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just now (220+ words) Published - December 10, 2025 07:22 pm IST - Coimbatore The Coimbatore Corporation plans to install Internet of Things (IoT)-based devices in overhead tanks that handle the local distribution of drinking water in the city. According to officials, the advanced system, when installed in local distribution tanks, will monitor parameters such as the rate of inlet flow, water level, and rate of outlet flow through sensors. All data can be accessed via a mobile application, which will also allow valve operations to be controlled remotely. Corporation officials explained that manual operation of valves often leads to tanks overflowing, particularly in the absence of operators, causing interruptions in water supply and prompting complaints from residents. The Corporation conducted a nearly two-month trial of the system at the 2.5 lakh-litre overhead tank on Renga Majestic Avenue in Ward 13, supplying water to 410 households in the area. Following the…...

just now (320+ words) Certain vehicles from Waymo are being voluntarily recalled because they may not stop for a school bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in October to find similar incidents after a media outlet reported a Waymo AV that did not stop when a school bus was flashing red lights. This recall includes all Waymo 5th Generation ADS vehicles currently operating in the United States, according to an investigation letter. In the investigation's associated documents, there is a letter from the Austin Independent School District reporting a total of 19 instances of Waymo automated vehicles not stopping for Austin ISD buses since the 2025-2026 school year began. The district also said that one incident allegedly happened right after a student crossed in front of the Waymo vehicle and was still in the act of crossing the road. Austin ISD is asking…...

1+ min ago (426+ words) The Stellar (XLM) network is quietly experiencing a surge in on-chain activity in December 2025. However, muted price action has caused investors to overlook these new records. These signals may reflect positive fundamentals that could support an upcoming price recovery. So what exactly are these new records? Operations on Stellar represent desired changes on the ledger. They are submitted to the network as grouped components within a transaction. In December 2025, the number of Operations on Stellar reached the highest level of the year. This milestone marks a notable increase in network activity. Many operations related to Payment or Path Payment indicate a strong flow of cash and assets, increasing the liquidity of the system. This growth indicates that an increasing number of users, organizations, or applications are processing a greater number of transactions. It signals rising real-world demand. Second, chain transactions are…...

1+ min ago (301+ words) RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- The West Contra Costa County teacher strike is now officially over. After a marathon 12-hour negotiation session, the teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative agreement at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. The agreement came after a four-day strike and 10 months of bargaining. PREVIOUS: West Contra Costa teachers continue strike amid negotiations over salary raises, other demands The teachers' union said that more than 98% of its members had authorized the strike and have been on the picket lines. That's about 1,500 teachers across 56 schools. The teachers were demanding a 10% pay increase over two years and better benefits. They also have concerns over staffing. Now, the California Teachers Association says that the new tentative agreement includes raises that total 8% over two years. There are additional wage increases for special education teachers and hiring bonuses. There's also an increase to a 100% employer-paid…...

2+ min ago (249+ words) Andy Dick suffered from an apparent overdose after he was found unresponsive on the street. Eyewitnesses told the outlet several of Dick's pals ran over to him and attempted to revive him. One of the "NewsRadio" alum's friends reportedly screamed at Dick to "wake up" as others called an ambulance. TMZ reported that a bystander shouted for someone nearby to grab Narcan, a life-saving medication that quickly reverses opioid overdoses, and Dick was administered the shot. A rep for the Los Angeles Fire Department told the outlet that they responded to the location for an overdose involving a 59-year-old male, who was not transported to the hospital. Dick, 59, spoke to TMZ by phone Tuesday night, telling the outlet that he was alive and okay. He would not disclose exactly what happened. Page Six has reached out to Dick's rep and…...

2+ min ago (200+ words) As of right now, Rod Stewart and Lainey Wilson are the only two acts revealed for next year's fair, but there are plenty more announcements to come! The 11-day event is set for August 13th through the ... The First 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows Have Been Announced The legendary Rod Stewart will be taking the stage at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 14th at 8 p.m. The soon to be 81-year-old doesn't have an opening act for his Des Moines show listed just yet, but we do know that tickets for the concert will go on sale this Friday, December 12th at 10 a.m. They'll range from $69.50 to $134.50 and can be purchase online HERE. The other act announced for the Iowa State Fair this week is country superstar Lainey Wilson! The two-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year will play the grandstand stage on…...

2+ min ago (342+ words) SANTA MONICA, Calif. " Opera singer Jubilant Sykes was fatally stabbed at his California home on Monday, and his son was arrested after the attack, police said. The Grammy Award nominee was 71. According to a news release from the Santa Monica Police Department, police responded to Sykes" residence at about 9:20 PT. Lt. Lewis Gilmour, a spokesperson for the Santa Monica Police Department, said that Sykes" wife, Cecelia Sykes, had called 911 on Monday to report an assault at their home. Officers arriving at the scene discovered Sykes "with critical injuries consistent with a stabbing." He was pronounced dead at the scene. Sykes was not publicly identified as the victim until Tuesday, Micah Sykes, the singer"s 31-year-old son, was found inside the home and was taken into custody without incident, police said. It was unclear what led to the incident, which police…...

2+ min ago (702+ words) Brown Brothers Harriman, an investment management company, released its Q3 2025 investor letter for the BBH Select Series " Mid Cap Fund. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. In the quarter, the fund decreased by -0.9% on a total return basis compared to the Russell Midcap Index's 5.3% return. The Fund has [] Brown Brothers Harriman, an investment management company, released its Q3 2025 investor letter for the BBH Select Series - Mid Cap Fund. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. In the quarter, the fund decreased by -0.9% on a total return basis compared to the Russell Midcap Index's 5.3% return. The Fund has decreased by a total return of -1.8%, YTD, compared to 10.4% for the Index. The third quarter experienced a boost in the low-quality rally that started late last year and gained momentum throughout 2025. For more information on the fund's best picks in…...

2+ min ago (473+ words) Uber has launched its business-to-business logistics service, Uber Direct, and metro ticketing in Bangalore through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), marking a significant expansion beyond ride-hailing as competition intensifies in India's mobility sector. Unlike Uber Courier, which customers book directly through the app, Uber Direct operates as a behind-the-scenes logistics engine for businesses. Orders placed on a seller's app or website are fulfilled by Uber Direct, with consumers only interacting with Uber when the delivery partner arrives. "There is a massive inflection point in the ecosystem where there are large number of merchants coming online who want to be able to get access to cheap, reliable logistics," said Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia. Singh emphasised that merchants on ONDC can choose from multiple logistics providers based on price, reliability, and service quality. Uber Direct…...

3+ min ago (408+ words) Ethereum ETFs Hit Six-Week High as Investors Rotate Within Crypto U.S. spot exchange-traded funds are starting to note inflows as Bitcoin embarks on a choppy yet upsloping move, ending weeks of corrections. Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $177.64 million on Tuesday, hitting a six-week high, according to SoSoValue data'more than the $151.74 million that flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Among other major altcoin ETFs, Solana saw the highest netflow on Tuesday at $16.54 million. XRP ETFs attracted $8.73 million, while funds for Dogecoin and Chainlink remained flat. "ETF flows are telling a clear story," Rachel Lin. CEO and Co-Founder at SynFutures, told Decrypt, suggesting that investors are "becoming more selective inside crypto." Ethereum's steady inflows can be attributed to institutions, Lin added, arguing that they increasingly view it not just as an asset but as infrastructure, and highlighting how staking-enabled products and recent traction in the…...