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Dramatic video shows a freight train in Canada surrounded by wildfire flames with workers requesting an emergency rescue as they report being “encased” in fire.”This could potentially overtake us here, this has gotten a little scary,” a crew member says as the train rushes past burning trees near Armstrong, Ontario. There are more than 100 wildfires burning in the province, with several northwestern communities under threat. Smoke blanketed Toronto, which woke up to hazy skies and some of the worst air quality in the world. The wildfires have led to concerns smoke will drift into US cities over the next…

Katy Howell, director at marketing agency Rethink Social, says paid ads “don’t necessarily corrupt a recommendation but it changes the context in which that recommendation should be understood, and audiences have a right to know that”.”The real test is whether the creator would plausibly use the product, whether they retain enough editorial freedom to express reservations, and whether the partnership fits the relationship they have built with their audience,” she adds.Bowes-Lyon accepts audiences have become more aware that influencer ads are paid for which makes authenticity even more important. “People are getting a little bit more savvy and if for…

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Today’s horoscope recommends moving from private to bold expression of your feelings. Moon moves in Leo Zodiac Sign July 16, 2026, at 19:51. This may result in greater confidence, expressiveness, pride, and a willingness to be seen. The Moon and Venus are also in Leo, which can boost social attraction, creativity, romance and charm. But the 4th aspect of Mars from Taurus can bring some stubbornness, ego or emotional heat. Each zodiac sign has a lucky number and colour of the day that can help you stay stylish, stable and lucky. Aries Lucky Number: 5 Lucky Colour: Flame Orange There…

Commercial aircraft cabins are pressurised, but not to sea-level conditions. Most are pressurised to the equivalent of an altitude of around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. At the same time, cabin humidity is usually much lower than what people experience on the ground.This combination dries out the nose and mouth, reducing the ability of the taste buds and smell receptors to work at full capacity. Since smell contributes significantly to how we perceive flavour, food can seem noticeably less vibrant in the air.​Several studies, including research commissioned by the German airline Lufthansa and conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics,…

SRINAGAR, July 16: The Kashmir Valley is likely to witness dry and hot weather for the next three days, with Srinagar city expected to record its highest temperature of the season, according to an independent weather forecaster.A prolonged spell of dry, hot and stable weather is expected to persist across the Valley over the next 72 hours, till July 18, as per Kashmir Weather Forecast, an independent weather monitoring service. Maximum temperatures in Srinagar are likely to touch 36 to 37 degrees Celsius, with most plains of Kashmir expected to remain 5 to 8 degrees above the seasonal average, significantly…

A four-year-old social media post by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has gone viral, in which he appears to be critical of the leader of the opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s mega ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in 2022.Abhijeet Dipke’s post went viral after the CJP itself said it had contacted leaders across party lines, including Rahul Gandhi, and invited them to Jantar Mantar. (HT Photo via Sanchit Khanna/PTI)The post has gone viral at a time when opposition leaders are lining up to support the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in New…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Iran, saying “they better behave” if Tehran wants negotiations with Washington to resume.In an interview, Trump claimed that Iran wanted to meet and was interested in reaching a settlement with Washington.”We’ll find out if we settle with them,” he said, adding, “They better behave.”This comes as the US military intensified its strikes on Iran, hitting targets further north while American forces also fired at a ship it accused of attempting to break its naval blockade of the Islamic Republic.The US Central Command said it had completed a new wave…

NEW DELHI: Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal was followed by a fresh controversy. After the final whistle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso celebrated with a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – a slogan linked to Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands.According to The Athletic, the display could invite FIFA disciplinary action because football’s governing body prohibits political messages during matches. Here’s everything you need to know about the controversy:What does ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ mean?”Las Malvinas son Argentinas” translates to “The Malvinas are…

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has defended Centre’s ethanol blending programme amid criticism over its impact on vehicles and allegations of conflict of interest, saying ethanol accounts for only a small share of the business run by his sons and that any reduction in fuel efficiency from E20 petrol is “minor” and largely confined to high-speed driving.In an interview with The Times of India’s Dipak K Dash, Gadkari rejected allegations that he or his family had benefited from the government’s ethanol blending programme, while also dismissing claims that E20 fuel damages vehicle engines.Also read: E20 causes no engine…