Costlier phones give refurbished devices a boost

    Rising prices of new smartphones are driving buyers towards refurbished iPhones and premium pre-owned devices NEW DELHI: Refurbished smartphones are finding more buyers in India. Rising prices of new devices are pushing consumers towards cheaper alternatives, including older iPhones, helping the secondary market grow even as new handset sales face a slowdown. ControlZ (refurbished electronics…

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    Two Texas homeowners saw their backyards collapse down an 80-foot creek slope, leaving houses unsafe; after insurers refused payment, an appeals court reopened the fight over whether landslides are covered

    A legal dispute over home insurance coverage in Travis County has been sent back to court after a state appeals court ruled that an insurance company must provide evidence about what caused a major backyard landslide before refusing to pay a claim under its standard policy exclusions. According to legal documents published by Justia Law,…

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    The Hollywood Hills home of Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for the best actress Oscar, has four bedrooms, stained-glass windows and skyline views; it last sold for $2.9 million in 2014 and is now listed for $5.5 million

    A Hollywood Hills residence once owned by pioneering actress Dorothy Dandridge has returned to the luxury real estate market, carrying an asking price of nearly $5.5 million. The 1920s Mediterranean-style property, which combines period architectural details with contemporary upgrades, is being marketed as a home with both Hollywood history and sweeping Los Angeles views. According…

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    Florida has allocated $3 million to acquire a 642-acre property along the Suwannee River; officials say ending its current land use could save 159,000 gallons of water daily and reduce nutrient inputs

    Representative images for water conservation (images- Canva) We all love to take a walk across the riverfronts in the evening. Both socially and ecologically, they hold great significance. Rivers are among the most important natural resources for everyday use, but protecting them is not always just about cleaning the water or removing waste that has…

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    Savannah Chrisley’s husband Jason Galanis seeks return of $2.17 million seized in fraud case; appeals ruling over funds meant for victims; paid just $1,824 towards $80 million restitution

    Savannah Chrisley’s husband Jason Galanis is seeking the return of $2.17 million recovered from the sale of properties in Los Angeles and Manhattan. (Photo: Instagram) Savannah Chrisley’s husband, Jason Galanis, is challenging a court ruling that denied his request to recover $2.17 million seized by the federal government and intended to compensate victims of his…

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      ‘Excellent progress’: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India’s first bullet train manufacturing at BEML

      Vaishnaw said that the work was progressing well. NEW DELHI: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday inspected the manufacturing of India’s first bullet train at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru and expressed satisfaction with the progress, highlighting the emphasis on quality and international standards.Vaishnaw said all major components were being manufactured, integrated and tested, and that…

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      Poland’s top court turns into battleground as Tusk and pro-Trump president clash

      File photo: Demonstrators attend a protest outside the premises of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, after the tribunal said on its website that the tribunal’s president Bogdan Swieczkowski, who was a deputy justice minister under the PiS government, had been suspended Poland’s long-running battle over judicial independence has escalated into a confrontation between prime minister Donald Tusk…

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        EPFO brings PF balance, passbook and transaction details to WhatsApp: What subscribers can access

        EPFO will initiate the settlement process automatically after completing the prescribed identity and bank account verification. The eligible amount will then be transferred to the rightful beneficiaries. NEW DELHI: Union labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday launched WhatsApp-based services for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers.The roll out will allow them to check…

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        ‘They’ll become garbage’: Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats win midterms | World News

        US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has said he would use his veto powers to block legislation if Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.Speaking to The New York Post’s Miranda Devine on her Pod Force One podcast, Trump outlined how he would respond if Democrats secured control…

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