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Perplexity says its AI personal shopper ‘puts you first’

Perplexity is enhancing its AI shopping feature in preparation for the upcoming holiday season, similar to initiatives by OpenAI and Google. This new AI-powered shopping tool, currently available for users in the United States, allows individuals to type in specific product queries and refine their searches through follow-up questions. Results are presented as product cards […]

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Fame reduces musician life expectancy by four years, study finds

A recent study from the University Witten Herdecke in Germany suggests that fame may decrease a musician’s life expectancy by an average of 4.6 years. This finding appears in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, where researchers compared data from 648 singers, dividing them into two groups: famous and less famous artists. Famous singers

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Missing South Jakarta boy found dead after viral outcry

November 26, 2025 JAKARTA – The case of six-year-old AKN, who disappeared in March from Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, has seen a significant development after eight months of investigation. AKN’s stepfather, Alex Iskandar, was arrested last week but reportedly died by suicide in police custody. The remains of AKN were discovered as skeletal remains along the

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Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft

A parking inspector and his wife have been arrested on suspicion of embezzling over €1 million (£878,000) from parking meters in the small German town of Kempten. Police reports indicate that the inspector, whose name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation, is believed to have repeatedly removed coins from parking meters and

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You can grab two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $2.99 a month

Paramount Plus has announced a price increase set to take effect on January 15, 2026. The ad-supported Essential plan will rise from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan will increase from $12.99 to $13.99. In light of this upcoming change, the service is currently offering a promotional deal for Black Friday,

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Interview: How viral skincare advice is reshaping dermatology in India’s semi-urban districts – The South First

As dermatologists in semi-urban India witness a rise in complex skin conditions influenced by social media, Dr. Avinash Pravin emphasizes the importance of science-based care over viral skincare trends. Published Nov 26, 2025 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 26, 2025 | 7:00 AM In regions like Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, common skin issues have escalated

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Foreign tourists to pay $100 fee to visit US national parks

Foreign tourists visiting several U.S. national parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, will be subject to an increased fee beginning in 2026, as announced by the Trump administration. The Department of the Interior stated that international visitors will need to pay an additional $100 to access 11 major parks, on top of the current

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Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat

Campbell’s Soup Company has publicly stated that its soups do not contain 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of bioengineered meat. This clarification followed the release of leaked audio in which a company vice president allegedly mentions that Campbell’s meat “came from a 3D printer.” The company addressed the claims on its website, asserting

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South Bay restaurant cleared to reopen after viral video

The Milpitas restaurant PhoLove has received approval from Santa Clara County’s health department to reopen after it was temporarily closed due to health violations. The closure followed the circulation of a viral video that depicted an employee improperly handling frozen ribs. The video attracted significant attention online, depicting the employee slamming slabs of ribs against

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Russia’s Wagner group accused of killing civilians in cold-blood in Mali

In M’berra, Mauritania, a shopkeeper named Ahmed has provided a harrowing account of his experiences involving Russian mercenaries in Mali, specifically operations linked to the Wagner group. He described witnessing the murder of two men in front of him and receiving threats of violence, including promises of dismemberment. Ahmed’s testimony is part of a broader

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