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Madras HC Allows Transgender People to Seek Reservation in Jobs
The PIL asked to give directions to the registrar general of the High Court to carry out a special recruitment drive for the transgender community.
British High Commissioner Impressed by the UP govt's work on COVID”
The British High Commissioner was impressed by the Chief Minister’s description of the UP government’s work on COVID”.
West Bengal: Coochbehar Man Was Dating 3 Women, Consumes Poison After Being Cornered by All
The three women claimed that he was having an affair with all at the same time, and decided to confront him together when they found out about his fraud.
Disney Wants to Become Happiest Place in Metaverse, Aims to Use Three Dimensional Canvas For Storytelling
In an interview with CNBC, Chapek said he envisions it as an extension of streaming video service Disney+ -- through the “three-dimensional canvass” he envisions for new types of storytelling.
When Vicky Kaushal Told Katrina Kaif He is a Huge Fan, Proposed Her in Front of Salman Khan
In the throwback video, Vicky Kaushal can be seen telling Katrina Kaif that he is a huge fan. Then he asks her why doesn't she find someone like him and get married?
Mississippi Repairs, Reopens Highway That Collapsed In Ida
Mississippi has finished repairing section of highway that collapsed during torrential rainfall brought by Hurricane Ida, and the road reopened Wednesday.
Affirm Expands Amazon Partnership As Buy Now, Pay Later Surge Lifts Revenue
Affirm Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it had expanded its partnership with Amazon and reported quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates, boosted by growth in active consumers and merchants on its buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform.
Civic Groups Slam El Salvador's Bill On Outside Funding
Civic groups and activists criticized Wednesday a proposal by President Nayib Bukeles to ban foreign donations or funding for nongovernmental organizations that supposedly carry out political activity in El Salvador.
Ex-Iowa Trooper Facing Federal Charge Over 2017 Traffic Stop
A former Iowa State Patrol officer with a history of excessive force allegations has been indicted on a federal charge over a 2017 traffic stop that was captured on video and during which a motorcyclist was injured.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Centrist Party, Eyeing Reelection
After two years without a political party, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro sealed an agreement with the centrist Liberal Party to back his 2022 reelection bid, according to a party statement released Wednesday.
Ex-Iowa Trooper Facing Federal Charge Over 2017 Traffic Stop
A former Iowa State Patrol officer with a history of excessive force allegations has been indicted on a federal charge over a 2017 traffic stop that was captured on video and during which a motorcyclist was injured.
EXCERPT: Jair Bolsonaro's Polemical Brazil Impeachment Vote
The following excerpt is from the chapter, If I Lose in the book Dilmas Downfall: The Impeachment of Brazils First Woman President and the Pathway to Power for Jair Bolsonaros Far-Right, written by Associated Press journalists Mauricio Savarese and Peter...
Tesla Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Hit 90 Mph, Report Says
The Tesla driver who died with a passenger in a fiery September crash near Miami accelerated to 90 mph (145 kph) in the seconds before he lost control and smashed into trees, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released Wednesday.
Blinken Meets Ukraine Official, Warns Russia On Natgas Supplies
The United States is watching for signs that Russia may be using energy as a political tool in Europe's energy crunch, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, adding that Washington was committed to take appropriate action, along with Germany...
Powerful Democrat Concedes To GOP Newcomer, Cites 'Red Wave'
One of New Jersey's most powerful elected Democrats conceded Wednesday that he lost reelection to a Republican political newcomer, a commercial truck driver who spent only a couple thousand dollars on his campaign.
Eddie Howe Braces for Relegation Battle at 'Perfect-fit' Newcastle United
Newcastle face relegation rivals Norwich and Burnley early in Howe's reign before daunting Christmas fixtures against Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.