Who was Jim Whittaker? First American to summit Mount Everest and REI leader dies at 97 | World News

Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…

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State Elections 2026: High Stakes in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry as Voter Turnout Rises | India News

State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…

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‘The Pitt’s Patrick Ball breaks down after paying off USD 80K debt: ‘Thought I was gonna die’

In Hollywood, you hear a lot about overnight success stories. But turns out, most of that is just the surface-level hype. Patrick Ball’s journey is nothing like that. He spent years hustling before anyone paid attention. Now, thanks to his role on ‘The Pitt’, he’s finally in the spotlight. And now that he’s got a…

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Kolkata weather update: Yellow alert ahead of KKR vs LSG; will rain play spoilsport at Eden? | Cricket News

KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions, despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed intense showers and dark clouds during the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are…

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Crude global prices: Oil climbs back towards $97 as Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure

Oil prices inched higher on Thursday after suffering their steepest single-day fall since April 2020, as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and renewed tensions in the Middle East kept markets on edge. Brent crude moved back towards $97 a barrel, rebounding from a 13% on Wednesday, while West Texas Intermediate also traded close to…

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‘Maine bahut matches finish kiye hai’: Kohli comparison agitates Babar: shuts down journalist | Cricket News

Babar Azam shuts down journalist over comparison with Virat Kohli (Screengrab/X) Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a sharp response for a journalist after being compared to Virat Kohli over his ability to finish matches, following his team’s thrilling last-ball victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.Zalmi opted to field first…

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Will US-Iran ceasefire hold? Trump issues ‘bigger, better shooting’ warning over Strait of Hormuz, nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying American forces would remain deployed and ready despite the ongoing ceasefire, and threatening a stronger military response if the agreement is not honoured.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said US military assets would stay “in place in, and around, Iran” until…

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Truce on edge: Iran may walk out of US ceasefire deal amid Israel’s Lebanon offensive

Iran has warned it could pull out of its fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States if Israeli strikes on Hezbollah continue, signalling a rapid deterioration in an already shaky truce agreed only days ago.According to Iran’s state-linked Tasnim news agency, an informed source said Tehran is “considering the possibility” of withdrawing from the agreement…

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