Lindsey Halligan: The remarkable story of how Trump picked a Miss Colorado finalist to go after a former FBI chief | World News

Lindsey Halligan’s journey from beauty pageant stages to the centre of one of the most politically charged legal controversies in recent history is as unlikely as it is dramatic. Once known for competing in the Miss Colorado USA pageant, where she reached the semifinals in 2009 and placed fourth in 2010, Halligan later trained as…

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AI bets pay off: Alibaba posts 5% revenue rise as AI app hits 10 million downloads; cloud business accelerates

Alibaba reported a stronger September quarter on Tuesday, buoyed by the blockbuster launch of its redesigned Qwen AI app and a sharp pickup in cloud-computing revenue, even as net profit fell sharply.The Chinese tech major said revenue for the three months ended September 30 rose 5% year-on-year to 247.8 billion yuan ($35 billion), ahead of…

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‘5th smallest on record’: Is the ozone hole over Antarctica getting smaller? All you need to know

This year’s ozone hole over Antarctica has shown signs of steady recovery, ranking as the fifth smallest since 1992, according to Nasa and Noaa (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists. Early observations suggest the hole is breaking up nearly three weeks earlier than in previous years, reflecting the long-term impact of global efforts to reduce…

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Saif Ali Khan’s traditional avatar in ‘Haiwaan’ creates buzz; Actor reunites with Akshay Kumar after 17 years |

Saif Ali Khan has portrayed many diverse characters throughout his career, and each time he takes on a challenging role, he manages to impress the audience. His first collaboration with director Priyadarshan in the film ‘Haiwaan’ is also shaping up to be quite interesting. Recently, as mentioned by Bollywood Bubble, Saif was seen shooting for…

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‘Until Brahmin donates his daughter’: IAS officer’s remark on reservation stirs row; he issues clarification | India News

NEW DELHI: Senior IAS officer Santosh Verma, state president of the Anusuchit Jati-Janjati Adhikari Karmachari Sangh (AJJAKS) in Madhya Pradesh, has drawn sharp criticism after a video of a remark he made at an event in Bhopal went viral, prompting demands for a police case and disciplinary action. Speaking on whether reservation should be granted…

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‘Commonsense’: White House defends Trump’s H-1B stance; clarifies he doesn’t want US workers replaced

US president Donald Trump has a “nuanced and commonsense” view on H-1B visas and does not believe American workers should be replaced, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt stressed that Trump’s position has often been misunderstood. When asked about the use of H-1B workers,…

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Trade compliance push: Commerce Ministry maps global non-tariff rules; exporters asked to share data

The commerce ministry has begun a detailed mapping of mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures across major global markets as part of a new effort to strengthen export quality and technical compliance.In a note, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said it is compiling a database of regulatory requirements — including certifications, testing protocols, inspections,…

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