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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Breach in Rajpur canal embankment in Kanpur Dehat, water enter homes
Kanpur: The breach in the Rajpur canal embankment late on Monday night severely impacted the daily lives of residents. Water from the canal seeped into homes, damaging essential household items and inundating a significant number of farmlands. The breach occurred at approximately 1 am along the Rajpur canal embankment situated on Damanpur Road in Kanpur Dehat. The local administration has deployed teams to assess the damage and provide immediate relief to affected families. Emergency response crews are also working round-the-clock to restore basic services. Several villagers reported losing important documents and valuables in the sudden flooding. The irrigation department has initiated a technical survey to understand the structural weaknesses that led to the embankment failure. The incident highlighted the need for regular maintenance of canal infrastructure and prompt response to community concerns. Local authorities are planning to implement an early warning system and establish better communication channels with residents living near canal embankments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Este Programa Está Revolucionando el Alivio de Deudas National Debt Relief Undo A committee has also been formed to investigate if there were any lapses in canal maintenance and water management. The findings will help formulate new guidelines for canal operation during peak irrigation seasons. Tariq Khan, a junior engineer from the irrigation department, visited the site after receiving notification. He explained that all gauges from Alampur Jhal were opened to facilitate canal flow for paddy cultivation, as requested by farmers. "Restoration work on the damaged embankment is in progress," he said, further adding, "The incident inflicted considerable losses on the local community. Authorities will submit a detailed report to higher authorities."
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Disney-owned animation studio Pixar Chief Creative Office asserts AI cannot replace humans: ‘I was wondering whether AI will…'
Pete Docter , Pixar 's chief creative officer, appears to be unimpressed with artificial intelligence 's (AI) current capabilities, describing it as 'the least impressive blah average of things.' Speaking on comedian Mike Birbiglia's "Working It Out" podcast, Docter shared his skepticism about AI's ability to fully replace humans in animated filmmaking, despite the ongoing anxieties sweeping through Hollywood. According to a report by Business Insider, Docter acknowledged that everyone at Pixar is "troubled" by the advent of AI. However, he said that he believes it won't erase the human element from animation. Pixar executive on why AI won't replace humans in animation He drew a parallel to the early days of hand-drawn animation, where only a select "dozens" of artists possessed the unique combination of drawing skill, understanding of movement dynamics, and character acting sensibilities. "Computers," Docter noted, made animation more accessible by removing the need for animators to be "brilliant draft persons." He sees AI as potentially serving a similar role, alleviating some of the more cumbersome tasks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Este Programa Está Revolucionando el Alivio de Deudas National Debt Relief Undo 'I was wondering whether AI will continue to help us lift some of the heavy burdens that we have to carry as an animator and maybe put the focus more on the performance,' he explained. This perspective suggests AI could free animators to concentrate more on the creative and expressive aspects of their work, rather than the more laborious technicalities. His comments came at a time when AI remains a highly contentious topic in the entertainment industry. Critics fear widespread job displacement, a concern that heavily influenced the nearly five-month-long writers' strike in 2023. Conversely, proponents like director James Cameron believe AI could significantly reduce filmmaking costs. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Joe Gibbs Racing announces new multi-year sponsorship deal
Since the departure of long-time partner FedEx, Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing have welcomed several new partners to the No. 11 Toyota. Of note, Progressive signed on in a major deal that will have the insurance company back Hamlin in 18 races this year. JGR has now announced the addition of Bob's Discount Furniture, a U.S.-based furniture store with its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. They have roughly 150 stores across the country, primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West Coast regions. Advertisement This is a multi-year deal with the company's first race set for August 3rd at Iowa Speedway. It's unclear how many races they will sponsor this year. The official paint scheme will be revealed on Thursday, July 17th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The location will be the grand opening of a new Bob's Discount Furniture store. Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Hamlin already has three wins in 2025, tied for the most among all drivers. After crashing in the battle for the Daytona 500 win, he went on to win at Martinsville, Darlington, and Michigan -- all with three different sponsors. Hamlin has carried four different primary sponsors this year. In addition to Progressive, he has raced with National Debt Relief, SportClips, Yahoo colors. Advertisement He recently missed the Cup race in Mexico City following the birth of his son, which was the first Cup race the veteran driver has missed in about eleven years. Despite that, he remains fifth in the regular season standings. Read Also: Carson Hocevar fined for making insensitive comments about Mexico Will NASCAR return to Mexico City in 2026? Despite Mexico win, SVG says "I need to keep getting better to justify" Cup ride To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Key Reasons Retirement Is Out of Reach for Many Older Americans
Over half of Americans aged 55 and up said debt has held them back from retirement, and 67% said they plan to continue working during the years they originally thought they'd be retired, according to a recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of National Debt Relief. Read Next: Check Out: For many, retirement is no longer a planned date but a moving target they're finding difficult to reach anytime soon. Here are some key reasons retirement is on the back burner for many older Americans. Also see 35 retirement planning mistakes you're wasting money on. More than 7 in 10 older Americans say they're in debt, according to the Talker Research and National Debt Relief survey, and it's not just the amount that's concerning. Over half of those carrying debt say they feel overwhelmed and worry they'll never pay it off. According to AARP, nearly half (47%) of older adults who carry credit card balances are using them to cover basic living expenses, like food and utilities, because they don't have enough income to get by. And about 17% rely on credit cards to meet those needs every month. Learn More: Older adults are carrying debt from multiple sources, which can add up, especially if the payments are hundreds of dollars each. The Talker Research and National Debt Relief survey reported the following about the debt of older adults: 45% have credit card debt, averaging $9,000 with monthly payments of $418. 30% still owe on mortgages, averaging $72,000, paying about $797 monthly. 17% carry medical debt, averaging $9,144, with $222 paid monthly. 22% have auto loans, averaging $17,000, paying $446 a month. AARP reported that many older Americans are carrying mortgage debt longer because refinancing has become more popular. According to Talker Research, the average older adult with debt has about $29,187 in savings. But 61% of respondents said they definitely don't have enough to live comfortably in retirement. Nearly half say they have $20,000 or less in savings, and 22% report having no savings at all. Even those still working don't feel prepared, as 48% said they aren't set up for retirement success. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 40% of Americans report not having a retirement savings plan. More than 80% of those surveyed said they were worried about the future of Social Security. Among those in debt, 76% said they don't believe Social Security will provide enough income to support them through retirement. And it's not a sentiment restricted to these particular survey respondents. A recent AP-NORC poll found that nearly 30% of adults aged 60 and older are 'not very' or 'not at all' confident Social Security will be there for them, up from about 20% in 2023. More From GOBankingRates 10 Genius Things Warren Buffett Says To Do With Your Money This article originally appeared on 4 Key Reasons Retirement Is Out of Reach for Many Older Americans Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Relief Secures Strategic Investment from the Largest Debt Settlement Company in the US, National Debt Relief
AI-powered platform now positioned to expand its infrastructure and accelerate debt resolution for millions of Americans MIAMI, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relief, the leading AI-enabled debt resolution platform, announced today that it has secured a new round of growth capital led by National Debt Relief (NDR), the largest debt settlement company in the country. The capital will support the launch of a strategic commercial partnership between the two companies, accelerating Relief's ability to offer consumers digital access to trusted, high-impact debt resolution solutions. Since launching publicly, Relief has enrolled over 150,000 users, representing more than $7.6 billion in unsecured consumer debt, through its mobile platform. This milestone confirms the growing demand for simple, technology-driven tools that help Americans manage and resolve debt across multiple categories—including credit card debt, personal loans, and student loans. The partnership with National Debt Relief enables Relief to expand access to negotiated settlements, real-time resolution offers, and customized pathways out of debt—all from within the app experience. This new round of funding will also support the development of additional product lines. Together, these capabilities will position Relief as the leading digital infrastructure layer for consumer debt resolution at scale. About Relief Relief is the first consumer debt resolution app powered by AI and built for scale. Designed to help people behind a range of debts—including credit cards, personal loans, and student loans—through negotiation, automation, streamlined guidance, and connection to trusted partners. Relief is backed by top-tier investors and operators from across the financial ecosystem. Learn more at View source version on Contacts For more information contact Head of Marketing, Samantha Intagliata, marketing@ Sign in to access your portfolio
