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With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow

In Las Vegas, where Latinos top a third of the population, mariachi music is a much loved and popular staple

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression

In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Sensex falls over 400 pts, Nifty closes near 22,600 as market snaps 2-day relief rally after RBI rate hike. What lies ahead?

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended in the red following the RBI's rate hike announcement. Sensex fell over 400 points, closing below 72,639, while Nifty 50 dropped more than 150 points. Titan shares led the losses, dropping 3.5%, while broader markets showed mixed performance. Kotak Mahindra Bank shares increased…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Health Care Supplied Three of Every Four New U.S. Jobs Over the Past Year as September Hiring Cooled

Health care added 372,000 jobs in a year, about 75% of U.S. job growth, a Peterson-KFF brief finds, while September hiring in the sector slowed.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps: How are rate sensitive stocks, sectors faring after first increase in nearly 4 years?

Banking, NBFCs, realty and auto stocks came under pressure after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening. The rate hike, the first in four years, comes amid elevated crude prices, rising global bond yields, inflation concerns and sustained…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Sardinian Village Women Who Reach 70 Have a 13.8% Chance of Reaching 100, Versus 3.6% for U.S. Women

Women in Bolotana, Sardinia, who reach 70 have a 13.8% chance of living to 100, versus 3.6% for U.S. women, a records-verified population study finds.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region

The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly escalating conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Saudi Arabia risks becoming just as consequential for the region.

The Conversation · Oct 7

North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

North Korea has condemned US arms sales and military support to Taiwan, claiming it increases regional tensions. The recent arrival of F-16V fighter jets in Taiwan raises concerns about US-China relations and potential conflicts. In a message to President Vladimir Putin, North Korea pledged continued support for Russia's military efforts.…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Pneumonic plague alarm in Siberia: Trump offers help, Rubio urges Russia to share info

A woman at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia reportedly died from pneumonia of unknown cause. While there are suggestions she may have contracted pneumonic plague, Russian authorities have not confirmed this diagnosis. The World Health Organisation assesses the risk of spreading beyond Russia as very low and is…

The Times of India · Oct 7

US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Okinawa after alleged murder of Japanese woman

US soldiers stationed in Okinawa have been placed under a month-long curfew and alcohol ban. This decision follows the alleged murder of a local woman by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard. Police reported that the victim, Anna Yagi, died of asphyxiation in a hotel room. Protests have emerged in response…

The Economic Times · Oct 7