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Music title: Eminem - Tobey (feat. Big Sean & Babytron) [Official Audio] Signer: Eminem feat. Big Sean & Babytron Release date: 7/4/2024 Official YouTube link: Informations about the signer:- Your opinion about the track (music video):-

The Irish government collected €12bn (£10.16bn) in corporation tax in the first half of 2024 - 15% more than the same period in 2023. Corporation tax is the tax companies pay on their profits. Ireland has benefited from reforms to global tax rules, which means major companies pay much of their corporation tax in the country. The Irish government is setting up a sovereign wealth fund with the windfall. Last year, Ireland raised €24bn (£20.32bn) in corporation tax, three times as much as the €8bn (£6.77bn) it took in just six years ago. Meanwhile the country’s Finance Minister, Jack Chambers, says he is bringing forward the budget by a week to 1 October. That will fuel speculation that the governing coalition is planning to call a general election before the end of the year. Strong economy Mr Chambers told Irish broadcaster RTÉ the government is "absolutely committed" to running its full term into next year. He said the new budget date was due to ministerial commitments in Europe the following week. The Irish economy has been performing relatively strongly with the latest tax returns underling the health of the country’s job market. Income taxes over the first six months of 2024 were almost €17bn (£14.4bn), up 7.5% on a year ago while VAT receipts, which reflects consumer spending, were up by 6.2%. An independent budget watchdog, the Fiscal Advisory Council, has cautioned the government against a "giveaway" pre-election budget saying it could lead to inflation rising again. It said: "As the economy is already operating at full capacity, loose budgetary policy would add to price pressures. "As always, there are several seemingly compelling demands for tax cuts and spending increases. "But the government needs to make choices. Doing everything now would add to price pressures and could overheat the economy." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p2qgeyld9o

These matriarchal groups are usually led by the oldest and wisest individuals. Female leadership has mostly evolved in mammals, which tend to live longer and have fewer offspring than other types of animals. Animals with female leaders are those where females have a disproportionate influence on the collective behavior of group members, according to a 2020 study in the journal The Leadership Quarterly. Female leadership takes a variety of forms. Females of some species, such as bonobos and spotted hyenas, rule by forging alliances and coordinating attacks against males, while others, like African savanna elephants and orcas, dominate through their wisdom.The African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest elephant species and the biggest terrestrial animal on Earth. According to WWF, these elephants roam across sub-Saharan Africa in family units composed of around 10 females and their young. Often, these family units join to form "clans" of several hundred elephants that are headed by a single female matriarch. This leadership role is usually assigned to the oldest and most experienced female of the group. The matriarch makes decisions about where the herd goes, how to respond to threats and crises, and when and where to settle down to sleep. She also leads the elephants to food and water, which is no small task, given that African savanna elephants require around 300 pounds (140 kilograms) of vegetation and up to 50 gallons (190 liters) of water per day to maintain their humongous size.But the matriarch's wisdom and authority do not necessarily make her an autocrat, according to the nonprofit organization Elephant Voices. Other members of the group can make suggestions and influence where the elephants move to, for example. There can also be conflict between females, and this sometimes bubbles over when the matriarch dies and leaves behind a power vacuum. https://www.livescience.com/animals/animals-where-females-reign-supreme

When the Aston Martin Valour broke cover in 2023, it split opinion. Those on one side of the fence were upset at the Valour’s very existence. It’s a limited-edition car that only 110 people can buy and few can afford. The other, correct side of the fence saw the Aston for what it truly is: awesome. Aston’s going to lean harder into these limited-run specials with time, as is everyone else. Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, and even Morgan have skin in the ultra-exclusive game. This gravy train is only gaining momentum.The Valour is a special edition that’s pretty special to look at. Its curves derive from the one-of-one Victor released a few years ago, which itself was inspired by old Aston V-8 Vantages and a race car rather wonderfully called 'The Muncher.'Valour’s gaping maw is a (mildly) mass-market take on that. There’s a huge integrated spoiler at the back and its grille surround not only doubles as a bumper for low-speed ‘oops’ moments, but also channels air to Valour’s truly massive engine. The rear light clusters are a neat touch too. First mooted on the 2014 DP-100 Gran Turismo Vision concept, it’s taken a while to get these lights into production, but they made their debut on the Valkyrie hypercar and have found their way into a more, erm, sensible car. The Valour is such a striking car covered in tiny, retro-inspired details that it'll keep your eyes entertained for hours.Since it's based on the ‘old’ Vantage, the interior has little flashes of what came before. The shape of the HVAC vents, the infotainment screen, and the steering wheel have all just been banished in the new Vantage, and it feels at odds to see these anachronistic touches in a ‘new’ car. Still, an open gear mechanism and a massive starter button are more than enough to draw your attention away from the old stuff. Under the Valour’s skin lies the heavily modified bones of the last-generation V-12 Vantage, which means a 5.2-liter turbocharged V-12 kicking out 705 horsepower and 555 pound-feet. A truly colossal lump of power in a car that’s not big at all. It’ll breach 200 miles per hour if you’ve got the space, and on the topic of 0-62 mph times, the Valour is quicker than the old V-12 Vantage. But the soft squishy human bit behind the Valour’s wheel means it’s not quite as quick as it could be, and for one very wonderful reason: It’s got a stick. https://www.motor1.com/reviews/725131/aston-martin-valour-first-drive-review/

Police in Mumbai have implemented extensive security measures ahead of Thursday evening's road show for the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team.Indian cricket team having arrived back in India on Thursday morning, is scheduled to participate in an open bus road show. Subsequently, they will be honored at a felicitation ceremony to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in south Mumbai, as reported by PTI. The victory procession will be held between 5 and 7 pm from Nariman Point to the Wankhede Stadium, the official said on Wednesday. Also Read: Why Team India was flown cancelling a scheduled regular flight? DGCA rebukes Air India, seeks report “As a large number of people are expected to gather for the event, police are taking utmost precaution to avoid any untoward incident," he said. “Adequate security is being deployed at the Marine Drive between Nariman Point and Wankhede Stadium," the official said. The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team arrived in New Delhi from Barbados on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight with scores of fans lining up outside the airport in the national capital to welcome the players despite a steady drizzle and heavy security deployment that kept them at a distance from their heroes. The departure of the Indian squad from Barbados was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl."The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence. After this, the team will fly to Mumbai, where a ceremony has been organised," BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla told PTI. "There will be a road show from Nariman Point in an open bus and later we will honour and felicitate the players with the prize money of ₹125 crore as announced," he added. On Saturday, the squad secured India's second T20 World Cup title, marking the end of an 11-year interval since the country's last ICC trophy. India's previous ICC title victory occurred in 2013 when they won the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-winner-india-cricket-team-mumbai-victory-parade-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-nariman-point-wankhede-stadium-11720068067264.html

Wearing sunscreen is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunscreen can be rewarding in numerous ways and should be applied every day for better results. But have you ever tried the double-layer sunscreen technique? According to dermatologist Dr Aparajita Lamba, the double-layer technique ensures that you “apply the sunscreen correctly, in a layered way”. “In this technique, whatever the amount of sunscreen, you are supposed to apply half as one layer, wait for five minutes, and then go for the second layer. You don’t necessarily need to apply more sunscreen. All you need to do is layer it,” said Dr Lamba, adding that it is a tan-proof technique. Does it work? Dr Rinky Kapoor, consultant dermatologist, cosmetic dermatologist, and dermato-surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics shed light on the technique.She said that abiding by the technique would mean that the quantity of sunscreen that was supposed to be applied in one go, “will now be divided and used in two stages”. “Apply the first layer generously, covering all the essential areas that are directly exposed to UV rays such as the face, neck, and also behind the neck, hands, legs, and feet. Apply the second layer of sunscreen once the first layer is absorbed, which is mostly after 10 to 15 minutes,” explained Dr Kapoor.She said that this double-layer application “can provide maximum coverage to your skin ensuring no spots are missed and also provides a thicker barrier against harmful UV rays”. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/double-layer-technique-sunscreen-application-tan-skincare-summer-benefits-risks-9373891/

Animals including a snake and a group of hunt hounds have joined their owners at polling stations in the south. Dogs could be seen tagging along with general election voters across Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Assistance dogs are the only animals allowed in polling stations, but other dogs can be permitted at the discretion of the local authority. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will remain open until 22:00.The Pakistani rupee (PKR) lost further ground third day in a row against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 278 in the interbank market.It was bearish all day and closed in red against the greenback. It posted losses against all of the other major currencies during today’s session. The interbank rate stayed at 278/$ most of the day before closing at the same level. Open market rates across multiple currency counters were strictly at 278-279 today. The PKR depreciated by 0.03 percent and closed at 278.4973 after losing nine paisas against the dollar today.On a fiscal year-to-date basis, the rupee has so far appreciated by 0.05 percent. Overall, the rupee is down nearly Rs. 51.14 since January 2023. Since April 2022, it is down Rs. 95.14 against the greenback. As per the exchange rate movements seen during the session, the PKR lost nine paisas today. Today’s losses come despite news that the federal government is quite optimistic to secure a new bailout program from the International Monetary Fund this month. Many credit rating agencies and financial institutions have noted in brief reviews since April that Pakistan will strike an agreement with the Washington-based lender for a new four-year program by the end of July. The PKR was red against all of the other major currencies in the interbank market today. It lost 75 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), Rs. 1.15 against the Australian Dollar (AUD), Rs. 1.24 against the Euro (EUR), and Rs. 1.83 against the British Pound (GBP).Meanwhile, it lost two paisas against the Saudi Riyal (SAR) and two paisas against the UAE Dirham (AED) in today’s interbank currency market. https://propakistani.pk/2024/07/04/rupee-plunges-against-all-major-currencies-despite-imf-news/

Music title: Role Model Signer: KRSNA Release date: 7/2/2024 Official YouTube link: Informations about the signer:- Your opinion about the track (music video):-

Artist: kendrick lamar Real Name: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth Birth Date /Place: June 17, 1987, Compton, California, Age: 37 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Hip hop West Coast hip hop progressive rap jazz rap Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Music Grammy Award for Best Rap Album Grammy Award for Best Rap Song Melodic Rap Performance International Album of the Year MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year Top 3 Songs (Names): Wesley’s Theory-Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst-How Much a Dollar Cost Other Information Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987, Compton, California, U.S.) is an American rapper who has achieved critical and commercial success with such albums as good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012) and To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). Notable Works: “DAMN.”3 days ago

Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. Memo to the new government: don’t mess it up Whoever wins tomorrow’s general election here in the UK, they face an uphill battle. The economy is in a dreadful mess and there’s a big tidying up job to be done. That’s the narrative anyway. But, as I said last week, this is actually rather overdone. This is a good election to win. For a start, on the political front, many of the big constitutional issues are in a lull period. In 2014, Scottish independence was a live issue. Not so much now. In 2016, we voted to leave the European Union and spent the next three years arguing about how to do it. It’s now done and no one with any sense has the energy to resurrect the issue right now. On the economic front, meanwhile, the great post-2008 stagnation is behind us. The global pandemic disrupted everything for the best part of three years, but it resulted in a bucket of fiscal stimulus being thrown on top of a deleveraged but dormant economy. That sent inflation surging and got us out of the zero-interest-rate era with a bang.In short, this is — for however long it lasts — not a country in a semi-emergency situation. We certainly have plenty of problems (and the fact that there’s probably more chance of “surprise” seat changes at this election than ever before reflects that), but there is breathing space. That was not the case in either 2017 or 2019 (the last two general elections). So that’s a boon for the next government’s early days. Meanwhile, the economy is actually in better shape than most people might allow, which could lead to pleasant surprises in the coming months. The UK’s Debt Picture Is Less Awful Than It Looks The ever-helpful Simon French over at Panmure Gordon has put some numbers on the argument. Firstly, Britain’s debt-to-GDP situation is not ideal, no doubt about it, sitting at nearly 100%. But this is one of those areas where relativity matters. If we were the only economy with debt-to-GDP of 100%, we’d be right to focus on addressing that, and addressing it fast, because we’d probably struggle to attract external lenders who had better options elsewhere. But we’re not. In fact, of the G7 economies, only Germany has a better-looking debt picture. Canada, France, the US, Italy and Japan are all worse. Also, the drop in the inflation rate means that the burden of servicing our debt (paying the interest) has fallen sharply too in the last 18 months or so, because of the large proportion of index-linked bonds the UK has in issue. In short, it’s not ideal, but relative to other countries, we look better, and relative to recent history, the debt trajectory is less unsustainable. None of that means that the next government can ignore it, but it’s not a screaming emergency and there’s no reason to expect an imminent run on the pound, for example. Far more encouraging still is the state of UK consumer balance sheets. This is something that very few people seem to have wrapped their heads around. But since the credit catastrophe of 2008, British households have deleveraged (i.e. reduced their debt relative to their assets) significantly. As French points out, in 2008, consumer debt (mortgages, loans and credit cards) totaled £2.2 trillion, while cash balances stood at £1.5 trillion. In other words, there was a £700 billion gap. Now those balances are roughly equal, with £1.85 trillion of each. (The figures are all in today’s money, by the way.) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-03/the-new-uk-government-will-have-economic-breathing-space?srnd=economics-v2

Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have released an open-source AI model that can read animal behavior. Based on deep learning, the AI, called SuperAnimal, studies the motion of an animal’s different body (such as the eyes, mouth, hands, and feet) and performs accurate behavioral analysis. SuperAnimal is a foundational model, meaning it can be used to build more specialized automated animal behavior analysis tools. For instance, a conservationist can make his own version of SuperAnimal to track endangered animals. A veterinary doctor can train and develop a SuperAnimal model to monitor the health of animals in their hospital. In 2018, the EPFL team launched DeepLabCut, a powerful pose-estimation software capable of achieving human-level precision in identifying and tracking animal movements. SuperAnimal is the upgraded version of this earlier work. “DeepLabCut was the first animal pose estimation tool that allowed users to build customized neural networks. It automated and improved the accuracy of behavioral studies. Our new SuperAnimal models, which are integrated within DeepLabCut, can track many, many species, and is the largest collective animal dataset plus trained models to be released to date,” Mackenzie Mathis, one of the researchers and a neuroscientist at EPFL, told ZME Science.SuperAnimal is trained using 85,000 images and can be used to study the behavior of over 45 species including many rodents and four-legged animals. What’s more surprising is that this tool can also analyze the behavior of a fictional creature from a photo or video.However, the fictitious creature, such as a unicorn, should have some of its body features similar to that of real animals. For instance, Mathis and her team produced an AI-generated image of a wolpertinger (an animal mentioned in German folklore supposedly born from a hare and a deer) and used SuperAnimal to analyze its behavior. https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/superanimal-an-ai-model-that-anyone-can-use-to-understand-animal-behavior/

The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ might be cut from the same cloth, but their sales don't reflect that. With the second quarter of the year over, we can have a closer look at how the attainable sports cars fared in the first half of 2024. Through June, 7,467 people bought a GR86 in the United States where its platform-sharing sibling only mustered 1,414 sales. The GR86 is outselling the nearly identical BRZ by a ratio of five to one, which has us scratching our heads. We've contacted Subaru to explain why its car is far less po[CENSORED]r. Meanwhile, the only logical explanation we can think of about the BRZ's lackluster sales is the vehicle's potentially limited availability at dealers. It should be noted Toyota has a much stronger retail network than Subaru in the US, which would partially explain the gap in sales.Toyota is happy to report that GR86 demand is up 41.9 percent this year whereas Subaru says its sister car is down by 43.7 percent from January to June. Last month, 1,500 people bought a GR86 and only 243 purchased a BRZ. As you can imagine, the BRZ is the slowest-selling product in Subie's portfolio through June. We can't say the same for the GR86 since it outsold the Crown, Supra, and other products.Speaking of Toyota's more expensive sports car, which just lost its four-cylinder engine for the 2025MY, demand dropped 7.8 percent in the first six months of the year. Deliveries declined to 1,495 units, and with the cheaper base model going away, the future isn't looking too bright. There's a hotter Supra GRMN on the way but that's unlikely to move the needle since it's expected to be a limited-run special edition. On a related note, we're asking Toyota why it only moved 13 units of the Prius in June compared to the same month of last year when it sold 2,466 units. We will update this article once we hear back. https://www.motor1.com/news/725350/gr86-outselling-brz-five-times/

A former gangster and bank robber who turned into a nightclub owner and opposition politician, Gayton McKenzie has now risen to become South Africa's minister of sports, arts and culture. President Cyril Rampahosa appointed Mr McKenzie - the leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) - to the portfolio in the multi-party government that he announced on Sunday after his African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority in the 29 May election. A prolific tweeter, the 50-year-od relished his appointment, posting a photo of himself putting on football boots and, with a touch of humour, typed: "Thank you for all the well wishing messages, I will reply shortly I’m just busy getting ready, I have work to do 🥅 ⚽️." For Mr McKenzie's admirers, his appointment is the latest sign of how he overcame adversity to achieve success. He robbed his first bank before he turned 16, then became, as he put in an interview with a local radio station, a fully fledged gangster, spent seven years in prison, and vowed to change after his release. "I might have had 12 rand in my pocket but I had billion rand in my mind. And that is what people do not understand - they concentrate on what they lack instead of how to get what they lack," he said in a 2013 interview with public broadcaster SABC. He became a highly paid motivational speaker, got books about his life published, including A Hustler's Bible, and ventured into various businesses - from mining in Zimbabwe to nightclubs in South Africa - with Kenny Kunene, his soulmate from prison. Mr Kunene earned the nickname "Sushi King" after he had sushi served on the bodies of women clad only in their underwear at his 40th birthday bash at the Zar Lounge nightclub in an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa's main city.The nightclub subsequently shut, as did a branch in Cape Town registered in Mr McKenzie's name following legal action over alleged unpaid rent and electricity, according to the IOL news site. “I’m not interested in clubbing. I’m busy with other projects. We killed the Zar brand - there are no future plans [for Zar],” Mr McKenzie was quoted as saying at the time. These days, he is better known as a politician, having launched the PA in 2013, with Mr Kunene as his deputy. More than a decade later, the party gained 2% of the national vote and fared better in elections for the provincial government in the Western Cape, getting 8%. Its support came mainly from the coloured community, as people of mixed race are known in South Africa. The PA's signature slogan is "Ons baiza nie", an Afrikaans phrase which loosely translates as "We are not scared". Afrikaans is widely spoken in the coloured community, which makes up around 8% of South Africa's po[CENSORED]tion. "For the first time there is coloured people also going to parliament through the Patriotic Alliance. We are the only party that takes all races to parliament," Mr McKenzie said, after the results were announced. Political analyst Kagiso Pooe told the BBC that Mr McKenzie had a "bravado" style, which appeals to his constituency. "People want to believe and see someone that comes from their type of background and isn’t shy to say: 'This is who I am.' You see it with people like President Zuma, President Trump and other such personalities," he said. Mr McKenzie's campaign against undocumented migrants was a vote-winner for him, the analyst added. "Unfortunately, mainstream politicians and parties have shied away from this and he tackles it directly." Critics denounced his campaign as xenophobic. He waged it under the slogan "Abahambe", which he has translated from the Zulu as "Let them go" - and, in a publicity stunt, he visited the border with Zimbabwe to chase away people trying to enter South Africa. He was also accused of hypocrisy, as his critics pointed out that in the 2013 SABC interview he described immigrants from other parts of Africa, including Zimbabwe, as an "integral" part of South Africa's economy, while "the problem with us is - black people I'm talking about here - we are lazy". As Mr Ramaphosa began negotiations over the formation of a coalition government, Mr McKenzie publicly said that he wanted his deputy to run the home affairs ministry, which is in charge of immigration. He sought the police ministry for himself as he said his previous life as a gangster meant he was in a good position to tackle South Africa's high crime rate. “None of them [other politicians] are equipped to deal with the mafias, with the murder rates we are seeing. South Africa needs me," he was quoted as saying by the TimesLive news site. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgglkkdlgro

In the never-ending quest for natural remedies to combat the rising cases of insomnia today, a content creator has a rather unique way of doing things. In an experiment for her followers, she drinks lettuce water to see if it helps her sleep. This unconventional aid, made by steeping lettuce leaves in hot water, has been touted by some as a gentle, plant-based solution for those struggling with insomnia or restless nights. But does it actually work?H P Bharathi, Dy. CMO, Jindal Naturecure Institute, says, “Lettuce, particularly romaine, contains a milky fluid called lactucarium, which has sedative properties similar to opium but much milder. This compound is thought to contribute to lettuce’s potential sleep-inducing effects. Also, lettuce is rich in certain nutrients like lactucin and lactucopicrin, which may have calming effects. Additionally, lettuce contains magnesium, a mineral known to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.” Tanya Mehra, child nutritionist, adds that these compounds are thought to interact with the central nervous system, “potentially acting on receptors involved in pain and sleep regulation, such as the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors.” This interaction may produce a calming effect, she says, helping to induce sleep and reduce anxiety. However, Bharathi reveals that there is limited scientific evidence supporting the claim that lettuce water can induce sleep in those suffering from sleep problems.Scientific evidence supporting the claim that drinking lettuce water can improve sleep quality Mehra agrees with Bharathi. She notes that most of the available evidence is “anecdotal or based on traditional use”. “Some studies have looked at the sedative effects of compounds found in lettuce, such as lactucarium, in animal models,” she adds.For individuals seeking to improve sleep, Bharathi states, lettuce water may be worth trying as a safe and natural remedy, but it should not replace proven sleep hygiene practices or treatments recommended by healthcare professionals. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/leafy-drink-lettuce-water-sleep-insomnia-remedy-9399452/

Putin tells China's Xi that their countries are acting in their own interests Vladimir Putin told Xi Jinping that their countries were acting in their own interests and not against any other state as they met at a security summit in Kazakhstan. It's the second meeting between the two leaders in as many months. Mr Putin also met Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan earlier at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The growing security and defence club, whose members include Iran, India and Pakistan, is part of Moscow and Beijing's ambition to counter the influence of the US and its allies.Zelenskyy 'tired' of Ukrainian PM - report Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "tired" of his prime minister, Denis Shmyhal, and plans to sack him, according to a report. A source close to the Ukrainian president told Ukrainska Pravda that Mr Zelenskyy's feelings about Mr Shmyhal were "evident from his attitude at meetings". "He doesn't even really listen to him any more," they said, adding that he was looking for someone with more "creative solutions and proposals". Another reportedly high-ranking source said there had been two events that provided cause "to dismiss Mr Shmyhal in the last two months". They suggested Mr Shmyhal could be replaced by Ukraine's economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko.Number injured in Dnipro strike rises again The number of people wounded in Russia's daylight attack on Dnipro city has risen to 47, the prosecutor general's office has said. A 14-year-old girl is among those injured but the total number of victims is still being established, the office said. The attack left at least five people dead.Ukrainian drones hit area near Zaporizhzhia power plant, Russian officials claim Three Ukrainian drones struck an area near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, its Russian-installed management has claimed. In a Telegram post, the plant's management said drones hit an electricity substation, damaging the facility and injuring eight staff. The power plant - the largest in Europe - has been occupied by Russian forces since early in the war. Russian state news agency TASS reported earlier today that drones had hit the plant itself. Sky News cannot independently verify either claim. https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-russia-putin-kharkiv-sky-news-live-blog-12541713

Music title: Shut Up Signer: KRSNA Release date: 7/2/2024 Official YouTube link: Informations about the signer:- Your opinion about the track (music video):-

Artist: RAP DEMON Real Name: Abdullah Malik Birth Date /Place: March 20, 1996 Age: 28 Social status (Single / Married): Single Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Musician, artist, music producer Awards: Is Rap Demon The Next Big Thing Top 3 Songs (Names): Why Not Meri Jaan | Ft. Rap Demon-L.O.C. (LINE OF CONTROL) | RAP DEMON & KARMA | KALAMKAAR-Rap Demon - Shikway (Official Music Video) Other Information: Rap Demon, aka Abdullah Malik, was born in 1996 in Islamabad, Pakistan. His age is 23 years old (as in 2020). He has given some po[CENSORED]r rap songs including “Gauntlet 2.0” ( November 2019), “Qoum Bhutt Hai” (January 2019), “Anay Dey” (March 2020), etc.

In recent decades, single-use plastics have pervaded modern societies, causing a significant surge in plastic pollution that exacts a heavy toll on our environment. Addressing this issue requires prioritizing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics wherever feasible. Disposable menstrual products are a notable contributor to plastic waste, with billions of sanitary napkins and tampons being discarded every year. Despite the availability of sustainable options like menstrual cups (MCs), consumer preference for single-use products remains dominant across many countries. Many possible reasons for this have been reported in previous studies, such as inadequate awareness of MCs' maintenance and their environmental benefits, as well as preconceived notions about comfort and health impacts. However, it is not entirely clear how consumers incorporate these factors when deciding which menstrual products to purchase, which in turn makes it harder to devise effective promotional campaigns for MCs. To address this knowledge gap, an international research team set out to understand how different information on menstrual products affects the decision making of consumers in different countries. Their study was published on June 24, 2024, in Volume 5 of Frontiers in Sustainability. Led by Professor Takuro Uehara from Ritsumeikan University, in collaboration with Ms. Sitadhira Prima Citta from Ritsumeikan University, Dr. Mateo Cordier from Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Dr. Takahiro Tsuge from Sophia University, and Dr. Misuzu Asari from Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, the study employed large-scale online surveys and discrete choice experiments (DCE) to explore consumer decision-making across France, Japan, and Indonesia—countries with diverse socioeconomic and cultural contexts. Simply put, participants of the online surveys were presented with three options for menstrual products, namely MCs, sanitary napkins, and tampons. Different groups of participants also received different types of information regarding the products, such as their human health and environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness of MCs. After analyzing the survey results, the researchers found that providing information about the superior cost-effectiveness of MCs was quite impactful in all three countries. “While sanitary napkins remain the most commonly used menstrual products in the surveyed countries, our study revealed that emphasizing the economic benefits of MCs can enhance their adoption compared to health and environmental benefits information,” states Uehara, “This shows that tailored information efforts emphasizing on cost saving could play a crucial role in promoting the use of MCs as sustainable menstrual products.” The researchers then considered potential strategies to turn MCs into consumers’ menstrual product of choice. “Government and non-profit organizations could launch educational campaigns highlighting the long-term financial benefits of MCs over disposable products, using health professionals, companies, and media outlets to spread this information. Placing cost-per-use information near MCs at points of purchase, a strategy known as simplification and framing, may also nudge consumers towards sustainable products,” muses Uehara. It is worth noting that the research team also explored the necessity of developing tailored strategies for each country, taking into account differences in consumers and markets. For instance, in Japan, influencer marketing and educational initiatives could effectively address public apprehensions and limited knowledge about MCs. In France, marketing efforts should emphasize the ease of use, comfort, and adaptability of MCs to an active lifestyle. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, where availability may pose a challenge, promoting locally produced MCs could not only boost adoption but also support small- and medium-sized enterprises. Finally, Uehara notes the importance of equitable access and information if MCs are to become a mainstay. “The free provision of MCs can significantly enhance their adoption and help alleviate period poverty, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, these initiatives must ensure that the introduction of free MCs is accompanied by educational efforts to inform users about their benefits and maintenance requirements,” he concludes. These efforts will hopefully lead to better marketing and promotional strategies for MCs, ultimately helping to create a more sustainable society free of plastic pollution. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1050034

KAJANG: Malathi Nimayah, 39, has always had a soft spot for animals and in 2019, she witnessed a dog fighting for its life after a hit-and-run incident. Despite taking it to a veterinary clinic for treatment, its injuries were too severe and it died soon after. Malathi, who previously worked as a nurse and has a Diploma in Multimedia, said she ran her own event management company but felt distraught by how strays live on the streets. She decided to dedicate herself to looking after them and is now a full-time independent animal rescuer. She looks after 65 cats, 148 dogs and three rabbits, some of which are disabled due to abuse or being involved in road crashes. “In the beginning, I picked up injured strays and sent them for treatment before releasing them. But in time, I realised the strays I helped had nowhere to go. “I did not have the heart to return them to the streets, knowing their chances of survival would be low, so I took them home. But as their numbers increased, my family started to complain and so did the neighbours.” There were even complaints to the Kajang Municipal Council and enforcement officers visited her house to conduct an inspection. “I had many issues with the council. Its officers threatened to forcibly remove the strays from my house. I cannot blame my neighbours for complaining because not everyone loves animals.” She said the council gave her two weeks to remove the strays and with such a short notice, she contacted all her friends in search of a house to rent. She rented one in Saujana Palma Residences here, where the neighbours were more compassionate and did not mind her animal rescue activities. However, she eventually needed an even bigger space for her growing “animal kingdom”. Through an estate agent, she rented an abandoned factory in Taman Industri Villaraya in Semenyih to house the strays. “I could not find any empty land to rent and build a shelter for the animals, so renting the factory was the next best option. The factory owner, who is also an animal lover, agreed to rent the property after he learned of my predicament.” She said renting the factory is worthwhile as the strays are happier and have more space to run around. Malathi said every month, she needs to raise about RM17,000 for food, RM2,000 for utilities, RM2,500 for supplements, RM5,900 to rent the house and factory, between RM6,000 and RM10,000 for veterinary bills and RM3,000 for cleaning agents and disinfectants. “With a monthly expenditure of between RM36,000 and RM40,000, I am in desperate need of funds and am appealing to the public to please come forward with any assistance they can provide. “Some individuals have asked why I am trying to save the strays if I cannot afford it. But those in my care include disabled animals that nobody wants to adopt. We cannot just leave them on the streets to die, right?” https://thesun.my/local-news/forgoing-life-comforts-to-care-for-abused-injured-animals-GA12651531#google_vignette

We're used to seeing teasers published by automakers days, weeks, or even months before the actual debut. But Kia is doing things differently. The company's first global pickup won't go on sale until later in 2025, but here it is, attending a car show in South Korea. Named Tasman, the mid-size truck is making a colorful splash at the 2024 Busan Motor Show. Since this isn't an actual reveal, the Ford Ranger rival is cloaked in a special livery penned by artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop. Kia intentionally left some parts of the body exposed to highlight the plastic cladding around the square wheel arches. We can also spot the vertical headlights, a pair of tow hooks, all-around disc brakes, and 17-inch wheels with six lug nuts. The alloys come wrapped in chunky BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires.By the looks of it, Kia didn't bring a near-production prototype. The absence of calipers tells us those brakes are fake. The fully enclosed underbody indicates the truck was missing suspension components. However, the design is the final one, right down to the tiny cameras mounted below the side mirrors for the blind spot system.Hiding in plain sight, the steps integrated into the corners of the rear bumper provide access to what appears to be a decent-sized bed. The taillights are quite small in relation to the wide rear end, which seems to have a split tailgate. Kia applied a dark tint to the windows to conceal the interior, but the cabin was exposed weeks ago in a video published on TikTok. In case you haven't seen it, we've attached it below. The Korean brand remains tight-lipped about the engines, but reports state a turbodiesel, 2.2-liter four-pot will be offered with 4x2 and 4x4 configurations as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission. The jury is still out on whether a V-6 is going to be available to better fight the Volkswagen Amarok, Toyota Hilux, and other mid-size trucks. https://www.motor1.com/news/725193/kia-tasman-truck-funky-wrap/

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had goosebumps walking onto Centre Court before his opening match at Wimbledon on Monday, a 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-2 win over qualifier Mark Lajal. Lajal proved to be something of a speedbump for Alcaraz, who acknowledged that his 269th-ranked Estonian opponent surprised me a little bit" on Day 1 at the All England Club.Alcaraz, who won his third major championship at the French Open three weeks ago, defeated Novak Djokovic in last year's final on the grass at Wimbledon but said he was still nervous before Monday's match.When I walk into the court, I got goosebumps. I remembered last year. It was a great feeling," the 21-year-old Spaniard said in his on-court interview. But I try not to think about it. It's a new year totally different tournament. I have to be focused on my game just to play at the same level as last year if I want to repeat the same (success) as last year." Earlier, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka both pulled out of the tournament because of respective shoulder injuries. Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, said she was heartbroken to announce her withdrawal after it became clear in a practice session that she wasn't ready.Azarenka is also a two-time champion at Melbourne Park. Ninth-seeded Maria Sakkari was among the early winners on Monday, and said after beating McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 that the women's draw is wide open. We could name like 20, 25 girls that could win the tournament right now, Sakkari said. Seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini, the French Open runner-up last month, got past the first round at Wimbledon for the first time on her fourth try. The Italian beat Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-5, 6-3. On the men's side, fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev beat Aleksander Kovacevic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, and eighth-seeded Casper Ruud defeated Alex Bolt 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4. Unseeded Canadian Denis Shapovalov eliminated No. 19 Nicolas Jarry 6-1, 7-5, 6-4. Also Monday, former Grand Slam champions Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu were set to play matches at Centre Court. Raducanu won the 2021 US Open at age 18, but she has been dealing with various injuries since then. Her scheduled opponent 22nd-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova withdrew Monday because of illness. Alexandrova was replaced by Renata Zarazua, a lucky loser from the qualifying tournament. Gauff, who won the US Open last September, closes out the day's schedule in the main stadium against Caroline Dolehide in an all-American matchup. No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner is also on Monday's schedule, playing Yannick Hanfmann at No. 1 Court. https://www.business-standard.com/sports/other-sports-news/defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-opens-wimbledon-with-straight-set-win-124070101192_1.html