Once a legend, humpback whales make comeback in Brazil
Female humpback whales off the coast of Brazil now have their pick of mates, who slap the water with their tails and jostle for attention -- a scene that would have been unthinkable a few decades ago.
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Norway's new King Haakon VIII, popular face of shaken monarchy
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VIII, is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.
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'Ran for our lives': Tales of survival from Nepal-China disaster
Some survivors of the deadly floods on the Nepal-China border ran for their lives, others narrowly missed disaster, but all were eyewitnesses to a major calamity and its aftermath.
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Stocks rise ahead of Fed chair's policy speech
Stocks mostly rose Friday as investors awaited a key speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for clues about the outlook for interest rates amid elevated inflation.
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Norway's new King Haakon VII, popular face of shaken monarchy
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VII, is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.
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Orthopaedician Dr Akhil Kulshreshtha Shares 5 Tips for Bone and Joint Health
Orthopaedician Dr Akhil Kulshreshtha emphasizes that consistent weight-bearing exercise is critical for maintaining bone density and joint flexibility as people age. He outlines five specific daily habits—brisk walking, squats, resistance training, yoga, and stair climbing—to help strengthen skeletal structures and prevent injury.
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Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
England No 11 Josh Tongue frustrated Pakistan with a Test-best 30 not out before the hosts were dismissed for 290 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test at Lord's on Friday.
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All eyes on Warsh as Fed chair kicks off key central banking meeting
Markets will be wanting much -- but expecting little -- from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as he kicks off the Jackson Hole central banking conference in Wyoming on Friday.
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ONE App Launches AI Agent and Custom GPT to Enhance Digital Banking
ONE App, the digital banking platform operated by Al Salam Bank, has launched the ONE AI Agent alongside a custom ChatGPT model named "ONE Marketplace." This initiative aims to provide users with immediate, conversational access to product information and support, reducing reliance on traditional service channels while signaling the bank's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its core customer experience.
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Japan spent record $96 bn in yen interventions: ministry
Japan spent 15.4 trillion yen ($96 billion) to boost the yen between late July and late August, the finance ministry said Friday, the largest monthly intervention on record.
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