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Day: September 9, 2022

Vivo V25 5G tipped to launch in India soon

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Vivo V25 5G tipped to launch
  • Vivo unveiled its V25 line of smartphones last month.
  • The Vivo V25 Pro model was approved for sale later this month in India.
  • The cost of the base model will be less than INR 30,000.

Vivo unveiled its V25 line of smartphones last month. There are two models in the series: the Vivo V25 5G and the Vivo V25 Pro.

Following the unveiling, the V25 Pro model was formally approved for sale later that month in India.

The V25 5G variant, however, has not yet been made commercially available by the firm.

A recent report from MySmartPrice has revealed the V25 5G’s launch date in India as well as its price range.

The second or third week of September will see the introduction of the V25 5G, claims the report.

There are two variants of the smartphone purportedly available: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. The cost of the base model will be less than INR 30,000.

Vivo V25 specs

The waterdrop notch on the 6.44-inch AMOLED display of the Vivo V25 is a feature.

It supports HDR10+ and offers a Full HD+ resolution along with a refresh rate of 90Hz. For security, the gadget incorporates an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The device’s internal components include a Dimensity 900 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage.

It has the preinstalled Android 12 OS, which will be covered by FunTouch OS 12. The battery can support 44W rapid charging and has a 4,500mAh capacity.

A 50-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus is included in the V25.

On the device’s rear is a camera module with a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS.

It will benefit from a 2-megapixel macro camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

The V25 also has two SIM slots, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C port.

The device is offered in a number of hues, such as Sunrise Gold, Aquamarine Blue, and Diamond Black.

Fluorite AG glass is used for the rear of all three color options, although only the blue and gold models, like the V25 Pro, can change colors.

 

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KTBA highlights pharma sector taxpayers issues

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KTBA highlights pharma sector taxpayers issues

KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to address the issues of the pharmaceutical industry in filing sales tax returns.

KTBA President Syed Rehan Hasan Jafri, in a letter to FBR Chairman Asim Ahmad said that the pharmaceutical industry is facing various issues owing to recent amendments in the Finance Act 2022.

The recent amendments in the Act suggest that the manufacturer or importer of drugs will charge and pay one per cent sales tax, which would be the final discharge of their sales tax liability in the entire supply chain of pharma products, Jafri added.

“This clearly implies that if a manufacturer or an importer has paid one per cent sales tax on the supply or import of finished goods (drugs), respectively, then no sales tax would be applicable on the subsequent supply of such pharma goods,” he added.

“Reference of serial No 19 of the Fifth Schedule to the Act is not being appeared at the time of declaring sales returns or cancellation through credit or debit notes at Annexure-C.

Consequently, sales returns pertaining to January 2022 to June 2022 made at the rate of zero per cent, are not being declared in the tax periods of July 2022 and August 2022.”

The KTBA president said that the option for reporting exempt sales made by pharmaceutical distributors is not available for the tax period of July 2022 due to which, pharmaceutical distributors are unable to file their monthly sales tax return.

He said that multiple queries have already been raised via emails at the FBR helpline by the KTBA members but no solution or a guideline has been provided by the FBR.

Jafri requested the FBR chairman to make necessary amendments in IRIS so that the pharmaceutical distributors are enabled to file their monthly sales tax returns in a timely manner.

He urged the FBR chairman to condone the due date for filing monthly sales tax returns for the pharmaceutical industry till the issue remains unresolved.

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Britney Spears ‘upset’ with Jayden over the tell-all interview, but is relieved Sean didn’t speak

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Britney Spears '

Britney Spears is said to be mad at her second born son Jayden for his explosive tell-all interview. Source told Hollywood Life that the pop star hopes her kids’ relationship with them is repaired. Britney is relieved eldest son Sean chose not to sit for the interview. Britney Spears was stunned when her son Jayden … Read more

Olivia Wilde denied rumours that she dumped her ex-fiancé for Harry Styles

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Olivia

Olivia Wilde dispelled rumours that she left her ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis for Harry Styles. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Don’t Worry Darling director said their relationship ended long before she met Styles. The couple called it quits seven years after getting engaged in 2013. Olivia Wilde put to rest rumours that she dumped … Read more

Rupee records sixth consecutive loss

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Rupee records minor loss against dollar

KARACHI: The free-fall in the value of the rupee against the dollar continued on Friday on the back of rising import bill as the government moves for the import of essential food items to meet local demand.

The exchange rate witnessed a loss of Rs2.76 to reach Rs228.18 against the dollar from the previous day’s closing of Rs225.42. The local currency fell to the historic low of Rs239.94 against the dollar on July 28, 2022.

The analysts attributed the continuous decline of the rupee to the destruction of major crops, which is expected to result in the surging imports of the food items.

The exports of food commodities are also likely to take a massive hit which will play a significant role in extending the current account deficit, they added.

The government is likely to revise the gross domestic product (GDP) targets due to the devastating floods which will slow down production in various sectors, against the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast of 3.5 per cent.

Pakistan’s trade deficit also widened in August, after witnessing an ease in the previous month, while the analysts predict a further uptick in imports mainly due to the food items’ imports.

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data, the trade deficit clocked-in at $3.53 billion in August, compared with $2.73 billion, showing an increase of 28.89 per cent.

During the month, the imports recorded an increase of 20.84 per cent to $6.03 billion, compared with $4.99 billion during the previous month.

However, the foreign exchange reserves of the country got a boost after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) received inflows from the IMF under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded an increase of $1.16 billion, to clock-in at $8.8 billion in the week ended September 2, following the receipt of the $1.16 billion loan tranche from the IMF.

The total liquid forex reserves held by the country stood at $14.5 billion. The net foreign exchange reserves held by the commercial banks amounted to $5.7 billion.

The country’s current account deficit rose 531 per cent to over $17 billion during the fiscal year 2022 due to massive increase in goods import bill. Overall, the current account deficit was $17.4 billion during the fiscal year 2022, compared with $2.8 billion in the fiscal year 2021, depicting an increase of $14.6 billion.

The local currency remained under pressure since the start of the current fiscal year. The rupee lost Rs23.33 or 11.38 per cent from Rs204.85 to dollar on June 30, 2022 to the current level of Rs228.18.

At the open market, the buying and selling of the dollar was recorded at Rs231 and Rs233.5 at 4:30pm PST.

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Vivo X Fold Plus to launch soon; report

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Vivo X Fold Plus to launch soon
  • The Vivo X Fold+ was discovered on the Google Play Supported Devices List.
  • The device will have the same model number as others seen on other databases, which is V2229A.
  • The smartphone includes a 48MP super wide angle lens and an 8MP periscope sensor.

We have already covered a few reports that Vivo is developing a next-generation foldable smartphone.

The name of the impending foldable device and this revelation have now essentially been confirmed via an online listing.

It was previously reported that the Chinese company was developing a new Vivo X Fold+ model, according to a leak from a reputable Chinese tipster.

Now, this nomenclature has essentially been validated by the list of Google Play Supported Devices.

The device has even been shown on other certification websites, such as GeekBench, 3C Certification, and others, in addition to this list.

According to the Google Play listing, the device will have the same model number as others seen on other databases, which is V2229A.

Along with other brand-new smartphones like the Vivo X Note, the Vivo X Fold+ was discovered on the Google Play Supported Devices List.

Sadly, aside from confirming the model number of this upcoming foldable phone, this item offers little further information.

However, this does suggest that the smartphone’s release is imminent. We also have earlier reports that give some indication of its details.

The smartphone featuring Qualcomm’s most advanced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will be combined with at least one model having 12GB of RAM, was listed on GeekBench.

It is also verified that the device comes pre-installed with the Android 12 OS.

The Chinese tipster also disclosed the device’s camera specifications, which include a 48MP super wide angle lens, a 48MP portrait camera with 2x magnification, and an 8MP periscope sensor.

Other features include a 4.700mAh battery pack that supports 80W rapid charging as well as an 8.03-inch primary display and a 6.53-inch secondary 120Hz AMOLED display.

 

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Public talks about Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with Princess Diana

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Queen Elizabeth
  • Social media users have compared Queen Elizabeth’s passing to that of Princess Diana.
  • Some referred to her “aversion” to Princess Diana’s efforts to combat AIDS.
  • Highlighted her speech, saying she told her to do something more pleasant.

Social media users have compared Queen Elizabeth’s passing to Princess Diana and even commented on how they interacted while still on earth.

Fans of the former Princess of Wales, Diana, took to Twitter to make reference to some past exchanges between the monarch and her then-daughter-in-law, while others paid respect and expressed their sorrow.

One started off by stating, “Y’all keep saying when Princess Diana see the Queen, they not in the same place baby. Put that down.”

“that evil [expletive] is playing flaming double dutch with Satan right now, she’s HANDLED. he been WAITING for her.” (sic)

Others referred to her “aversion” to Princess Diana’s efforts to combat AIDS and highlighted her speech, saying, “During the 1980s, the queen tried to stop Princess Diana’s work in HIV advocacy, telling her to do something ‘more pleasant.’”

“But Diana ignored her, instead using her platform to tackle stigma and offer comfort to terrified people sick with what was then a terminal illness.”

Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with Princess Diana: ‘Shes evil!

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Queen Elizabeth memorable photos from her visit to Pakistan

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Queen Elizabeth
  • Queen Elizabeth’s memorable photos from her visit to Pakistan.
  • The Queen was greeted with a royal salute of 21 guns and then a royal salute of 100 guns.
  • The royal couple was also the first to visit Mazar-e-Quaid.

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom from February 6, 1952, until her death on September 8, 2022. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the second-longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country.

Elizabeth II, the late British Royal Queen, made two trips to Pakistan. A 1961 instance and then a 1997 one When Queen Elizabeth traveled to Pakistan in 1961, she did so with Prince Philip. She was 34 years old at the time. She was there from February 1 through February 16, 1961.

She traveled to the northern regions of Pakistan, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta. Mohammad Ayub Khan, the president at the time, welcomed the royal couple when they arrived in Karachi. A royal salute of 21 guns and then a royal salute of 100 guns were fired to welcome the Queen. The royal couple was the first to travel to Mazar-e-Quaid.

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Harry Styles makes fun of the spitting rumors around Chris Pine

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Harry Styles

The actor and singer made fun of recent rumours that he spit on “Don’t Worry, Darling” co-star Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival premiere of that movie. Social media videos revealed that Styles made light of the fact that he had gone “very fast to Venice to spit on Chris Pine” during his performance … Read more

Apple iPhone 14 series to feature 6GB RAM

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Apple iPhone 14 series to feature 6GB RAM
  • Apple’s iPhone 14 series is said to have more RAM than the entire iPhone 13 lineup
  • Compared to the iPhone 13, this represents an overall memory improvement of 50%.
  • The company essentially added more memory modules for both the new iPhone 14 Plus model and the iPhone 14.

Recently, the Apple iPhone 14 series was unveiled for the international market. The highly anticipated 2022 iPhone series debuted with a number of upgrades from the previous model.

According to a recent source, one of these improvements also included memory. Let’s have a look, then.

The current iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, is said to have more RAM than the entire iPhone 13 lineup, according to a MacRumors report.

The current Xcode 14 beta, according to the claim, has files that show that all of the new iPhones have 6GB of RAM.

Compared to the iPhone 13, this represents an overall memory improvement of 50%.

For those who are unaware, the base model and the tiny model only had 4GB of RAM. Only the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have 6GB of RAM.

In other words, the company essentially added more memory modules for both the new iPhone 14 Plus model and the iPhone 14.

Notably, the company’s IDE for creating programs for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS is Xcode 14.

Therefore, the report’s main finding is that, for non-Pro versions, the new iPhones have, on average, 2GB more RAM than the previous generation.

Although the RAM size was made public in Xcode, it is still unclear what the memory module standards are. In other words, it’s not apparent if these have the newest LPDDR5 memory or a previous version.

 

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PM, UN Secy-General call for ‘massive global support’ for Pakistan’s flood disaster

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flood disaster

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the international community to extend massive support to Pakistan as the country battled immense floods. The UN Secretary-General flanked by PM Shehbaz Sharif at a joint presser held here at the National Flood Response and Coordination Centre (NFRCC), said the world … Read more

Tata Group in discussions with Wistron to produce iPhones

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Tata Group in discussions with Wistron
  • Tata Group and Taiwanese supplier Wistron discussing a joint venture to manufacture iPhones in India.
  • Apple has placed a significant wager on India since it started assembling iPhones there in 2017.
  • Tatas may eventually own a portion of Wistro’s manufacturing operations in addition to cellphones.

The establishment of a joint venture to construct Apple’s iPhones in India is being discussed by the Indian conglomerate Tata Group and the Taiwanese supplier Wistron Corp, according to a report from an international news publication on Friday.

The publication noted, citing people with knowledge of the situation, “The project would be the Indian salt-to-software group’s latest push into technology production as it uses Wistron’s experience in product development, supply chain, and assembly.”

Apple, based in Cupertino, California, has placed a significant wager on India since it started assembling iPhones there in 2017 with Wistron and later with Foxconn, in keeping with the Indian government’s goal for domestic manufacturing.

It wasn’t immediately clear from the story whether Apple was informed of the discussions.

The idea may see the Tata group purchasing shares in Wistron’s India operations, the two businesses constructing a new assembly plant, or both actions being carried out, according to the article.

Although the deal’s specifics are still being worked out, the publication said that Tatas may eventually own a portion of Wistron’s manufacturing operations in addition to cellphones.

 

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War in Ukraine: the US approves $2.6 billion in aid for allies and Ukraine

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War in Ukraine

Nearly $2.7 billion (£2.3 billion) in additional aid has been approved by the US for Ukraine and its allies, including $675 million for weaponry to help Ukraine fight Russia. At a gathering of numerous other ministers at the US air station in Ramstein, Germany, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement about the armaments deal. … Read more

Joe Biden joins political figures in grief Queen Elizabeth II’s death

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Joe Biden

US President and First Lady express condolences at the British Embassy in Washington. American flags will be flown at half-staff “until the day of internment”. The Queen’s reign spanned seven decades. The first couple say she was “a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride” for Britons.   US President Joe Biden and … Read more

Apple fans to pay more for iPhone 14 in Asia

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Apple fans to pay more for iPhone 14
  • Apple maintains iPhone prices in the US while increasing them in some Asian countries where the dollar has fallen in value.
  • Japanese customers will pay 20% more for entry-level iPhone 14 than they did for iPhone 13.
  • Apple’s Greater China quarterly revenue decreased by 1% from April to June.

On Wednesday, Apple Inc. maintained its latest iPhone’s prices in the US while increasing them in some Asian nations where the dollar has fallen in value in recent months.

Customers in Japan, where the yen has fallen 24% since September, will pay 20% more for the entry-level iPhone 14 than they did for the iPhone 13, which cost 99,800 Yen ($692.81) when it was released a year ago.

In Japan, the price of the iPhone 13 is presently 107,800 yen. After the Yen declined earlier this year, Apple increased the model’s price by almost a fifth to 117,800 Yen.

According to Credit Suisse analysts, the strongest risk to Apple’s earnings is the strength of the dollar.

In the US and Europe, there is still a high level of demand for Apple products, but given recent price rises and the country’s limited subsidies, pressure is likely to be mounting in Japan.

Apple’s stock was trading marginally lower as the market as a whole fell.

However, despite a 7% decline in the value of the currency, Apple nonetheless priced the iPhone 14 at 5,999 Yuan ($862.42) in China, its second-largest market after the United States.

Apple should be prepared for a decline in demand in China, where the economy has been damaged by a string of COVID-19 lockdowns that have reduced consumer spending, according to analysts.

Following a string of profitable quarters in the region, Apple’s Greater China quarterly revenue decreased by 1% from April to June.

The iPhone 13 is now accessible for 5,399 Yuan in China, where the business had previously announced reductions on iPhones.

 

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Bitcoin surges over $20,000 as USD declines

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Bitcoin surges over $20000 as USD declines
  • The most valuable cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, increased by more than 7% to $20,796 on Friday.
  • The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ether, increased 5% to reach a two-week high of $1,717.
  • This would be the second consecutive weekly advance for Bitcoin.

On Friday, as the US dollar fell broadly and markets had reasons to be happy at the end of a gloomy week, bitcoin stormed through the $20,000 mark and was looking at its greatest day in six weeks.

By market value, Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency, increased by more than 7% to $20,796.

This is a two-week high. The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ether, increased 5% to reach a two-week high of $1,717. On Wednesday, bitcoin had dropped as low as $18,540.

Market participants claimed that there was no specific catalyst for the gains other than the general optimism that was evident on Friday across all asset classes, driven by a decline in the safe-haven dollar and a rise in Chinese stocks.

Bitcoin might record its greatest week in roughly a month if the cryptocurrencies can maintain their gains until Sunday’s closure.

This would be the second consecutive weekly advance for Bitcoin.

The impending “merge” software upgrade, which is anticipated to occur between September 10 and 20, may make Ether more volatile over the weekend.

The update is expected to drastically alter how transactions are handled and save energy use.

While the upgrade is taking place, several exchanges intend to stop deposits and withdrawals.

 

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Steve Bannon is accused of fraud in relation to a border wall fundraiser

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Steve Bannon

Bannon, 68, is charged with defrauding contributors during a fundraiser to support Mr. Trump’s initiative to erect a wall along the US-Mexico border. Authorities in New York claim he defrauded donors and gave some of the money to two friends by lying to them. Bannon denounced the charge as “nothing more than a partisan political … Read more

Canada ready to accept 1000 afghan refugees held in UAE

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Canada

Canada will take in some 1,000 Afghans who have been detained in refugee camp in the United Arab Emirates. The resettling operation is expected to start this month and end in October, sources say. It is the first time that Afghans housed in the facility have been sent to Canada. According to seven sources, Canada … Read more

PMA expresses concern over rise in dengue cases

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PMA expresses concern

According to the Sindh health department, 2,825 dengue cases have been reported throughout the province this year out of which 2,462 are in Karachi only. According to the reports, 60% of the patients approaching hospitals in Karachi are infected with dengue The situation is very alarming and we doubt that it may not become epidemic … Read more

Ana de Armas got emotional after Adrien Brody lauded her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe

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Ana de Armas Adrien Brody

Ana de Armas got emotional after Adrien Brody lauded her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe. Armas and her actors reportedly attended the press junket at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. You can watch Blonde on Netflix. Ana de Armas recently broke down in tears after Adrien Brody, her co-star in the film Blonde, praised her … Read more

UAE has always helped Pakistan in difficult times: ISPR

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UAE announces assistance

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan of UAE has announced an assistance of ten million dollars for flood-affected people of Pakistan ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said that Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and UAE have always helped Pakistan during difficult times Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it is proof of UAE dignitary’s selfless love … Read more

Prince Harry said to be very unlucky as he did not meet Queen Elizabeth

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Prince Harry Queen Elizabeth

Prince Harry was said to be very unlucky as he did not meet Queen Elizabeth. The monarch extended an invitation to them to stay at Balmoral when she and Prince Charles were on vacation. The longest-reigning queen in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Thursday. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is thought to … Read more

HS Prannoy becomes number 1 in BWF world tour rankings

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HS Prannoy

HS Prannoy moves to the top of the World Badminton World Rankings. The 30-year-old has registered the maximum number of points in the race. He is one ahead of world champion Viktor Axelsen, who is ranked second. HS Prannoy, India shuttler  is now the World’s No.1 in the men’s singles category in the BWF World … Read more

Queen Elizabeth’s attendance at her final appointment signals her death

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Queen Elizabeth’s attendance

Queen Elizabeth’s attendance at her final appointment signals her death. Dr Deb Cohen-Jones claims that the Queen may have been in “great pain.” The longest-reigning queen of the United Kingdom passed away peacefully at her Balmoral residence. Queen Elizabeth’s attendance at her last appointment served as a sign of her demise, an Australian doctor claimed. Dr … Read more

Mom of 2 murdered in broad daylight by ex-boyfriend in California

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California

A woman from San Carlos, California, was reportedly beheaded outside of her home. A man who is purportedly her ex-boyfriend has been detained for her murder. Police believe it’s “an isolated incident” and that “there is no outstanding threat to the community”. A man who is purportedly her ex-boyfriend has been detained after a woman … Read more

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