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If past trends are any indication, nearly half a billion people could tune in to watch India and Pakistan face off in a cricket match often described as “bigger than war.” The two neighbours and arch rivals face off on Sunday before a crowd of about 34,000 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on New York’s Long Island.”There’s no bigger match than India vs Pakistan in terms of the attendance, the attendance in the stadium and the interest around the world,” former Indian cricket team player and head coach Ravi Shastri said Saturday ahead of the big match at…

Remember the War on Drugs? In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon enacted punitive drug laws and harsh prison sentences that had a devastating impact on marginalized communities, especially the poor, black and Latino.Marijuana played a central role in the mass criminalization of these groups, and now Delaware residents with past marijuana convictions, as well as those living in areas most affected by repeal of marijuana laws, are being invited to join the state’s emerging marijuana industry.Beginning in September 2024, the Marijuana Commissioner’s Office will begin accepting applications for “adult-use” marijuana business licenses. To promote equitable access, the office is hosting…

Voters across the 27 European Union member states have delivered a stern warning to mainstream political forces, wreaking havoc in French and, to a lesser extent, German politics and benefiting hard-line nationalist parties in many countries.Still, the far-right wave that the European political establishment feared never fully materialized, and the core of European Union politics remained intact.Here are the most important trends to emerge from the election:Conservatives dominateThe mainstream centre-right grouping, the European People’s Party, came in first with strong support and not only maintained its dominance in the European Parliament but even gained a few seats. It was a…

At this time of year, the southeast grassy corner of Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, is usually a gathering place for softball games, family picnics and cricketers enjoying a warm weekend afternoon. On Sunday, it was transformed into the scene of the most-watched global sporting event of the year.Over 34,000 fans and cricket enthusiasts packed into a temporary stadium built over the past three months in a Long Island park to watch the most anticipated match of the T20 Cricket World Cup between India and Pakistan.For around three hours, fans in the blue and orange shirts of India…

The UK attracted more foreign investment projects than any other European country last year, despite a 19% fall in the number of projects across Europe.According to EY, digital technology remains a key sector for UK FDI and played a major role in the UK’s year-on-year FDI growth. Last year, the UK was second only to France for overall FDI projects in 2023.FDI into the UK has increased in recent months due to a resurgence in digital investment, with the UK winning more than a quarter (27%) of all digital tech projects across Europe last year. This is an 8.9% increase…

Bulgaria’s sixth election in three years has once again left the parliament divided.The centre-right Bulgarian Citizens for European Development (GERB) party is expected to win the most votes in Bulgaria’s general election but will need at least two coalition partners to form a government. With 64% of votes counted in Sunday’s election, GERB was leading by a large margin with 23.65% of the vote, suggesting that the outcome of Bulgaria’s sixth general election in three years is unlikely to bring an end to the political instability that has plagued the country in recent years. The Movement for Rights and Freedoms…

From glass skin to glossy donuts, the latest beauty trends are focused on keeping skin looking fresh and natural. Right now, pearlescent skin is the hottest way to achieve that coveted dewy glow. Celebrities like actress Emma Stone and model Hailey Baldwin Bieber have embraced the look, and it’s easy to see why. With nearly 30 million views on social media, the trend goes beyond simply layering on highlighter, focusing on creating an iridescent finish and a soft, radiant glow that’s flattering on all ages and skin types.Pearly skin vs. glassy skin For pearly skin, use pigmented highlighters and bronzers…

The IT and communications industry is undergoing rapid transformation with the introduction of technologies such as: artificial intelligencecloud computing, and 5G networks. In this rapidly changing environment, Observability in Practice This is becoming increasingly important for organizations to maintain operational efficiency, collaboration, and optimal customer experiences.The current state of IT and Telco observability” offers insight into how these industries are embracing observability.Key findings of the report include:43% of respondents said the adoption of AI technologies is a driver of the need for observability.56% prefer a single, integrated observation platform over multiple tools.55% said observability improves collaboration and decision-making across teams.37%…

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials have discussed the possibility of negotiating a unilateral agreement with Hamas to secure the release of five American hostages in Gaza if current ceasefire talks involving Israel fail, according to two current and two former senior U.S. officials. Those negotiations would not include Israel and would be conducted through a Qatari intermediary, as are the current talks, officials briefed on the discussions said.White House officials declined to comment. The Biden administration has said it believes Hamas is holding hostage five Americans kidnapped during a terrorist attack in Israel on October 7. U.S. authorities also want…

Thiruvananthapuram: In the recent Indian Lok Sabha elections, Shashi Tharoor, leader of the Indian National Congress Party, faced a tough fight against Rajiv Chandrasekhar, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, Tharoor has responded to Chandrasekhar’s announcement on Sunday that he is retiring from public service after 18 years.Chandrasekhar, who served as a minister of state in the previous Narendra Modi government, had initially posted on X about finishing up his term in government but later clarified that he meant that his term as an MP and a minister of state had ended.He quickly deleted his initial post, saying: “Today…