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Ali Laghari/Anadolu/Getty Images A man tries to cool himself down as temperatures reach 46-48 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad, Pakistan on May 24, 2024. CNN — The Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Monday that temperatures in the southern province of Sindh topped 52 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest temperature this summer and approaching the warmest on record in the country, as a heatwave continues. An international team of scientists said extreme temperatures across Asia over the past month have probably worsened as a result of human-made climate change. In Mohenjo Daro, a town in Sindh province known for ruins…

Trading the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha Elections: Indian stock markets have been fluctuating in a narrow range recently, reflecting investor anxiety ahead of the outcome of the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections scheduled for June 4. Market volatility has increased significantly in recent weeks, as evidenced by the India VIX, the country’s fear index, surging by more than 80% in May alone. Related Article:Is the Indian stock market fairly priced or overvalued? Experts give their opinion Experts expect the volatility to subside only after the election results are in. Until then, the markets may continue to struggle to find a…

If you’ve even just logged into TikTok or Instagram in the last month, you’ve likely seen a ton of posts targeting “liquid hair.” No, it’s not what it sounds like. In fact, the trend has nothing to do with wet hair at all. Confusing, right? Well, we’re here to clear that up. If you’re not yet familiar with the liquid hair trend, let us explain.This popular style features an ultra-shine, glossy finish that makes your hair look almost liquid, and while I think we can all agree that this trend instantly elevates any outfit or makeup moment, I’ve always wondered…

Pakistan’s new government is looking to revitalize projects under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to bolster its struggling economy. CPEC is Pakistan’s $50 billion part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). A 3,000-kilometer Chinese infrastructure network project under construction in Pakistan aims to link Pakistan’s ports of Gwadar and Karachi by land to China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is seeking to revive economic cooperation with China, building on efforts initiated by his brother Nawaz Sharif when he signed the BRI in 2013. Sharif is reportedly scheduled to make an official visit to China from June…

Spoilers ahead. You might want to try solving today’s puzzle before reading on! Top Dollarconstructor: Shannon RuppEditor: Amanda LufkinMay 28, 2024Comment from the creator of Today’s CrosswordShannon: I am relatively new to USA TODAY puzzles, and this is my third time solving a crossword puzzle here. One of the things I like about making (and solving) USA TODAY puzzles is that the themes are easy to follow and the hints are straightforward, so creators can include something new or interesting for solvers. Amanda Rafkin, puzzle editor, suggested that I use TREE OF CODES, even though I had used TREE OF…

Spoilers ahead. You might want to try solving today’s puzzle before reading on! Top Dollarconstructor: Shannon RuppEditor: Amanda LufkinComment from the creator of Today’s CrosswordShannon: I am relatively new to USA TODAY puzzles, and this is my third time solving a crossword puzzle here. One of the things I like about making (and solving) USA TODAY puzzles is that the themes are easy to follow and the hints are straightforward, so creators can include something new or interesting for solvers. Amanda Rafkin, puzzle editor, suggested that I use TREE OF CODES, even though I had used TREE OF LIFE in…

An ominous cloud continues to hang over the debate about teen mental health and the role of technology, as sociologist Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book, “The Anxious Generation,” warned this spring. Some parents and educators are calling for schools to ban smartphones and laptops. Others are trying to stave off panic, pointing to research that calls for a longer-term view. People feel boxed into dichotomous camps of “ban the technology” and “don’t ban the technology.” But there is a way to reset the conversation so that parents, educators, and kids themselves can make better choices about technology. As writers and researchers…

A pair of cufflinks worn by former President Donald Trump sold for $2,000 at a fundraising auction for the Maine Republican Party convention in Augusta last month.Later, the shoes worn by Sean Spicer, Trump’s first press secretary, who addressed the crowd, were auctioned off for $2,600. The buyer was the wealthy scion of one of America’s most famous families, who was making a point that few could afford, and probably most could not understand. “I was trying to establish the relative market value for looking at the room,” said Jonathan S. Bush, a nephew and cousin of former presidents George…

Between May 1 and 26, NIO had 15,400 insured registrations, Tesla had 43,900, BYD had 209,900, and Xiaomi had 6,700. Major electric vehicle (EV) makers continued to see mixed results in insurance registrations in China last week. During the week of May 20-26, NIO (NYSE: NIO) received 5,400 insurance registrations for vehicles in China, up 22.73 percent from 4,400 the previous week, according to data released today by Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI). After publishing weekly insurance enrollment figures for about a year, ReAuto stopped doing so earlier this year. In early May, the company began releasing those figures again. It…

“Both the far-right and far-left parties are expected to gain seats in the European Parliament, which is likely to increase pro-China votes, potentially leading to softer rhetoric and less support for a tougher stance towards China,” the report said.The breakdown of returning political groups will also influence the makeup of the next European Commission, but centre-right Ursula von der Leyen, the architect of the EU’s tough stance on China, is widely expected to secure re-election as commission president.The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) predicts that the number of seats held by the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group will…