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NEW DELHI: At least 31 people were killed after a bus carrying wedding guests veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in northern India, police said on Wednesday (Oct 5). The vehicle was travelling along a treacherous mountain highway in Uttarakhand state when it careened over an edge and plunged at least 500m with dozens of people onboard. The state’s police force said on Twitter that rescue operations had concluded with 31 bodies recovered and 19 injured passengers rescued. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “all possible assistance” would be given to the survivors. “In this tragic…

A breast cancer diagnosis can feel isolating, but a patient’s journey with the illness doesn’t have to be.“As you’re going through something so brutal like chemo, everyone in your life wants to help,” Clea Shearer, co-founder of “The Home Edit” who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, explained on TODAY in a recent interview. “But there’s nothing quite like someone who’s actually been through it or going through it at the same time.”Earlier this year, Shearer’s breast cancer diagnosis thrust her into the challenging territory of doctors’ visits and chemotherapy. However, as she began to dip her toes into treatment, Shearer…

But I don’t necessarily see fashion editors or writers wearing these bags. Sure, I’ve seen Bella Hadid carry a cheeky Chanel Medallion bag or even a Saint Laurent Icare, but that is the extent of the tote making a splash in the industry. I’d argue the luxury fashion tote is less popular among fashion people, who are constantly in search of the newest It bag, or niche carryall.Instead, this trend looks incredible on the real-life equivalent of Harlow in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: corporate executives. I work a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the Financial District, which is rife…

Hailey Bieber knows how to stir up a street style sensation each time she steps out, regardless if she’s running errands in her local Los Angeles or spotted straight off the catwalk during fashion week. Her off-duty supermodel uniform is one where trendy It items shine—think baggier-the-better jeans and cargo pants to Balenciaga pointed boots and moon bags—mixed in with a solid foundation of wardrobe essentials. What catches our attention the most, however, is her usage of oversized outerwear as the ideal outfit topper. No matter what she’s wearing underneath, which is often a plain, but perfect T-shirt and a…

Demonstrator Gan Golan of Los Angeles at Occupy DC activities in Washington, D.C.Jacquelyn MartinPresident Joe Biden’s order to cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans could cost an average of $30 billion per year over the next decade, according to Biden administration estimates.The 10-year cost will be roughly $305 billion, as measured by reduced cash flows into the government, according to the Education Department. Over 30 years, that would be about $379 billion in today’s dollars.The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the plan will cost about $400 billion over 30 years. In addition, the cost of outstanding loans is set to…

The Finance Ministry of Russia is looking to facilitate a more accommodating cryptocurrency policy, as it plans to permit the use of digital assets for international settlements in any industry without restrictions.The Russian Ministry of Finance acknowledges the growing significance of cryptocurrencies within the transcontinental country as its offenses against Ukraine bring stricter restrictions on its international payment processes.The Russian News Agency TASS uncovered the development on Monday in an official report. The report cites Ivan Chebeskov, the Finance Ministry’s Director of Financial Policy Department, as he revealed the development in a recent interview.”We are going to allow international settlements in cryptocurrencies…

After a very long fashion month, you can always count on the Paris Fashion Week street style set to still bring out looks. This week, showgoers welcomed fall weather with open arms and even better outerwear, giving a master class in layering. Outside the shows was a display of the season’s on-trend styles, from strong-shoulder, double-breasted wools to classic trenches in new shades of neutrals, worn with everything from ruffled skirts and Canadian tuxedos to knee-high boots and kitten-heel pumps. Use these images captured by Phil Oh as your fall-coat shopping guide or, better yet, outfit inspiration for the season…

Stocks kicked off October with more treats than tricks for investors. The market rallied to begin the fourth quarter, despite growing worries about the financial health of European banking giant Credit Suisse and weak economic data. The Dow rose 765 points, or 2.7%. That was its biggest gain since mid-July. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 2.3% and 2.6%, respectively. Stocks ended September (and the third quarter) with a resounding thud on Friday. In a sign of how volatile the market is, all but one of the 30 Dow stocks ended the day higher Monday — after they all finished…

Spain and Belgium have issued warnings about the consequences of Germany’s huge fiscal stimulus package for the EU single market as the bloc attempts to muster a unified response to soaring energy prices.The announcement of a €200bn fiscal stimulus package by Germany last week has prompted other EU member states to warn of unfair competitive distortions if individual states, particularly those with deep pockets, pursue large support measures.Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday that the single market must not be allowed to “break apart” and that. although Germany’s move was “justified”, it was important to “preserve a balance”…

Brazilian mining company Vale is in discussions to sell a $2.5bn minority stake in its metals business, as it seeks to boost its copper and nickel output to meet growing demand for the energy transition.Trading houses in Japan, sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East and car companies are examining the asset, according to people familiar with the situation, with a first round of bids due at the beginning of November. Global demand for copper and nickel is forecast to soar as a result of the energy transition, while supply will be constrained because of a scarcity of new mines.…