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Democratic U.S. congressional candidate Adelita Grijalva poses with supporters at a primary election-night party at El Casino Ballroom on July 15 in South Tucson, Ariz. Grijalva said social media is important but is just one tool in a tool kit that needs to include grassroots organizing, coalition building and talking with people. Rebecca Noble/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Noble/Getty Images Rep. Ritchie Torres is a self-described introvert, but you might not guess that if you’ve seen him on social media. The 37-year-old Democrat from New York City routinely posts videos of himself on TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, even…

India’s R. Vaishali retained the Grand Swiss title. | Photo Credit: FIDE She has done it again.R. Vaishali is the champion once again at the FIDE Grand Swiss. In one of the most prestigious events in the chess calendar, the 24-year-old from Chennai showed her class. She was a surprise winner in the women’s section of the last edition of the tournament on the Isle of Man in 2023. This time around, in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, she retained her title, and thus booked a ticket for next year’s Candidates tournament, the qualifying event for the World championship. She has ensured…

FILE – The TikTok app logo appears in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2020. Kiichiro Sato/AP hide caption toggle caption Kiichiro Sato/AP U.S. officials say they have reached a “framework” for a deal with China over the fate of the hugely popular short-video platform TikTok, an apparent breakthrough in the multi-year standoff over the ban against the Chinese-owned app. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the news after two days of talks with Chinese officials in Madrid. He added that President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping would “speak on Friday to complete the deal.” China has yet to confirm the announcement.…

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the locations of popular novels set in America’s Old West. To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.

Nearly two years after Israel launched the widely condemned military operation in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that his country is facing economic isolation. Speaking at a conference of the Israeli Finance Ministry’s accountant general in Jerusalem on Monday, Netanyahu also stressed the importance of self-reliance, in the field of defence. Israel need to be self-reliant “I am a supporter of the free market, but we may find ourselves in a situation where our arms industries are blocked. We will need to develop arms industries here — not only research and development, but also the ability to produce…

Services exports increased to $34.1 billion in August 2025, compared to $30.4 billion in August last year. File image used for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s trade deficit contracted by more than 54% to $9.9 billion in August 2025, driven by a surge in merchandise exports, a continued strong performance in services exports, and a significant reduction in merchandise imports. The trade deficit stood at $21.7 billion in August 2024.The monthly trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry also showed that exports to the U.S. increased to about $6.86 billion in August 2025, as compared to…

Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said the government achieved a GSDP growth rate of 10.80%, significantly higher than the national GDP growth of 8.80%, thanks to the collective efforts of all. He stressed the need to sustain this performance in the coming years to realise the Swarna Andhra – 2047 vision. Addressing the inaugural session of the Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat on Monday, Mr. Keshav said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was steering the State forward with innovative ideas and unmatched energy. He advised the Collectors, especially the newly joined young officers, to learn from the…

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Today Match Live Score Streaming: Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan in a virtual must-win game for the Litton Das-led side after their loss to Sri Lanka last week. Afghanistan have already defeated Hong Kong and will look to strengthen their position in the table by defeating Bangladesh. However, unlike Bangladesh, who are playing their last group match, the Afghan team will still have one match in hand vs Sri Lanka, later this week. Bangladesh started the tournament well with a measured win against Hong Kong, courtesy of a gritty half century by Litton Das. But they faltered…

President Donald Trump has posted on his social media site that a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a deal was reached regarding TikTok. | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump has posted on his social media site that a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company that young people in our Country very much wanted to save.”Mr. Trump’s comment suggests that the company is TikTok, the social media company associated with China, that U.S. law requires to be sold or else cease…

Do you feel it? The days already seem shorter, the air in the morning is crisp, and all those back-to-school sales are calling you to the mall. Yes, fall is coming. And it’s coming fast. But when, exactly, will those autumn colors finally arrive? According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, they may show up sooner than you think. The Almanac released its fall foliage map and peak foliage guide, noting that “leaves can change their color from as early as mid-September all the way through early November.”  That said, leaf peepers shouldn’t count on the early dates just yet. The…