new online game I may be a slight phone addict, but I really do love cameras. Seriously! My collection currently consists of a DSLR, the , a vintage point-and-shoot, a film camera, and oh, probably 20 disposables I've gone through in my life. But a few months ago, I took two disposables to the photo store to get developed and all 50 photos somehow came back blank, and that was the last straw—there had to be a better solution. Enter: . Considering the fact that each dispo costs me, like, $40 to buy and develop, when I saw that Camp Snap makes a that gives you infinite amounts of the exact same type of photos, I RANNNN to snag one. Camp Snap's camera seemed to be the best of both worlds—the screen-free delayed gratification *and* the fact that you can transfer the pics off your camera at the end of the night. It also seemed like a great, dare I even say the for anyone under the age of 30—so obviously as your resident , I had to test one out to see if it actually lives up to the hype. Setting it up Okay, right out of the bow, the camera is so cute. I opted for the shade Arctic White, but it also comes in a range of other earthy colors as well as limited-edition prints like , and , and (!!) that I fear I may need. There isn't much to set up—I simply charged it with my Macbook charger (USB-C, if you're fancy like that) right out of the box and then I was ready to start using it. How it works The Camp Snap camera is so simple that a literal child could use it (no, really, apparently people have been giving these to their kids to take pics with, lol). There are : the flash button and the shutter. Just hold down the shutter button to turn it on and snap away! The camera can take —there's a tiny counter on the back of the camera—stored on an internal SD card that you never need to take out. I just using that same USB-C cord and . Don't expect crystal-clear, high-definition, 4K images—the photos that this baby takes (beautifully, may I add) have that . I used mine at a Halloween party and everyone was like, "I love your film camera!". I passed it around for party pics and everyone was also like, "Wait, don't use up all of her film!" which was very nice but not something they needed to worry about. It was seriously so fun seeing how the photos turned out once the party was over. Also, I've been on such an anti-screen kick (she says, while typing this on her laptop, lol) that I love having a camera that's purely for capturing memories—no notifications or instant gratification. It's totally distraction-free (aka I don't end up scrolling on IG after taking a photo) and I loved being surprised by pics that I forgot that I took. One thing about my friends—they love their film cameras and their point-and-shoots, so I'm definitely going to be gifting the Camp Snap camera to a few of them this year. This bad boy would also make a great for a younger sibling/cousin (see: our gift guides for and ). My only thing is that sometimes two photos taken in the exact same lighting would turn out different—whether a photo would turn out super green, super yellow, or totally sick seemed random. I haven't quite gotten it down to a science yet so my current strategy is taking a bunch of pics in the hopes that one sticks, but hopefully there will be more filter options in the future! Pros: Cons: Ok, I'm buying one for myself and gifting one to everyone I know. Where can I snag the Camp Snap camera?! Yay, join the club! You can buy a Camp Snap camera directly on their website (some styles are out of stock due to high demand, but plenty are still available) or through Urban Outfitters—they carry the camera in two two exclusive prints, btw! The cameras cost the same on both sites—$65 for the regular camera and $75 for the printed version. There are more color options on the Camp Snap website, but you can score free shipping on the Urban Outfitters site with any $50 purchase! Why trust us? is the Shopping Editor at and a social media connoisseur who prides herself on being the unofficial photographer of her friend group. She’s tested a variety of cameras and dabbled in various art mediums including portrait and B&W photography before becoming a magazine editor, and currently enjoys helping all of her friends get iconic OOTD pics and party photos. Hannah is the Shopping Editor at covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for and Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.Preview: Wolfsburg vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineupsOpenAI chief 'believes' Musk will not abuse government powerThe Baltimore restaurant industry is preparing for a potential fight against an out-of-town nonprofit’s effort to implement a fair minimum wage mandate for service workers in Maryland. Sara Jayaraman, co-founder and spokesperson for the New York City-based advocacy group One Fair Wage said her nonprofit will bring its mandatory minimum wage fight to the local level. Jayaraman said the current U.S. tipping structure relies on service workers earning a lower minimum wage, which is supplemented by tips to help them reach a recognized minimum wage. She said this system is rooted in systematic racism. One Fair Wage’s website echoes this claim. “The sector’s low wages are due to the money, power and influence of a trade lobby called the National Restaurant Association (‘The Other NRA’) which has lobbied since Emancipation to maintain a subminimum wage for tipped workers — a literal legacy of slavery,” One Fair Wage’s website says. The National Restaurant Association’s website says it was established on March 13, 1919, by Kansas City restaurateurs. Former President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, according to the National Archives. Ron and Gail Furman, who have owned Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point for 39 years, said they believe Jayaraman’s advocacy work is misguided. “People aren’t going to pay it,” she added. In 2022, Washington, D.C. voters approved a ballot measure supported by One Fair Wage known as Initiative 82. The measure mandated restaurants gradually eliminate the lower tipped wage over several years, ultimately reaching the city’s current minimum wage of $17.50. Consumer advocacy groups in Washington, D.C., have targeted restaurant owners because many establishments have been forced to add a 20% service fee to diners’ bills. Restauranteurs have insisted the increase is necessary to offset the nearly 300% rise in operating expenses to pay higher wages. In March, the D.C. Council codified restaurants’ ability to charge up to 20% service fees to offset the expense increase. These service fees were not considered tips for service for restaurant workers. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows the restaurant industry in Washington, D.C., lost nearly 1,800 jobs amid the phased implementation of the mandatory wage increase law. Those jobs have not yet been recovered, the data shows. Jayaraman said her organization’s data offers a different perspective, arguing the quality of life for restaurant workers has improved. “Things are exactly what they were before in terms of consumers, in terms of employers; and, workers are getting more than they got before,” Jayaraman said. “But let’s be clear: I-82, for all of the screaming, has only been two years into a five-year phase-in.” Tim Christofield, a longtime bartender at Furman’s restaurant, said that if the Baltimore City Council moves forward with a bill like one passed in Washington, D.C., he will have to leave a career he loves. “They think there is a gray area where they think we are not declaring [taxes] or there is something that isn’t being reported properly,” Christofield said. “They want to seize control over that and that’s just pretty ridiculous.” Ron Furman said his family and their employees believe One Fair Wage’s efforts represent a fabricated issue seeking a solution aimed at increasing tax revenue for the city. They argue the initiative attempts to close a loophole that his employees do not exploit. “None of our employees make $3.63 an hour. None of our employees make $15 an hour,” Ron Furman said. “They make a lot more than that because they earn it and they do a great job doing what they do.” “[I]f the customers are coming in and seeing a 15-20% surcharge on their bill, and [our employees are] not going to be earning tips, they are not going to stay,” he added. Baltimore City Council members John Bullock, Ryan Dorsey, Kristerfer Burnett, Odette Ramos and Phylicia Porter proposed a bill in June that would have required city restaurants to eliminate their tip credit system and implement a phased mandatory minimum wage of $15 per hour. The bill did not receive a vote before the previous council’s term ended. FOX45 reached out to each of the re-elected council members who previously proposed the wage mandate. Councilman Bullock acknowledged the message but did not say if he plans to reintroduce the measure. In a statement, the Restaurant Association of Maryland said it “strongly opposes” so-called fair wage efforts, claiming such policies have a negative impact on employees, restaurants and customers. “Legislation to eliminate the tip credit is being pushed by an out-of-state activist group as part of their nationwide agenda,” the Restaurant Association of Maryland wrote. “Maryland elected officials should reject that group’s efforts to pursue their agenda at the expense of local restaurants and tipped employees who support maintaining the tip credit.”

ARIES Today is the day for your family responsibilities/study/ job Finance: Expect expenditure for family/ business/ property /education/ vehicle/health Career: People related to education / hotel / finance / vehicle business will get success. Domestic & love life: Dispute with/ill health of family members is indicated. Health: Some people may suffer from eye / dysentery/indigestion Lucky no: 3 Lucky colour: yellow TAURUS Today is the day to travel/ communicate/ entertainment Finance: Expect expenditure for communication / entertainment /children /sports Career: people in communication / networking / ads /entertainment/tourism will get success. Domestic & love life: You can spend good time with your children/ younger sibling Health: Some people may suffer from back pain / shoulder pain. Lucky no: 8 Lucky colour: blue GEMINI Today is the day for Study and family responsibilities Finance: Expect expenditure for family/ house/ education/ vehicle Career: People related to banking / education / speaking / automobile will get success. Domestic & love life: Today you may enjoy shopping with your family / doing household work. Health: Some people may suffer from chest / eye problems are also indicated. Lucky no: 9 Lucky colour: red CANCER Today is the day to dare and perform Finance: Expect expenditure on travel / communication/ documentation Career: People related to tourism /communication /consultancy/liquid/milk will be benefited Domestic & love life: communication/ travel/ meeting with your sibling is indicated Health: some people may suffer from shoulder pain, body pain, and head ache Lucky no: 6 Lucky colour: pink LEO Today is the day to travel and earn. Finance: Expenditure for family needs/travel/medical bill/investments is indicated Career: People in fields like import-export/ hospital /investment /tourism/bank will be benefited. Domestic & love life: Travel/ ill health of family member is indicated Health: Some people may suffer from throat pain/ eye problems Lucky no: 1 Lucky colour: Orange VIRGO Today all your wishes will be fulfilled Finance: Expect expenditure for self/ health / friends Career: People related to Tourism/ consultancy/milk/ liquid will get success. Domestic & love life: Your mother’s advice will help you. Health: some people may suffer from cough and cold Lucky no: 2 Lucky colour: White LIBRA Today you may travel for your work. Finance: Expect expenditure for travel/ work / business / medical Career: People from fields like export / ware housing / finance / tourism will be benefited Domestic & love life: Family life may be disturbed, due to work load / illness Health: Some people may suffer from knee pain/ stomach pain/eye problem Lucky no: 5 Lucky colour: Green SCORPIO Today your gains are connected to your luck. Finance: Expect expenditure on your father / higher education / religious rituals Career: People in fields like religious activities / tourism / education will be benefited Domestic & love life: Fathers advice will help you. Good time with father is indicated Health: Some people may suffer from muscle pain Lucky no: 2 Lucky colour: Silver SAGITTARIUS Today you will be engaged in solving your business problems or family problems. Finance: Expect expenditure for business/repair work /premiums Career: People related to occult/ repair work/ security/ medical will be benefited. Domestic & love life: Domestic and love life will be disturbed due to busy work schedule. Health: Some people may suffer from knee pain / indigestion / dysentery. Lucky no: 1 Lucky colour: Orange CAPRICORN Travel for business / education is indicated today Finance: Expect expenditure on travel /education / father/ spouse Career: People in fields like communication / tourism / education / religion will be benefited Domestic & love life: Good time with father/spouse is indicated Health: Some people may suffer from waist pain / muscle pain Lucky no: 5 Lucky colour: Green AQUARIUS Avoid helping someone financially as the money is supposed to get stuck Finance: Expect expenditure for premiums / Repair work/ health /medical Career: People in fields like insurance /occult/sanitation/ surgeons /research will be benefited Domestic & love life: Dispute with family members is indicated Health: Some people may suffer from dysentery / mental stress /indigestion Lucky no: 7 Lucky colour: Grey PISCES Today is the day to enjoy family life and business life both. Finance: Expect expenditure on party / entertainment /children / wife Career: People in fields like share market / art / entertainment /sports will get success. Domestic & love life: Marriage proposals can work out. It’s a day to propose to your loved ones. Married people can enjoy with their spouse and children. Health: Some people may suffer from back pain/ lower back pain / shoulder pain Lucky no: 9 Lucky colour: RedDonald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens, a billionaire banker, to be his ambassador to the United Kingdom. Since 1986 Stephens has been chief executive of Stephens Inc, a privately owned investment bank based in Arkansas that was set up by his family. He is estimated to be worth about $3.5 billion and was a donor to Trump’s presidential campaign. “I am pleased to announce that Warren A Stephens, one of the most successful businessmen in the country, has been nominated to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Court of St James’s, a role in which he will act as our representative to the United Kingdom,” Trump said in a post on social media. “Over the last 38 years, while serving as the president, chairman and CEO of his company, Stephens Inc, Warren has built a wonderful financial services firm, while selflessly giving back to his community as a philanthropist,” Trump added. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top diplomat, representing the USA to one of America’s most cherished and beloved allies.”None

NoneMother blasts 'insulting' sentence for teen driver who left her paralysed and unable to hug her son - saying she feels 'indescribable anger' towards 19-year-old who left her 'in a living nightmare'But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA- and genome- editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation?

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The children's hospital said it was working with the National Crime Agency after the data was stolen and posted on the dark web Alder Hey Children's Hospital is working with the National Crime Agency after data was stolen and illegally posted online. Alder Hey confirmed on Thursday, November 28 that it was aware data from systems shared by the children's hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had been hacked and shared online. Technology trade magazines have reported that a cyber criminal operation called the INC Ransom group claims to have stolen the data. It's been reported that the group have published screenshots of data on the dark web that contains the personal information of patients, donations from benefactors and procurement information. The children's hospital said: "We are aware that data has been published online and shared via social media that purports to have been obtained illegally from systems shared by Alder Hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust . We are working with partners to verify the data that has been published and to understand the potential impact. "We are taking this issue very seriously and are working with the National Crime Agency as well as partner organisations to secure our systems and to take further steps in line with law enforcement advice as well as our statutory duties relating to patient data." Alder Hey said the incident was not linked to issues seen at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust earlier this week. The Wirral trust - responsible for Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Hospital and Wirral Women and Children's Hospital - was the victim of a cyber attack on Monday, November 25. Hundreds of appointments were cancelled and staff were forced to manually record notes as the systems holding records were down. In an update yesterday the hospital trust said it expected the issues to continue over the weekend with some procedures postponed. However, the Wirral trust said people were advised to continue to attend scheduled appointments unless told otherwise. Despite the data breach, Alder Hey - which treats more than 450,000 patients a year making it one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals - said its services continue to operate as normal and "patients should attend appointments as usual". Infosecurity Magazine reported INC Ransom had posted on its data leak site that it had obtained large-scale data patient records, donor reports and procurement data for 2018-2024 from the children's hospital. ComputerWeekly added the cyber group claimed in March this year to have stolen data concerning over 140,000 clinical and back-office staff across the NHS in Scotland.Rams claim CB Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington. The Rams (6-6) announced the move Monday. They waived undrafted rookie defensive back Charles Woods to make room on the roster. Forbes was the 16th overall draft pick in 2023, but the Commanders released him Saturday in yet another latest flop for their first-round selections under former coach Ron Rivera. Forbes started 10 games as a rookie, but the Mississippi State product got benched during the season — and his playing time dwindled to almost nothing under new coach Dan Quinn this season. Forbes was considered undersized to be an elite NFL defensive back before Washington used a first-round pick on him, and his play did little to discourage that perception. But the Rams are taking a flier on Forbes to help their mediocre pass defense. Darious Williams, a member of the Rams' Super Bowl championship team who returned to Los Angeles this season as a free agent, has been their best cover corner, but he struggled in Sunday's victory over New Orleans. Third-year pro Cobie Durant has started all 12 games this season with one interception. Los Angeles already traded Tre'Davious White, its other major offseason signing at cornerback, after the former Pro Bowler failed to perform. The Rams shipped White to Baltimore for a seventh-round pick swap last month. Woods has played in nine games for the Rams, appearing mostly on special teams. Los Angeles hosts Buffalo on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLTORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a , a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Monday. Trump if they don’t stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders with the United States. He said on social media last week that he would impose a 25% tax on as one of his first executive orders. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security, attended a dinner with Trump and Trudeau at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Friday. Trudeau requested the meeting in that the northern border is . “The prime minister of course spoke about the importance of protecting the Canadian economy and Canadian workers from tariffs, but we also discussed with our American friends the negative impact that those tariffs could have on their economy, on affordability in the United States as well,” LeBlanc said in Parliament. If Trump on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, for food, clothing, automobiles, alcohol and other goods. The Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said last week that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when the countries retaliate. Canada is already tariffs on certain items from the U.S. should Trump follow through on the threat. After his dinner with Trump, returned home without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. “The idea that we came back empty handed is completely false,” LeBlanc said. “We had a very productive discussion with Mr. Trump and his future Cabinet secretaries. ... The commitment from Mr. Trump to continue to work with us was far from empty handed.” Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, and Mike Waltz, Trump’s choice to be his national security adviser. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, told The Associated Press on Sunday that “the message that our border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood.” Hillman, who sat at an adjacent table to Trudeau and Trump, said Canada is not the problem when it comes to drugs and migrants. On Monday, Mexico’s president rejected those comments. “Mexico must be respected, especially by its trading partners,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said. She said Canada had its own problems with fentanyl consumption and “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has.” Related Articles Flows of migrants and seizures of drugs at the two countries’ border are vastly different. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border during the last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Most of the fentanyl reaching the U.S. — where it causes about 70,000 overdose deaths annually — is using precursor chemicals smuggled from Asia. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol reported 1.53 million encounters with migrants at the southwest border with Mexico between October 2023 and September 2024. That compares to 23,721 encounters at the Canadian border during that time. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.Viewers were taken aback at the start of episode ahead of Dean McCullough's sixth Bushtucker Trial I'm A Celebrity viewers were baffled as ITV issued a warning at the start of tonight's episode. Ant and Dec hosted another edition of TV's toughest entertainment challenge on Monday. The latest edition promised to be a dramatic one as contestant GK Barry teased that "tensions were rising" after a spat in Sunday's programme. Fans were excited to tune into tonight's show as they bid to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle took another twist. However, viewers were confused by an ITV announcement ahead of the show to warn viewers to expect "sexual reference" in Monday's episode. Fans following the show on social media platform X wondered what to expect in Monday's episode after the warning. Lila said: "Sexual references??? What's going in in that camp" Cristina posted: "Sexual references???? What?????? OK" Siobhan posted: "Sexual references?! What's going on in the jungle tonight?!" Marian commented: "Sexual references? Oooh." Oli commented: "Sexual references" - doesn't that happen every episode?" Tavern posted: "Sexual references you say?" The episode started as Love Island star Maura Higgins celebrated her 34th birthday in the camp. It was then followed by Dean McCullough competing in his sixth consecutive Bushtucker Trial. The Radio 1 DJ competed in Jack and the Scream Stalk in a bid to win stars for the camp. Ant and Dec quizzed Dean on whether he had a message for the fans who continued to vote for him. The campmate shot back: "It's not fit for telly." Viewers following the show on X were keen for Dean's wish to come true as they urged the public to vote for someone else to do the next challenge. Molly said: "On behalf of the whole nation.... PLEASE STOP VOTING FOR DEAN. Ok thanks bye x" Chloe added: "I am so so bored of Dean doing these trials now"

, /PRNewswire/ -- Daiso, the renowned global retail chain offering a wide range of affordable and unique products, is thrilled to announce the grand opening at Independence Square in on December 14th. "We are thrilled to open our store at Independence Square," said , Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso . "This achievement reflects the dedication and support of our customers who have embraced Daiso's unique concept and diverse product range. We are excited to provide an exceptional shopping experience to the vibrant community and look forward to serving our customers with the utmost care and dedication." The new Daiso store at Independence Square encompasses 8,400 square feet and promises to be a haven for shoppers seeking quality merchandise at affordable prices. With its extensive range of products spanning various categories, including Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, food, and more, Daiso has become synonymous with accessible and innovative offerings. , Chief Development Officer for Daiso says, " based Daiso customers have shown us through our online business and social media their desire for us to have more stores within the state, influencing our immediate growth strategy in this region. We currently operate 164 units in 8 states with more states opening in 2025." On both and , the first 100 customers to shop at the Independence Square location and make a minimum purchase of will receive an exclusive goodie bag. These special offerings are Daiso's way of expressing gratitude to its loyal customers and welcoming new shoppers to the Daiso community. Daiso invites customers to join in the celebration. The Independence Square Daiso, at 3100 Independence Pkwy Ste 314, is by neighboring tenant Little Caesars and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 9 p.m and Sunday from 10 a.m to About Daiso: Daiso is a global retail chain founded in , known for its vast array of unique and affordable products across various categories such as household goods, stationery, beauty, and more. Daiso entered the US market in 2005 and continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The Daiso US headquarters is located in View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DaisoGuwahati, Nov 30: Guwahati witnessed a convergence of science, innovation, and culture as the 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) commenced on Saturday, marking the first time the prestigious event has been hosted in the Northeast. The four-day event aims to popularise science and technology across diverse communities, with over 8,000 delegates, researchers, and scientific organisations participating. The festival will also host 12,000 students, including 1,500 from Assam, fostering collaboration and innovation. “These students will experience the vibrancy of this scientific extravaganza while staying on campus,” said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During his address, Chief Minister Sarma lauded the recently approved “One Nation, One Subscription” policy, which ensures access to prestigious academic journals for over 6,300 higher education institutions. “This initiative enables resource-limited institutions to benefit from global research,” he noted, urging Singh to include the Northeast’s educational institutions in the programme. Sarma also underscored the transformative role of science in national prosperity. “In today’s world, technology is the most transformative force. By harnessing science, a nation can overcome resource limitations and reduce dependency on external capital,” he said. Highlighting advancements in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and energy, the Chief Minister described science as a key driver for improving living standards, reducing poverty, and achieving social equity. Encouraging young minds to pursue innovation, Sarma added, “Science is the driving force behind advancements that enhance the quality of human life and shape a brighter future.” Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, presided over the inaugural session, highlighting the dual significance of the festival. “Today’s event is significant in more ways than one; firstly, it is a celebration of science, and secondly, simultaneously, it is also the celebration of Northeast,” Singh said in his address. Highlighting the transformation of the Northeast from a peripheral region to a beacon of progress, Singh launched the India Science, Technology & Innovation (ISTI) portal, a centralised platform aimed at consolidating content related to India’s science and technology ecosystem.

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Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AIIt took far longer than anyone in the organization preferred, but the Utica Comets finally ended its winless streak. The Comets notched a 4-3 win Friday at the Syracuse Crunch — eventual American Hockey League Player of the Week Mike Hardman scored the game-winner with 73 seconds remaining — and then showed an opportunistic side less than 24 hours later in a 5-1 road victory over the Rochester Americans. Both Isaac Poulter (26 saves Friday) and Nico Daws (35 saves Saturday) were sharp in earning their first wins of the season. The results snapped the team-record 13-winless streak to start the season (technically 14, dating to the 23-24 season finale). The wins give the Comets a 2-10-2-1 overall record, getting them a step closer to no longer having the worst record in the 32-team league. Saturday's five goals were a season-best. Notably, the team totaled nine goals over the two wins which constitutes 30% of the total goals this season. The offensive outburst is a positive step for the Comets, who were averaging 1.6 goals per game entering the weekend. Hardman earns honor For his play on the weekend, Hardman was named Player of the Week on Monday. It is the first time the 25-year-old winger has earned the AHL's weekly award. Hardman totaled four points, including the eventual game-winners on Friday and Saturday. Hardman, returning from a three-game injury absence, had an assist to help give Utica a two-goal lead on Friday, before scoring two go-ahead goals in the third period, the second one coming with 1:13 remaining to help Utica get the win. Hardman, a fourth-year pro from Massachusetts, has four goals and one assist in seven games with the Comets this season. He signed as a free agent with the parent New Jersey Devils in the offseason. He's is the first Comets player to be named AHL Player of the Week since Dec. 25, 2022 (Graeme Clarke). Hardman is the eighth Comets player to earn the weekly honor since 2013. Holding off Syracuse Comets' captain Ryan Schmelzer ended two other droughts with the game's opening goal in the first period Friday in Syracuse. It was his first goal of the season and it snapped a stretch of 138 minutes the team had gone without a goal over parts or all of four games. While on the power play, Schmelzer circled into the left faceoff dot and took a snap pass from rookie defenseman Seamus Casey and one-timed a rocket past sprawling goaltender Matt Tomkins. The Comets had not scored in a 2-0 loss at home the previous weekend. Utica;s lead doubled when Beckman got his second point of the night, 2:41 into the second period. When the puck came out from along the boards in the offensive zone, Hardman took a shot from far out as Beckman drove the net and tipped it in over Tomkins' glove. It was Beckman's third goal of the season and Hardman's first assist. Syracuse cashed on two power plays in the second and third period to tie the game. Hardman grabbed the lead back with his second goal of the season with just under 10 minutes left in regulation. The puck was pushed to him on a rebound, and he ripped a shot from the right faceoff circle that hit the back of the net, putting the Comets up 3-2. The Crunch's Conor Sheary then tied the game with 4:40 left in regulation. However, a second power-play tally for the Comets was the goal that finally ended the winless streak. Hardman sent a rebound off his own initial shot past Tomkins. After work on special teams leading into the game, Utica finished 2-for-3 on the power play. Though, the penalty kill finished 1-for-3. It was the first AHL coaching win for interim coach Ryan Parent. Rolling past Rochester While it wasn't the prettiest of outings — Utica had six total shots through 26 minutes of game time, for example — Utica was opportunistic Saturday in Rochester. It snapped a three-game winless streak vs. the Amerks. It helped Utica's power play also scored twice, including the first goal of the game 8:44 into the opening period by Brian Halonen. He scored through a mess of bodies in front after a short pass from Xavier Parent. Utica's three-goal second period helped give the team a 4-0 lead and Comets came within 10.8 seconds of shutting out the Amerks before Brendan Warren scored the Amerks' only goal in the 5-1 loss. Utica extended the lead to 4-0 over a less than nine-minute span with goals from Hardman (from the bottom of the right circle), Halonen (one-timer from the left circle on the power play) and Nathan Légaré tapping in the puck on feed from Topias Vilen on the rush. That goal ended Felix Sandstrom’s night (11 saves on 15 shots). Schmelzer scored from the top of the right circle near the midpoint of the third. It was the sixth loss in seven games for Rochester. Casey, points leader Casey, playing in his 11th game with Utica, finished with back-to-back two-point games. He leads the team 13 points, including a team-best 12 assists. His points are tied for seventh among all AHL rookies. Upcoming The Comets have their final home game of November at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Providence. It is the first of two visits for Boston's AHL affiliate. Utica then heads to Springfield for a 4:05 p.m. game Friday in Massachusetts. Then, Utica meets Providence again at 7 p.m. Saturday in Rhode Island to close November.