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This article requires JavaScript to be displayed. Please enable JavaScript in your browser and reload the page. The Startup Growl is set to launch an innovative punching bag equipped with AI and projection technology in 2025, designed for family use. FACTS Based in Austin, Texas, the connected fitness startup Growl recently introduced its inaugural product: a smart punching bag featuring an integrated AI coach and augmented reality capabilities. The startup has successfully raised $4.75 million in seed funding from various investors, including Skip Capital, Kima Ventures, and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane. The product utilizes high-definition projection and advanced AI…

OHIO —A storm system developing southeast of the region will allow for some moisture in the upper levels of the atmosphere to feed into our area, helping to produce some light snow to the eastern half of the Buckeye State. What You Need To Know Arctic air begins to move in today Wind chills will be below zero all through tomorrow The coldest morning may be Wednesday with wind chills as low as -30 degrees The entire state is now under a Cold Weather Advisory  In addition, a favorable lake-effect snow setup will start to emerge this afternoon thanks to…

President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration will be moved indoors due to a sub-freezing forecast on Monday, causing significant changes to the event after years of tedious planning. Security perimeters, road closures and public transportation options are shifting last minute to accommodate the shake-up. Trump will take the oath of office for a second time inside the Capitol Rotunda, marking the first indoor Inauguration in 40 years.The Inaugural parade will be modified to fit Washington’s Capital One Arena, which is also expected to host a live viewing for Trump’s swearing-in. As of early Sunday morning, it was still unclear how access to…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli media, carrying live footage from Qatar-based Al Jazeera, is showing the first images of the first three hostages to be released.They are seen walking between vehicles as their convoy moves through Gaza City. There is a huge crowd, with many people holding up phones and filming. There is a large number of armed men with green Hamas headbands nearby, apparently to secure the vehicles.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inboxSee for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily…

Scientists today hailed a breakthrough after discovering exactly how e-cigarettes can damage the lungs. Britons are taking up vaping in unprecedented numbers, with roughly one in ten adults now estimated to be hooked on the habit. Yet, while vapes are generally considered safer than cigarettes and a useful tool for quitting smoking, until now experts were unsure what makes users more susceptible to serious respiratory illness. Researchers from Australia now believe that multiple chemicals found in both cigarette and e-cigarette smoke can alter the function of key immune cells in the lungs. Known medically as MAIT cells, they help fight off bacterial and viral infections and…

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe has encouraged people to boycott Facebook and Instagram over their role in “helping advance the far right in America”. The singer has called for people to log out from all platforms owned by Meta – which also includes Threads, Whatsapp, Messenger, Giphy, Metaquest and Rayban Meta – between January 19 and 26. “I’ll be logged off for the week,” he captioned his post. “Please consider doing the same so corporations like Meta can imagine there might be consequences for helping advance the far right in America and world wide.” “Or are we too addicted we can’t log…

TikTok isn’t working in the U.S.On Friday, the Supreme Courtupheld a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S., starting today. The decision sided with the government’s national security concerns about the social media platform and its parent company, ByteDance, over arguments about free speech.TikTok now displays a message explaining to users that a ban was passed, but “President Donald Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution,” asking users to “stay tuned.” Trump is expected to take office tomorrow.Trump promised to “save” the platform and told NBC News he expects to “most likely” offer a 90-day extension to avoid the ban. TikTok’s CEO Shou…

Pushpa 2 Reloaded version made its stunning and hyped debut on Jan 17 amid huge fanfare across the two Telugu-speaking states and Hindi belts. The reduced ticket price is going to make the ticket counters resound with the craze for Pushpa 2 The Rule still alive. This article was originally published by a www.filmibeat.com . Read the Original article here. .

ATLANTA — Georgia native Anthonie Knapp knew Notre Dame was in Indiana when the offensive lineman decided to take a recruiting visit. Exactly where in Indiana?“I didn’t know, like, closest cities?” said the freshman offensive tackle from Roswell, Ga., who grew up a Bulldogs fan.That’s better than his teammate Jaylen Sneed, who grew up in South Carolina. “I literally asked (head coach Marcus) Freeman on the first call, where even is Notre Dame? And he was like, ‘Ooh, we got a lot to teach you,’” Sneed said with a smile Saturday during media day for the College Football Playoff national…

For many of us, yoga conjures an image of a class full of people, led by a bendy instructor with a calming voice. But there are other ways you can incorporate the practice of yoga into your day, and indeed ways that you can privately practice without even leaving your bed.I spoke to Sophia Drozd, a yoga teacher and founder of the Yoga for Pain app, which makes yoga accessible for people with chronic illnesses. Drozd’s app is full of short to medium-length classes, yoga that can be performed in a chair or on the floor, plus breathwork and meditation…