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New Study Hints at Earth’s Core Leaking Rare Helium, Challenging Traditional Beliefs
CANADA: A team of geochemists from the California Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has identified unusually high levels of helium-3, a rare isotope associated with Earth’s core, in 62-million-year-old lava flows on Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago. These findings, published in the journal Nature on October 18, 2023, have ignited debates…
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One Piece: Crunchyroll to Stream ‘Wano Arc’ in English Dub for Indian Otakus
INDIA: Good news for Indian One Piece fans! Ever since the grand introduction of Crunchyroll among the Indian Otakus, it has provided a plethora of anime in multiple regional languages. Catering to more demand, it also started streaming the latest anime, from Demon Slayer S3 to Jujutsu Kaisen S2. Now, Crunchyroll is set to release…
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Parva: Vivek Agnihotri Announces Mahabharat-inspired Film Based on SL Bhyrappa’s Book
INDIA: Ahead of Dussehra, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri unveiled his upcoming film, “Parva.” This movie is an adaptation of S. L. Bhyrappa’s book of the same name and it will be a grand three-part franchise. Agnihotri made the announcement of his upcoming film via his social media handles. He posted a poster of the movie on…
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Nawaz Sharif Returns to Pakistan: Ex-PAK PM Arrives Home folllowing 4 Years of Exile in UK
PAKISTAN: Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s three-time prime minister, returned to the country after years of self-imposed exile. After being granted bail from a seven-year prison sentence, he left Pakistan for London in an air ambulance in late 2019. Despite his longest tenure, Sharif has never completed any of his terms due to conflicts with the military…
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Israel Pledges to ‘Fight Until Victory’ following Hamas’ Release of Two American Hostages
ISRAEL/GAZA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to “fight until victory” in Gaza, indicating that there would be no break in their bombardment of the territory and an impending invasion of the enclave following Hamas’ release of two American prisoners. On Friday, Hamas, the Islamist group governing Gaza, released Judith Tai Raanan, aged 59, and…
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Twitter Rebranded as ‘X’ Unveils New Premium Subscriptions, Promising Ad-Free Experience
UNITED STATES: Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), announced on Friday the imminent launch of two distinct tiers of premium subscriptions. Musk, who assumed control of the platform in October 2022, is taking significant steps to bolster revenue streams after a tumultuous period marked by layoffs and the dissolution of content moderation…
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Weather Woes Prompt Early Start for Australian MotoGP Races
AUSTRALIA: In response to impending adverse weather conditions, race organizers Dorna have announced significant adjustments to the schedule for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Following Saturday morning’s MotoGP qualifying session, start times for all three classes have been moved up by an hour, aiming to dodge the worst of the predicted rain and high winds set…
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