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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts

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Google, owned by Alphabet, is implementing layoffs and shifting some roles abroad to cut costs. The company is reducing its workforce and some roles will be moved to hubs in India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin. This follows previous job cuts, and fears arise about ongoing layoffs amid economic uncertainty. CEO Sundar Pichai predicted more job cuts earlier this year.
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Courageous man fights off armed robbers; video goes viral

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A brave citizen in Karachi thwarted an armed robbery near Five Star Chowrangi, capturing the incident on CCTV. When two robbers on a motorbike attempted to mug him, he fought back, seizing one robber's pistol and apprehending him while others joined to subdue the criminal. The captured robber was handed over to the police.
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Hundreds of toilet paper rolls clog highway after spilling off truck

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A truck carrying a large quantity of toilet paper spilled its load, blocking two lanes of Interstate 5 in Newhall, California, causing a major traffic obstruction. California Highway Patrol cleared the highway of the rolls within about 20 minutes on Monday morning. Officers were seen working to clear the lanes and throwing rolls across a median.
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PM Shehbaz kicks off spring tree plantation drive

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PM Shehbaz Sharif initiated the nationwide spring tree plantation campaign by personally planting a sapling. He aims to double the number of trees planted in 2024 to combat climate risks, emphasizing the urgency of increasing Pakistan's forest cover. He directed authorities to ensure the campaign reaches all corners of the country and urged citizens to participate.
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Missile attack causes fire aboard vessel off Yemen: maritime agencies

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A vessel transiting the Gulf of Aden was targeted by a missile attack causing a fire onboard, as reported by maritime agencies. Coalition forces are responding. The attack follows a series of strikes disrupting global shipping. The UN Conference on Trade and Development warned of a significant decline in traffic through the Suez Canal.
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Indian navy frees Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

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The Indian navy rescued an Iranian fishing boat hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. The warship INS Sumitra intercepted the vessel and successfully coerced the hijackers to release the 17 crew members and the boat. This comes amid fears of resurgent piracy in the region due to the redirection of international naval forces.
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At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island

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At least two people are dead and up to 16 are missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos. The boat, carrying 36 people, ran aground after strong winds pushed it. Coast guard patrols were unable to search due to bad weather. Lesbos is a key entry point for migrants entering the EU.
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Wedding called off after fight over curry

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A wedding in Telangana, India, was canceled after a dispute over the type of curry to be served, leading to the families landing in a police station. In another incident in Uttarakhand, a bride canceled her marriage after receiving a 'cheap' lehenga from the groom's family, despite attempts to reconcile.
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Jennifer Lopez Sells off Bel Air Mansion for a Whopping Sum

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Latin pop star Jennifer Lopez sold off her Bel Air mansion for a whopping price to settle in Beverly Hills with her husband Ben Affleck. A little over a year after tying the knot with Hollywood actor-producer Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez completely ended her singlehood, as she sold off her solo-owned mansion in Bel Air, California for $34 million.