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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Heat advisories remained in effect Thursday in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and adjacent areas but managers of California’s power grid did not repeat the previous day’s call for voluntary conservation of electricity. Widespread triple-digit temperatures were again predicted, along with high humidity, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses, the National Weather Service said. On Wednesday, the California Independent System Operator asked residents to voluntarily reduce electrical use from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to avoid stress on the grid that can lead to power failures. A surge of monsoon moisture created extensive cloud cover that kept the day’s high in the low 90s in the Sacramento area, but temperatures soared elsewhere in California’s interior. The Redding airport hit a record 110 degrees (43.3 Celsius), Bakersfield baked at … [Read more...] about California heat persists, but no call for power cutbacks

I first learned about the Rage on the Red Sea boxing match between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Olexandr Usyk in around February 2022. That's when myself and my husband, and manager, Richard had the idea to campaign my promoters and the Saudi Arabian organizers to allow me to compete there, and help create positive change. After many months of annoying Frank Smith, my promoter's CEO, we finally got the call we had been waiting for; that I would be fighting against Dominican boxer Crystal Garcia on August 20 in the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia. It was an amazing feeling to be part of such a historic moment and a cultural shift towards equality in the region. This fight is the seventh since I began my professional career in 2020, and it's probably both my hardest test in terms of competition and the most important outside of the ring as well. I'm not just representing myself but also all women in combat sports; so the world can see that we deserve … [Read more...] about Ramla Ali: “Working with Meghan Markle changed my life”

Lake Mead is at risk of "catastrophic collapse" if nothing is done to reduce water use at the manmade reservoir that straddles the Arizona/Nevada border, U.S. government officials have warned. Water levels are forecast to drop further before the end of August and measures have been unveiled to minimize damage to the ecosystem and the strain on local communities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Mead's water is 1,042.38 feet above sea level, as of August 16. The USBR predicts the water level will drop to 1,042.35 feet before September. Longer-term USBR forecasts suggest the water level will decline to 1,019 feet by August 2023 and 1,013 feet in July 2024. The USBR is asking people to use as little water as possible and has announced that the reservoir—the largest in the U.S.—will operate under its first Level 2a Shortage Condition in 2023. This means downstream releases from the Hoover Dam will be reduced in 2023 to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. California's … [Read more...] about Lake Mead water use reductions essential to stop “catastrophic collapse”

A private school, which had introduced tablets as a replacement for textbooks, withdrew the move on Thursday after a protest by parents. The Sri Chaitanya Techno School at Bannerghatta Road, which follows the CBSE syllabus, had introduced the tablets for students between Classes 3 and 6. Parents felt that the move would end with children getting addicted to such devices. There’s also the cost factor: parents allege that they would have to pay an average of Rs. 15,000 for the device and the content or pre-loaded syllabus. Satish H.P., a parent said that while he is not against tablets and other such learning devices, he is wary of introducing it to his child at such an early age. “Replacing textbooks with tablets can be detrimental to the child’s learning. The school initially said it was mandatory. Later, they made it optional. But we do not want students in one class to have different learning experiences,” he said. ‘Addicted to the screen’ Gauri Kamath, another parent, … [Read more...] about Parents protest replacement of textbooks with tabs

WORLD INFORMATION SOCIETY AND TELECOMMUNICATION DAY 2022: In a world where metaverse is actually a thing, no convincing is required that the digital paradigm is dominating enough to be considered a reality now. If you agree, you would also agree that like we need security in the real world, similarly, our digital presence also requires protection. Connected through various portals such as phones, computers, and other tech devices to the internet, it is imperative for us to give special consideration to security. By keeping a few things in mind, we can keep our digital identity, our data, protected from harmful malware and viruses. On the World Information Society and Telecommunication Day this year, on May 17, here are five ways you can keep your smartphone safe from hackers and malware. Keep Your Device Updated Tech companies, time and again, introduce updates to their devices to keep their guards relevant in this fast-paced world. Bug fixes, security updates, and software … [Read more...] about World Information Society and Telecommunication Day 2022: Here’s How to Keep Your Smartphone Safe From Hackers and Malwares

Raju Srivastava was hospitalized in AIIMS Delhi following a heart attack that he suffered from while ding his regular exercises at the gym. He had also suffered from significant brain damage, and had been kept in the ventilator. While many people have been claiming that he is ‘clinically dead’ and ‘almost brain dead’, his manager has exclusively confirmed to News18 Showsha that Raju Srivastava is alive. Amidst all the rumours, actor Rajpal Yadav has sent his best wishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajpal Naurang Yadav (@rajpalofficial) Rajpal Yadav took to his social media to post a video, where he says that he is eagerly waiting for him to meet up, after he gets better. He is also praying for his recovery, so that he can return to his ‘sansaar’ and to entertain people like he always did. He said, “Bhai Raju Srivastava, get well soon. We are all praying for you and eagerly waiting for you. … [Read more...] about Rajpal Yadav Is ‘Eagerly Waiting’, Praying for Raju Srivastava Amidst Death Rumours: ‘Get Well Soon’

After carving a niche for herself in the Tamil and Telugu film industries with her acting chops, Samantha Ruth Prabhu rose to global popularity with her cameo dance number Oo Antava Mawa in the blockbuster Tollywood film Pushpa: The Rise. Not so long ago, the Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal actor made headlines after she appeared on the popular talk show Koffee With Karan with Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar. Now, a rumour about Samantha slapping a fan at a promotional event for one of her films has been doing the rounds on the internet. According to a report by IndiaGlitz, Samantha Ruth Prabhu had lost her calm at a fan during the promotion of a film back in 2011. While basking in the stupendous success of her films Ye Maaya Chesave and Brindavanam at the box office, the 35-year-old actress continued to promote the films in different parts of the country. In one such promotional event, which was held at a mall in Tirupati, Samantha left the venue after the security personnel failed … [Read more...] about When Samantha Ruth Prabhu Slapped A Fan At Promotional Event

As many as 13 states could soon be left fumbling in the dark after being barred from buying and selling on power exchange platforms till they clear their dues to power plants. Among them are Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Jharkhand, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh. Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO) has asked three power exchanges — Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Power Exchange of India (PXIL), and Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) — to restrict electricity trading by 27 distribution companies (discoms) to these states having outstanding dues towards gencos, sources said. The move could make power outages more common in the affected states. The total pending dues of state discoms to gencos are Rs 5,085 crore. POSOCO, a public sector enterprise under the Union power ministry, manages the integrated operation of the Indian power system. This is the first time over a dozen states … [Read more...] about Dark Times Ahead for 13 States after Being Barred from Power Exchanges for Failing to Clear Dues

An Army soldier, who was on leave, was on Thursday morning shot dead by two bike-borne men in a crowded Kankarbagh area in Bihar’s capital city Patna. The deceased identified as Bablu Kumar was on his way to Patliputra railway station along with his brother when the incident took place. Two unidentified men overtook Kumar’s bike on the pretext to ask for an address and opened fire on him. Kumar, who was posted in Assam and had visited the home on leave, died on the spot. According to police, the assailants also tried to kill Kumar’s brother but he somehow managed to escape. SSP Patna Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said the CCTV footage at the crime scene is being examined and raids are being conducted to nab the culprits. A probe into the matter is underway. Read the Latest News and Breaking News here … [Read more...] about Bihar: Soldier on Leave Shot Dead by Two Bike-borne Assailants in Patna, Probe Underway

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa earned a hard-fought win in the third round as the Indian star and World No 1 Magnus Carlsen remained are neck-and-neck on a perfect 9/9 score after both won their matches in the FTX Crypto Cup. Pragg, bidding for his first Meltwater Champions Chess Tour title, wasn’t at his best against an aggressive opponent in Hans Niemann but still ground out 3 points with a final game win on Wednesday. Niemann had shown he meant business as he got off to a winning start against the 17-year-old joint-leader. But Pragg struck back with a game Grandmaster Peter Leko called a “fantastic positional masterpiece”. Niemann, as he did on Tuesday day against Carlsen, surrendered a hard-fought lead immediately, the organisers if the event Play Magnus Group informed in a release. A draw in the third left the match hanging on the final game which could have gone either way before Niemann made a fatal blunder and Pragg won it for a 2.5-1.5 win in thus eight-player … [Read more...] about Champions Chess Tour: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen Neck-and-neck after Third Round