New year’s day 2026: What’s open and what’s closed across the US; will your bank or local store be open?

Most government offices, banks and financial markets across the United States will remain closed on New Year’s Day, while major retailers and grocery chains are largely set to stay open, often with modified hours, the AP reported.Retailers are expected to use the holiday to offer discounts on older inventory ahead of new stock arrivals. However,…

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Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda wedding: Couple to host celebration for close friends only on Monday night, family to join tomorrow – EXCLUSIVE | Hindi Movie News

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to tie the knot on February 26 in Udaipur. While these were just reports and speculations earlier, the couple officially confirmed their wedding through an Instagram post on Sunday. The duo has also embraced the fan moniker of ‘VIROSH’ in their official statement. On Monday morning, both Rashmika…

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Trump again seeks cuts to federal funding for tribal colleges and universities

The administration of Donald Trump has proposed cutting federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second consecutive year, according to a budget plan released last week.The fiscal year 2027 proposal includes a $1.5 trillion increase in defence spending while reducing funding for programmes linked to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. It…

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India amends tax treaty with France, cuts dividend tax

NEW DELHI: India and France have amended the double taxation avoidance agreement which will provide for taxation of capital gains on the basis of residency of the company and deleted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause bringing in certainty in taxation.The amending protocol modifies the taxation of income from dividends by replacing a single rate…

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Why your brain won’t switch off even when your body is exhausted, research reveals

Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs’ brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, preventing emotional and cognitive disengagement. This hyperarousal keeps minds active when they should power down, impacting overall brain function and well-being. Strategies to retrain the…

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