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NEED TO KNOW An avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has killed seven people, including five foreign climbers and two Nepali guidesThree of the dead hikers are American citizens, according to NBC NewsFour people are still missing as Nepali officials attempt to reach the area At least seven people have died and four people are still missing after an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal. Nepali officials confirmed on Monday, Nov. 3, that the avalanche killed five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, according to ABC News. The avalanche ravaged the base camp, which is located at an…

The Pokemon series has been in need of serious evolution recently. 2022’s “Pokemon Legends: Arceus” switched up the traditional Pokemon RPG formula by introducing real-time combat elements, a semi-open world, and a new way of story progression. It was a breath of fresh air for the franchise that had a stagnating turn-based battle system. Whereas “Arceus” was a prequel to the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games, the newest entry “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” is a sequel to the “Pokemon X and Y” ones. This time around, Z-A makes a few bold changes from “Legends: Arceus” for the better, but also some…

“The welfare state as we know it today can no longer be financed by our economy.” With that single sentence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz broke one of Germany’s and Western Europe’s greatest political taboos, daring to question the welfare state’s sacred status at a time when its economic costs can no longer be ignored. For decades, Germany was celebrated as Europe’s economic success story. Its postwar Soziale Marktwirtschaft — the social market economy — combined free-market dynamism with a limited welfare for those truly in need, powering West Germany’s rise from postwar devastation into one of the world’s most prosperous nations. …

Some stuff I am reading today morning: The US HIRE Act is a threat to India (MC) Indian shipbuilders woo overseas customers (Nikkei Asia) SEBI is forcing Bank Nifty shakeup (FE) Indian SC gives relief to Vodafone (HT) US SC confronts Trump & his tariffs (NY Times) US market’s bubble still has good ways to go (Yahoo) When the Market rhymes with 1929 (EndGame Macro) Bangladesh may scrap Adani contract (DH) SIP AUM Analysis (CM) Should you just buy stocks until you die? (WSJ) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Former India Women’s National Cricket Team skipper Shantha Rangaswamy has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to sack Harmanpreet Kaur as captain after the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 triumph.Rangaswamy wants the BCCI to give the same treatment to Harmanpreet Kaur, which they gave to Rohit Sharma, and appoint Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the India Women’s National Cricket Team.But tactically, she can fumble at times – Shantha Rangaswamy on Harmanpreet KaurIn the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Harmanpreet…

Everton manager David Moyes was left frustrated with his side’s second-half performance at Sunderland as the sides drew 1-1 in the Premier League. Moyes’ visitors were bright in the opening 30 minutes and could have been further ahead than the 1-0 lead given to them by Iliman Ndiaye. Jack Grealish thumped a post and Thierno Barry missed a sitter – before Sunderland totally dominated the second half and drew level through Granit Xhaka. Everton have drawn more Premier League games than any other side since Moyes’ return to the club in January last season (10), but only three sides have…

The Utah Mammoth are near the top of the Western Conference. Is it time to take a serious run and move some draft capital? Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek on Daily Faceoff Live talking about the Utah Mammoth, and if they’ll be looking to add. Is now the time to start moving out some picks and add NHL bodies? ** NHLRumors.com transcription Carter Hutton: “I want to, I want to change topics here, Jeff and I want to get into the Utah Mammoth. You had a chance to chat with Bill Armstrong the other day, and again, this is a team…

The government has asked the media regulator to revisit its rules on phone companies raising their prices in the middle of a contract, after O2 unexpectedly announced it was raising prices by £2.50 a month.Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said O2’s higher than expected price increase is “disappointing given the current pressures on consumers”.”I believe we need to go further, faster. I am keen that we look at in-contract price rises again,” she wrote in a letter to the media regulator.Ofcom said it shared the government’s concern that “customers who face price rises must be treated fairly by mobile providers”.O2 said…

President Trump’s Crypto and AI Czar, David Sacks, is making a bold case for America to reclaim leadership in digital innovation — calling crypto “the industry of the future.” Speaking alongside a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, as well as entrepreneur Erik Torenberg, Sacks emphasized that the U.S. needs clear regulatory standards to keep crypto innovation onshore.  He criticized the Biden administration’s “regulation by enforcement” approach, arguing that under SEC Chair Gary Gensler, crypto entrepreneurs were prosecuted instead of given clear rules to follow. “All the entrepreneurs I’ve talked to over the years say the same thing — just…

She’s never been one to follow the rules — or fit into boxes. From making her debut in 1920 without a film background to headlining The Kerala Story, Adah Sharma has carved her own path with wit, grit, and unapologetic individuality. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Adah opens up about early success, rejection and resilience. The actress also gets candid about love, relationships, and what truly keeps her grounded in an unpredictable industry.You entered Bollywood without a film background and made your debut in 1920, which became a surprise hit. Looking back, did that early success open doors for…