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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP More than three weeks after winning her congressional race, Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva never imagined her fight to get sworn into office would take this long. The Arizona Democrat has keys to her office, but not much else. “I have no staff … The phones don’t work. There’s no computer,” Grijalva says from her sparsely furnished office on Capitol Hill. “We don’t have a government email.” That bumpy start to Grijalva’s new political career in Washington is courtesy of the…

The Under Armour brand, renowned for its performance-enhancing shoes, is venturing into streetwear products with the new Echo brand sneakers. I’ve been using their latest Echo sneakers for jogging, walking and casual daily wear, and after about two plus weeks, and here’s what I think about the Baltimore-based sportswear company’s new lifestyle product.First and foremost, this isn’t a performance shoe; it’s a new manifesto on movement, comfort, and culture. Its sculpted silhouette, translucent mesh layers, and convertible heel appear to be engineered for the modern athlete, or someone who effortlessly transitions between gym sessions, short runs, and leisurely strolls. The Echo…

There are plenty of vacation homes to rent in the area, but this mansion in the former civil parish town of Vale Formoso, on the outskirts of the Natural Park and mountain range of Serra da Estrela, is one of our favorites—a cream-colored villa with a terracotta-tiled roof, rugged interiors, and multiple outdoor areas. In the living room, a giant brick fireplace takes center stage, surrounded by stone walls, roughly hewn wooden tables, and vintage Portuguese ornaments. The kitchen is more modern, with marble flooring, pendant lights, and a sleek dining area, while a marble staircase with a glass balcony…

ONCE again, US President Donald Trump has made a claim that may not square with facts — but is so closely linked to the ongoing diplomatic negotiations between India and US that New Delhi has little option but to tread with caution.Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him Wednesday that India would stop buying Russian oil. The Ministry of External Affairs Thursday denied knowledge of any such conversation and reiterated its stated position on the Russian purchase for which the US had slapped an extra 25% tariff penalty in August. New Delhi’s task ahead is cut out even as…

If rumours are to be believed, James Gunn may be on his way out of DC once Skydance Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros goes through. Gunn, who has helmed films like The Suicide Squad and Superman, and a show like Peacemaker, has infused his trademark zeal into the DC Extended Universe, diluting the darkness once injected by his predecessors like Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder. As he builds a new DCEU with Peter Safran, he’s brought in the reckless oddball energy that he once made famous with the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. A report by Cosmic Book News claims…

Sabarimala temple priest S. Arunkumar Namboothiri opening the temple sanctorum for annual temple festival. | Photo Credit: LEJU KAMAL The Kerala high court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the “misappropriation” of gold-plated copper moulds covering the stone carvings and sculptures at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the religiously emotive case, early on Friday (October 17, 2025). The first arrest in the case occurred in the early hours against the backdrop of an intensifying opposition agitation demanding the resignations of Devaswom Minister V. N. Vasavan and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president, P. S. Prasanth. Location…

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his semi-final match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. | Photo Credit: Reuters Novak Djokovic has no plans to retire from tennis with the 24-times Grand Slam winner citing NBA great LeBron James, former NFL player Tom Brady and veteran footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as his inspiration to keep playing.The 38-year-old’s last Grand Slam win came in 2023, but the Serbian shows no signs of slowing down having reached the semis of all four majors this year and is currently ranked number five in the world.”Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. I really want to see…

This festive season, Instagram is helping users across India and the globe add a traditional touch to their photos and videos with new Diwali-themed effects. Using Meta AI, the platform has launched a limited-time collection of filters within the creative Restyle feature, making it easier to fuse your stories and clips with the vibrant spirit of the festival of lights. The Restyle tool, available directly within the Instagram Stories interface and the standalone Edits app, allows for a creative transformation of your visual content. To celebrate Diwali, the effects draw inspiration from the festival’s rich colours, symbols, and joy. Using…

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that Kerala will get an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) only after March 2026. This was revealed in a query under the Right to Information (RTI) Act filed by Kannur-based ophthalmologist K.V. Babu. The RTI reply says that the Union government is planning to set up these premier institutes in each State under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in phases. The Health Ministry has requested the Ministry of Finance to grant “in-principle” approval for establishment of an AIIMS in Kerala. The Finance Ministry, in turn, advised the Health…

Patrick Kluivert is no longer the head coach of the Indonesian men’s football team after the Asian side failed to secure a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The former Dutch striker, who made a name for himself playing for Spanish giants Barcelona, had been given a two-year contract in January this year with Indonesia chasing the World Cup for the first time since gaining independence in 1945. But defeats to continental heavyweights from Asia like Saudi Arabia and Iraq put paid to Indonesia’s dreams of sealing qualification to the World Cup next year, which will be hosted by…