House Republicans failed to pass a plan to prevent a government shutdown, with divisions within the party over the length of a short-term funding bill and what should be attached to it. Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal was rejected, leading to uncertainty with only 13 days left before funding runs out. The focus now shifts to…
A group of junior doctors traveled to the State Secretariat to meet with the Chief Secretary to discuss unresolved issues regarding hospital security. Despite a second round of talks with the government, the strike continued as the doctors were disappointed with the lack of written minutes from the meeting. The doctors highlighted safety concerns in…
Aarogya Mitras, the field staff supporting patients under the Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Care Trust in Telangana, have started an indefinite Statewide strike due to unresolved grievances. They are demanding better pay, direct payment from the Trust, job security, and other benefits. Despite promises of discussions with the Health Minister, no progress has been made, leading…
Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, was denied bail for a second time as he faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, fraud, and coercion. The judge cited concerns about witness tampering and a history of intimidation. Diddy’s defense team proposed a $50 million bail package, but the judge was not convinced. The charges against…
Halle Berry opened up about her parenting style, emphasizing that she doesn’t expect her children to be clones of her or follow in her footsteps. She believes in nurturing and providing opportunities for her kids while allowing them to make their own decisions and carve their own paths. While she is protective of them, she…
Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media, saw its shares close at a new low as the expiration of “lockup” restrictions loomed. The stock fell 3.22% to $15.62 a share, giving the company a market capitalization of $3.126 billion. Trump, who holds nearly 57% of the company’s shares, had said he had no intention of selling…
Last week’s college football matchups brought some surprises and hope for teams that were once Bottom 10 regulars. Kansas and UNLV, former Bottom 10 contenders, both found success and even earned spots in the Top 25 rankings. Fans were thrilled to see these teams rise from the bottom of the pack. However, some teams like…
Mortgage interest rates have recently dropped, potentially making monthly payments on an $850,000 loan cheaper. With the possibility of further rate cuts, home prices could rise as sellers take advantage of more buyers. Buyers should prepare for higher prices by calculating potential monthly costs. Currently, a 30-year mortgage at 6.15% would cost $4,142.75 per month….
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a significant cut in interest rates by half a percentage point, signaling a steady easing of monetary policy in response to concerns about the job market. This decision will impact borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The move is likely to benefit Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who has been…
Thirteen pilgrims from Chidambaram who were stranded in Uttarakhand due to landslides have safely returned to Chennai. In total, 30 pilgrims were stranded, with 17 returning by flight on Tuesday and the remaining 13 arriving by train on Wednesday. They were welcomed back by Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam, Minorities Welfare Minister Gingee K.S. Masthan, and…