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Brevin Bennett Finds Relief by Stepping Away from His Golf Swing
Brevin Bennett's strong golf results did not reflect the frustration and mental exhaustion he was experiencing. After taking a day away and simplifying his practice with alignment sticks, he found relief by stopping the constant inspection of his mechanics and allowing himself to play without overthinking.
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Rising star Henrich daring to dream of LA Olympics
Welsh 400m athlete Charlotte Henrich has her sights set on Los Angeles having found her confidence with a breakthrough summer in 2026.
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Much-loved wrestler Benjamin Satterley, also known as Pac, dies one day after final bout
‘The greatest export from our country, also the greatest human being.’
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TST Images: The Broncos defeat the Rams, 30-26, at Empower Field in Denver
DENVER, COLORADO - The Denver Broncos defeat the Los Angeles Rams , 30-26, at Empower Field on September 27, 2026 and TST photographer Robin Alam was there to capture the following images.
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Why Is NAB (ASX:NAB) Tracking a Jump in Consumer Stress?
National Australia Bank flags cost-of-living stress at a decade high. We look at arrears, loan demand and the RBA decision.
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Employee quits after 6 months of burnout leads to hospitalization; in a shocker, boss offers promotion, salary raise of their choice and 3 months off in bid to keep them
An employee from Philippines faced intense burnout after repeatedly taking on more than they could handle at work. Following a stressful hospitalization, they chose to resign. In response, the department head proposed a counteroffer featuring a promotion, a pay increase, and three months of unpaid leave for self-care. Although enticing, the employee was worried about future workload and workplace instability.
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Office space leasing rises 9% in Jul-Sep across top 7 cities: Colliers
Colliers India data showed that gross office leasing is estimated to have risen to 18.7 million sq ft in the third quarter of this year from 17.2 million sq ft in the year-ago period
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Rapido Launches Ownly in Hyderabad, Celebrates the City’s Captains with a Biryani Party
Known for its biryani houses, Irani cafés and late-night kitchens, Hyderabad is one of India’s most food-loving cities. Mobility platform Rapido announced the launch of Ownly, its standalone food delivery app, in Hyderabad, the brand’s second city after Bengaluru, where it first launched earlier this year. With Ownly now live across the city, Hyderabad becomes the newest home for the platform’s zero-commission, price-honest approach to food delivery. As Ownly begins its journey in Hyderabad, the brand is placing its Captain community in the front. Captains have always been central to Rapido’s journey since its inception, powering millions of everyday rides and forming the backbone of the platform’s presence across cities. With Ownly, they will also play an important role in taking the food delivery experience to consumers across Hyderabad. To celebrate the Captain community and mark Ownly’s arrival in the city, Ownly hosted a special biryani party for Rapido Captains in Hyderabad. The celebration brought together Captains from across the city over one of Hyderabad’s most loved foods, recognising the people who make Rapido’s and Ownly’s services possible every day. As part of the launch, Telugu Superstar Nani joined the event and spent time interacting with the Captains from across Hyderabad. At the heart of Ownly’s proposition is its zero-commission model, under which restaurants pay no fees and customers are charged only an honest delivery fee that reflects the actual cost of getting food to their door. Speaking at the launch, Aravind Sanka, Co - Founder, Rapido and Ownly said: “Hyderabad is one of the most passionate food cities in the country, especially when it comes to biryani; and that makes it a natural next home for Ownly. Our model is simple: restaurants keep what they earn, customers pay only for their food and delivery, and nobody pays for anything in between. Bengaluru showed us that people respond to honesty in pricing, and we expect Hyderabad to hold us to it just as closely. It felt right to begin here with our captains, because they are the ones who carry this promise to every doorstep in the city.” The launch of Ownly is set to create additional earning opportunities for Rapido Captains in Hyderabad, allowing them to participate in food delivery demand alongside Rapido’s growing mobility ecosystem. As Ownly scales across the city, the Captain network will remain an integral part of delivering a reliable and accessible experience for consumers. With its Hyderabad launch, Ownly aims to bring healthier competition to the city's food delivery market, one that benefits both consumers and restaurants. As a new venture under the Rapido umbrella, Ownly builds on its parent company's focus on affordability, convenience and transparency in solving large-scale, everyday problems.
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Punjab CM Asks DGP To Visit LPU Amid Violent Student Protests; University Shuts For 10 Days
Jalandhar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to visit Lovely Professional University (LPU) in
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Women Leaders Push for Real Power and a Stronger Voice at UNGA81
Getting women into a room where decisions are made is only part of the challenge having the opportunity to speak be taken seriously and influence those decisions requires access to power that an invitation alone cannot provide That concern shaped ldquoThe Power of Intergenerational Leadershiprdquo a high-level event held on 24 September at Scandinavia House in New York where emerging and established women leaders examined how working across generations can open pathways into leadership and strengthen the rights of women and girls
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Tighter digital controls needed at Immigration: Former officer
Immigration system safeguards must be strengthened, says ex-officer
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AWS Introduces Foreign Key Constraints in Aurora DSQL
AWS recently announced that Aurora DSQL now supports foreign key constraints, allowing applications to enforce referential integrity directly in the database, including CASCADE, SET NULL, and other referential actions. The addition addresses a long-standing gap that users had explicitly called out as an adoption blocker. By Renato Losio
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Laptop Power Banks Explained: How Much Capacity and Wattage You Really Need
On paper, 10,000 mAh looks like a generous amount of battery. Plug that power bank into a 16-inch MacBook Pro, though, and it will fall well short of delivering even a single full charge.When you're shopping for a power bank to run a laptop, the mAh rating on the packaging doesn't tell you much. Two other figures are more useful: watt-hours (Wh), which measure how much energy the bank stores, and watts (W), which measure how quickly it can hand that energy over. Plenty of reasonably good power banks can buy a laptop a bit of extra runtime. A true laptop bank, however, stores enough energy and charges faster than the laptop uses power.Start by turning mAh into watt-hoursCapacity is quoted by manufacturers in milliamp-hours. That works well enough when you're weighing one phone bank against another. With a device as demanding as a laptop, though, what you need is energy expressed in watt-hours, and getting there means factoring in voltage.The lithium-ion cells inside most power banks run at roughly 3.7 volts (V). Since watts are volts multiplied by amps, and one amp equals 1,000 mAh, the first step is to divide the mAh figure by 1,000. Before accounting for any conversion loss, a 10,000 mAh bank comes out to about 37Wh (3.7V x 10Ah). Keep the voltage constant and doubling the mAh also doubles the Wh, which puts a 20,000 mAh bank at around 74Wh.Set that against a laptop's battery. Apple's current MacBook lineup carries batteries rated anywhere from ~37Wh (MacBook Neo) to 100Wh (16-inch MacBook Pro). A 10,000 mAh (37Wh) bank usually won't manage to top up a MacBook even one time. Capacity also reveals nothing about charging speed.Run the numbers for your own machineYou should be able to find your laptop's battery capacity in Wh on the manufacturer's website. Working out average power consumption is tricky without a wattmeter, but a rough estimate comes from dividing the capacity by the number of hours the battery lasts. For example, a 70Wh battery that runs for five hours averages 14W. Real-world draw shifts all the time depending on the task, with scrolling through a PDF consuming far less than rendering video.Some energy also disappears during charging. Under fast-charging standards such as USB Power Delivery, the bank steps up its voltage in order to supply enough watts to keep pace with the laptop. That conversion costs some energy, and more escapes as heat. For regular charging, a 20 percent efficiency loss is a widely used rule of thumb. With fast charging, a figure of around 30 percent (or even higher) is closer to reality.Here's a worked example. Hook a 20,000 mAh 45W USB-C bank up to the 14W laptop mentioned above. Subtract 30 percent from the 74Wh for overhead and about ~52Wh of usable energy remains, which should translate to roughly 3.7 hours of extra runtime. Whenever the laptop demands more than the bank's 45W, it makes up the shortfall from its internal battery. In that situation the bank is merely supplementing the built-in battery and extending how long it lasts.Storing energy and delivering it are two different specsThis is the point where many buyers get caught out. A 50,000 mAh bank stores a lot of energy, yet that figure reveals nothing about how much power it can output. If a high-capacity bank is rated at only 15W, it will just slow down how fast the laptop drains, or the laptop may reject it altogether.Look for the "USB-C PD" label. It indicates that the bank and the laptop can negotiate a higher charging level than a regular USB port supplies.Pay attention to the output of each individual port as well, since the combined output number can be misleading. A bank advertising "100W total" may not hit 100W on any one port. It might also drop below 100W when a phone and a laptop are charging simultaneously.The right size for most usersA 20,000 mAh/74Wh bank serves well for emergencies or partial top-ups. A 27,000 mAh/100Wh bank comes nearer to the sweet spot. That size also matches a firm cap: in the US, 100Wh is the most a power bank can hold and still be taken on a plane without approval. Connected, yet the battery keeps fallingWhen a laptop's charge continues to drop even though it's hooked up to a bank, the bank might just be underpowered. It is delivering power, only at a slower rate than the laptop consumes it. You'll see the same thing when plugging into a car's USB port. A handful of other explanations exist too, and it pays to work through them in order.Begin with the laptop. Not all USB-C ports can take power in. Some are limited to data, video or accessories. If the ports carry no markings, consult the manual or search for the product specifications online.After that, examine the bank's USB-C Power Delivery rating on a per-port basis. A basic 15W USB-C output is fine for a phone, but it barely registers on a laptop pulling 65W+. If the bank can't supply enough output, the laptop will either refuse it or only charge during light use, after first displaying a "slow charge" warning.Next, inspect the cable. USB-C cables aren't all rated for high wattage. A standard one typically handles up to 3 amps, whereas 100W and Extended Power Range connections call for a cable rated at 5 amps. USB PD 3.1 can supply as much as 240W, but only if the laptop, the bank and the cable all support that level of power.When every component is compliant, USB-C PD devices negotiate a compatible voltage and current automatically. That handshake can't compensate for faulty hardware, however. Avoid damaged cables, and get rid of the old ones tucked away in the cardboard box in your closet. They were never designed for the power that modern laptops pull.
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Vi rolls out free international roaming on select plans across 170+ countries
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) on Friday announced free international roaming on select postpaid, prepaid and enterprise plans, allowing eligible customers to
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AI and Black Friday dominate Technology for Marketing and eCommerce Expo 2026 at London ExCel
Technology for Marketing and eCommerce Expo 2026 took place last week at ExCeL London. AI remained high on the agenda, with Sharon Gai, CEO and Founder at Culture Fluid, exploring how e-commerce is moving beyond traditional search and click shopping towards more predictive, personalised experiences. “The future of e-commerce is not about making websites smarter. It’s about getting to a point where the shopping experience can predict what a customer needs before they even search for it,” Gai said. She added “Personalisation can be incredibly powerful, but there is a line between useful and uncomfortable. The challenge for retailers is using data and AI to make shopping easier without losing trust.” AI governance was also in the spotlight in ‘Would You Let an AI Move £50,000 For Your Business?’, led by Klaas van Raaij, Managing Director at Incard Netherlands, who warned that automation can quickly outpace human oversight. His advice for keeping AI in check was simple: “Give AI a career path, not the keys.” Elsewhere, social and discovery commerce emerged as a major theme. In ‘Cracking TikTok Shop: The Strategy Behind Sustainable 7-Figure Growth’, speakers from TikTok and Social United explored how content, product, consistency and creators can drive sustainable growth. “People don’t open TikTok because they want to shop. They open it to be entertained. The opportunity for brands is to turn that entertainment into discovery, and discovery into sales,” said Giulia Yang, Growth & Strategic Partnerships at TikTok. Jay Joshi, Head of TikTok Shop at Social United, added: “The impact of TikTok Shop goes beyond the transaction. There’s a halo effect across the wider brand, as discovery on TikTok drives awareness, consideration and sales elsewhere.” Meanwhile, Emily Booroff, Founder and CVO at Social Climbers Collective, argued that brands no longer need to build a traditional following before reaching an audience, outlining four fundamentals for TikTok Shop success: search, discoverability, earning attention and working with creators. Retail media was also a key focus point. In a panel discussion titled ‘Retail Media ROI: The Data Driving Sales Onsite, Offsite and on TV’ Mike Hyman, Head of Media at Henkel, said: “We don’t see in-housing and outsourcing as two separate things. Everything needs to be connected. Internally, we retain the strategic core, then rely on our retail media partners to help plan measurement and activation to maximise impact.” Clare O’Brien, Associate Media Advisor at ISBA, also called for the industry to move beyond the divide between performance and brand building: “It’s time to get rid of the ‘versus’. Everyone wants short-term results, but those results should ladder up to brand equity over time.” Attention also turned to peak trading, with Matt Walsh of IMRG sharing the latest expectations for Black Friday 2026. IMRG expects health and beauty to perform strongly, with haircare a standout, while electricals is also forecast to perform well. The data also showed Black Friday continuing to start earlier, with 15% of retailers running promotions by Halloween in 2025, rising to 21% by 3rd November. The two-day event concluded with Millie Bright, former England Lioness, Chelsea Captain and UEFA Women’s EURO winner, and Ellen White, former England Lioness, record goalscorer and UEFA Women’s EURO winner, discussing what it takes to build high performing teams under pressure. Bright said leadership brings “responsibility, not just for you to perform, but to get your team to perform”, while White highlighted the importance of shared culture and accountability: “Everyone was accountable for each other. We had a common and shared goal, everyone understood what was required, and everyone had a voice.” eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing will return to ExCeL London in 2027, running from 22nd-23rd September. 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards AI will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards . The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November. Check out our 2025 winners here . Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson . In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.” “But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.” He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.” Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering. No results found
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Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 VMAs
Here are some of the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 VMAs.
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Melissa Joan Hart looks back as ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ completes 30 years: Seven years of my 20s
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actress Melissa Joan Hart marked the 30th anniversary of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, celebrating the cast, crew and fans who have kept the beloved show impactful three decades after its debut. Melissa, who played the role of Sabrina Spellman in the 1996 American television film adaptation based on the comic book series of the same name from Archie Comics, took to Instagram and shared a video speaking about the show. She was heard saying: “Thirty years ago today, TGIF aired a little show that would go on to live seven years. Seven years of my 20s, from 20 to 27. By the way, I was never a teenager playing a teenage witch.” Melissa shared that she did 163 episodes of the show. “We did 163 episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We had so many amazing cast members, so many amazing guest stars. I tap-danced with Dick Van Dyke. Johnny Mathis sang on the show. I got to meet one of the Monkees. Britney Spears came on,” she wrote as the caption. She added: “Julio was on. Usher was on. Barbara Eden. Garry Marshall was on the show.” Sabrina said that it “just changed my life.” “I've heard from so many of you that it changed your lives. I just... I love getting chills. I love those stories. I love what it's meant to all of you, what it's meant to me.” He added: “All my friends behind the scenes, my very best friends in life, are from the crew of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I had so much fun, and I'm so glad that it resonates with all of you. Happy Sabrina 30th!” In the caption, she wrote: “Sabrina is 46 today! A HUGE happy 30th anniversary to my Sabrina family; the cast, the crew, the fans! Who knew that 30 years later the show would still be so impactful? I'm so grateful for everyone that came along on this (vacuum) ride! Full video is on my YouTube channel. Stay tuned for a fun announcement tomorrow.” It follows Sabrina, a 16-year-old high school girl, who discovers that she is a witch; she is guided by her two aunts through the journey and teach her how to use her magical powers.
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Rosmar Tan’s children with husband Jerome underwent DNA testing: ‘Never kakabahan dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na malinis akong babae’
Content creator and entrepreneur Rosmar Tan revealed that her three children underwent DNA testing amid questions about their paternity online.
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Adam Lambert shocks crowd with surprise performance during VMAs George Michael tribute
Adam Lambert performs onstage at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Researchers successfully test solar panels 10 metres underwater
Researchers have successfully tested solar panels at underwater depths previously considered impractical for the technology, a development that could eventually keep underwater equipment running for longer without relying just on batteries.Designed to capture the wavelengths of sunlight that can pas ..
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IASO Bio reports 90 percent response rate for CAR T therapy
Biotechnology developer IASO Bio announced a 90 percent objective response rate from first in human clinical trials evaluating its IASO206 in vivo CAR T candidate for multiple myeloma
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'Bhai, meri injury ho gayi hai': How Neeraj's phone call landed Yashvir an Asian Games spot
After Neeraj Chopra’s injury opened the door to his Asian Games opportunity, the Indian athlete received a call from the star javelin thrower, who encouraged him to make the chance count. From motivating him before the competition to speaking ahead of his final throw, Chopra remained a source of support. Having worked extensively on his technique and fitness, the athlete now heads into the Asian Games dreaming of delivering his best performance.
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