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It’s fair to say the town is falling into ruin.That’s a good thing for Newington mother-daughter duo Jennifer and Kayla Walker, who are consolidating their dog-related businesses under one roof in their hometown.Jennifer Walker, 52, owns Muddy Paws Barbershop at 100 Fisk Drive in Newington, and Kayla Walker owns Hound and Home on Berlin Turnpike. The businesses will merge at 1042 Main St. downtown.Hound and Home is an independent pet shop, while Muddy Paws Barkery sells artisanal treats for dogs and also offers self-washing and grooming stations, the latter of which has been open for just over a year.”Hound and…

Memorial Day is upon us at last, and it means that deals are all over the place. You can save big on just about everything you could want from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and many others. Just make sure you don’t slouch, because the deals on everything from TVs and smart home devices to major appliances, mattresses and furniture won’t last forever.To help you make the most of these limited-time sales, CNET’s team of shopping experts is dedicating hundreds of hours to sort through thousands of great (and some not-so-great) deals to round up the best bargains. Our absolute favorite Memorial Day deals Apple’s latest M3 Pro MacBook Pro is now available…

Monday’s headlines and transfer rumours…Daily Mail Pep Guardiola is expected to bring an end to his unprecedented period of dominance at Manchester City next summer. For a more accessible video player, use Chrome browser After losing the FA Cup final to formidable Manchester United, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola took responsibility for the result and blamed it on his own tactics. Ederson is considering ending his time at Premier League champions Manchester City and is targeting a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.Leeds United fans have come under fire after a video was posted on social media showing them…

The Hawaiian took over the title from Noelia Voit.Savannah Gankiewicz, from Hawaii, was crowned Miss USA 2023 a few days ago after her predecessor stepped down due to mental health reasons. Gankiewicz will hold the title for the remainder of the competition until August this year. During this time, the 28-year-old Gankiewicz said that she has received death threats and hateful messages since winning the crown. NBC News.”Since receiving this title, I have experienced a lot of bullying and harassment. It really hurts my heart,” Gankiewicz said in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter).Wiping away tears, she continued, “I’m…

Live updates on 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his “special congratulations” and praised voters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag Rajouri constituency for registering a record turnout in the sixth round of elections held on May 25. X He said this morning that it was a “strong testimony to their democratic spirit.”The voter turnout in the constituency, where voting took place on May 25, was around 54.84 per cent.According to Election Commission (EC) data, the overall turnout in the sixth phase in 58 constituencies across eight states and union territories on Saturday was 61.01 per cent.read more…

If you’ve visited a new building on a college campus recently, or a new museum or library, you’ve probably encountered so-called “bleacher stairs” — wide staircases that double as amphitheater-like seating. For the last decade or so, bleacher stairs have become a ubiquitous landmark in modern public architecture. It’s time to stop this trend.The trend dates back to December 2001, when Italian fashion house Prada opened a branch in New York. The store was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and featured a zebrawood staircase that Koolhaas called “The Wave,” which could be used for seating and exhibitions. The New…

TAIPEI: Missiles ordered by Taiwan have finally arrived, a senior US lawmaker visiting Taipei said on Monday, and said last week’s “threatening” Chinese military drills highlighted the need for Taiwan to bolster its deterrent capabilities.China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under its control. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s claims of sovereignty.Taiwan has complained for the past two years that deliveries have been delayed because manufacturers are supplying U.S.-made weapons such as Stinger surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine to help defend against Russia. Republican Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs…

What’s going on?Asian markets were mixed this week, with Taipei stock The dollar hit a record high on a surge in U.S. tech stocks led by Nvidia, while Asian currencies such as the South Korean won and Taiwan dollar also strengthened.What does this mean?Taipei’s stock index has risen 21.6% since the start of the year, making it the best performing stock in Asia Pacific, driven by a surge in US tech stocks, particularly Nvidia. Currency movements reflected cautious optimism, with the South Korean won and Taiwanese dollar rising about 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. Asian markets were mixed overall, with stocks…

The unexpected shorts trend has been making the rounds on social media this season and is now shaping up to be one of the biggest trends of the summer.Clearly different from the long shorts and boxer shorts available elsewhere, bloomer shorts are starting to make waves among eclectic fashionistas. Made from soft cotton, chiffon and silk, these lingerie-inspired shorts feature ruffled hems, floaty cuts and lace details. While the bloomer short trend feels new this season, it taps into the playful underwear-as-outerwear aesthetic that has dominated the fashion scene for the past few years.Another reason for the sudden surge in…

Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 10 parliamentary seats in Haryana. It comprises nine assembly constituencies: Bawal, Rewari, Pataudi, Badshahpur, Gurugram, Sohna, Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka, Punhana.Sitting MP: Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP)Candidates: Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP), Raj Babbar (Congress)Election InsightsBJP won 2019 elections with 61% vote share, followed by Congress at 34.4%. BJP is the front-runner in Haryana and the Gurugram LS seat.Three-time MP Rao Inderjit Singh is the BJP’s candidate. In 2009, he became an MP from the Congress. However, 2014 onwards, Singh has been an MP from the BJP. After 10 years in Parliament, some amount of…