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At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India

Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41 people since the weekend, according to local authorities. source https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/india/india-himachal-pradesh-rain-flood-deaths-intl-hnk/index.html

The BBC is unflinching in its coverage of the scandal facing one of its top anchors

The BBC is ensnared in scandal — and its reporters are not shying away from covering it. source https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/media/bbc-anchor-reliable-sources/index.html

Powerball prize jumps to an estimated $725 million after no jackpot winners Monday

There were no jackpot winners after Monday's Powerball drawing and the grand prize jumped to an estimated $725 million -- the seventh largest Powerball jackpot, according to lottery officials. source https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/us/powerball-jackpot-tuesday/index.html

The best Lightning Deals of Amazon Prime Day 2023

Amazon has exclusive Lightning Deals for Prime Day 2023, but these savings are only available for a limited amount of time. source https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/live-news/lightning-deals-amazon-prime-day-2023-07-11/index.html

Ozzy Osbourne pulls out of Power Trip festival citing health problems

British rock icon Ozzy Osbourne announced on Monday he was pulling out of the Power Trip music festival scheduled for October, citing persistent health problems that have plagued his career in recent years. source https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-power-trip-health-intl-hnk/index.html

How much did Jack Ma's speech cost Ant Group? About $230 billion

Ant Group has announced a share buyback that values it at $78.5 billion, which is about $230 billion or 75% less than the valuation it fetched nearly three years ago, before its IPO was yanked by Chinese regulators. source https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/10/investing/china-ant-group-valuation-jack-ma-intl-hnk/index.html