39+ min ago (124+ words) Alabama is experiencing significant power outages due to severe storms, leaving over 50,000 customers without service. Alabama power outage: Severe storms traversing Alabama have toppled trees and power lines throughout the state, resulting in thousands being deprived of power services. As of 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Alabama Power reports that 50,213 customers are currently without power, and this figure is steadily increasing, WBRC news reported. In Jefferson County alone, around 32,956 customers are experiencing power outages, while Blount, Etowah, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties each report over 2,000 outages. Fallen trees and power lines are disrupting travel across the state, with one road in northern Jefferson County classified as impassable as crews endeavor to clear the route....

42+ min ago (292+ words) The volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has disrupted flights in several countries, including India. With reports that ash clouds from the eruption of Hayli Gubbi volcano having drifted towards western India, operations of Indian airlines were also affected. Air India has cancelled 13 flights since Monday. The airline took to X on Tuesday morning, sharing the list of cancelled international and domestic flights. She was visiting her son and wife (Biswas's parents) who are based in Doha, and was returning to Kolkata after two months, Biswas told HT.com. The elderly traveller now finds herself in an unusual spot because her visa has just expired, leaving her unable to step out of the Doha airport. Fortunately, she is travelling with a relative. Like the other passengers on the cancelled Doha-Delhi AI 2284 flight, Biswas's grandmother too checked in at the Doha airport on…...

45+ min ago (431+ words) Bhubaneswar, After accusing an American citizen who adopted her of physical and mental torture, a woman on Tuesday claimed that she had made false allegations against her US mother simply to return to Odisha. She claimed that she was in love with a man in Balasore and wanted to return to Odisha. The woman Puja alias Sejal John , after landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport here, said she had made false allegations of torture and forced conversion in order to facilitate her return to Odisha. "Whatever I had said in the previous video is false. My adoptive mother had never tortured me nor forced me to convert. I had told lies on my own to return to Odisha. I appeal to the US authorities to release my adoptive mother. She is in great trouble over my allegation," she told reporters…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (353+ words) Alabama severe thunderstorm warning: The National Weather Service (NWS) based in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a warning to the residents of the state to "expect damage" resulting from the powerful winds associated with severe thunderstorms in the region, as stated in a new alert released on Tuesday morning. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph. The NWS stated that the areas impacted include Gadsden, Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Rainbow City, Attalla, Hokes Bluff, Springville, Odenville, Lincoln, Glencoe, Margaret, Argo, Ashville, Riverside, Sardis City, Ragland, Ohatchee, Steele, and Altoona. "Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings," the NWS stated. NWS had previously issued tornado warnings for parts of Mississippi and Louisiana. While the warning has now expired, Mississippi is still experiencing severe thunderstorms. Also Read: What happened in Malba, Queens? Viral video shows…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (305+ words) At HT Shop Now, we have shortlisted some of the most popular sunscreen brands based on user reviews and ratings. DOT & KEY Vitamin C + E Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ combines powerful antioxidants with broad-spectrum UV protection to keep skin glowing and healthy. Infused with Vitamin C and E, it helps fight free radicals, prevents early signs of ageing, and brightens dull skin. Lightweight and non-greasy, it leaves no white cast, making it ideal for daily use in both winter and summer. Plum 2% Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with 2% Niacinamide to reduce tan, brighten skin, and strengthen the skin barrier. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula helps prevent sunburn, pigmentation, and premature ageing while keeping skin hydrated. Perfect for daily use, it offers adequate protection and supports a healthy, even-toned complexion. If you want that everyday glow, Aqualogica Everyday Glow…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (300+ words) J.Lo arrived in India on 22 November; on Sunday night (November 23), the 56-year-old pop icon delivered a high-octane set in a series of sparkling, barely-there costumes. How much was she paid? Well, according to a Page Six report, J.Lo was paid a breezy $2 million (18 crore) to take the stage at the star-studded celebrations. Videos from her performance quickly took over the internet. The American singer delivered a full-blown concert at the wedding, performing hits such as Waiting for Tonight, Get On the Floor, Play, Save Me Tonight, Get Right, Ain't Your Mama and more. She opted for bold outfits, including a cut-out dress paired with a bodysuit and jacket, and a shimmery golden bodysuit matched with knee-high boots. One clip shared to X showed the Grammy nominee closing her set by raising a toast to the bride and groom who joined…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (327+ words) Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who worked with the late actor Dharmendra on seven films, called the veteran's passing on Monday at the age of 89 as a personal and professional loss. The director, who had planned a sequel to Apne (2007), states that the project can no longer proceed "without his idol. The 61-year-old says, "Apne to apno ke bina nahi ho sakti. Without Dharamji, it's impossible to make the sequel. Everything was on track and the script was ready, but he left us. Some dreams remain unfulfilled. Without him, it's not possible! Sharma directed Dharmendra in Hukumat (1987), Elaan-e-Jung (1989), Farishtey (1991), and Tahalka (1992), later producing Policewala Gunda (1995), directing Apne, and a cameo in Singh Saab The Great (2013). He also worked with Dharmendra's sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol. Recalling their last meeting Sharma says, "I met him in early October and he said: "Anil, koi…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (244+ words) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad sparked a fresh wave of debate ahead of Day 5 with a stinging remark directed at India while defending his bold declaration call in Guwahati. With the hosts already reeling, his comments added another layer of intensity and threw down a challenge to an India side needing a monumental 522 runs, a target well beyond reach, with only eight wickets in hand. "We wanted India to spend as much time on their feet out in the field. We wanted them to really grovel, to steal a phrase, bat them completely out the game and then say to them well come and survive on the last day and an hour this evening," Conrad said. He further explained why South Africa batted for nearly 80 overs and kept on going despite the lead crossing 500 in the second session. "There…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (288+ words) LUCKNOW "Thana Jamboree, a pop-up police station, has been set up for 12 days at the venue for 19th National Scouts and Guides Jamboree. It is fully operational and mirrors the structure of a regular police station. It features its own SHO, sub-inspectors, constables, duty registers and round-the-clock response teams and everything possible to run a police station. Set up to manage the massive movement of over 30,000 scouts and guides and nearly 40,000 visitors, the "Thana Jamboree is supported by eight police outposts, including two all-women pink booths designed to provide swift assistance and safety support for girls and women participants. "It is a 12-day police station. and along with personnel who work in two shifts day and night, the Chowki in charges are facilitated with bikes and PA systems. One Dy SP rank officer is made in charge and ADCP (south) is…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (403+ words) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that she has developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while serving under President Donald Trump. However, the cause of her distress is not the reporters, despite their relentless stream of inquiries regarding the day's news. Rather, it is her demanding schedule that has led her to spend extended periods away from her family, as she explained to The Daily Mail. "Honestly, I have PTSD about making plans, so I just don't," the 28-year-old told the publication regarding the challenges of coordinating time off with her husband, 60-year-old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio. "It's very difficult to make plans in this job." She further revealed that she had made "three different mini weekend getaway vacations" with her spouse this summer, but all her plans were cancelled due to foreign policy events. "We just roll with…...