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San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $93 million settlement with Google over its deceptive and misleading options for managing location data.The settlement resolved allegations as part of the lawsuit that Google’s location-privacy practices violated California consumer protection laws.The settlement follows a multi-year investigation by the California Department of Justice that determined Google was deceiving users by collecting, storing, and using their location data for consumer profiling and advertising purposes without informed consent.In addition to paying $93 million, Google has agreed to accept strong injunctive terms to deter future misconduct, Bonta said in a…

San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) Meta has announced to bring its social virtual reality (VR) app Horizon Worlds to web and mobile in early access for some users.The company said it has started rolling out its first Meta Horizon world to mobile and web in early access, with more experiences to come.“To start, a small number of people can now access Super Rumble through the Meta Quest app on Android, with iOS rolling out in the coming weeks. Early access is also available on any web browser at horizon.meta.com,” the company said in a statement.By expanding to mobile and web,…

According to sources, the lift carrying labourers who were working in Amrapali Dream Villa Housing Society in the Bisrakh police station area, crashed in the morning.After getting information, police reached the spot and rushed the injured to hospital.District Magistrate Manish Verma and Greater Noida Authority CEO Ravi Kumar NG have rushed to the hospital to meet the injured.–IANSpkt/svn

“The outlets will be closed completely from Friday. They will neither retail or buy fuel from depots,” the dealers said in a statement.Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Wednesday, accused the Centre of levying additional charges on the fuel. He added that it was up to the central government to raise rates, indicating that the state government had no intentions to reduce the taxes which are second highest in the state.Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association said that the strike will be complete and indefinite from Friday as the state government had not met their demand on reducing VAT to the…

The upcoming episodes of the dance reality show will see Vicky Kaushal and Manushi promoting their upcoming film ‘The Great Indian Family’.Nearing its finale, the contestants have raised the bar of the competition and will give it their all, vying for a spot in the coveted Top 6.One of the most memorable acts are of contestant Samarpan Lama, as he delivers a breathtaking contemporary performance to ‘Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin’.Manushi praises the act saying, “Samarpan, your body effortlessly synced with the changing rhythms and beats of the song, showcasing your remarkable ability to catch the tune. Your ability to adapt…

A hit-and-run incident involves causing a collision and then fleeing the scene, leaving victims without assistance. According to official figures presented in the legislative body, Gujarat witnessed a total of 4,860 hit-and-run cases, this included 1,499 cases in 2020-21, 1,591 in 2021-22, and 1,770 in 2022-23. These 4,860 collisions resulted in the loss of 3,449 lives, with Ahmedabad district accounting for 329 deaths. Additionally, 2,720 individuals suffered injuries as a consequence of these accidents. Examining the data further, it becomes evident that the number of fatalities has been steadily increasing over the years. In 2020-21, 1,069 individuals lost their lives,…

In a statement, the financial probe agency said that the ED recently conducted widespread searches against the money laundering networks linked with Mahadev APP in cities like Kolkata, Bhopal, Mumbai, etc., and retrieved large amount of incriminating evidences and has frozen or seized proceeds of crime worth Rs 417 crore.The agency said that it’s probe into the matter has revealed that Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, who hail from Chhattisgarh’s Bhilai, are the main promoters of Mahadev Online Book and are running their operations from Dubai.It said that Mahadev Online Book is run from a central Head Office in UAE…

The actress weaves a tale that combines magic, wonder, and intense passion in the book. It is a story of heroism, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.Talking about her novel, Huma said: “I’ve learned that accepting who you are, with all your quirks and uniqueness, is the most empowering journey one can embark on. We live in a world that needs diversity, and every individual’s story is a piece of that beautiful mosaic.”The actress further mentioned: “Stories of fierce women are not just the need of the hour, they are the timeless tales that inspire…

The Nifty-50 has touched the milestone of 20,000 in Sep’23. After a volatile and long journey from 18k to 19k, the Nifty-50 added the next 1,000 points (19k to 20k) relatively faster — only 52 trading days (from Jul’23-Sep’23) vs. 425 trading sessions (from Oct’21-Jun’23) during its journey from 18k to 19k, as per a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.“We reckon the upside from here will be a function of stability in global and local macros and continued earnings delivery versus expectations,” the report said.“Moreover, we note that during the last five General Elections (1999-2019), the Nifty-50 rallied 10-32…

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disease that is difficult to treat. Most existing therapies target the buildup of amyloid beta plaques in the brain, which requires early intervention and intravenous therapy.But in Alzheimer’s mouse models, the new nasal immunotherapy — anti-CD3 — reduced inflammation and improved cognition independent of amyloid beta plaques.Incidentally, the therapy is being tested in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients that dampens immune cell inflammation in the brain.In the study, published in the journal PNAS, mice were treated three times a week with an intranasal anti-CD3 for five months. The therapy effectively limited the activation of…