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Mohan Kapur in “The Vaccine War”: A Testament to Cinema’s Power in Shaping Realities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

As the world grappled with the COVID pandemic’s devastating effects, scientists faced a Herculean task to develop vaccines, racing against time and uncertainty to come up with a silver bullet that could save us all. Renowned Indian actor Mohan Kapur is set to bring this critical chapter of human history to life in the highly anticipated film The Vaccine War, a true story of a group of bio-scientists who developed India’s indigenous vaccine Covaxin. The movie was released in Indian and North American cinemas this week.Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the award-winning director of the critically acclaimed The Kashmir Files, this cinematic masterpiece is not merely a portrayal on the silver screen. It’s an emotional and authentic depiction of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a group of handpicked bio-scientists who had the weight of a global pandemic on their shoulders and fought tirelessly to create the Indian COVID-19 vaccine known as Covaxin. The film delves into their untold s...

Just when LA starts cooling down, BYDEE is heating up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

Los Angeles is now witnessing a new trend in swimwear. BYDEE, the Australian swim brand, is making its presence felt. Dessy Hairis, the founder of BYDEE, is no ordinary entrepreneur. At a time when most of us grapple with the early uncertainties of our twenties, Dessy was already diving deep into the complex world of global business. Her story traces back to the busy Sydney market scene where she began her journey. From that market, she created BYDEE in 2013 because of her love for unique designs. Today, thanks to their Agápi launch, a BYDEE bikini finds a new owner every two seconds somewhere around the world.If you ask Dessy what’s the secret of her success? A blend of passion, perfectionism, and loads of love. She emphasizes, “A piece of advice for anyone in business is to genuinely have a passion for what you’re bringing to the market. And at Bydee, so much thought and love goes into each collection and print. From the collection’s backstory to the moment...

Man Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on Willow Avenue [Clovis, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

54-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Big-Rig Collision near Shaw AvenueCLOVIS, CA (October 11, 2023) – Thursday evening, an individual was hospitalized following a collision involving a semi-truck on Willow Avenue.First responders received reports in the vicinity of Shaw Avenue. As per the reports, the driver of a sedan collided with a semi-truck that was in the process of entering a commercial parking lot. Furthermore, the sedan also hit another vehicle.Emergency medical personnel transported a 54-year-old man to a nearby hospital for the treatment of moderate injuries. The other parties involved in the incident have been described only as a male in his 40s and a family of four.For a short duration, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and preliminary tasks. Currently, an active investigation is underway regarding the semi-truck accident on Willow Avenue. Additional details will be provided once they become available.It is a reminder that even a...

Three Hurt in Car Crash on North Shepherd Drive [Houston, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

Car Collision near West Tidwell Road Resulted in Two People Injured and One Infant in Critical ConditionHOUSTON, TX (October 11, 2023) – On Friday night, three were hurt after a two-car crash on North Shepherd Drive.The incident occurred shortly past 11 p.m. on September 22nd, at the junction of North Shepherd Drive and West Tidwell Road.The Houston Police Department (HPD) reported that, due to malfunctioning traffic lights, road signs were being used in place of signals at that location. The accident involved a black and white sedan, with officers noting that one of the vehicles failed to yield at the stop sign, resulting in a collision.Both vehicles displayed noticeable front-end damage, and the front bumper of the black car had become dislodged.Upon their arrival, medical responders identified three injured individuals and provided them with evaluations. Simultaneously, the driver and their passenger from the involved vehicles remained on the scene and fully cooperated with the i...

Letters: Youth vote | Changes at paper | Example of freedom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Young citizens mustvote to affect changeRe: “Young voters want a unified U.S. in climate change fight” (Page A6, Oct. 6).Bravo to Anna Novoselov and Adrian Rafizadeh for their well-written opinion calling for bipartisan support for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act to address climate change, our greatest threat to life on our planet.We really need this act and we need the younger generation to get involved. They go on to say, “The future of our (young) generation depends on our political leaders taking action, yet Congress continues to ignore us.” With all their facts and figures, they fail to show that the greatest number of non-voting constituents are in fact their generation.All close elections have been won or lost by a margin far smaller than the number of people who don’t vote. If the younger generation really wants to change the world, they must vote. Democracy is not a spe...

British Airways flight turns back right before landing in Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

By Eve Brennan | CNNA British Airways flight from London to Tel Aviv made an abrupt U-turn shortly before it was due land in the Israeli city on Wednesday as the airline canceled all flights to the destination amid safety concerns.Flight BA165 from London’s Heathrow Airport was on the approach to Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport when it was recalled to its original destination, according to the FlightRadar24 airplane tracking website.British Airways confirmed to CNN that the flight was turned around shortly before it was due to land in the northern Israeli city, which has come under rocket fire as intense fighting rages between Israel forces and Hamas.The airline said it had halted services to and from Tel Aviv as of late Wednesday.“Safety is always our highest priority and following the latest assessment of the situation, we’re suspending our flights to and from Tel Aviv,” it said in a statement to CNN.Related ArticlesWorld News | Misinformation floods social ...

Willis denies Jordan’s request for more Trump probe info

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

By Sara Murray | CNNFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to provide House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan with any additional information about her investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies as well as any interactions with the Justice Department, according to a new letter obtained by CNN.“A charitable explanation of your correspondence is that you are ignorant of the United States and Georgia Constitutions and codes,” Willis wrote in her letter to Jordan, an Ohio Republican, Wednesday.“A more troubling explanation is that you are abusing your authority as Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary to attempt to obstruct and interfere with a Georgia criminal prosecution,” she added.Willis previously provided information about the federal funding her office receives. But she has rebuffed Jordan’s demands for information related to her investigation and copies of any communication between the district attorney’s office and federal executive branch offi...

49ers should be more concerned with Browns’ Myles Garrett than Deshaun Watson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Deshaun Watson absence from Cleveland Browns’ practice is not distracting 49ers from Sunday’s bigger issue: the Browns’ defense, and, Myles Garrett, in particular.“He’s one of the most talented guys anyone’s seen,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday. “The style they play on defense is very similar to ours: they rush the passer on every play and then react to everything else.”The 49ers (5-0) make their first visit to Cleveland since 2015, the Browns (2-2) will rely on Garrett and their defense to key an upset bid, what with Watson unable to practice because of a rotator cuff injury.P.J. Walker, not rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, will start ahead if Watson can’t play a second consecutive game because of a rotator cuff injury, the Browns announced. Prior to last weekend’s bye, Watson was somewhat of a surprise scratch against the Baltimore Ravens, so Thompson-Robinson drew the start and threw three interc...

Governor signs bill outlawing multi-state double voting inspired by Santa Clara County case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill explicitly outlawing California residents from voting here and in another state for the same election, closing a loophole brought to light by a Santa Clara County case of people who had repeatedly voted in elections held on the same day.Assembly Bill 1539 makes it a misdemeanor for someone whose primary residence is in California to vote in another state where they also claim residency. The new law, signed Tuesday, was authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, and was sponsored by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.“Voting twice in the same election in two different states is a violation of the principle of one-person, one-vote,” Berman said in a statement.The inspiration for the bill came from a 2020 report to the district attorney’s office that three South Bay residents had voted in elections held on the same day in California and in Oregon, where they also had a home. But prosecutors found them...

Voting begins in Ohio with abortion rights on the line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:59 GMT

By Julie Carr Smyth | Associated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio — In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights began Wednesday in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.Ohio is the only state to put an abortion rights question before voters this fall, making it a testing ground for messaging ahead of the 2024 elections when it’s expected to be on the ballot in more states and a major factor in races up and down the ballot.Election officials throughout the state are generally predicting heavier-than-normal turnout for an off-year vote because of the high-profile campaigning over Issue 1, a constitutional amendment that seeks to enshrine abortion rights.Mary Weiss was among the voters who entered an early voting center in Toledo during the first day of early in-person voting ahead of Election Day on Nov. 7.“Women should have total control over their own bodi...