package with the required skills and knowledge.

The head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November

Lionsgate Television is developing a TV series follow-up to the "John Wick" films. Titled "John Wick: Under the High Table," the series will continue the story from «John Wick: Chapter 4.»

In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids

HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery have released a clip for their upcoming Max projects, featuring new footage from the anticipated sci-fi series, Dune: Prophecy.

LPL has broadened its footprint in the Northeastern US yet again as it welcomes an advisor team from Cetera in Connecticut.