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Residents in India’s northern states faced another day of poor air quality on Tuesday as dense fog blanketed much of the region, while pollution levels in the capital, Delhi, remained severe. Every winter, India contends with worsening air pollution as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in neighboring Punjab and Haryana. Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) peaked at 491 on Monday, prompting the government to impose restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities. Schools shifted to online classes to protect students from the hazardous conditions. Thick fog enveloped the region, further reducing visibility and…

Severe weather will impact opposite ends of the country this week as a powerful low-pressure system and an atmospheric river unleash damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow in the Pacific Northwest, while storms and potential flooding target the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service reported in a 3 a.m. ET update that a “rapidly strengthening and extremely powerful” weather system could bring 70 mph winds to northern California, Washington, and Oregon starting Tuesday. “These winds will likely cause numerous power outages and tree damage in the most impacted regions,” the weather service warned. Authorities issued flood watches for the northern…

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The worldwide premiere tour for Wicked reached London on Monday for its final stop before the musical film’s release. Director Jon M. Chu expressed his hope that the spectacle would move audiences. Organizers named the London leg of the tour “Emerald City” and designed it with a green carpet surrounded by decorations inspired by the Land of Oz’s capital city. The tour previously stopped in Sydney, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and New York. Under a persistent drizzle, lead actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with co-stars Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan…

Highlights RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies issued a joint statement on Monday, emphasizing the suffering caused by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. They also urged cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and tax policy. Meeting at Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum for a two-day summit, G20 leaders addressed an agenda reflecting the evolving global order. They worked to strengthen multilateral consensus before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January. Discussions on trade, climate change, and international security faced looming U.S. policy shifts, including Trump’s pledges on tariffs and…

Rafa Nadal, speaking in Malaga ahead of the Davis Cup Finals, emphasized his focus on helping Spain win the trophy rather than dwelling on his impending retirement. The 38-year-old, who plans to conclude his illustrious career at the team competition, stated on Monday that he is ready to step onto the court if called upon, even if only for doubles, to improve Spain’s chances of securing a seventh title. “If I’m on the court, I’ll control my emotions,” Nadal said. “I’m not here to retire; I’m here to help the team win. This is my last week in a team…

Highlights KYIV, Nov 18 (Reuters) – When Yuriy Shelmuk co-founded a company last year to produce drone signal jammers, he struggled to find buyers. Today, his company, Unwave, produces 2,500 units monthly and maintains a six-week waiting list. Demand surged after Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the summer of 2023 faltered. Kyiv attributed the failure to Russia’s widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance and strikes, alongside extensive landmines and troop deployments. “Concentrated, cheap aerial drones stopped all our assaults,” Shelmuk explained. “It became clear that a new game changer had emerged.” Since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, over 800 companies…

Highlights WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – ‘WAY TOO LATE’ The U.S. estimates that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers have joined combat operations in eastern Russia, with most deployed to the Kursk region. Russia has advanced at its fastest pace since 2022, despite heavy losses, and Ukraine reported clashes with North Korean troops in Kursk. Facing personnel shortages, Ukrainian forces have lost parts of the territory they seized during their August incursion, which President Zelenskiy called a potential bargaining chip. Alex Plitsas, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, argued that lifting targeting restrictions allows Ukraine to fight more effectively but…

Lamar Jackson’s Two-Point Conversion Attempt Falls Short With just one minute remaining in Baltimore’s Week 11 matchup against Pittsburgh, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sprinted to his left, seeking either a receiver or a running lane. The team needed a two-point conversion to tie the game, putting Jackson under immense pressure. A Familiar Challenge for a Star Quarterback Despite his reputation as one of the league’s most elusive playmakers, Jackson found no immediate options. Over his career, Jackson has repeatedly escaped defensive traps on his way to becoming a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player. However, on this play, the Steelers’ defense…

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump named Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Sunday. Carr, currently the top Republican commissioner, plays a critical role in the FCC, which oversees radio, television, and cable communications across the country. “Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech,” Trump declared. “He has actively fought against regulatory Lawfare, which has stifled Americans’ Freedoms and hampered our Economy. Carr will dismantle the regulatory onslaught crippling America’s Job Creators and Innovators and ensure the FCC serves rural America effectively.” Carr detailed his vision for the FCC in Project 2025, a…

Americans are seizing every opportunity to travel this holiday season, using creative workarounds to make their plans possible. Remote work provides a significant advantage in crafting travel itineraries. Nearly half (49%) of employed travelers, known as “laptop luggers,” plan to work during their holiday vacations, marking an increase from 34% last year, according to Deloitte’s holiday travel survey. This flexibility enables workers to take trips they might otherwise forego or extend their vacations. Gen Zers (born 1997–2012) and high-income earners lead this trend, with 58% and 52% of these groups, respectively, working during their travels. Deloitte surveyed 4,074 American adults…