India Prime Minister’s U.S. visit brings him to New York and celebration of cultural ties

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing his U.S. visit, addressed a cultural celebration on Long Island, New York, on Sunday. He praised the United States for returning nearly 300 stolen antiquities to India and shared news of India’s dual gold medal win in the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Speaking to an estimated 13,000 people, Modi highlighted the strength of India-U.S. cultural ties. He also emphasized the global importance of 2024, noting that while conflicts rage in parts of the world, democracy is being celebrated in countries like India and the U.S.

Modi’s appearance came a day after he attended a Quad summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Modi also accepted the return of 297 stolen artifacts, part of an ongoing effort by the U.S. to return cultural treasures to India. Modi will attend a United Nations summit later this week ahead of the General Assembly.

SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Sunday that the company plans to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the next two years. The success of these uncrewed missions will determine the timeline for the first crewed mission, which Musk indicated could happen in four years. However, any setbacks could delay human missions by another two years. Musk has previously changed his timeline for Mars missions, but with recent advancements, including a successful Starship landing demonstration, optimism remains high for future milestones.

NASA’s Artemis 3 mission, using SpaceX’s Starship for the first crewed moon landing, has been delayed to September 2026, pushing back previous plans for late 2025.

Netflix faces scrutiny in India for visa violation and racial discrimination claims

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India is investigating Netflix for alleged visa violations and racial discrimination, as revealed in a July 2024 email obtained by Reuters. The investigation involves Netflix’s local operations and includes concerns over tax evasion and illegal business practices.

An Indian government official from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in New Delhi raised these issues in communication with Netflix’s former director of business and legal affairs in India, Nandini Mehta. Mehta, who left Netflix in 2020, welcomed the investigation and is pursuing her own lawsuit against the company in the U.S. for wrongful termination and discrimination. Netflix has denied any knowledge of an investigation by Indian authorities.

Can eating seaweed help prevent Parkinson’s disease? A Japanese study suggests it does

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A team of researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan has discovered that eating brown algae seaweed may help prevent Parkinson’s disease due to its neuroprotective properties.

The study, published in Nutrients, shows that antioxidants in the seaweed species Ecklonia cava could guard against the neurodegenerative effects of Parkinson’s, which is caused by the depletion of dopamine-producing neurons. Researchers hope that these findings could lead to new preventive treatments for Parkinson’s disease.

China’s youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown

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China’s youth unemployment rate reached a record 18.8% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The surge in joblessness among people aged 16 to 24 comes amid an economic slowdown and restrictive hiring practices. Experts attribute the rise to a contraction in industries like real estate, finance, and IT, which previously absorbed many graduates.

Companies are hesitant to hire due to the costs and legal challenges involved in firing employees, further exacerbating the issue. Despite these challenges, the overall urban unemployment rate across all age groups stood at 5.3% in August.

Bitcoin weekly RSI sparks ‘intermediate’ $85K BTC price target

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Bitcoin traders are predicting a major price breakout by the end of 2024, with some forecasters setting an intermediate price target of $85,000. The prediction comes from analyst Titan of Crypto, who pointed to Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) on weekly timeframes as a sign of increasing momentum.

If the trend continues, BTC could reach new all-time highs by the end of the year. As Bitcoin holds steady around $62,000, traders remain optimistic about a bullish fourth quarter, with September already showing positive signs.