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A smartwatch maker and a popular running app are locked in a legal dispute — and if it ends badly, runners are wondering how this will affect their ability to track their runs.

A prominent lawmaker in the United States has announced he will return donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), highlighting the powerful pro-Israel lobby group’s waning appeal among Democrats.Congressman Seth Moulton distanced himself from AIPAC on Thursday, citing the group’s support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMoulton is slated to challenge progressive Senator Ed Markey in next year’s Democratic primaries, ahead of the midterm elections.The move by Moulton, a centrist and strong supporter of Israel, shows that backing from AIPAC is increasingly becoming a political liability for Democrats after the horrors…

The last time a member of Mohammed Shahabuddin’s family won an election was 21 years ago. But in case of the late bahubali, only the name is enough. The RJD has proved that again by going with Shahabuddin’s son Osama Shahab as the party candidate from the Raghunathpur Assembly seat, after dropping its sitting MLA Hari Shanker Yadav.While Shahabuddin’s name was associated with Siwan, his wife Heena Shahab has failed to win the Assembly or Lok Sabha seat since he was convicted in 2008 on several criminal cases and was disqualified from contesting. Raghunathpur, which also falls in Siwan district,…

NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Jared Bernstein, a Stanford University economist who was once chief economic adviser to President Biden, on a potential artificial intelligence bubble in the U.S.

Air Tahiti Nui is making it easier than ever to get to paradise for less with new discounted vacation packages to the Cook Islands. The packages, which must be booked by Oct. 21, are valid for travel between Jan. 16 and May 31, 2026, an airline spokesperson shared with Travel + Leisure. Travelers can take advantage of either three- or six-night getaways with airfare, hotel, ground transfers, and breakfast all included in the price. “With its exceptional value and short booking window, this offer gives travelers a rare chance to experience one of the South Pacific’s last truly unspoiled escapes—all in one…

Sharaf U Dheen in a still from ‘The Pet Detective’ A kidnapped girl, a missing dog, exotic fishes that get stolen, a feared Mexican mafia don and a couple of smaller dons, a psychopath, a bumbling policeman, and a pet detective. One would need this basic checklist to keep track of the numerous subplots that are cramped into The Pet Detective, directed by debutant Praneesh Vijayan. The writers appear to be aware of this rather confusing mix that they get one of the characters to periodically narrate the series of events till then, just so that no one gets lost.…

Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks at Duke University in Durham, N.C., on Feb. 17, 2020. Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Trump’s first term before becoming a vocal critic, was indicted on Thursday on 18 charges related to the mishandling of classified documents. Details from the indictment filed in Maryland’s district court charge Bolton with eight counts for the transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of unlawful retention of such information. Each count faces a maximum of 10…

Apple, Meta and Yang did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment [File] | Photo Credit: AP Apple’s Ke Yang, the newly tapped executive leading an effort to develop a ChatGPT-like AI-driven web search, is stepping down to join Meta, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.Just weeks ago, Yang was appointed head of a team called Answers, Knowledge and Information, or AKI, which is central to the Siri voice assistant’s overhaul, planned for March, the report said.Apple, Meta and Yang did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.Yang has been with Apple…

Plagued with chronically throbbing feet, I believed the suffering was a necessary evil of long travel days—until a doctor said my flat feet could benefit from arch support shoes. I wasn’t surprised. Whether it was a daylong solo hike in Patagonia or an urban exploration throughout Scandinavia, I always found my legs propped up at the end of every travel day, desperately hoping I could reverse the pain.Up to 37% of the population is believed to have some degree of flat foot, according to a National Library of Medicine study. For many, it can go unnoticed, but for others, every…

LOS ANGELES — Few artists of his era blurred the lines between sacred and sensual quite like D’Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51. D’Angelo’s career-spanning playlist: Hits and hidden gems With his unmistakable voice, deep-rooted musicianship and devotion to craft over commerce, he helped define the sound of modern R&B. This playlist, a mix of his celebrated hits and lesser-known gems, serves as a career-spanning reflection from the smooth grooves of “Brown Sugar” to the urgency of his “Black Messiah” album. Read on and then listen to all of the tracks on our Spotify playlist. Before superstardom, D’Angelo united a…