Day: May 2, 2025

Finance

A de minimis tariff exemption expires Friday. Here’s what that means for shoppers.

Cheaper goods from China are set to become a lot more expensive for U.S. consumers with the May 2 expiration of a loophole that formerly allowed lower cost packages to enter the country duty-free. Ultra-low cost retailers like Shein and Temu are among the major players that until Friday relied on the loophole that allowed […]

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Gaming

Microsoft Raises Xbox and Game Prices, Citing Rising Costs

Microsoft is raising prices on its Xbox games, consoles and accessories amid broader uncertainty about how the ongoing trade war will impact supply chains and the gaming industry. The company’s Xbox Series S 512GB console will cost $380 (roughly Rs. 32,000), an increase of $80 (roughly Rs. 6.743). The more powerful Series X console will […]

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Health Fitness

House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts as they vow to protect benefits

Washington — House Republicans are facing the difficult task of slashing $1.5 trillion — with hundreds of billions likely in Medicaid spending — to help offset the cost of President Trump’s tax cuts.  House leadership has denied that Medicaid — a joint federal-state health insurance program that provides care for more than 70 million low-income […]

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Legal Law

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident?

Personal injury lawyers, also known as trial lawyers, can provide valuable assistance if you decide to pursue compensation for your injuries and other losses. This article examines some of the key considerations in deciding whether to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident. Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer? There are several reasons […]

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Lifestyle Fashion

Anju Modi’s new collection Virasat is an ode to Madras

A model in a creation by Anju Modi For designer Anju Modi, every time she visits Chennai, it feels like homecoming. When she started her eponymous label in 1990, Madras was her “epicentre” for all things fabric-related. “This was my base when I used to go to nearby villages, towns and cities like Salem, Coimbatore, […]

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Pets

9 Reasons Your Dog Was Basically Your Furry Shadow

Shutterstock You’ve tripped over them, stepped on their tail (purely by accident), and haven’t had a private bathroom break in years. If that sounds familiar, congrats—you’re living with a furry shadow. While all dogs are loyal, some take it to the next level by sticking to you like Velcro with paws. Whether they’re glued […]

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Shopping Product Reviews

Izdanje Kylie Jenner toliko nas je oduševilo da smo pronašli slične komade

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani. KYLIE Jenner nedavno je viđena na košarkaškoj […]

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Sports

Edmonton Oilers advance to 2nd round with 6-4 win over Los Angeles Kings

Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket through to the second round of the playoffs with a wild 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Darnell Nurse, Zach Hyman and Trent Frederic each had a goal and an assist and Adam Henrique also […]

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Technology

A Joyfully Chaotic Tribute to Pavement in “Pavements”

Rock documentaries and bio-pics have been parodied for nearly as long as they have existed, but there’s a reason for their ingrained absurdity that’s even weightier than fan service: music rights. Without the coöperation of musicians or of their estates, a music-centered movie risks ending up like Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and John Ridley’s “Jimi: All […]

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Arts Entertainments

Russell Brand to Appear in Court on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The comedian, actor and YouTuber attended a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.

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Business

Trump signs executive order cutting funding to PBS, NPR

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS” and further requires that they work to root out indirect […]

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Digital Marketing

33% of Google Users Stuck with Bing After a Two-Week Trial: Study

A study found that 33% of Google users continued to use Bing after trying it for two weeks. This challenges the prevailing notion about search engine preferences and Google’s market dominance. The research, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggests Google’s market share isn’t just because it’s better. Many users haven’t tried alternatives. […]

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Education

KSEAB SSLC results 2025: Here are alternate websites to check your result

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is preparing to announce the results for the SSLC examinations of 2025. Once the results are declared, candidates who participated in the examination can access their scores on the official website, karresults.nic.in.Results were previously announced on May 9. The KSEAB SSLC examinations took place from March 21 […]

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Finance

Kohl’s fires CEO Ashley Buchanan after investigation into conflicts of interest with a vendor

Kohl’s Corporation said Thursday it has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause after an investigation found he had violated the company’s conflict-of-interest policies.  Buchanan was terminated after an external investigation found that he directed the company to engage in transactions that involved “undisclosed conflicts of interest,” according to the company’s statement.  An April 30 regulatory filing indicates […]

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Health Fitness

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was in the room for formative early conversations about the new tax return forms. The reforms enacted under the ACA helped increase the level of public disclosure, he said, but did not go far enough in […]

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Legal Law

The Most Common Mistakes People Make After a Road Accident

No one ever expects to be involved in a road accident, but when it happens, the aftermath can be just as overwhelming as the collision itself. Your heart is racing, your mind is spinning, and it’s easy to make snap decisions that can end up hurting you in the long run. Knowing what mistakes to […]

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Pets

Shelter Dog in Pennsylvania Goes on Fun Trip — And Gets the Best Surprise Ever

Working at an animal shelter comes with a lot of emotional moments. One of the hardest parts is seeing dogs get excited on adoption days, only to be left behind once again. They watch as others leave with new families, and their hopeful eyes turn sad. Even though the shelter staff gives them love and […]

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Shopping Product Reviews

Adidas ponovno ima najpoželjnije tenisice sezone – iznenadit će vas model

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani. MODNA šoping platforma Lyst objavila je Lyst Index […]

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Sports

Diallo eliminated in Madrid Open quarterfinals after being late addition to men’s tourney

Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo’s impressive run at the 2025 Madrid Open ended in the quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. Diallo, known for his powerful serve, couldn’t find his usual rhythm, finishing with no aces and winning just 24 per cent of his second-serve points. Musetti, seeded 10th at the clay-court […]

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Technology

What Canadians Heard—and Americans Didn’t

To some degree, we always overinterpret elections. They can be decided by differences in proportion so small that, if the election had been held in a crowded barn and people had shouted out a voice vote, you would have had no idea who won, and yet even the tiniest margins become signals of historical inevitability. […]

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Arts Entertainments

Martin Scorsese Interviews Pope Francis in Upcoming Documentary ‘Aldeas’

The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between the director and the pontiff, who died last month.

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Business

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in bid to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans

Washington — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to wade into its effort to terminate the Temporary Protected Status program protecting roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. from deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked the designation in February, which would have cleared the way for the migrants to lose their […]

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Digital Marketing

Google Is Launching Search Central Deep Dive Events

Google announced via their Search Off the Record podcast that they are launching a multi-day conference series to enable in-depth workshops on SEO topics that matter. The series is launching as a test pilot in the Asia-Pacific region, then expanding from there. Google’s Gary Illyes said that he’s been thinking of doing a multi-day event […]

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Education

Top executives skip the sweet talk, approach lawyers and consultants to negotiate contracts

Incoming CEOs are actively negotiating job contracts to secure their interests, as a growing perform-or-perish culture raises the stakes for India Inc’s top leadership.CEOs—who earlier relied on good faith negotiations with potential employers—are taking a cautious stance amid a sudden surge in corner room exits and increased regulatory scrutiny. More CEOs are reaching out directly, […]

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