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Pakistan police claim they have arrested suspected militants, foiled Muharram attack in Karachi KARACHI: Police in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province said on Wednesday they had arrested a wanted militant planning a suicide bomb attack targeting Muharram marches in Karachi, saying the attack could have caused “massive destruction”. Muhammad Shoaib, an alleged commander of the Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police on Wednesday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has awarded Rs 2 million [$7182] A bounty has been placed on Shoaib, who was arrested after a shootout with police in Karachi’s Ittihad…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas residents used to ignoring the heat are keeping a close eye on the thermometer as the desert city is expected to record its second consecutive day above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 degrees Celsius) on Wednesday. Prolonged heatwave Extreme heat will continue across much of the U.S. through the weekend.On Tuesday, Las Vegas again came close to breaking the all-time high temperature of 120 degrees (48.8 degrees) recorded on Sunday, but settled for a new daytime high of 119 degrees (48.3 degrees), beating the previous record of 116 degrees (46.6 degrees) set on the same…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government on Wednesday allowed registered Afghan refugees to extend their stay by one year until June 30 next year, offering a reprieve to Afghan nationals legally residing in the country who were facing deportation.The decision was taken a day after visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi (UNHCR) met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.”The Federal Cabinet has approved the extension by one year to the validity of PoR (Proof of Registration) cards of 1.45 lakh Afghan refugees. Their PoR cards were due to expire on June 30, 2024. The extension has been granted till June 30,…
Today’s MLB Betting Trends: The following MLB trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the MLB games of Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This report is meant to emulate the process that Steve Makinen and other members of the VSiN Analytics team undergo when handicapping each day’s MLB board. AJ’s Angles These are the top MLB betting trends and systems for today’s games, handpicked by VSiN Analyst AJ Makinen. Top MLB Resources: Trend: WSH is 10-37 (-25.66 units) vs. divisional opponents with starter Patrick Corbin since 2020System Match: FADE WASHINGTON…
Today’s Latest News Live: As voting continues in West Bengal, a scuffle broke out between BJP candidate Manas Kumar Ghosh and TMC members in Raiganj. Ghosh is contesting the by-poll against TMC’s Krishna Kalyani. Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, clashes broke out between two groups in Mangla. SP Rural Swapan Kishore Singh said no gunfight had been confirmed yet. Police forces have been deployed and efforts are being made to bring things back to normal, Singh said.read more Voting is underway in 13 constituencies across seven states — Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Polling will…
Happy Wednesday! Has anyone ordered the London Symphony Orchestra? Send your news tips to will.oremus@washpost.com.Below: Meta removes more posts about “Zionists.” First:The 2024 Republican platform aims to promote cryptocurrency, AI and Elon Musk.Party leaders, including former presidents Donald TrumpRepublicans have frequently denounced big tech companies, but the new platform is light on tech regulation and suggests a laissez-faire, if not entirely friendly, approach to the emerging sector that has come under the Biden administration’s scrutiny.The 16-page platform proposed by President Trump and adopted by Republican delegates on Monday ahead of next week’s Republican National Convention calls for promoting cryptocurrency and…
Hooters is closing one of its most popular locations after 20 years, leaving it with just one location left in the state. After 20 years, the popular chain is closing its Manchester location, leaving just one location left in Connecticut. “After nearly 20 years of serving hot wings, cold beer and great memories, Manchester Hooters has made the difficult decision to close its doors,” the restaurant announced on social media. “We thank you for your patronage and loyalty over the years,” it added. The final remaining Connecticut location will be in Wethersfield, but Manchester employees will be transferred to a…
Rents for single-family homes have increased by a staggering 39.6% since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Recently, the rate of increase has varied across metro areas. At the national level, rent increases are accelerating again. JiroAccording to the CDC’s monthly rental report, U.S. single-family home rents rose 4.7% year over year in June, 0.4% higher than in May. Additionally, rents increased on an annualized basis in 49 of the 50 largest metro areas. Previously red-hot Austin was the only metro area where rents fell year over year, but the decline was only 0.6%. The average monthly rent for…
summary The Substance uses body horror to critique beauty standards and Hollywood’s obsession with youth. Female directors are using body horror to challenge societal expectations and empower women. The film explores the consequences of the pursuit of perfection and losing control over the aging process. French film director Coralie Farge Essence It continues an inventive trend from several 2024 titles in the horror genre. Essence A fantastic body horror epic that critiques beauty standards from a feminist perspective. It questions society’s obsession with female youth and the pursuit of perceived perfection.This bombastic pastiche, which played cleverly with body horror tropes,…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Rep. Ritchie Torres publicly shifted his stance Wednesday, urging Democrats to look at the “cold numbers.” Noam Galai/Getty Images Rep. Ritchie Torres, who once scolded Biden’s doubters, now says Democrats must evaluate the “cold numbers.”Sen. Richard Blumenthal supports Biden but said he is “deeply concerned” about the election.The statement came after new polls showed Democrats were losing support in key battleground states. On Monday, New York Rep. Ritchie Torres scolded Democratic lawmakers for “a continuous stream of public statements of no confidence” in President Biden. On Wednesday, Torres issued…