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A nurse is being hailed a hero after her quick response saved the life of a 12-year-old who had been pulled out into the ocean by a rip current while enjoying a day at the beach in Nova Scotia.

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The communities of Ashcroft and Spences Bridge along with some homes and properties in the surrounding areas, including Cache Creek, have been placed under evacuation alerts due to the threat of an advancing wildfire.

Microsoft Outage Memes: Microsoft on Friday faced a major server outage that disrupted users' access to various Microsoft 365 apps and services. Microsoft confirmed the issue in a statement, noting that they were «investigating an issue impacting users' ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services,» as posted on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. As the company worked to address the problem, the internet quickly filled with memes and humorous posts. Users took to social media to share their reactions, producing a wave of memes that poked fun at the situation.

Dogecoin price movements have sparked interest in its future potential, with many analysts providing optimistic Dogecoin price predictions.

Indian edtech startups have been acquired in the past year, underscoring a challenging funding scenario for smaller firms and fuelling a wave of consolidation across the stressed industry. Google-backed edtech startup Adda247 acquired test prep firm Ekagrata Eduserv, Noida-based Schoolnet bought out Housing.com cofounder Advitiya Sharma's startup Genius Teacher, Allen Career Institute picked up Peak XV-backed Doubtnut, while mid-tier IT services firm Happiest Minds took over Macmillan Learning India, adding to the list of recently-closed deals.

Shoppers Stop Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 22.72 crore in the June 2024 quarter, hit by subdued consumption due to prolonged heat waves, elections and inflation. The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 14.49 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Shoppers Stop said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,069.31 crore as against Rs 993.61 crore in the year-ago period, it added.

Is the classic, carefree summer vacation facing extinction? Last year was the hottest summer on record in the Northern Hemisphere—Spain, the world’s second-most-visited country, endured three heat waves in just four months. To ace a summer trip in 2024, you must do more than stay hydrated and diligently apply (and reapply) sunscreen. We asked pros how to navigate the new normal of sweltering travel.

Peter Thiel’s Enhanced Games promise to be an annual sporting event that lets athletes use performance-enhancing drugs, nicknamed the pro-doping Olympics. The games have captured imaginations and money. But behind them is an unsettling effort spearheaded by tech billionaires like Thiel to use science and technology to enhance the human race.

Marvel Studios is in early talks with the Russos to helm not just one, but two upcoming Avengers movies, marking their potential comeback after a brief hiatus from superhero epics. The Russo brothers, renowned for their adept handling of ensemble casts and intricate storytelling, first made waves in the MCU with 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' in 2014, followed by 'Captain America: Civil War' (2016) and the monumental 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). Their collective directorial efforts under the Marvel banner have amassed an impressive $6.681 billion at the global box office, with 'Endgame' standing tall as the second highest-grossing film of all time. The news of their potential return comes after Marvel's extensive search for visionary directors to steer the fifth and sixth installments of the Avengers saga. Previous contenders included 'Deadpool & Wolverine' director Shawn Levy, underscoring the studio's commitment to finding the perfect creative minds to helm these pivotal films.

landslide occurred in a ghat section of Goa in the wee hours of Thursday following incessant rains, disrupting vehicular traffic movement from the state to neighbouring Karnataka, police said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert' for Goa, predicting heavy rains in the next 24 hours. In the last one day, both North Goa and South Goa districts received heavy showers. Ponda taluka in South Goa received the highest 190 mm rainfall, according to the IMD. The landslide occurred near Dudhsagar Temple at Anmod Ghat, located on the southern boundary of Goa, leading to Karnataka, a police official said.

With many Canadian homeowners facing a sharp rise in mortgage payments, many of them have decided to bail, resulting in the highest number of Toronto housing units for sale in more than a decade and signaling a big drop in prices in the coming months.

Every mania and bubble share differences and similarities, but the current wave of artificial-intelligence optimism looks a lot like what we experienced with the internet euphoria in the late 1990s.

A father and his daughter who went hiking through Canyonlands National Park in Utah died after they ran out of water as temperatures soared above 37 degrees Celsius.

Donald Trump returned to the Republican National Convention Tuesday for a night intended to unify the party, as his failed primary challengers displayed their fealty to the now official US presidential candidate. Three former rivals took the stage during prime time to publicly throw their support behind the former president, including onetime UN ambassador Nikki Haley who told delegates that «a unified Republican Party is essential for saving» the nation. Trump, again wearing a white bandage on his ear that was injured in Saturday's assassination attempt, waved, shook hands and said «thank you very much» as delegates burst into an ovation.

Mint explains. Food inflation shot up to 9.4% year-on-year in June—the highest in six months—from 8.7% a month earlier, led by a sharp increase in the prices of vegetables (up 29.3%), pulses (16.1%) and cereals (8.8%). For vegetables—short-duration crops and price-wise the most volatile component—a prolonged heat wave in May and June led to a supply shortfall and higher prices.

A fresh wave of tariffs could revive inflation and pressure central banks to keep their key interest rates high, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. In its latest report on the outlook for the global economy, the Fund said borrowing costs could also be pushed higher by a series of elections that may lead to a surge in already high levels of government borrowing. The Fund left its forecast for world economic growth this year unchanged at 3.2%, and raised its forecast for next year to 3.3% from 3.2%.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an exciting phase as major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) show impressive price movements. Bitcoin is inching closer to the $60,000 mark, and Solana is predicted to reach $180, reflecting positive sentiments. Amidst this bullish wave, the Clandeno (CLD) Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is gaining significant momentum, attracting investors with its promising prospects for 2024. For more information on Clandeno’s presale, visit Clandeno.

The Economist visited, says that 90% of their generating capacity has been destroyed this year. Waves of attacks since March have targeted thermal and hydro plants as well as, for the first time, solar-energy installations. As Russia struggles to make any serious gains on the battlefield, power lines have become the new front line.

Will Smith's return to the silver screen alongside Martin Lawrence in Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been a notable success. The fourth installment in the beloved action-comedy franchise has made significant waves in theaters for over a month and a half, drawing impressive numbers during a slow summer season. As the theatrical run winds down, a highly anticipated digital release date has been announced.