News from November 7, 2025

Trump administration ‘failed to consider the harms’ in not supporting Snap, judge says in ruling that demands funds by Friday –as it happened

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Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP food benefits

A US judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, and accused the administration of withholding the food aid "for political reasons". Judge John McConnell said in his order on Thursday that without the aid, "16 million children are immediately at risk of going hungry". The programme is used by about 42 million, or about 1 in 8, in America and helps those with low income afford groceries. The administration at first planned to halt its funding entirely this month due to the government shutdown, which is now the longest in US history, but had been ordered to doll out at least partial payment. The judge, who is based in Rhode Island, also criticised President Donald Trump for saying that benefits would only be distributed after the government shutdown ends, calling it "an intent to defy the court order". He granted a request from several local governments and non-profit groups that asked that the government provide full food benefits, rather than the 65% that had been ordered to be paid out this month. Judge McConnell, who was appointed by President Barack Obama, ordered that benefits be paid by Friday, adding that any further delay would be "simply unacceptable". "This should never happen in America," he continued. He added that the government "knew there would be a long delay in paying [partial] SNAP benefits and failed to consider the harms individuals who rely on those benefits would suffer". The White House has said it plans to appeal the ruling. After Trump had earlier vowed to withhold aid until the shutdown ends, his spokeswoman clarified that the administration would comply with the judge's order. Trump, reacting to the ruling at a dinner with Central Asian leaders at the White House, blamed Democrats for the shutdown and said that there are too many undeserving people using the Snap programme. "This was meant for people that had real problems. In many cases, people who were down and out," Trump said. "It wasn't meant for people that say, 'Well I don't want to work.'" Sitting next to Trump, Vice-President JD Vance chimed in and accused the judge of "telling the president how he has to triage the situation". "The American people are unfortunately about to start suffering some very real consequences from the shutdown," Vance added, noting the issues with Snap and also airports. Democracy Forward, an advocacy group which brought the lawsuit, praised the judge's ruling as a "major victory". "The court could not be more clear — the Trump-Vance administration must stop playing politics with people's lives by delaying Snap payments they are obligated to issue," Democracy Forward President Skye Perryman said in a statement. Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown More than 42 million Americans received Snap benefits, however the programme has been in limbo during the more-than-month-long shutdown. While individual US states administer the benefits, the programme relies on money from the federal government, which has been unfunded and shut down since 1 October. Late last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which runs Snap, said it would not distribute food-assistance funds entirely starting 01 November because of the shutdown, saying: "The well has run dry." Half the states and the District of Columbia sued the administration over the food-aid freeze and argued that they had a legal obligation to keep the programme running in their jurisdictions. Federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ruled that the administration needs to use $5.25bn (£4bn) in emergency funds to make at least partial payments to Americans. Snap costs about $8bn per month and allows many low-income Americans to buy groceries. It provides them reloadable debit cards that they can use to buy food. A family of four on average receives $715 per month, which breaks down to a little less than $6 per day, per person. Amid the uncertainty over Snap funding, local governments have been helping direct recipients to charity food pantries, which have been holding emergency drives. Cost-saving recipes have also gone viral online, as Americans search for ways to stretch their budget.

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Technology

'Soap opera on cocaine': how vertical dramas flipped Hollywood

In a faux castle atop a Los Angeles hill, a small film crew with their cameras flipped sideways squeeze into a bedroom and shoot a raunchy affair scene, under the gaze of their Chinese producer. This is the brave new world of "vertical dramas," a multi-billion-dollar industry that has taken Hollywood by storm in just two years, churning out algorithm-driven movies that are watched in addictive 60-second installments on smartphones. With kitschy plots about werewolves and billionaires, budgets of just a few hundred thousand dollars, and breakneck filming schedules, this format from China is radically changing -- and, some say, saving -- a struggling industry. Vertical dramas are like a "soap opera on cocaine," says producer Vincent Wang. "In 30 days, we can get a show together. Hollywood takes two years. We have already made 500 shows by the time they make their first. Who is the future?" Vertical dramas emerged in China in the 2010s, initially shot by amateurs and shared on TikTok. Big companies swept in, recognizing the potential for rapid financial returns when hastily and cheaply produced micro-dramas go viral. While similar efforts like Quibi flopped in the United States, verticals became an $8 billion industry. Since 2023, Chinese-run platforms -- with names like ReelShort, DramaBox and FlareFlow -- have set up shop stateside, hiring thousands of talented filmmakers and actors left short of work by Hollywood's persistent belt-tightening. "I honestly think it's the future... right here, right now," says Zachary Shadrin, a TV and film actor, making his vertical drama debut during AFP's visit to the set of "Love Through All Seasons." "It's a good time to jump on this train." - 'Toxic' - Like many of his Los Angeles-based contemporaries, Shadrin was initially wary of vertical dramas. Aside from intense filming schedules -- vertical films can wrap in as little as five days -- the genre is infamous for its fixation with abusive relationships and violent male protagonists. Popular titles include "Dominated by My Dad's Boss" and "Mated to My Savage Alpha." "I personally think it's toxic," says Shadrin. But he agreed to star in FlareFlow's "Love Through All Seasons" because of the age-gap rom-com's "sweet" premise. "It wasn't something I saw usually in terms of verticals," he says, expressing hope that the quality of scripts is rising. Indeed, multiple actors who recently moved to vertical films told AFP they have been pleasantly surprised by the professionalism on sets. "We all chuckle at some of the lines that are absolutely ridiculous," said actor Nicholas McDonald. "But everyone's a good sport and treats it very professionally. Because there's money behind it." - 'Hooked right away' - Producers of vertical dramas say they are not competing with HBO or Netflix for eyeballs, but rather with TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The business model is radical, but simple. Vertical-drama platforms offer the first six to 12 mini-episodes for free, before requiring customers to pay to keep going. So each installment, despite being barely a minute long, has to contain its own emotional twist, to prevent its viewer from doom-scrolling elsewhere. Plots rely heavily on genre tropes, such as vampires and werewolves. "The audience can be hooked right away without using too much of their brain," says "Love Through All Seasons" director Weiyang Li. "Everyone's exhausted from their life already." Companies scrutinize viewing data to see which plot devices have worked best, enabling them to churn out dozens more shows along those lines within months. Production frequently begins before screenplays have been completed. Many scripts are translated from existing Chinese hits. And artificial intelligence is sometimes used to generate ideas, FlareFlow screenwriter Zhiyuan Qu told AFP. Another cost advantage? The vertical format suited to smartphone screens means less background is visible on either side of actors -- so less expensive set dressing, and fewer crew required. - 'Shadows' - While vertical dramas are most popular in Asia, customers in burgeoning US and European markets pay higher prices. This another reason to film in Hollywood. Most verticals are currently non-union -- producers say union projects are too expensive and slow. But the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) last month announced a new contract to allow its members to work on the micro-dramas. After years in which Hollywood sets have closed due to pandemic lockdowns, strikes, and tax incentives that lure productions elsewhere, the allure of vertical shorts is too strong. "I can ditch my side gigs, my support job, so that I can go and act... that's cool," said McDonald, who estimates 80 percent of his auditions are currently for vertical dramas. Vertical dramas are "creeping out from the shadows," he said.

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Technology

Kamal Haasan Turns 71: Legendary Actor Who Changed Indian Cinema Forever

Happy birthday, Kamal Haasan. The Tamil cinema icon turns 71. There is a reason why he is referred to as one of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers. His celebrated career redefines versatility and artistry. From his early years as a child actor to becoming a writer, director, and producer, Haasan has never shied away from experimentation. Few actors have influenced Indian cinema the way Kamal Haasan has — a visionary who truly changed Indian cinema forever. From his brilliance in Nayakan to Hey Ram, Haasan’s work reflects both intellect and imagination. Over the decades, he has received four National Awards. It won’t be wrong to say that he has cemented his legacy as an artist who continues to inspire generations across Indian cinema. Kamal Haasan’s Illustrious Career Kamal Haasan with Rati Agnihotri in the 1981 movie, Ek Duuje Ke Liye. Kamal Haasan, in 1960, debuted as a child actor in Kalathur Kannamma, which earned him the Rashtrapati Award. He was just 4 at that time. The year 1980 helped Kamal Haasan make his mark in the industry. Within a span of a few years, Haasan had proved his versatility with films like Sagara Sangamama, Nayakan, Pushpaka Vimana, and Apoorva Sagodharargal. Kamal also made his Bollywood debut with Ek Duje Ke Liye in 1981. Kamal Haasan was recently seen in Thug Life. The versatile actor also starred in Avvai Shanmugi and Chachi 420, both films were Tamil and Hindi adaptations of the 1993 classic Hollywood film Mrs Doubtfire. He then went on to feature in Dasavathaaram, Vishwaroopam and its sequel, and Uttama Villain. Kamal Haasan’s Recent Works Haasan was recently seen in films like Thug Life, Vikram and Kalki 2989 AD. He also made a powerful comeback with Indian 2. In 2025, Kamal starred in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, which is currently streaming on OTT giant Netflix. Kamal Haasan’s Net Worth Kamal Haasan is one of the highest-paid actors in India. As per CNBC-TV 18, his net worth is Rs 450 Crore. What’s Next For The Veteran Actor? Raaj Kamal Films International, which is Kamal’s production house, recently announced his next film on X, titled KH 237. #KH237 Roar Begins with #SyamPushkaran#KamalHaasan #ActioninAction A Film By @anbariv@ikamalhaasan #Mahendran @RKFI @turmericmediaTM @magizhmandram pic.twitter.com/mDd1SBG1Y9 — Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) September 12, 2025 Kamal Haasan will also be seen in Kalki 2 alongside Prabhas.

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Technology

French study says climate change-driven storms endanger flight safety

Climate change is intensifying storms and turbulence, posing growing risks to aviation safety and efficiency in mid-latitude countries including Japan, new research led by French scientists has found.The researchers at the Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique examined the effects of climate change on four major storms that significantly disrupted flights, including Typhoon Hinnamnor in August 2022, Japan’s 11th named storm of the season, which hit the country and South Korea particularly hard.They analyzed the climate impact by comparing the storms to similar events in the past, using detailed historical data of weather and climate conditions recreated with computer simulations.

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World

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home. The former Los Angeles Lakers center Wood shot at intruders during a home invasion on Wednesday afternoon, ABC7 in Los Angeles reported. According to police, Wood reported hearing a crashing sound at the rear of his home on the 14800 block of Ostego Street in Sherman Oaks, California. Three men were allegedly seen trying to enter the home, and Wood reportedly proceeded to fire three shots, causing the suspects to flee. Police add that the suspects are still on the loose but that no injuries were reported and no property was taken from the home. Wood, 30, debuted in the NBA in 2015 and proceeded to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. He then joined the Lakers in 2023 and proceeded to play two seasons with them. Now unsigned, Wood holds averages of 13.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game. But as an undersized center (at 6-foot-8) who is highly ball-dominant and is questionable defensively, the league has since seemingly moved away from Wood. He has also struggled with injuries in recent years and frustrated Lakers fans last season with his extended absences.

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Technology

Flight cancellations, delays continue during shutdown

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Airlines have started to cancel hundreds of flights as they comply with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) order to reduce air traffic. The change is due to the government shutdown and applies to 40 of the nations busiest airports. The United States Department of Transportation said this past weekend, there were 2,740 delays at various airports.   While Austin is not on the list, the airport released a statement saying "changes to AUS flight schedules are expected". These impacts go beyond just the people traveling, the longer the shutdown continues the more you will see impacts to the local economy. "It is one of those things that very quickly mushrooms out the longer it goes on," said Matt Patton with Angelou Economics. "Because those are people coming into the area, they are spending money, those are tax dollars that aren't collected if there are disruptions to those events." One event that could feel the impact is the Texas Book Festival, which starts Saturday, one day after the FAA's order to reduce air traffic. "We are currently dealing with some last minute author cancellations due to the shutdown and some of the airport delays and cancellations," said Hannah Gabel, literary director of the Texas Book Festival. Regardless of what happens Gabel said they will roll with the punches and still expect a good time, but she's hoping the shutdown will end soon. "Whatever the case may be we are going to have a great festival and even if there are some cancellations there are some really great Texas authors," Gabel said. KXAN reached out to a few mail carriers and delivery services to see if they are expecting any delays. Fedex got back to us, and a spokesperson with the company sent us this statement: "We are monitoring the FAA's plans to adjust flight capacity across the U.S. and are developing the necessary operational modifications to ensure our shipments continue to move safely and swiftly through our network. Our contingency plans will flex our integrated air and ground network to help protect time-sensitive, critical shipments such as lifesaving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other products moving through our network."

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World

Trump news at a glance: administration reduces US flights as shutdown stretches on

Experts predict hundreds if not thousands of flights could be canceled at dozens of major airports

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Technology

Another Shocking ‘9-1-1’ Death: Details on Eddie’s Tragic Loss, Plus Is Bobby Haunting Buck?

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 5 ” Día de los Muertos.”] “Are they really gone if we still hold them in our hearts, if we remember?” Eddie (Ryan Guzman) wonders of the dead as a Dia de Muertos procession passes him to bookend the latest 9-1-1 episode. “I know death. I’ve seen it. Felt it. Fought it,” his voiceover opens the episode. “I’ve saved some people I never knew and lost others whose names I’ll never forget. One way or the other, they all haunt you.” This 9-1-1 episode does what the show does so well: feature a mix of borderline ridiculous calls and heartfelt, character-driven moments. For example, the emergencies include a giant inflatable pumpkin that Athena (Angela Bassett) tases, a headless horseman hitting a man who then thinks he’s dead (walking corpse syndrome), and an exorcism (for a young woman who just had tetanus). On the other hand, there are emotional storylines for Eddie, Buck (Oliver Stark), and Athena. And the latest death? Well, it’s an emotional one, taking a character who was introduced years ago. When Eddie’s abuela (Ana Mercedes) and Aunt Pepa (Terri Hoyos) — two characters introduced back in Season 2 — are over, they find the Bible that Bobby left him along with a rosary on top of his fridge. He has gone to a few masses and doesn’t want to make a big deal out of it. He admits he doesn’t know if he’s doing it for himself or Bobby. He does go to a weekday morning mass with his grandmother. He “rebelled” because he never felt God’s presence, and he’s there on a Wednesday only for her because he loves her. But she tells him that he doesn’t need to look for a sign of God’s presence at church but rather in his heart. After seeing the way parents locked up their daughter with tetanus, however, he starts losing the part of him that was open to people experiencing things that can’t be explained (like Buck thinking Bobby’s haunting his house, more on that shortly). That changes, however, when he wakes up one morning to his son Christopher (Gavin McHugh) telling him he saw abuela the night before and she told him not to be afraid, that she loved him … and yes, this is going where it seems. Pepa calls to tell Eddie that his abuela died. Eddie joins Pepa at his abuela’s bedside; it’ll be a few hours before someone from a funeral home comes to get her. While they wait, Eddie suggests they pray together. The aforementioned Dia de Muertos parade passes by just as Eddie’s abuela’s body is taken away. “The first day of a loss isn’t the hardest. There’s too damn much to do, people to call, arrangements to make,” Eddie notes in a voiceover. “Too busy to remember, too overwhelmed to let go.” He continues, “Sadness is for tomorrow, when finally you’re alone heartbroken and angry in the quiet and silence, until you realize you’re never really alone at all.” And with that, he and Christopher set up an altar for his abuela, Christopher’s mother Shannon, and Bobby. When Christopher shares that he wants to do this every year, Eddie’s surprised. No, it doesn’t make him too sad because it’s like they’re still here, his son explains. Meanwhile, Buck’s finally unpacking in his new house — it took four months to find it, then another three to get the previous tenant to move out — and making Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) be the taste-tester for his attempt at making Bobby’s famous snickerdoodle cookies from memory. When he reveals he’s hearing noises at night, wondering if it’s squirrels in the attic, she teases him that it’s a ghost, suggesting she’s “sensing paranormal energies in the air,” and making us think of Hewitt’s Ghost Whisperer. When she comes across a framed photo of Buck with Bobby, her brother shares, “I really miss him.” She sets it up on a shelf where Bobby can help inspire him in the kitchen. At night, Buck wakes to a noise and something breaking and finds the plate of cookies on the floor and cream of tartar — the missing ingredient — next to it. As he tells the others when he shares his new batch with them, he’s taken it as a sign that Bobby told him what he needed. The others, except for Eddie (“Who hurt you, shapeshifter?” Kenneth Choi‘s Chimney demands), are skeptical. “It’s Bobby,” Buck insists. “Tell him we miss him,” Hen (Aisha Hinds) says, speaking for everyone on and offscreen. When Eddie turns down an invite for him and Christopher to join him for an attempt to talk to Bobby with a Ouija board, Buck enlists Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody) — who’s dressed as Raggedy Andy because he thought they’d be going to a party. (It’s a great costume.) Ravi spells out a message for Buck (“You’re an idiot”), then the two find that the previous tenant had been living in the attic. Buck, upset that he’d thought it was Bobby haunting him, decides he wants to press charges. As for the cream of tartar, the guy says the cookies were dull. But after Buck finds a sobriety chip in the attic — “Hey, cap” — he drops the charges and instead is there when the guy is released by the police to tell him about a meeting nearby. Elsewhere, Harry (Elijah M. Cooper) moves into Athena’s, into the room where she’d just be storing everything, including a box of Bobby’s things from the LAFD. He agreed to move in, and she agreed to be open to him joining the fire department. While May (Corinne Massiah) argues that he doesn’t need her permission, he says he wants it and for their mom to be proud of him. But Athena does not react well (understandably) when she comes home to find Harry in Bobby’s turnouts, which somehow aren’t as big on him as they should be, as a costume. As she sees it, it’s a sign he’s not ready because they’re not a costume and the fact that he thinks it is tells her he’s not mature enough for the job. Later, Harry finds her looking at Bobby’s turnouts. “You sure left your mark. You were a good man, a good husband,” Athena says. “You loved and inspired my kids. I’m not sure I’ll ever forgive you for that.” But Harry reminds her he was a son of a first responder long before he met Bobby. Becoming a firefighter isn’t about him, “it’s about being like you,” he says. What did you think of the latest episode and 9-1-1 killing off Eddie’s abuela? Let us know in the comments section below. 9-1-1, Thursdays, 8/7c, ABC More Headlines: Roush Review: Enter the Creepily Cheerful Twilight Zone of ‘Pluribus’Another Shocking ‘9-1-1’ Death: Details on Eddie’s Tragic Loss, Plus Is Bobby Haunting Buck?‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Breaks Record, Reacts After ‘Insane’ Win‘Death by Lightning’: Matthew Macfadyen & Michael Shannon Break Down the ‘Timely and Timeless’ Story of Garfield & Guiteau‘CIA’ Loses Showrunner, Production Paused — Will This Affect the Premiere Date?

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Technology

Experts Decode the Transformation, Challenges, and Human Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shed its sci-fi skin and is now a powerful engine of transformation across every sector, from energy and retail to the smallest startups. This was the central thesis defended by three leading experts at the French Innovation Night, an event hosted at the residence of the French ambassador in Madrid, organized by Business France and the French Embassy in Spain. The panel, featuring Elena González-Blanco García (Head of AI for EMEA Digital Natives at Microsoft), Javier Mallo (Chief Information Officer at Carrefour Spain), and Rafael San Juan (Head of Innovation at Iberdrola), provided a comprehensive look at how AI is reshaping our present and sketching our future. The Breakneck Speed of Real-World Adoption González-Blanco, one of the sector’s most experienced voices, immediately set the stage by highlighting the “dizzying” speed of evolution. “Even for those who develop the models, it is impossible to keep up with everything that is happening,” she admitted. This acceleration, she argues, shifts the focus from pure research to practical application. The key mission for providers like Microsoft is to accompany companies in this accelerated adoption and to bring AI “down from the lab to real life.” While a 2024 McKinsey study found that 78% of companies already use AI in some part of their business, González-Blanco believes “that figure is an understatement.” She issued a clear warning to the business community: “We are at the point of real adoption. Anyone who is not already at this point is late.” The Data Dilemma: Balancing Innovation and Trust One of the most critical discussions centered on the handling of personal data and the erosion of user trust in the AI era. With data from the Ipsos AI Monitor 2025 revealing that 40% of Spaniards doubt companies adequately protect their information, the challenge is palpable. Javier Mallo of Carrefour offered a nuanced, dual perspective. “As a citizen, I am aware of the risk, but if we don’t share our data, we are left behind,” he acknowledged. “And as a professional, I guarantee that we invest huge resources in cybersecurity, although no one can promise 100 per cent protection.” He emphasized that corporate investment in digital shields is growing exponentially. González-Blanco reframed the fear, noting, “We have been sharing information on social networks for decades. The important thing is not to be afraid, but to understand the technology and use it judiciously.” Rafael San Juan added a strategic layer, framing cybersecurity as “a race in which criminals are one step ahead,” but expressing confidence that regulation and ethical frameworks “are advancing to balance the system.” The consensus was clear: while AI introduces new risks, it also empowers new defenses, and the legal and ethical landscape is racing to catch up. The Global Race: Can Europe Secure Its Place? A sobering point of agreement among the panel was that Spain and the EU are underinvesting in AI, weakening their competitive stance against technological superpowers like the US and China. “It’s not just a question of money, but of believing in it and losing the fear of failure,” argued González-Blanco. San Juan contextualized this as a continental issue, stating, “this is not just about Spain, but a European trend.” Mallo pointed to a deeper cultural problem: a lack of ambition to compete on this global stage. The data underscores the opportunity cost. A McKinsey 2025 study found that only 1% of companies have integrated AI deeply into their workflows. This slow adoption hints at a vast reservoir of untapped potential for boosting productivity and automating mechanical tasks. However, González-Blanco pointed to a beacon of hope: Mistral, the French unicorn developing generative AI models. “Europe can also play in the premier league,” she asserted, “if it is serious about talent and innovation.” The Future of Work: Replacement or Augmentation? In response to the perennial fear of mass job displacement, the experts were unified and blunt: AI is a tool for augmentation, not replacement. They argued that the unique value provided by human judgment, creativity, and emotional intelligence will always be essential, especially since AI can “hallucinate” or produce errors in reasoning. “We have been hearing for half a century that machines will replace humans, and it hasn’t happened,” González-Blanco recalled, citing a 1970s prediction from AI pioneer Marvin Minsky that was similarly premature. “Technology changes the way we work, but it does not eliminate human value.” San Juan defended the irreplaceable nature of human “knowledge and experience,” while Mallo outlined a vision of synergistic collaboration. “The companies that combine artificial and emotional intelligence will be the ones that lead,” he predicted. A Level Playing Field for SMEs Despite the dominance of tech giants in developing foundational models, the panel rejected the idea that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are locked out of the game. “Applied AI allows us to compete on the basis of specialisation,” explained González-Blanco. “It is not about manufacturing technology, but about using it well. Local and sectoral knowledge can be a decisive advantage.” Mallo reinforced this optimism, stating, “Today, anyone with a good idea and the ability to execute it can break through. Market access has never been so open.” The Final Frontier: What AI Will Never Do The panel concluded with a profound and symbolic question: What will artificial intelligence never be able to do? The answers were unanimous: emote, feel, and lead with genuine empathy. Rafael San Juan offered a poetic summary that resonated with the entire audience: “AI will be able to build the Taj Mahal, but it will never know what it means to love the person for whom it is built.” Because, as the three experts agreed, the essence of true intelligence—the force that fundamentally distinguishes humanity—remains rooted in our capacity for emotion, our spark of creativity, and our unquantifiable intuition. The future, therefore, lies not in competing with AI, but in collaborating with it, leveraging its power to amplify the very things that make us human. Support Dawat Media Center If there were ever a time to join us, it is now. Every contribution, however big or small, powers our journalism and sustains our future. Support the Dawat Media Center from as little as $/€10 – it only takes a minute. If you can, please consider supporting us with a regular amount each month. 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Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian court jails Russian soldier for killing PoW in landmark sentence

The soldier is the first to be jailed for such a crime after being found guilty of shooting dead a Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered in Zaporizhzhia region. What we know on day 1,353

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Politics

Trump meets Central Asian leaders at White House for C5+1 talks

Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley greets President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev ahead of a C5+1 multilateral meeting with President Donald Trump and the leaders of the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley greets President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon ahead of a C5+1 multilateral meeting with President Donald Trump and the leaders of the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSA member of the U.S. military stands guard at an entrance to the White House ahead of a C5+1 multilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump speaks during dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump attends a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSMembers of the media cover President Donald Trump's dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump attends a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump attends a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6.

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Local hero: 'DC sandwich guy' found not guilty of assaulting officer with sub

A US man charged with using a sandwich to assault a law enforcement officer was acquitted Thursday after a jury decided that charges brought by President Donald Trump's prosecutors were baloney. The prosecution made a surprise local hero of 37-year-old Sean Dunn, who was protesting Trump's shock takeover of law enforcement in the capital Washington. He was accused of flinging a "sub-style sandwich" at an armed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent on August 10 in a busy nightlife district after shouting expletives at the officer. The officer was part of a huge crackdown ordered by Trump, with multiple agencies and troops deploying in Washington and several other Democratic-run cities, ostensibly to fight what the Republican president says are crime waves and anarchy. Prosecutors wanted serious felony charges, but a grand jury refused to indict Dunn -- a rare occurrence. A misdemeanor charge was filed and Dunn faced a maximum of one year in prison if convicted. While prosecutors ultimately proved ham-fisted, Dunn had appeared to be in a serious pickle. Right after hurling his sandwich he was chased down, then released, only to be arrested in a raid on his home that was publicized by the White House. As video of the initial altercation went viral, Dunn was quickly dubbed "DC sandwich guy," becoming a symbol of resistance to Trump. Stylized images of him in mid-sandwich-attack appeared on posters, graffiti, T-shirts and even a popular Halloween costume. Trump's much-touted crime crackdown has seen an increase in arrests and indictments, but US media analysis of the data shows much of that has come from pursuing minor offenses in court. The top Trump-appointed prosecutor for Washington, Jeanine Pirro, has pursued maximum penalties for all arrests since taking office, including in the Dunn case. Dunn was a paralegal at the Justice Department at the time of the altercation and was fired from his position. On Monday, as proceedings opened, Judge Carl J. Nichols noted that he expected the trial to be a short one as "this is the simplest case in the world." Dunn's defense did not dispute that he threw the sandwich at the officer, instead arguing that his action did not constitute an offense, and that the charges against him were a "blatant abuse of power." Much of the case centered on the definition of key terms, including whether the throwing of a soft object constitutes an act that is "forcible," and whether Dunn's action impeded the officer in the conduct of their duties. On the first day of court proceedings, the defendant, dressed in a black-and-white patterned sweater, appeared subdued as his defense team engaged in feverish consultation. Dunn's defense has contended that he was being selectively prosecuted due to his political views, having called the federal officers "fascists" before he threw the sandwich.

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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program now open for applications: Here's what you need to know

Explore the world and gain work experience. That, in a nutshell, is one of the most important features of the Japan Exchange and Teaching, JET, Program. The application for the JET Program is now open. Interested? Apply now until Nov. 14. The JET Program recruits English speakers from different countries to teach English as a foreign language in Japanese schools and corporate settings. While proficiency in the Japanese language is not required, applicants must at least have a bachelor’s degree in any field. For more information about the JET Program and to access the application form, go to jetprogramusa.org. My own experience Chosen participants will reside in a prefecture of their choosing or, in my case, a prefecture of the program’s choosing. I was placed in Ehime, one of four prefectures in the Shikoku region, just right outside the city of Imabari. Imabari is famous for its towels and mikan (tangerines). Every year, I receive a surplus of mikans from coworkers and neighbors. And because my small town knew I was from Guam, two days after moving into my own apartment, I was introduced to Bill Leon-Guerrero. Leon-Guerrero’s confectionery is famous in Shikoku. He makes the popular mikan daifuku, a sweet mikan covered in shiro-an and wrapped in mochi. Leon-Guerrero and his family run the sweet shop in Imabari and also sell their products on various sites. When Leon-Guerrero’s father-in-law had fallen ill in 2002, he and his wife Toshie decided to go to Japan to take over the family business. Read more about Leon-Guerrero’s story here: gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/html/201509/201509_10_en.html. Meeting the Leon-Guerreros during my first month in Japan was a privilege as they helped me adjust to my new life smoothly. From 2019 to 2021, my time in Ehime was full of lessons learned in assimilation of cultures, living alone, and stepping out of my safety bubble. Any JET alumni on Guam would tell you that once you’ve moved in the small town you will call home for a year or so, you will feel like a “celebrity” because everyone will know about you. People will approach you at the grocery store or start conversations with you in an onsen (bathhouse). You will meet people from different ages, cultures, countries, and religions. These experiences will test and shape you, and it’s a privilege to have learned from everyone I have met. While I’m writing from the perspective of someone who had done their time for JET and is now reminiscing on the good memories, two assistant language teachers, ALTs, who are currently under the program, share their experiences from Japan. Jenica Velasquez From the northernmost prefecture, Jenica Velasquez has been staying in Hokkaido for over two years now. She teaches at one junior high school, two elementary schools, and two kindergartens. According to Velasquez, some of her favorite moments so far are seeing firsthand the progress her students have made to be more confident in communicating in English. “Especially when my kindergarten students see me in public and shout their loudest ‘Hello,’ it always brightens my day!” she said. Every summer, Velasquez also volunteers to carry a mikoshi (portable shrine) during the summer festival. “It’s one of my favorite things to do because it makes me feel like I am part of the community,” she said. “I also enjoy seeing my students spot me during the parade and run after me to say hi!” When asked what to prepare for before heading to Japan, Velasquez said “homesickness and loneliness.” “Reach out to other ALTs in your area or attend events in your town to get to know your community better. It will make your experience more enjoyable and help you adjust faster,” she said. “Culture shock will hit, especially in the workplace. Schools in Japan run differently so that means lesson plans, schedules, and teacher expectations will vary each week.” Velasquez said one must observe how routines go, ask co-teachers questions, and adjust accordingly. “There will be a language barrier,” she said. “Even basic communication can get tricky so make sure to ask questions if you’re not too sure about something and have a translation app on hand, especially for paperwork.” And one experience for almost everyone in Japan, local or visitor, struggles with: “Make sure to find out your town’s trash sorting system.” “Some towns are very strict with where and how you throw your trash. For example: specific trash is thrown in color-coded bags that are picked up on a designated day,” she said. She encourages interested applicants to explore the town as soon as they can. Visiting parks and trying local restaurants are great ways to familiarize oneself with the area. “I recommend looking for a local bakery because the breads in Japan are delicious. Take advantage of Japan’s convenient public transportation, and once you’re settled in, travel as much as you can,” she said. “There’s so much to do and see, even if it’s just within your prefecture.” Don’t get discouraged easily. “Students will seem shy or quiet at first, but if you keep trying with an energetic attitude, they’ll eventually warm up. Even a simple greeting from a student can be meaningful so enjoy the small wins,” she said. Your physical and mental health matters. Homesickness comes in waves. For some people, it’s immediate. For others, it hits every five to six months. “Living in a new country will get very stressful. Make sure to eat well, get enough sleep, and have personal hobbies to enjoy during your free time. Documenting your experience is essential too,” she said. “Take many photos, start a scrapbook, or note down memorable moments.” In Osaka with her 4-year-old daughter, Kyra Antoinette Perez is currently in her 2nd year of the program. She teaches at only one junior high school in the Senshu area. One of her most memorable moments so far is when she worked with Imelda Loroco, a former ALT for the program now teaching at Inalajan Middle School, to organize a student exchange event. “While on a school trip to Osaka, Laroco was able to bring her students from IMS to Tottori JHS. It was amazing to see kids from home engaging with the students at Tottori JHS,” she said. “There were short presentations about the differences in schools in Guam and Japan, a tour of the after-school sports clubs, and a small crafts workshop with the culture clubs.” She said while students in Osaka often see foreign visitors, it is rare for them to directly interact with visitors their age in a school setting. “My students at Tottori loved being able to practice their English with students their age,” she said. Perez recommends keeping records of memories all the time by taking photos. “If you’re coming from Guam or Saipan, take lots of pictures from home. Of course you’ll have your standard fiesta plates and beach sunset pics, but don’t forget the seemingly mundane, everyday things, like your outside kitchen or local mom and pop store,” she said. Perez recalls a time when a tiny miscommunication occurred in class. “There was a funny instance when I was teaching English and said, ‘I cook dinner with the stove.’ Cue five minutes of pure confusion. The Japanese commonly use the word ‘stove’ for ‘heater,’ as in room heater, so my students had an image of me cooking a meal using a room heater in their heads. Then, when I pulled a photo of a standard American four top stove with the two rack oven below it, more confusion ensued as Japanese stoves don’t usually have an oven built in,” she said. Perez’s advice to those planning on joining the program: Have an open mind and few expectations. “JET participants get placed anywhere from the bustling metropolis of Tokyo City to outer islands that have a population of less than 100 people. Some people work at one school their entire time here, while others have to juggle eight schools in a five day workweek,” she said. “Depending on your placement, you might have to walk to work, take a train, drive, or even use a ferry on the daily. The JET Programme truly is a test of adaptability.”

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Flames host Blackhawks, aiming for third straight victory

With back-to-back victories for the first time this season, the Calgary Flames will try to make it three in a row when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. The Flames, who opened the season with a 4-3 shootout win at Edmonton, then won just once over a 12-game stretch before defeating Philadelphia, 2-1, on Sunday and followed that up with 5-1 victory over visiting Columbus on Wednesday. Lack of scoring has been a major reason for the slow start for Calgary, which sits last in the NHL standings with 10 points in 15 games. The Flames rank 31st out of 32 teams with an average of 2.33 goals per game and have scored two goals or less nine times, including five games with just one goal. However, Wednesday's win marked the second time in six games that Calgary hit the five-goal mark in a game. The Flames needed just 92 seconds to jump out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Morgan Frost and Blake Coleman. "Pucks are starting to go in, so we've just got to stay with the way we play and play hard," Coleman, who leads the team with six goals, said. "A lot of games that we weren't winning a couple weeks ago we deserved a better fate in. We knew eventually it would turn. That's just the way the game works." Getting off to a quick start is key according to forward Joel Farabee. "If we keep starting games like that, we're a tough team to play against," Farabee said. "When we're on our toes and putting pressure on the other team, we're going to create a lot of turnovers and get our chances. The first 10 games or so the puck wasn't going in for us, and now it is." Despite the slow start to the season, the Flames, last in the Pacific Division, are just six points out of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. "It feels good to start getting some wins," Coleman said. "Usually that's a contagious feeling in the room and we can build on it." Chicago will be playing the fifth game of a season-high six-game road trip that began with losses at Winnipeg, Edmonton and Seattle before a 5-2 victory at Vancouver on Wednesday. The contest with the Canucks was 0-0 after two periods before the Blackhawks exploded for four goals in the span of 11:37 to start of the third period, highlighted by a hat trick by Tyler Bertuzzi. Connor Bedard added an empty-net goal and an assist and Spencer Knight made a season-high 43 saves for Chicago. "I thought we were really good in the third," Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said. "We talked about, 'Good teams find a way to win this game. You're on the road. It's 0-0. You probably haven't played your best. Go out and have a great period.' And I thought they did." The win snapped an 11-game losing streak to Vancouver for the Blackhawks dating back to Jan. 31, 2022. Bertuzzi became the seventh Blackhawks player in the last 30 years to score a hat trick in a single period and the first since Taylor Raddysh did it in the third period on March 14, 2023. It was his fourth career hat trick. "He's a guy you appreciate more from ice level than you might from up top," Blashill said. "Skating doesn't always look great but man he wins pucks, and that's kind of who he's always been for me. He's great on that back post."

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College football analyst predicts disaster for Oregon at Iowa

“I’m telling you. We all love Dan Lanning. We all love the Ducks and their potential. But, there’s just something about certain teams at Iowa when you go to November,” Herbstreit said in a recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." (h/t On3) “The only blessing they have is — it’s not a night game, right? If it were a night game, it’d be a given it’d be a loss." "And I’m telling you, Iowa is just going to be typical Iowa. It’s gonna be ugly. It’s gonna be like 15-12. You’re going to wonder, ‘How the hell did we get 15-12?’ But, that’s the fun with Iowa. We don’t know how we got to 15-12." “Right in the mix, especially if they win that game,” Herbstreit said. “No longer winning with punting and defense. … I’m telling you, just be careful. At the very least, [Oregon] is either gonna escape, or they’re gonna lose. That’s what’s gonna happen," he said.

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New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani travels to Puerto Rico

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US judge approves Trump administration's decision to drop Boeing criminal case - Reuters

SummaryCompaniesBoeing had agreed to plead guilty during Biden administrationLawyer for 737 MAX crash victims' families say they will file appealJustice Department defends agreement, saying it avoided prolonged legal proceedings WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge approved a request by the Trump administration's Justice Department to dismiss a criminal case against Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab, allowing the planemaker to avoid prosecution on a charge stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people, but he harshly criticized the government's decision. Judge Reed O'Connor, of the U.S. District Court in Fort Worth, Texas, disagreed with the department that dismissing the case, which had been pursued by the Biden administration and initially resulted in an admission of guilt, was in the public interest. Advertisement · Scroll to continueReport Ad O'Connor said in 2023 that "Boeing's crime may properly be considered the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history." But on Thursday the judge said he had no authority to reject the government's decision to make a deal with Boeing, even though he said it "fails to secure the necessary accountability to ensure the safety of the flying public." Boeing said it would honor the obligations of its agreement with the Department of Justice. "We are also committed to continuing the significant efforts we have made as a company to strengthen our safety, quality, and compliance programs," it added. The Justice Department rejected the judge's criticism. "Rather than allow for protracted litigation, this agreement provides finality for the victims and requires Boeing to act now," a spokesperson said. "We are confident that this resolution is the most just outcome." Advertisement · Scroll to continue Get the key points from this story with Reuters AI BOEING HAD AGREED TO PLEAD GUILTY Boeing last year had agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after the fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in 2018 and 2019. But the finalization of an agreement was delayed when O'Connor, who has a record of ruling in favor of conservative causes, raised questions over an element of the Biden administration's deal. It said the Justice Department would follow its "commitment to diversity and inclusion” when selecting an independent monitor to audit Boeing. After U.S. President Donald Trump took power, the Justice Department reversed course in May and dropped the demand for a guilty plea. Admitting to a criminal charge would have potentially threatened Boeing's ability to secure lucrative government contracts with the likes of the U.S Defense Department and NASA, although government agencies could waive any restrictions. Ad Break Coming Up NEXT StayNext OffEnglish 180p288p360p480p540p576p720pHD1080pHDAuto (180p) About ConnatixV2143896119 About ConnatixV2143896119 Continue watchingafter the adVisit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE In September, O'Connor held a three-hour hearing to consider objections to the deal, questioning the government's decision to drop a requirement that Boeing face oversight from an independent monitor for three years and instead hire a compliance consultant. He heard anguished objections from relatives of some of those killed in the crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019 to the non-prosecution agreement. A lawyer for the families said on Thursday they would quickly file an appeal. O'Connor, in his ruling on Thursday, noted the government's position appeared to have shifted over time. "Boeing committed crimes sufficient to justify prosecution, failed to remedy its fraudulent behavior on its own during the (deferred prosecution agreement) which justified a guilty plea and the imposition of an independent monitor, but now Boeing will remedy that dangerous culture by retaining a consultant of its own choosing," he said. O'Connor said the families were correct in asserting that "this agreement fails to secure the necessary accountability to ensure the safety of the flying public." The government argued Boeing has improved and the Federal Aviation Administration is providing enhanced oversight. Boeing and the government argued O'Connor had no choice but to dismiss the case in light of their non-prosecution agreement. Under the deal, Boeing agreed to pay an additional $444.5 million into a crash victims' fund to be divided evenly per victim of the two fatal 737 MAX crashes, on top of a new $243.6 million fine and over $455 million to strengthen the company's compliance, safety, and quality programs. In September, the FAA proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million, opens new tab for a series of safety violations, including actions tied to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency, and for interfering with safety officials' independence. Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Franklin Paul, Richard Chang and Jamie Freed Purchase Licensing Rights

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Daily horoscope for today, November 7, 2025: Virgo, Leo and other sun signs

ARIES.Today seems to promise a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm for those born under the Aries sign. With stars aligning in your favor, you'll find both the motivation and the momentum to tackle any challenges that come your way. Be prepared for a day filled with productivity, connection, and perhaps a pleasant surprise in the financial department. Whether it’s a project at work or a personal goal, your increased determination will help you conquer it with ease. The second half of the day might bring an unexpected opportunity your way—stay open and ready to seize it. .TAURUS.Hey Taurus, today feels like a chill and steady ride with positive vibes all around. You're in the driver's seat, steering your day smoothly. Embrace this stability and make some exciting plans as you sail through with your practical and confident energy. This steady vibe gives you the chance to get things done just the way you want. Stay focused and ride this positive wave. You’re on top of things—embrace it and plan ahead!.GEMINI.Today promises to be a carousel of unexpected turns and delightful surprises for you, Gemini. With the stars leaning in your favor, letting go of rigid plans and embracing the unpredictable nature of the day could lead to rewarding experiences. Seize the opportunities that come your way with enthusiasm and an open mind. A day full of surprises awaits. Embrace change with open arms. The unexpected could offer more than you might initially think, leading you down new and exciting paths..CANCER.Hey Cancer! Brace yourself for a day that feels like a gentle hug from the universe. With the emotional vibes flowing, today is all about embracing warmth and compassion from unexpected places. Keep an open heart and let your intuition guide you! Today is brimming with positive energy, making you feel emotionally enriched and connected to those around you. Expect heartwarming support from your loved ones and even some pleasant surprises from unexpected quarters..LEO.Rise and shine, Leo! Today’s all about embracing your inner rock star. You're radiating confidence, and it's the perfect day to strut your stuff and lead the pack. Whether you're at work or out with friends, make sure to enjoy every moment. Get ready to own the day! Today, the stars are aligned perfectly for you to shine bright like the star you are. It’s a day to unleash your creativity and confidently share your ideas. Embrace new opportunities that come your way, and remember—you're unstoppable!.VIRGO.Today beckons you to embrace personal growth and direct your energies towards planning for the future. Harmonize your thoughts and actions as you navigate through the day's opportunities and challenges. Let this be a guiding principle in your personal interactions, professional endeavors, and self-care practices. This is an auspicious day to focus on setting concrete personal goals and planning your future trajectory. The stars align to favor thoughtful introspection and strategic planning..LIBRA.Hey Libra! Today is all about finding that sweet spot. You know, the place where everything just clicks. Keep your cool, and you’ll sail through the day with ease. Balance is your secret weapon today. Juggle your responsibilities with charm and grace. A calm approach will bring peace, helping you navigate smoothly without any drama. Keep your mind chill, and clarity will follow. Align your thoughts and actions to bring harmony and avoid the day's chaotic vibes. Embrace the peace and let it guide you..SCORPIO.Hello Scorpio! Get ready for a day filled with introspection and discovery. It’s all about trusting your gut and diving deep into those projects that set your heart on fire. Let's uncover some truths and channel that energy in creative ways. Today brings a wave of energy that’s perfect for uncovering secrets and diving deep into your passions. Trust your instincts and let them guide you towards projects that speak to your heart. It's a day to embrace your natural curiosity..SAGITTARIUS.Hey, Sagittarius! Today is all about exploring new possibilities and meeting new faces. Stay open-minded and embrace the unexpected twists and turns that come your way. Adventure is calling, and it's got your name written all over it! Dive into new experiences and let spontaneity guide you. It's an excellent time for brainstorming or connecting with fresh perspectives. Embrace the freedom to explore without fixed plans, and see how your surroundings surprise you..CAPRICORN.This day spins a narrative of introspection and the potential for growth in the realms of personal development and harmonious relationships. For Capricorns, it is an opportunity to recalibrate their goals and enhance their emotional connections. Today is poised for reflection, granting you the clarity to refine your aspirations. Embrace this chance to look inward and adjust your trajectory towards your long-term objectives..AQUARIUS.Hey Aquarius! Get ready for a day filled with exciting surprises and fresh vibes coming your way. If you've been feeling a tad stuck in a rut, today is all about breaking free and exploring new horizons. Dive into unusual ideas and let your curiosity lead the way. Clear those mental cobwebs and prep for an energising adventure! It's a perfect day to try something out of the ordinary. Whether it's diving into a new hobby or merely shifting your routine a bit, embrace the unexpected..PISCES.Hey Pisces, today is all about tuning into your inner world. The universe is throwing out subtle signs just for you, so keep your senses open. It’s like a treasure hunt, and your intuition is the map! So, are you ready to seize the day? Trust your instincts as they’re on point today! Your gut feeling is your superpower, guiding you through any situation that comes your way. Expect little nudges from the universe, so stay alert and versatile.

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