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Kaylee Hottle No More: Young Actor Who Made History for Deaf Representation in Hollywood Is Gone Too Soon
Kaylee Hottle No More: Young Actor Who Made History for Deaf Representation in Hollywood Is Gone Too Soon
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Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress who starred in Godzilla vs Kong at just 13, has died at 18 in a car crash in Maryland
France Just Banned Social Media for Under-15s. Here’s What That Actually Means
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France becomes the first European nation to block under-15s from social media, setting a precedent that could reshape digital policy worldwide
Is Kolkata's Covid-19 Rise a Warning Sign? Here's What Doctors Are Saying
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Covid-19 cases are climbing in Kolkata alongside seasonal viral infections, but doctors say most are mild and manageable with basic precautions
Trump Announces Zero Tariff Window for Generic Drug Imports, Signals Up to 200% Hike Later
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US President Donald Trump announced zero tariffs on generic drug imports for two years from August 2026, after which duties may rise to 200% to boost domestic manufacturing and protect industry
Karnataka’s Cabinet Expansion Slips Again: Seven weeks after taking charge, DK Shivakumar is still 20 ministers short 
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Reports put the field of ministerial aspirants at roughly 40 to 50. The Ramalinga Reddy episode from last month is an indicator of what a single disappointment could cost the Congress
Five New OTT Releases This Week That Are Actually Worth Your Time
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From romantic dramas to cosmic comedies and anime finales, this week's OTT releases offer something for every kind of viewer
‘Special Ground’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Eyes Big Impact on Return to Harare
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Teen batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi calls Harare special after U-19 World Cup triumph, backs familiarity with conditions, and expresses confidence ahead of India’s T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming to ...
Samsung Launches Galaxy Credit Card in US to Take on Apple Card: Here's All You Need to Know
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Samsung has entered the US consumer credit market with the Galaxy Card, offering cashback rewards, no annual fee and Samsung Wallet integration, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Apple's cr ...
Maruti Suzuki to raise vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 from August amid rising input costs
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Maruti Suzuki will raise vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 from August 2026, citing sustained input cost inflation despite months of cost-cutting efforts aimed at minimising the impact on customers