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Popular streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, 34, was slammed after livestreaming himself confronting Akash Singhania, 25, in April as part of his series, Catching Child Predators.

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AI tokens are catching some companies by surprise — and spurring big bills

As artificial intelligence (AI) use ramps up by many companies, some are reportedly facing sticker shock as they run out of AI 'tokens,' which can lead to extra costs.

Desperate Putin planning Hail Mary winter offensive against Ukraine — as Russian economy in death spiral, experts say

"A lot of these problems are finally catching up to Putin," said Kateryna Stepanenko, the Russia team lead and deputy director of the Cognitive Warfare Project at the Institute for the Study of War think tank.

Pakistan’s prized trout under threat as climate change, overfishing take toll

Gilgit-Baltistan region, famed for its towering peaks, vast glaciers and pristine lakes, is facing a sharp decline in its prized trout population as climate change, habitat loss and overfishing threaten the species. Its icy, glacier-fed waters provide an ideal environment for the breeding of trout, one of Pakistan’s most prized freshwater fish. In recent years, however, the trout population has drastically reduced due to a slew of climate and human-induced factors, which include habitat fragmentation, pollution, construction of hydropower projects, and, on top of all, overfishing. According to experts and officials, the trout population has been slashed by 50 per cent over the past two decades. “Climate change-induced flash floods have been destroying spawning habitats of trout in most streams and tributaries by changing sediments and gravel size,” said Farasat Ali, an official of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan. Speaking to Anadolu, he said the local rivers and streams are still in good condition, but overfishing via dynamite, net and electricity shock is posing serious challenges to trout populations. Hydropower stations, he added, pose another major challenge to trout migration and life cycles, as most projects in Gilgit-Baltistan were designed without fish ladders or bypass systems to allow fish movement. Trout, he noted, naturally move upstream for breeding, and without such provisions, entire populations of offspring could be lost in the same habitat. Inayat Ali, an assistant director at Gilgit-Baltistan’s Fisheries Department, said dramatic climate change, particularly regular floods since 2010 and glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs), have badly impacted the trout population in the region. “Trout requires fresh and clean water with good amounts of oxygen to survive and grow. While floods and landslides bring mud and rocks, which spoil the water quality and subsequently destroy the trout’s breeding grounds,” Ali told Anadolu. Improved road infrastructure adds to overfishing Not only the number, but the size of the fish has also reduced over the passage of time, reflecting the adverse impacts of overfishing. “It’s rare to catch a trout above 1 kilogram nowadays. They are mostly between 500 and 600 grams. Until a decade ago, 2kg or above single catch was normal,” Ali said. Although there have been no official surveys or statistics about trout population, conservative estimates suggest a 50pc decline in the number of fish over the past two decades, Ali added. The figure was also endorsed by Khadim Hussain, a local environment protection agency official. Hussain cited an improved road and transport infrastructure as a key factor behind overfishing and commercial catching. “Road infrastructure has been significantly improved across Gilgit-Baltistan in recent years, providing access to even far-flung areas, where lakes and streams are full of trout. It has given a boost to commercial catching,” he told Anadolu. The colonial connection Trout is not an endemic species to GB. It is an exotic species which has killed most of the region’s native fish species in many rivers and streams. British colonial officers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries introduced trout to the region. GB is home to two kinds of trout — brown trout and rainbow trout, with the former in abundance. The picturesque Ghizer district is known as a hub of trout. Fishing is banned from October to March — a six-month breeding period for trout — although the ban is often violated. Obtaining a licence for trout hunting is mandatory, according to the regional government’s law. The fisheries department issues 5,000 to 6,000 seasonal and daily fishing licenses yearly, compared to 1,000 to 1,500 a decade ago. Booming trout farming industry An increasing demand for the species has led to a booming trout farming industry across the region. “On the one hand, trout numbers are decreasing in the rivers and lakes, while on the other, its farming is on the rise in the entire region,” Ali said. Within the past three to four years, the number of trout farms across the region has soared to over 450, up from barely over 100, supplying around 600 tons of trout yearly across Pakistan. Since 2013, the fisheries department has been providing guidance and financial assistance for trout farming, which has become a “lucrative business” opening up new employment opportunities across the region. Maaz Alam, who set up a trout farm in Ghizer district in 2017, is currently supplying 10 tonnes of fish yearly to Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and other cities amid an increasing demand and profits. “The demand for trout is gradually increasing not only domestically (Gilgit-Baltistan) but across Pakistan as well,” Alam told Anadolu, adding that there is an 80pc to 100pc return in trout farming. A bulk of the trout production is consumed domestically, following a surge in local tourism. “No tourist returns from here without tasting a trout, which has become a hallmark of Gilgit-Baltistan.” The region, according to Alam, has the potential to export trout to the regional nations, particularly the Middle East, but it requires proper marketing and high-quality packaging. “That we cannot do without the government or a third-party support,” he said. Trophy hunting programs Farasat, the WWF official, called for community-based fish conservation and management, like trophy hunting programmes, to boost the dwindling trout population. A sustainable trophy hunting programme and greater community involvement have already helped Pakistan maintain a year-long trend of an increase in the population of its national animal, the markhor. The Gilgit-Baltistan government, last year, auctioned permits to hunt endangered markhor for a record $370,000, one of the highest permits in the world to kill an animal. The government uses the money to support local communities with initiatives such as building schools, mosques, health centres, and even providing scholarships to students. About 80pc of the amount generated through the hunting license program, launched in early 2000, is spent on local communities, while the remainder goes to the national exchequer. “This formula will boost not only fish population but also wetlands conservation of specific areas,” Farasat said.

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Bank stocks rally as RBI steps lift mood, trigger short covering

Bank stocks gained as much as 5% on Tuesday after the raft of measures introduced by RBI to help hedge foreign currency borrowings stoked investor optimism and led to traders covering some of their bearish bets.Bank Nifty rose 2.1% to 55,194.50; and closed above 55,000 levels after two weeks while benchmark Nifty moved 0.5% higher on Tuesday. All 14 constituents of Bank Nifty moved higher on Tuesday. .Bank of Baroda jumped 5.5% while Canara Bank climbed 4.5%. Punjab National Bank and Federal Bank advanced around 3.5%."The measures by RBI are likely to drive a healthy deposit base for banks and lead to cheaper cost of funds since the hedging cost on FCNRB is borne by the Central Bank while the hedging costs on ECB's is subsidised," said Dharmesh Kant, head of research, Cholamandalam Securities.131622603Last week, the RBI announced measures to boost foreign currency inflows and to support the rupee. The Central Bank offered concessional dollar-rupee swap facility to absorb the entire forex hedging costs for three-to-five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR[B]) deposits until October 16, 2026. In addition, it offered a concessional swap facility for eligible External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) raised by public sector entities, fixing the hedging cost at 1.5% per annum.This policy allows Indian banks to access low-cost global capital and alleviate domestic deposit crunches without bearing currency risk, said analysts. "The sudden fundamental clarity triggered massive technical short covering, catching derivative traders by surprise and sparking a rapid short squeeze since the Put-Call Ratio (PCR) had dropped into an oversold zone below 0.80 ahead of the news," said Nishchal Jain, Quant Researcher, Share. Market by Phone Pe.The high-volume breakout past 55,100 and decisive price action, shifts the market regime from "sell on rallies" to "buy on dips", establishing 55,000 as a strong psychological support base- forming a high-conviction bullish view, he said.

‘We got banned from YouTube but they showed Saddam Hussein being hanged’: the wild viral visions of Romain Gavras

What will life be like in 2034? Will kids surf in quarries – or live in the woods since they think Earth is hollow? We meet the film-maker behind Gener8ion, whose dark predictions have a habit of going viral One of the standout videos of Visions of 2034, a new audio-visual exhibition from film-maker Romain Gavras and musician Benoit Heitz (AKA Surkin), is a blackly comic twist on conspiracy theory culture. In God Hates Space, some young people have defected to the woods somewhere in middle America due to their fringe beliefs, chiefly the idea that the Earth is actually hollow: trenchant stuff in an age when twentysomethings are becoming off-grid libertarian homesteaders, and popular influencers claim that Kendrick Lamar sent “demons through the TV screen” during his Super Bowl half-time performance. But here’s the rub: God Hates Space, with its creepy-crazy images of fascism and crackpot conspiracy, was made more than six years ago in Ukraine, before the war. Its aesthetic – which Surkin describes as a combination of “confederate” and “Monster energy drink” – is prescient, not referential. “We shoot these videos and sometimes it takes a while for them to get released,” Surkin says. “The future is catching up with us. It gets dumber way quicker than before!” Continue reading...

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Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here

Apple kicked off its annual developer conference with bold promises about AI. The company, CEO Tim Cook said, would be "introducing new technologies and innovations that push the limits on what's possible." But its slew of announcements - centered on a brand-new "Siri AI" - had more to do with catching up. After almost entirely […]

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Bills eye former saints all-pro in potential offensive upgrade

The Buffalo Bills have been linked to a potential trade for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara after FOX Sports insider Greg Auman named Buffalo as a possible landing spot. Kamara, now 30, is coming off a down season and carries an $11.5 million salary for 2026. While the veteran still offers value as a pass-catching back, many around the league question whether adding him would truly address Buffalo’s need for more explosive offensive playmakers.

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Yankees get positive Austin Wells update as they navigate catching carousel

The Yankees can breathe a small sigh of relief on Austin Wells.

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Bills linked to $8M Saints star in potential blockbuster trade

The Buffalo Bills are being linked to New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara as trade speculation continues to grow around the veteran star’s future. Analysts believe Buffalo could pursue Kamara because of his connection to new Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, who previously coached him in New Orleans. While Kamara’s production has declined in recent years, his pass-catching ability still makes him valuable. The Saints are also facing salary cap pressure, which could push them toward considering a trade before the 2026 NFL season begins.

The rise of Mohammad Saleem Safi: Quit cricket at 16, now bags 6/140 vs India

Three years after catching Rana Naved-ul-Hasan's attention at Afghanistan's high-performance centre, Mohammad Saleem Safi delivered the performance of his life against India. The 23-year-old pacer claimed a maiden six-wicket haul, completing a remarkable journey from financial hardship and self-doubt to becoming Afghanistan's newest pace sensation.

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Yankees place Austin Wells on IL, call up J.C. Escarra one day after demotion in wild catching shuffle

There are still just under two months to go until the trade deadline, when the Yankees are expected to pursue a right-handed hitting catcher.

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Public urged to get jabs as flu cases spike

An expert on infectious diseases called on the public on Saturday to get vaccinated against influenza before the current batch of available jabs expires at the end of this month, as cases are on the rise. A recent serious case involved a 17-year-old who was left in a critical condition yesterday after developing complications, including severe pneumonia and shock from catching influenza B. He was not inoculated against the flu. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Professor Ivan Hung, head of the infectious diseases division at the University of Hong Kong and an honorary consultant at Queen Mary Hospital , said the hospital has also logged more flu cases among children and the elderly. “Right now we're seeing a rise in the number of cases in both flu A, which is [subtype] H3, and also flu B, with quite a number of older adults being admitted to hospitals with severe flu cases, and also for children as well. Recently, we have had a 17-year-old with a severe flu B infection,” he said after the show. “But whether it's peaking – it's not yet the so-called summer peak – I think we really have to wait for a few more weeks to see how the trend plays out. "I do recommend anyone who has not been vaccinated to get vaccinated before the end of June because the vaccine is going to expire by the end of June.” Hung urged the elderly, particularly those with chronic diseases, to wear masks in crowded places and use hand sanitisers. People do not have to be too worried over Covid-19, he said, adding that it has become endemic in the city. “I think the coronavirus itself is relatively benign. If you look at the variant, the latest is NB.1.8.1, it’s actually quite close to the LP.8.1, which is the vaccine candidate," Hung said. "Basically, I think it’s not a major concern in terms of coronavirus. “Overall, we have very, very few severe cases being hospitalised. For the last year or so, we didn’t really have a surge in Covid cases. In general, it’s very mild, even for the older adults.” However, those who are immunodeficient and suffer from chronic illnesses should get vaccinated regularly, Hung said, urging those who have not been inoculated against flu to take the jab without delay, as vaccines won’t be available for a short period until the next batch arrives in the fourth quarter. Edited by Robert Kemp

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Maine Socialist Graham Platner Propped Up by Radical Couple Behind Other Far-Left Politicians

Graham Platner, Maine's likely Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate, was hand-plucked by a pair of socialist political operatives who sought him out after catching wind of him through the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) network. The post Maine Socialist Graham Platner Propped Up by Radical Couple Behind Other Far-Left Politicians appeared first on Breitbart.

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Revealed: The ideal time to spend catching up with old friends (to allow you to discuss family, friendship group gossip, work news, relationships and holidays)

A survey found an hour and 24 minutes is the right amount of time to be able to discuss family, friendship group gossip, work news, relationships and holidays.

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For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up

Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been 344 confirmed cases of the disease ‌and 60 confirmed deaths, although challenges remain. "The outbreak had a big head start, and ⁠we're still behind, but under the leadership of the government of DRC, we're catching up," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a press briefing. The outbreak, linked to ‌the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has spread to neighbouring Uganda where 15 cases have ⁠been confirmed, including one death, the agency said.

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Kaylee Goncalves's parents on facing Bryan Kohberger, catching criminals and dealing with the killer's fans: Listen to the interview in full in The Trial: USA podcast

In this week's The Trial: USA podcast, Crime Correspondent Rachel Sharp sits down with Kaylee's parents Kristi and Steve Goncalves for an in-depth interview.

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Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Are Catching Up' - WHO Chief On DR Congo's Ebola Fight

[UN News] The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing signs of progress - but significant challenges remain in testing, surveillance, vaccine development and building community trust.

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