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Titled “Swiped,” the new episode builds on the previous three award-winning Apple films, which depict how four colleagues use Apple products to do their best work.This time, they’re on a mission to save Bridget’s missing Mac from thieves. Thankfully, they’ve got Apple’s powerful security features on their side.The eight-minute video follows the team’s attempt to retrieve the stolen Mac in time for the crucial presentation before the thieves can pawn it off.The action-packed film highlights the strength of the Apple ecosystem, showcasing true-to-life depictions of features like Notify When Left Behind and Find My, Family Sharing, and more.To keep your…

Officials said that two residential houses collapsed in the Bani area of Kathua district due to heavy rain. Five people were killed in these two incidents.Police said, “Two houses belonging to Mushtaq Ahmed and Abdul Qayum collapsed in Surjan Morha Aruad Block in Bani due to heavy rainfall.”Five persons, including children, got buried under the debris of these houses. A rescue operation is underway to retrieve the bodies.”Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Bani Satish Kumar said that there are reports of flash floods and landslides in other areas and rescue teams have been deputed.He has announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for…

“Robust investment and private consumption drove growth by 6.4 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, supported by rising employment, expanding production and retail sales, and brisk private and public construction,” the lender said in a report, title Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2023.The report adds that net exports weighed on the country’s GDP. “Merchandise export declined, partly offset by expansion in service exports.”The report says that tourism in the Philippines bounced back, and growth remained strong for business process outsourcing and information services.Data from the Department of Tourism showed that over 2.4 million foreign travelers visited…

Stalin in a letter to Modi said high cotton prices, operational costs and poor demand in domestic/international markets has plunged the spinning sector into a crisis and the industry association has announced production stoppage from July 15 onwards.The Chief Minister said the repayment of ECLGS has begun which is an additional burden on the spinning mills and increasing their production cost.”Another significant price differentiator between India and its competitors internationally is the 11 per cent import duty imposed on cotton in India,” Stalin added.Stalin requested Modi that the central government provide financial support for MSMEs in the textile sector under…

Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week for overall health, but it’s unclear if concentrated exercise can provide the same benefits as more evenly distributed activity.The study published in JAMA found that adopting a “weekend warrior” pattern may be equally beneficial for people who find it difficult to find time to exercise during a busy work week.”Our findings suggest that interventions to increase physical activity, even when concentrated within a day or two each week, may improve cardiovascular outcomes,” said senior author Patrick T. Ellinor, acting chief of Cardiology and the co-director of the Corrigan…

The survey shows there is strong recognition among New Zealanders of tourism’s positive impact on the economy, which is at 92 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency.Fewer New Zealanders now perceive the level of tourism in their community as being too high compared to November 2022, and there is still a high 37 per cent of citizens who would like to see more tourism in their communities, said Tourism Minister Peeni Henare.”Communities recognize that tourism provides jobs and also that it can positively affect social well-being and connection with culture,” Henare said.Some New Zealanders believe that there are negative impacts…

On July 18, news of Gigi being released after been arrested for possessing marijuana in Cayman Islands while on a trip with her friends took over the Internet. The supermodel was embarking on an all-girls’ trip to the Cayman Islands on July 10 when she was arrested from the Owen Roberts International Airport, reports eonline.com.Gigi’s latest Instagram post, also posted on Tuesday, features a string of images from her getaway. The first post features a video of the model with her friend chilling by the sea. The second show, Gigi flaunting her perfect body in a bright yellow bikini.The other…

By becoming a member of this community, participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a research agenda that addresses the most pressing challenges in the field and collaborate on developing innovative solutions that promote responsible and safe AI practices.”The Open Innovation AI Research Community will foster transparency, innovation, and collaboration. University partners will explore topics related to privacy, safety, and security of large language models, give input into the refinement of foundational models and set an agenda for future collaborative research,” Meta said in a blogpost.”The group will become a community of practice championing large open-source foundation models where…

The two stalwarts began their political career in 1970 — while Chandy (79) had an uninterrupted run till he breathed his last, Vijayan (78) had only a few innings in the assembly.After the death of Chandy, the comparison between the two stalwarts has become the talk of the town in Kerala. Since Chandy’s death, people remember him as one of the foremost public representatives who was being followed by old as well as the new generation of Kerala.“What do you know about Oommen Chandy?” shouted an aged man in tears who has been waiting since yesterday at Chandy’s ancestral house…

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Despite their outstanding past performances, Australian cricket stars Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been experiencing a dip in form during the ongoing Ashes series. However, their captain Pat Cummins maintains an optimistic outlook regarding their future prospects.Both Smith and Labuschagne have struggled to make significant contributions in their 12 innings so far with only one notable score stands out, which is Smith’s impressive first-innings century at Lord’s.Smith’s outstanding Ashes average of 59.68 (65.08 in England), which included an incredible 774-run series in 2019, has witnessed a decline to 31.66 as the series progressed to…