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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled. According to the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That is up from just 2.1% in September, though it is still only modestly above the Fed’s 2% target.

CBSNews.com 

Assessing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect and appears to be holding as people return to their homes in Lebanon. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at the implementation of the agreement.

Rock Paper Shotgun 

The reforging of the Rock Paper Shotgun

It's often claimed by liars and fools that our website's title is a clever reference to the ancient Chinese game of shoushiling - or "rock paper scissors", as it's known overseas. The orthodox interpretation is that "Rock Paper Shotgun" is a folksy regional variation on this, with a "shotgun" instead of the "scissors". But friends, this is patently absurd. Think about it: a game that pits a shotgun against a rock or piece of paper would be incredibly one-sided. It goes against reason!

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Govt collected over Rs 36 lakh crore from people through petroleum products in 5 years: Congress

Congress criticized the government for collecting Rs 36 lakh crore from petroleum products over five years. Crude oil prices dropped 32% since May 2014. Congress claims petrol and diesel prices should be lower. They allege the government is prioritizing taxes over welfare schemes. The party also highlighted infrastructure issues like bridge and airport roof collapses.

Nasa.gov 

NASA Plane Supported Innovative Microgravity Research in ‘90s

A bell rings and a strobe light flashes as a pilot pulls the nose of the DC-9 aircraft up sharply. The blood quickly drains from researchers’ heads as they are pulled to the cabin floor by a force twice that of normal gravity. Once the acceleration slows to the desired level, and the NASA aircraft […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Centre sanctioned Rs 28,229 crore to build Arunachal Frontier Highway along LAC

The Indian government has allocated Rs 28,229 crore to construct the 1,637 km Arunachal Frontier Highway along the Line of Actual Control. This strategically important highway, estimated to cost Rs 40,000 crore, will connect 12 districts and 1,683 villages, enhancing border security and socio-economic development. The BRO aims to complete the project by 2027.