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NTA postpones Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination June 2024 due to 'unavoidable circumstances'

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday the postponement of the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination June 2024, originally planned for June 25 to 27. The delay is attributed to unavoidable circumstances and logistical challenges. NTA stated that a new schedule for the examination will be communicated later via its official website.

Boing Boing 

Best ways to reply to an insult, according to a neuroscientist

Insults can really sting. In fact, according to neuroscientist Dean Burnett in his latest Science Focus newsletter for the BBC, "criticisms and rejection cause brain activity that feels just like physical pain." One of Dr. Burnett's readers asked him what's the best way to respond to an insult Burnett shared three strategies: diminishing the insulter's power, preventing them from gaining higher status, and allowing the insulted person to maintain control of the situation. — Read the rest

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NBC News 

Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun restriction

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that prohibits people subjected to domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms, taking a step back from its recent endorsement of a broad right to possess a gun.

Thenextweb.com 

TNW Conference 2024 Day 2 Highlights

The TNW Conference grounds opened up yet again this morning for Day 2 filled with many participants coming back for more (some less fresh than others after last night’s karaoke cruise) and new speakers and participants who joined us for the first time, adding some unique perspectives to the mix. Here’s a wrap-up of five interesting talks and ideas that floated around throughout the day. Beyond green products: Change the system, not just the design In this eye-opening discussion, Bas van Abel, Founder of Fairphone... Читать дальше...

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

Clarence Thomas thinks domestic abusers should be allowed to carry guns - The Independent

  1. Clarence Thomas thinks domestic abusers should be allowed to carry guns  The Independent
  2. Elie Honig explains why this is a rare decision by SCOTUS  CNN
  3. Supreme Court upholds federal gun ban for those under domestic violence restraining orders  Fox News
  4. Clarence Thomas is sole dissenter in Supreme Court decision on guns  The Hill

France24.com (en) 

Rwanda's Kagame reacts to recent comments by exiled opponent Rusesabagina

As part of an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame reacted to recent comments by exiled opponent Paul Rusesabagina, who was depicted in the film "Hotel Rwanda" for his heroic role in saving lives during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

Pix11.com 

Bronx beer garden, celebrates its fifth anniversary

BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Bricks & Hops, co-owned by former NY Jet Willie Colon, is celebrating its fifth anniversary Friday with a new menu. The Bronx eatery located at 65 Bruckner Boulevard carries 30 craft beers on draft and 20 craft beers in cans, according to Bricks & Hops. PIX11's Kirstin Cole visited the eatery [...]

PYMNTS.com 

Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from the comfort of their homes — they are hungry for in-person experiences, and media companies are getting onboard. Take, for instance, Sony. The multi-industry giant’s film subsidiary Sony Pictures Entertainment […]

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Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

Three big brands fail Which? sunscreen tests - Yahoo Finance UK

  1. Three big brands fail Which? sunscreen tests  Yahoo Finance UK
  2. Sabi pipo say dem chook eye inside some popular sunscreens but dem fail protection tests  BBC.com
  3. Popular sunscreens fail safety test - as £2.49 rival passes with flying colours  Sky News
  4. 3 sunscreens fail Which? tests, but we've also uncovered some Great Value options we recommend - Which? News  Which?
  5. Be careful what sun creams you buy as products from Asda, Calypso and Bondi Sands 'don't provide... Читать дальше...

BelTA (en) 

200 schoolchildren from eight countries. Memory Train arrives in Brest

In 2024, the project brought together schoolchildren from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan. at Brest-Tsentralny railway station, they were met by peers from Belarus. In Brest, the kids will have a packed program, including a visit to the unique traveling exhibition The Victory Train.