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A few days ago, a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) of Telangana Police outwitting a driver went viral on the internet. The video shows two passengers on a scooter. On noticing the presence of a “cop” on the road, the driver quickly parks the vehicle on the side of the road, puts on his helmet and resumes driving. However, on approaching the “cop,” the passengers realise that the “cop” is a realistic, two-dimensional cardboard cutout placed on the road to stop rule-breakers. Cardboard cutouts of Telangana Police to deter rule violators. (X/@AbhishekSay) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} From a distance,…

The weekend is fast approaching and you're not sure what to eat?Fall River Eats brings you a weekly roundup of new menus, food events and specials coming to the area across the region.A new local market is opening this week, but its items will be familiar to most in the Swansea area, and Fall River residents are being invited to take part in another delicious food challenge.The Fourth of July is fast approaching and there are plenty of events planned that are packed with music, fun, and of course, food.Here's a quick look at what's on offer across the South…

Breaking News: The economic alliance BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has come out strong in its de-dollarization mission for 2024. Gold and oil production have become key strategies to dethrone the US Dollar. Led by the five founding nations and more recent joiners, the bloc is keen to abandon the US dollar as the main global reserve currency. The Alliance is leveraging multiple sectors and resources to achieve this goal, and these sectors have worked well so far. Latest BRICS News: Gold and Oil-Based Strategies of Countries Gold has always been considered a safe store of value,…

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is warning about a new drug found in a local unregulated drug source that could lead to a surge in overdoses. “This week, Health Canada detected the first samples in Ottawa of a new drug called 'N-pyrrolidinoethonitazene (ethonitazepine)', which is in a class of drugs called nitazene opioids and is also known by the street name 'pyro,'” a Health Canada statement said. “Here in Ottawa, the drug was found in unregulated counterfeit hydromorphone M8 tablets. The white tablets were printed three-sided with the letters M and 8.” OPH said the drugs are highly toxic and can…

Once a popular tourist destination, Lebanon earned fame as the “Paris of the Middle East” and was once as famous for its incredible cultural heritage as it was for Beirut's vibrant nightlife and world-famous cuisine.Today, as the country battles the dangers posed by the border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, tourism remains one of the few thriving sectors of the Lebanese economy, though it is now driven not by international visitors but by expats returning to their home country.Lebanon isn't just a hotbed of excitement for many foreign travelers looking for their next vacation spot, but ecotourism entrepreneurs Joelle Sfeir…

Microsoft founder Bill Gates (left) and Britain's Prince William attended the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London on Thursday. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday called on investors to back cutting-edge climate technologies that he says will drive a “green industrial revolution” and the next wave of global prosperity. Over three days at the upscale London venue, Gates profiled more than 100 companies that are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon-intensive sectors most responsible for climate change. Gates is a firm believer in the power of innovation to drive breakthroughs in highly polluting industries like manufacturing, energy and…

Elon Musk turned 53 today, and as expected, social media, especially X, has been flooded with congratulations for the tech billionaire. From listing his achievements to simply wishing him a “happy birthday,” netizens have been sharing a variety of posts. One of them comes from none other than Elon Musk himself, who took to his platform X to share a throwback photo from 30 years ago. Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, shared this throwback photo on X and wished him a happy birthday with a special message. (X/@mayemusk, Reuters) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The SpaceX CEO kept the caption of…

Czech food retail technology and online grocery company Rohlik Group today announced it has raised $170 million in new growth funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $780 million. Founded to meet the growing demand for online grocery services that offer superior quality and a great customer experience, Rohlik has achieved rapid and sustained growth across the DACH and CEE region. Rohlik operates a fully automated fulfillment centre that leverages various AI, ML and robotics technologies to increase efficiency and productivity without compromising on quality. Customers can experience guaranteed delivery windows within 15 minutes of booking, and same-day…

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The post sparked debate on social media (Photo: Pexels)Food fraud has become a major concern around the world. Today, people are complaining about the health hazards of contaminated food, pesticides in fruits and vegetables, etc. Therefore, it is often felt that it is really hard to get fresh food. An internet user shared his thoughts on this issue on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and it seems that people are really empathizing with him.”Recently I have realised what a blessing it is to have access to fresh milk, seasonal vegetables and fruits, fresh paneer, dairy products and pure food,”…