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1 week ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
Judge sentences fellow veteran to jail — then joins him in the cell in a show of supportJudge Olivera sentenced Joe Serna to a night in jail out of concern for the soldier’s wellbeing. Two men looking at each other. (Cover Image Source: YouTube | CBS Evening News)In a remarkable act of compassion, a North Carolina judge joined a veteran he had sentenced to jail.
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2 weeks ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Shruti Menon
Every year, smartphones, laptops, and even smart TVs are getting better. They come with more features, faster processors, sharper displays, and yet, their prices either stay the same or become more affordable. If you’ve ever wondered how this is possible, the answer lies in something simple — progress in technology, smart production, and competition. One of the biggest reasons gadgets keep improving is because of how fast technology develops. A concept called Moore’s Law helps explain this.
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1 month ago | 
bbc.com | Reha Kansara |Shruti Menon |Mohammad Zubair Khan
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossingReha Kansara, Shruti Menon & Mohammad Zubair KhanBBCIn January a migrant boat was rescued off the north African coast after 14 harrowing days lost at sea. Some 50 people died on the voyage, many of whom were lied to by people smugglers promising safe and legal routes to Europe. BBC Verify has tracked one of the traffickers responsible - documenting his activities across three continents.
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1 month ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
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2 months ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
After 3 years of seeing the same man on the corner, she finally asked why — and changed his life foreverThe Texas woman learned that the man in his 30s was homeless and suffering from mental health issues and decided to lend him a helping hand. The man in question (Cover Image Source: GoFundMe | Ginger Jones Sprouse)A man named Victor Hubbard had been standing on the same street corner for three years until Ginger Jones Sprouse finally decided to step in and learn more about him.
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2 months ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
Judge sentences fellow veteran to jail — then joins him in the cell in a show of supportJudge Olivera sentenced Joe Serna to a night in jail out of concern for the soldier’s wellbeing. Cover Image Source: YouTube | CBS Evening NewsIn a remarkable act of compassion, a North Carolina judge joined a veteran he had sentenced to jail. In 2016, Gulf War veteran Lou Olivera, a district court judge in Cumberland County, North Carolina, learned about fellow veteran Joe Serna’s military service.
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2 months ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
Man has the most uplifting response to woman saying she's a 'bigger girl' on dating app: 'Will never forget'Felicia Naoum is an advocate of body positivity and decided to give him a heads-up that she's "a bigger girl.'Cover Image Source: Facebook | Felicia NaoumDating nowadays feels like a monumental task. Although dating apps make it easier to connect with different people, "connecting" on a deeper level is a lot harder.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Shruti Menon
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) known for lending to consumers and small businesses, has recently expanded its loan portfolio. The company now offers loans for Small, Light, and Intermediate & Heavy Commercial Vehicles. These loans cover both new and used vehicles from top manufacturers like Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland.
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2 months ago | 
scoop.upworthy.com | Shruti Menon
One day, the landlord asked for her full name. She had no idea he was about to write the home to her nameJohn Perrett's was everything from a pharmacist to a philanthropist, his generosity lives on. Cover Image Source: YouTube | A Current AffairJohn Perrett lived a rich and diverse life marked by generosity. Throughout his 83 years, Perrett wore many hats—pharmacist, football player, property investor, and philanthropist.
