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In this undated image provided by the CPSC, a child uses the compression strap to stand on above-ground pool. (CPSC via AP) CPSC/AP hide caption toggle caption CPSC/AP NEW YORK — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. According to Monday notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, these pools have compression…

As the players changed ends in the decider the scoreboard read 2-11. In the final stages of the match, the scoreboard read 15-20. Those are not typically scorelines one makes a comeback from when trailing. But Indian veteran HS Prannoy produced a comeback for the ages as he beat world No 18 Koki Watanabe 8-21, 21-16, 23-21 in a 57-minute thriller in the opening round of China Open, the year’s last Super 1000 event – the top-tier of the BWF World Tour circuit events. The sporting cliche is sometimes matches can be of two halves. But this one was one…

Days after the “kiss cam scandal” from a Coldplay concert went viral, US tech company Astronomer’s new interim CEO Pete DeJoy, in his first statement on Monday, said that “the events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter”. Even though he would never wish for such an incident to happen “like this”, he added that Astronomer is “now a household name”. “The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team,” DeJoy said. The New York-based company landed in…

OpenAI head Sam Altman praised the government for being the first to recognise the technology’s potential [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Britain and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have signed a new strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on AI security research and explore investing in British AI infrastructure, such as data centres, the government said on Monday.”AI will be fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country – whether that’s in fixing the NHS (National Health Service), breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth,” Peter Kyle, secretary of state for technology, said in a statement.”This can’t be…

US State Department says the employee was slapped with an exit ban while visiting the country in a ‘personal capacity’.A United States government employee has been prevented from leaving China after visiting the country for personal reasons, Washington has said. The employee of the US Patent and Trademark Office, an agency within the US Department of Commerce, was subject to an “exit ban” while travelling in China in a “personal capacity”, the US Department of State said on Monday. “The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens,” a State Department spokesperson said…

Vietnam is expecting 500mm of rainfall as Typhoon Wipha approaches the northern coast after skirting the Philippines, where five people were killed and several are missing.Rainfall and flooding, which left five people dead and displaced thousands over the weekend, have continued in the Philippines following Typhoon Wipha, which is now barrelling towards the coast of northern Vietnam as a severe tropical storm. As of 6am local time in Vietnam on Tuesday (23:00 GMT), Wipha was situated 60km (37 miles) off the coast of Haiphong City, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph (63 mph), and was moving southwest at…

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will take up the reference made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 of the Constitution, following the apex court’s verdict fixing timelines for the President and Governors to act on Bills passed by state Assemblies.A Constitution bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai will consider the matter. In the Presidential reference made under Article 143(1) of the Constitution, President Murmu had posed 14 questions over the top court’s April 8 verdict. The President sought to know whether the actions of the Governors and President are justiciable and whether such timelines can be imposed…

In all my years as a travel writer and professional packer, I’ve become acutely aware of the bulky, heavy, or just unnecessary items that take up far too much space in a suitcase, duffel, or backpack. I avoid excess layers, full-size toiletries, and, my ultimate packing nemesis, the classic travel pillow at all costs—especially if I’m traveling carry-on-only. That said, I’m not a minimalist; I believe in traveling comfortably and having everything you need with you in a smart, efficient way. So, instead of multiple coats, I pack one versatile piece of outerwear. I opt for travel-friendly beauty products instead…

As we mark the centenary of his birth, Frantz Fanon’s voice resonates with a more urgent clarity than ever before — within universities, on streets, and within the innermost consciousness of those compelled to defy the enduring legacies of empire. A French-trained psychiatrist of Martinican origin, Fanon [1925-1961] later became an Algerian revolutionary, standing as one of the most influential and contested intellectuals of the post-World War era. While he was often caricatured, as a mere “apostle of violence”, in the words of Edward Said, a closer reading of his work reveals a rigorous and nuanced humanist, deeply committed to…

The cath lab at RGGGH. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Institute of Cardiology at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), one of the largest cardiology centres in Tamil Nadu, has grown by leaps and bounds over the past half-century.Handling a high volume of patients with various cardiac conditions every day, the institute, inaugurated in 1972, has evolved significantly over the decades. According to doctors, it has progressed from treating congenital heart diseases to performing coronary interventions, including primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and complex coronary procedures.K. Shantharam, dean of RGGGH, said that the cardiology department of Madras Medical College-RGGGH…