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The Indian rupee hit a record low of 86.6475 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday before closing slightly higher at 86.63. This drop happened due to strong dollar demand caused by the maturing of contracts in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely stepped in to control the rupee’s … Read more

As wildfires burn in Los Angeles, smoke, chemicals, and particles are spreading through the air. This has led to a big jump in people searching for air purifiers, with web searches for “air purifier for wildfire smoke” increasing by 5,000%, according to Google Trends. Here’s what air quality experts recommend: Affordable Options Work You don’t … Read more

Officials say they are making good progress in protecting two important sites from the Eaton fire. Don Fregulia, an operations chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said crews have successfully protected Mt. Wilson so far and are confident they can keep it safe through the night. “We are working hard there, … Read more

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, said on Friday that he is open to talking with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has said he wants the U.S. to control Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity.” He even suggested using military or economic pressure, like tariffs, against Denmark. When asked if he had spoken to Trump, Egede … Read more

Betting has become common in sports. For example, Major League Baseball has official gaming partners, and you can bet on everything from the next pitch to who will win the World Series. Some people enjoy this, while others don’t. But what about betting on disasters? Profiting from community pain? That’s a different story—and it should … Read more

The Romans made incredible inventions like concrete, aqueducts, and the modern calendar. However, a study suggests their achievements might have been even greater if they hadn’t been affected by lead poisoning. Researchers from the University of Oxford found that lead pollution reduced the average IQ of Europeans by 2–3 points during Roman times. While this … Read more

A federal judge ruled on Monday that Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, is in contempt of court. This happened because he failed to cooperate with the order to hand over $11 million worth of his personal assets to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The workers had sued … Read more

Dementia is more common than you might think. A 2022 study found that 10% of people in the U.S. over age 65 have dementia, and 22% have mild memory problems. By the age of 90, over one-third of people live with dementia. While you can’t control risk factors like age, genetics, and environment, some lifestyle … Read more

Happy New Year! With 2025 here, it’s the perfect time to set goals and make positive changes. Whether you want to get healthier, learn something new, or manage your money better, these apps can help you stay on track. 1) Habitica Purpose: Build better habits Turns tasks into a fun role-playing game. Complete daily tasks … Read more

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona court has ruled that Tom Crosby, a Cochise County official, cannot claim legislative immunity to dismiss charges for delaying the certification of the 2022 election results. The Arizona Court of Appeals decided Tuesday that certifying election results is an administrative task, not a legislative one, and Crosby was legally required … Read more

Whitney Cummings made headlines for her bold jokes during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. The comedian didn’t hold back, roasting CNN’s viewership and criticizing the Democratic Party for its lack of strong leadership. “I’m now playing theaters with 3,000 seats, which is about CNN’s viewership these days,” Cummings joked to host Anderson Cooper during the … Read more