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‘Documented mental health history’: Who was Shane Tamura? What we know about the Manhattan building shooter

A shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday evening left five people dead, including a New York City police officer and the suspected gunman, according to police.The suspected gunman, identified as Shane Tamura died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.Mayor Eric Adams called the attack a “senseless act of…

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Is NEP 2020 reforming education or reinforcing central control?

Five years after its launch, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is at once transforming classrooms and igniting a political standoff. While foundational learning outcomes have shown historic gains and enrolment has surged across marginalised groups, the policy’s implementation has also triggered accusations of centralisation and ideological overreach—particularly from opposition-ruled states. At stake is not…

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When Karan Johar defended Jaya Bachchan’s image; “She’s the warmest person I know,” says; the ‘Rocky Aur Rani’ set loved her | Hindi Movie News

When Karan Johar directed ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ , he made it a point to cast veteran actress Jaya Bachchan in a role completely different from what she had done before. As Dhanlakshmi Randhawa, the strict matriarch of a powerful family, Bachchan portrayed a cold, authoritarian figure. But, as Karan revealed in an…

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3 in 5 liver cancer cases are preventable, experts reveal |

A recent study in The Lancet reveals that 60% of liver cancer cases are preventable by addressing risk factors like viral hepatitis, alcohol consumption, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Experts predict a significant rise in MASLD-related liver cancer by 2050, particularly among those with diabetes and obesity. In 2020, about 905,700 people were…

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YouTube’s new rules curb repetitive AI content. That won’t eliminate the threat for creators

“We have lately seen a massive increase in the posting of pure AI-generated content, especially video. We have seen creators also use the same as a shortcut, although exact numbers vary widely depending on platform moderation policies,” said Sunder Venkatraman, chief business officer at short video app Josh. “AI can enhance creativity and streamline content…

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Asian markets slip: Tariff talks cloud investor sentiment; US-China talks cast shadow

AI-generated representative image Asian markets broadly declined on Tuesday, as initial optimism surrounding newly proposed trade agreements with Japan and the European Union by US President Donald Trump began to fade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped nearly 0.7 per cent to 40,725.23, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.3 per cent to 8,670.50. South Korea’s Kospi…

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