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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival!Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary Sambadrome. Performers from the Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school dance during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Performers from the Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school dance during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Read More Renata Carvalho sings during the “Cordao do Boitata” street pre-carnival…

NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Anthony Hopkins will have a memoir out this fall, its title inspired by a childhood picture.“We Did OK, Kid” will be published Nov. 4 by Summit Books, a Simon & Schuster imprint. “There is a photograph I keep on my phone of my father and me on the beach when I was a child. I often tell that boy: ‘We did OK, kid,’” the Oscar-winning actor said in a statement released Tuesday by Summit. “I wonder how a boy from Wales, the son of a baker, got here. My entire life is a great mystery.…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the men’s squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand – Salman Ali Agha will be captaining the T20 International team while One Day International (ODI) captain, Mohammad Rizwan, will continue to lead the team in that format. However, a notable change in the T20 team is the exclusion of the country’s star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Rizwan. Pakistan will play five T20s and three ODIs during the tour. The team announcement comes amid widespread criticism of the national team’s poor performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan’s early…

New 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports take effect along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 percent.United States President Donald Trump’s new 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have taken effect, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 percent, launching new trade conflicts with the top three US trading partners. The tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual US trade, went live at 00:01 EST (05:01 GMT) on Tuesday, hours after Trump declared that all three countries had failed to do enough to…

Key Indian RegTech investment stats in 2024:Indian RegTech funding fell by 43% in 2024 YoYAverage deal value dropped to $6m as investors prioritised smaller dealsMumbai-based IDfy, a leader in fraud prevention and trust establishment, secured one of the biggest Indian RegTech deals with a $27m funding roundIndian RegTech funding fell by 43% in 2024 YoYIn 2024, the Indian RegTech sector experienced a decline in both deal activity and total funding compared to the previous year, reflecting a cautious investment landscape.A total of 22 deals were recorded in 2024, representing an 8% decrease from the 24 deals completed in 2023.While the…

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens,” organizers announced Tuesday.Liu, 68, becomes the 54th laureate of the prize, considered akin to a Nobel in the field of architecture. In an interview with The Associated Press in his office in Chengdu in China’s southwestern Sichuan region, the architect said he had a simple definition of his profession: “To simplify, the task of architects is to provide a better living environment for human beings,” he said, speaking in Mandarin. “First…

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, seeds. But have you given thought to what containers you’ll use?You might be planning to buy rimmed trays, peat pots or compartmentalized plastic flats, but they’re not your only options. With a bit of imagination, you can easily upcycle items you already have while keeping trash out of the landfill and your money in your wallet.Try some small food containersIf you have a coffee maker that uses K-Cup-style…

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday announced his government would create a national strategic crypto reserve that would include five cryptocurrencies, adding he would make the US “the crypto capital of the world”. In a statement on his Truth Social network, Trump said a crypto working group, which was set up following his inauguration in January, is pressing forward with the reserve’s creation, fulfilling promises he first made to crypto lobbyists during his election campaign. Following his Sunday announcement, values of the named currencies, including Bitcoin, soared, following what has been a weeks-long slump. The move comes before a…

Veteran batsman Virat Kohli rolled back the years with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Set 265 for victory, India lost the 36-year-old Kohli in the closing overs, but KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 steered the team home with 11 balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium. They will face South Africa or New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai, with India playing all their matches at the venue after they refused to tour hosts Pakistan for the…

Virat Kohli hit 84 as India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday. Chasing 265 for victory, India lost Kohli in the closing overs, but KL Rahul, with an unbeaten 42, steered the team home with 11 balls to spare. They will now face New Zealand or South Africa in the final on Sunday at the same venue. Earlier, after choosing to bat, Smith hit 73, and the left-handed Carey smashed 61 to put on the highest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the ongoing 50-over tournament. India pace…