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UNA/SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh BJP leader Rajeev Bindal on Thursday said the BJP had won all four Lok Sabha seats and three state assembly by-elections in the state despite the BJP “misusing official authorities” and filing “false cases” against BJP activists.The BJP has lost six of the nine assembly by-elections held in the state – six of which were held simultaneously with the general election and the remaining three last week.Bindal was in Una to attend a meeting with state BJP leaders to review the party’s performance in the Lok Sabha elections and state Assembly by-elections.”BJP activists campaigned for party candidates…
Joy opens her arms and welcomes Anzaia with a big hug! Animation giant Pixar’s latest film is a nostalgic, comforting homage to youth that will entertain, delight and remind us of the terrors of our teenage years – after all, who could ask for more? The history of fascinating animated sequels is chock-full of great works. From Shrek and Puss in Boots to How to Train Your Dragon and Toy Story, there is no shortage of incredible works in the field of animated sequels. Inside Out 2, while not as great as the aforementioned sequels, is no exception to the…
This week on the Talking Headways podcast, we are joined by Kevin Kelley, founding partner and principal at Shook Kelley, to talk about his book. Irreplaceable Places: How to Create Special Gathering PlacesWe discuss eliciting emotion, the debate between theme and authenticity, the changing meaning of the city, and embracing density.Scroll below the audio player for an edited excerpt from the conversation, or click here for an unedited, AI-generated transcript of the entire conversation.Jeff Wood: How do you see the city at this point? The pandemic has forced a lot of people to work from home. It’s turned the downtown…
Semiconductor stock selloff fuels calls to “buy low” 21 minutes ago As many semiconductor stocks fall on fears of tighter trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions, analysts say the concerns may be overblown and point to potential growth from surging demand for artificial intelligence, offering investors a “buy the dips” opportunity. Analysts at Wedbush and Jefferies dismissed the recent political rhetoric as “noise” in chip companies’ AI story and said its impact would be limited. Analysts at Bank of America said the recent volatility could be an “opportunity” to buy shares in companies like AI darling Nvidia (NVDA). UBS analysts noted…
Last month, in two decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned long-standing doctrines governing federal enforcement of laws that protect the environment, public health, consumers, workers, investors, and financial stability. The decisions (Roper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Federal Reserve System) are important milestones in the decades-long campaign by fossil fuel companies and their allies to dismantle the so-called “administrative state.” These decisions, ostensibly “pro-business,” actually make business prospects uncertain and throw sand in the gears of innovative capitalism. Business leaders and investors must now recognize that core elements of our nation’s legal framework and institutions are in…
CNN — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently told President Joe Biden in a private conversation that polls show he cannot beat President Donald Trump and that if Biden continues to seek a second term, it could jeopardize Democrats’ chances of winning the House of Representatives in November, according to four sources briefed on the call. Biden fired back, telling Pelosi he’d seen polls that showed Biden could win, according to one of the sources. Another source said Biden was getting defensive about the polls. At one point, Pelosi asked for a call with Mike Donilon, a longtime Biden adviser,…
NEW DELHI: Refugee groups from Pakistan on Thursday accused successive governments of not listening to their problems and challenges and said the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir was a historic move that brought justice to many unheard voices in the region.President of West Pakistan Refugee Association Raba Ram Gandhi called on Union Minister of State for Human Resources Jitendra Singh and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting citizenship which was denied to them earlier.West Pakistani refugees (WPR) are people who migrated from areas of West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan, whereas East Pakistan…
The looming bidding war for the NBA expansion team expected to be awarded to Las Vegas is shaping up to be the most competitive and priciest sports deal in U.S. history. The list of potential buyers includes everyone from LeBron James and his backers to the company that owns the Red Bull brand, according to people familiar with the matter. The total cost, including building a new arena, could reach $7 billion, according to two sports advisers with experience selling NBA teams. Expansion is rare for America’s biggest sports leagues. The NBA last added a team in 2004, when it…
It’s the final day of the Republican National Convention. Donald Trump will address the audience at the event for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend. The fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will see Trump formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president. The final three days of the convention have seen many twists and turns, some of which have been defining moments in the run-up to the upcoming US presidential election.Meanwhile, President Joe Biden’s reelection effort is facing a major challenge after his Democratic partners privately told him this week that…
The United States and China recently held their first official dialogue on the risks of artificial intelligence, but while it is a step in the right direction, the talks are unlikely to resolve tensions between the two countries over the development and deployment of AI-enabled military systems. As China develops into a science and technology superpower, former U.S. government officials and defense industry officials are warning that Washington risks falling behind, or has already fallen irreparably behind Beijing, in the race to develop and deploy AI-enabled military systems. Adding to simmering anxieties in the U.S. are fears that China does…