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US man buys ‘pristine’ plate for ₹415, later finds out it’s worth ₹3.8 lakh: ‘When everybody walked away’

US man buys ‘pristine’ plate for ₹415, later finds out it’s worth ₹3.8 lakh: ‘When everybody walked away’

A remarkable thrift store find in the US turned into a lucrative discovery for an Illinois man, John Carcerano, a carpet cleaner, who bought a plate for just $4.99 (about ₹415), only to later learn it was a rare 18th-century Chinese artefact valued at over ₹3.66 lakh, reported the New York Post. Carcerano was browsing through items at a Goodwill store when he spotted the plate, which was initially hidden under a modern one. Using Google Lens, he quickly identified the item and realized its potential value. A similar plate had recently been sold for $4,400 (around ₹3.66 lakh), prompting…
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German national arrested with drugs worth ₹23.95 lakh in North Goa

German national arrested with drugs worth ₹23.95 lakh in North Goa

HT News Desk - Police have arrested a 45-year-old German national after seizing drugs valued at ₹23.95 lakh from his possession in North Goa district, an official said on Tuesday. Superintendent of Police (ANC) Tikam Singh Verma said at a press conference that the accused, Sebastian Hesler, had been staying in Goa on a tourist visa since November last year. LSD blot papers, ketamine powder, ketamine liquid, and two kg of ganja, collectively valued at ₹23,95,000, were seized from his possession following a raid at his rented premises late Monday night, the official said. Last month, Goa's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) arrested…
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New porn app for iPhone emerges due to EU antitrust law; Apple reacts

New porn app for iPhone emerges due to EU antitrust law; Apple reacts

HT News Desk - Apple called a new pornography app on its App Store in the European Union (EU) a ‘danger to children’, claiming that digital rules there allowed it to reach the store. This comes after Apple was accused of breaking a new EU law known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and was forced to allow EU users to download apps from other stores. Before this, Apple had been protecting its own store as the sole gateway for apps to get onto its devices. Though the App Store does not allow porn, the Hot Tub app is offered…
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US deports Indian migrants on C-17 military aircraft, first since Donald Trump’s return

US deports Indian migrants on C-17 military aircraft, first since Donald Trump’s return

HT News Desk - A US military plane has departed with illegal migrants to India, a US official told news agency Reuters on Monday. The C-17 aircraft departed with migrants aboard but would not arrive for at least 24 hours, he added. The Trump administration has sought the US military's help to assist his immigration agenda by sending additional troops to the US-Mexico border, using military aircraft to deport migrants, and opening military bases to house them. Deportation flights have carried migrants deemed illegal, to Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras. The report added that India is the farthest destination the flights…
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Nooro Foot Massager (Reviews & Complaints 2025) – Really Helps in Neuropathy Relief?

Nooro Foot Massager (Reviews & Complaints 2025) – Really Helps in Neuropathy Relief?

Neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, refers to a range of conditions affecting the peripheral nerves. This disorder disrupts communication between the brain, spinal cord, and limbs, leading to various symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain, particularly in the feet and hands. Neuropathy may arise from numerous causes, including diabetes, trauma, infections, and exposure to toxins. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to neuropathy is crucial, as the management of these symptoms often dictates the quality of life for those affected. Among the most prevalent concerns for individuals suffering from neuropathy is foot health. Neuropathy can lead to reduced sensation in the…
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FDA approves Journavx: First new type of pain medication in 25 years

FDA approves Journavx: First new type of pain medication in 25 years

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration signed off Thursday on the first new type of pain reliever to be approved in more than two decades. The drug, suzetrigine, is a 50-milligram prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx. “A new non-opioid analgesic therapeutic class for acute pain offers an opportunity to mitigate certain risks associated with using an opioid for pain and provides patients with another treatment option,” Dr. Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay, acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in…
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Takeaways from India’s budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth

Takeaways from India’s budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on boosting private investment to strengthen growth, increasing funding in the agriculture sector and enhancing the spending power of India’s middle class. “The focus of the budget is taking everyone together on an inclusive path,” Sitharaman said, adding that the government is aiming for a fiscal deficit of 4.4%…
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Hidalgo leads No. 3 Notre Dame to 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech

Hidalgo leads No. 3 Notre Dame to 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points to lift No. 3 Notre Dame to a 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night. Hidalgo shot 10 of 16 from the floor and made all seven of her free throws for the Fighting Irish (18-2, 9-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who won their 13th straight game and beat Virginia Tech for the seventh consecutive time. Carys Baker led the Hokies (14-7, 5-5) with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Virginia Tech lost its second in a row and third in its last five games. The Irish, who led by just four…
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Quinerly leads No. 21 West Virginia against No. 24 Oklahoma State after 26-point showing

Quinerly leads No. 21 West Virginia against No. 24 Oklahoma State after 26-point showing

Oklahoma State Cowgirls (18-3, 8-2 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (16-4, 6-3 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 West Virginia hosts No. 24 Oklahoma State after JJ Quinerly scored 26 points in West Virginia's 77-62 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. The Mountaineers have gone 11-0 in home games. West Virginia has a 16-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Cowgirls are 8-2 against conference opponents. Oklahoma State is seventh in the Big 12 with 15.1 assists per game led by Jadyn Wooten averaging 3.8. West Virginia averages 79.6…
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Perthera Announces Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer, World’s First AI-Driven Chemo Predictor for Frontline Treatment

Perthera Announces Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer, World’s First AI-Driven Chemo Predictor for Frontline Treatment

MCCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Perthera, a leader in AI-driven precision oncology, announces a groundbreaking advancement in the fight against pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with the introduction of PDACai, the world’s first validated artificial intelligence signature designed to predict front-line chemotherapy effectiveness for newly diagnosed patients. It will be available for ordering physicians in February 2025. Prior to PDACai, there has been no way for a treating clinician to know which of the two current most frequently used frontline treatments a patient would most likely respond to without trialing the patient on each of these drug regimens,…
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