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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Shenandoah cleanup aims to bring community together again
When Shenandoah held its first townwide cleanup this spring, five dumpsters worth of junk were removed from public and private properties by volunteers, making a big difference in the borough's appearance. But the benefits of that 'Shenandoah One Community, Helping Each Other' effort, as it was called, went far beyond that, officials said. Working hard together on that rainy April day united people who'd never met before, 50 residents and officials from different neighborhoods, backgrounds and ethnicities pitching in for the good of Shenandoah, officials said. Afterward they celebrated together with a picnic, feasting on donated food of all types, from Italian to Mexican to Polish to Dominican. And now the borough is looking to make such cleanups into regular events, with the next scheduled for Saturday, June 21. 'The town was getting a little cruddy looking,' said Shenandoah Council President Joseph Boris. 'So we decided to be proactive. And being proactive gets results.' Those volunteering for the June 21 cleanup should meet outside borough hall on W. Washington Street at 9:45 for a quick safety briefing. The work will take place from 10:30 to 3:30, rain or shine, followed by another big picnic at the Columbia Fire Company, with restaurants from town again donating the food. There is no need to bring trash bags or gloves as those will be provided. 'Just bring yourselves, be ready to work for a few hours and bring a healthy appetite,' said borough manager Mike Cadau. Members of the Shenandoah community pick up trash along a road during a Community Cleanup event in April. (SUBMITTED) The upcoming cleanup will work much like the first, with the volunteers walking through as much of the town as they have time for, picking up trash wherever they find it. In many cases the volunteers knocked on doors to let people know that they were there to help clean their yards, and often the residents were thankful for that help and came out to assist. It's also an educational day, Cadau said, as those whose properties are getting run-down will be politely told of the borough's ordinances against high grass, debris and other maintenance violations, and how they can get into compliance instead of facing code enforcement penalties. While last time the volunteers loaded up mattresses, downed fences and other large pieces of debris in the dumpsters, this time they'll focus on smaller items and inform people of the process for getting bigger things hauled away. That involves paying the borough $15 for a tag to place on those items, which the borough will then haul away, a much cheaper rate than they'd pay if they took it to the landfill themselves, Cadau said. When Boris and four others were finishing for the day during the April cleanup, they walked by Divine Mercy Parish on W. Cherry Street and several of the nuns invited them inside the chapel to bless them, which was indicative of the appreciation that the cleanup received, Boris said. 'The whole town supported us,' he said. That includes the community group La Casa de los Latino, an organization led by resident Victor Aquino. Shenandoah's Latino population is just as interested as anyone in improving the borough, he said, and it was happy to be part of the cleanup. 'It was good,' he said. 'A lot of people joined us. We all want to get our town looking better.' Cadau agreed, saying the cleanup was a day of unity that should help break down ethnic barriers in the community going forward. The post-cleanup picnic was a good example. 'It was a nice way to celebrate what we accomplished together. There was a lot of camaraderie,' he said. 'And the food was delicious. I tried things I'd never had before.' 'It's all about taking the opportunity to get to know each other,' he said. 'People are people.' Since the first cleanup, there has been a big increase in code violation tips called into the borough office, he said. That shows that more people are caring about the state of things and taking pride in their community, which is what borough officials want, he said. Volunteers for June 21 can sign-up in advance by calling the borough office at 610-462-1918, or they can just show up at borough hall at the meeting time. Even those who don't start the day as volunteers can take part, Cadau said, by keeping an eye out for the large group that will working its way through town wearing the yellow 'Shenandoah One Community' shirts, he said. 'If you see us, come out and join us,' he said.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
MS Dhoni, new ICC Hall of Famer, felicitated by Jharkhand cricket body in Ranchi
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) hosted a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate the prestigious induction of MS Dhoni into the ICC Hall of Fame. Dhoni has become the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honour, joining a distinguished group recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the event at the JSCA was attended by President Ajay Nath Shahdeo, Vice President Sanjay Pandey, Secretary Saurabh Tiwari, Treasurer Amitava Ghosh, along with other esteemed committee members and association affiliates, all of whom came together to pay tribute to Dhoni's enduring legacy in both Indian and world Shahdeo met Dhoni in person and presented him with a bouquet, acknowledging his monumental impact on the game. 'Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!' Shahdeo wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a photograph from the meeting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Nath Shah Deo (@ajaynathshahdeo)Dhoni, reflecting on his latest accolade, expressed gratitude for the recognition.'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,' Dhoni was quoted as saying in an ICC press a career spanning over 14 years, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs in 350 One Day Internationals, 4,876 runs in 90 Tests, and 1,617 runs in 98 T20 Internationals. The Ranchi-born cricketer famously led India to their first World Cup title in 28 years in 2011, four years after guiding the team to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. He also captained India to a Champions Trophy triumph in is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in white-ball cricket history. Renowned for his calm leadership and unorthodox style, he redefined the role of wicketkeeper-batsman in Indian retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has continued to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). At 43, he recently concluded his commitments with CSK for the 2025 season and has been spending time in his hometown of surrounding his IPL future remains high. During the 2025 season, Dhoni addressed the questions, saying he was in no rush to make a decision and would consider his next steps after taking some time off — including a few motorbike rides around is the joint-most successful captain in IPL history, having led CSK to five titles — a record he shares with Rohit Sharma. You May Also Like
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Film festival showcases what AI can do on the big screen
Artificial intelligence's use in movie-making is exploding. And a young film festival, now in its junior year, is showcasing what this technology can do on screen today. The annual AI Film Festival, organized by Runway, a company that specializes in AI-generated video, kicked off in New York Thursday night with ten short films from around the world making their debut on the big screen. 'Three years ago, this was such a crazy idea,' Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela told the crowd. 'Today, millions of people are making billions of videos using tools we only dreamed of.' The film festival itself has grown significantly since its 2023 debut. About 300 people submitted films when it first began, Valenzuela said, compared to about 6,000 submissions received this year. The one-and-a-half-hour lineup stretched across a range of creative styles and ambitious themes, with Jacob Alder's ' Total Pixel Space ' taking home the festival's top prize. The 9-minute and 28-second film questions how many possible images — real or not — exist in the digital space, and uses math to calculate a colossal number. A stunning series of images, ranging from the familiar life moments to those that completely bend reality, gives viewers a glimpse of what's out there. Meanwhile, Andrew Salter's 'Jailbird,' which snagged second place, chronicles a chicken's journey — from the bird's perspective — to a human prison in the United Kingdom to take part in a joint-rehabilitation program. And 'One,' a futuristic story by Ricardo Villavicencio and Edward Saatchi about interplanetary travel, followed in third place. The 10 films shown were finalists selected from thousands submitted to Runway's AI Film Festival this year. The shorts will also be shown at screenings held in Los Angeles and Paris next week. How AI is used and executed is a factor judges evaluate when determining festival winners. But not every film entered was made entirely using AI. While submission criteria require each movie to include the use of AI-generated video, there's no set threshold, meaning some films can take a more 'mixed media' approach, such as combining live shots of actors or real-life images and sounds with AI-generated elements. 'We're trying to encourage people to explore and experiment with it,' Valenzuela said in an interview prior to Thursday's screening. Creating a coherent film using generative AI is no easy feat. It can take a long list of directions and numerous, detailed prompts to get even a short scene to make sense and look consistent. Still, the scope of what this kind of technology can do has grown significantly since Runway's first AI Film Festival in 2023 — and Valenzuela says that's reflected in today's submissions. While there are still limits, AI-generated video is becoming more and more life-like and realistic. Runway encourages the use of its own AI tools for films entered into its festival, but creators are also allowed to turn to other resources and tools as they put together the films — and across the industry, tools that use AI to create videos spanning from text, image and/or audio prompts have rapidly improved over recent years, while becoming increasingly available. 'The way (this technology) has lived within film and media culture, and pop culture, has really accelerated,' said Joshua Glick, an associate professor of film and electronic arts at Bard College. He adds that Runway's film fest, which is among a handful of showcases aimed at spotlighting AI's creative capabilities, arrives as companies in this space are searching for heightened 'legitimacy and recognition' for the tools they are creating, with the aim of cementing partnerships in Hollywood as a result. AI's presence in Hollywood is already far-reaching, and perhaps more expansive than many moviegoers realize. Beyond 'headline-grabbing' (and at times controversial) applications that big-budget films have done to 'de-age' actors or create eye-catching stunts, Glick notes, this technology is often incorporated in an array of post-production editing, digital touch-ups, and additional behind-the-scenes work like sorting footage. Industry executives repeatedly point to how AI can improve efficiency in the movie-making process, allowing creatives to perform a task that once took hours, for example, in a matter of minutes, and foster further innovation. Still, AI's rapid growth and adoption have also heightened anxieties around the burgeoning technology, notably its implications for workers. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees — which represents behind-the-scenes entertainment workers in the U.S. and Canada — has 'long embraced new technologies that enhance storytelling,' Vanessa Holtgrewe, IATSE's international vice president, said in an emailed statement. 'But we've also been clear: AI must not be used to undermine workers' rights or livelihoods.' IATSE and other unions have continued to meet with major studios and establish provisions in efforts to provide guardrails around the use of AI. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has also been vocal about AI protections for its members, a key sticking point in recent labor actions. For Runway's AI Film Festival, Valenzuela hopes screening films that incorporate AI-generated video can showcase what's possible — and how he says this technology can help, not hurt, creatives in the work they do today. 'It's natural to fear change … (But) it's important to understand what you can do with it,' Valenzuela said. Even filmmaking, he adds, was born 'because of scientific breakthroughs that at the time were very uncomfortable for many people.'
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19 hours ago
- Automotive
- First Post
Musk-Trump patch-up? Are the LA protests healing the rift between the duo?
Elon Musk and Donald Trump appear to be edging toward reconciliation after their very public fiery fallout last week. Amid the Los Angeles immigration protests, the tech billionaire has deleted harsh criticisms, reshared Trump's posts and re-followed key allies. While tensions over policy persist, analysts believe their shared political and business interests may drive a gradual mending of ties read more A newspaper front page featuring US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk is displayed at a shop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, June 6, 2025. File Image/Reuters Just days after Elon Musk called for United States President Donald Trump's impeachment and linked him to the Epstein files, the tech billionaire is now striking a markedly different tone. Amid escalating protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids, Musk appears to be walking back his attacks and aligning once again with the Trump administration's hardline stance on law and order. Musk, who only days ago posted scathing critiques of the Trump administration — has now begun deleting those statements. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A look at Musk's sudden shift Only a week ago, Musk was forcefully criticising Trump, suggesting that the president be removed from office and replaced by US Vice President JD Vance. In a now-deleted X post, Musk wrote: 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' The post, which lacked supporting evidence, was taken down within 48 hours, as were several other posts accusing Trump of fiscal mismanagement and ethical misconduct. Musk also deleted a message promising to apologise only 'as soon as there is a full dump of the Epstein files.' That statement was erased alongside a post expressing support for Trump's impeachment and a user suggestion to replace him with Vance, to which Musk had replied 'Yes.' Trump responded to the Epstein-related allegations in an interview with NBC News, saying: 'That's called 'old news.' That's been old news. That has been talked about for years. Even Epstein's lawyer said I had nothing to do with it — it's old news.' The president added: 'This has been talked about for years and years. And as you know, I was not friendly with Epstein for probably 18 years before he died. I was not at all friendly with him.' Despite Trump's attempts to downplay the issue, the friction seemed to escalate further when Musk condemned the administration's economic strategy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Specifically, Musk warned that the president's proposed 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' — a sweeping piece of legislation focused on domestic spending — would undermine the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to reduce federal debt. The Trump administration, however, denied that the bill would worsen the fiscal deficit, even as independent budget watchdogs projected a multi-trillion-dollar increase in national debt. Musk's renewed public interaction with the Trump circle went beyond reposts. He re-followed Stephen Miller — the president's deputy chief of staff and an architect of the administration's immigration policies — after unfollowing him during their feud last Thursday. The move drew notice not only because of Miller's political significance but also due to the role of his wife, Katie Miller, who recently left her government position to work with Musk full-time. The Millers and Musk had reportedly maintained close social ties, adding a personal dimension to the broader political fallout. In a separate X post, Musk clarified that a screenshot circulating online — in which he allegedly responded to Miller with the taunt 'Just like I took your wife' — was fabricated. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He wrote: 'No, it's fake ffs 🤦♂️ I never posted this.' The clarification addressed mounting rumours stemming from the public spat and a growing number of viral misinformation posts that emerged in its wake. Meanwhile, Vance also weighed in during a podcast appearance, addressing Musk's Epstein allegations directly: 'Absolutely not,' he said. 'I hope Musk comes back into the fold.' His comments suggested an effort to facilitate reconciliation behind the scenes, possibly to prevent long-term damage to the Republican coalition. How LA protests are inching Trump & Musk back together Over the weekend, however, Musk's posture took a noticeable turn. As demonstrations in Los Angeles erupted in protest of ICE raids and immigration policies, the billionaire began amplifying the administration's stance. He reshared posts from Vance, who declared that the 'president will not tolerate rioting and violence,' and included American flag emojis in his repost. 🇺🇸 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 10, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Musk also circulated a Truth Social message from Trump that claimed: 'L.A. has been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals,' as well as a follow-up post in which the president criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their alleged failure to control the violence, referring to demonstrators as 'troublemakers and insurrectionists.' This shift is consistent with Musk's previously stated views on immigration enforcement, particularly his advocacy for securing national borders and expelling undocumented immigrants. His apparent support for the administration's response to the LA protests reintroduces an element of alignment between the two that had seemed irreparably broken just days earlier. A Trump-Musk realignment or just a pause? Despite signs of rapprochement, unresolved policy differences remain. Musk has not walked back his criticism of Trump's domestic spending bill and continues to post satirical critiques of the Republican Party. On Sunday, he reposted an article from The Babylon Bee titled: 'Republicans Announce Plan To Keep Doing Opposite Of What Everyone Voted For Them To Do.' He also endorsed a user's claim that his dispute with the president was 'neither a stunt nor distraction,' replying 'Correct.' Still, Wall Street analysts see signs of cooling tensions. WedBush analyst Dan Ives noted in a Monday briefing: 'While we do not expect Trump and Musk to be back to their Mar-a-Lago connected at the hip days, it would not be a surprise to see Trump and Musk slowly mend the fences (with the help of intermediaries behind closed doors) over the coming months.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ives stated that both figures have incentives to maintain ties — Trump for the tech billionaire's sway over Silicon Valley and policy frameworks, and Musk for regulatory support, particularly around autonomous vehicle infrastructure, reported CNN. Market watchers took note of the shift. Tesla shares jumped 4.6 per cent on Monday. However, the stock remained below its Thursday level, prior to the fallout, suggesting investors are cautiously optimistic. Even Trump adopted a gentler tone when asked about Musk at a White House event: 'We had a good relationship, I wish him well, very well.' Yet when asked if he would take a call from Musk, Trump demurred: 'I haven't really thought about it actually. I would imagine he wants to speak to me, I would think so.' With inputs from agencies
News18
20 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Equity Inflows Drop 22% To Rs 19,013 Cr In May, Fifth Straight Monthly Fall: AMFI
Last Updated: AMFI May 2025: Net equity inflow falls for fifth straight month to Rs 19,013 crore in May. AMFI May 2025: The net equity inflow fell 22 per cent month-on-month in May to Rs 19,013 crore from Rs 24,269 crore in April 2025. Total net assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 54.5 lakh crore across all schemes. In May a total of 19 new open-ended schemes were launched, mobilizing over Rs 4,170 crore. Liquid funds saw the highest outflows of Rs 4,205 crore, with corporate bond funds and money market funds attracting significant inflows of Rs 11,983 crore and Rs 11,223 crore, respectively. Total AUM in debt schemes remained robust, with Liquid Funds managing over Rs 5.2 lakh crore. The broader slowdown in equity inflows can be attributed to a mix of factors: a less buoyant equity market in May compared to April, concerns around global economic headwinds, and a possible consolidation phase or profit booking in the domestic equities following sharp rallies in the previous months and stretched valuations, says Himanshu Srivastava – Associate Director- Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India. Also, heightened global volatility—stemming from geopolitical tensions with India launching Operation Sindoor against Pakistan and concerns around global inflation, contributed to a risk-off sentiment among some investors. Flexi Cap Funds led inflows with Rs 3,841 crore. Mid Cap and Small Cap Funds also saw strong inflows of ₹2,808 crore and Rs 3,214 crore respectively. Sectoral/Thematic Funds had the highest AUM in this category at Rs 4.92 lakh crore. Index Funds and Other ETFs continued to grow, with combined inflows of over Rs 5,000 crore. Gold ETFs saw modest inflows of Rs 292 crore. Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst – Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India says, gold ETFs recorded a net inflow of INR 291.91 crore in May 2025, marking an improvement from the marginal outflow of INR 5.82 crore in April. Flows into the category had remained muted over the past two months, following modest outflows in March as well. The renewed traction in May signals a gradual return of investor interest, likely driven by resilient gold prices and sustained global uncertainties that reinforce gold's appeal as a strategic hedge. Angel One Nifty 50 ETF GROWW GILT FUND
