David Lynch, the avant-garde filmmaker and painter, has passed away at the age of 78. Known for his distinctive style and influential works, Lynch's notable films included "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet," and "Mulholland Drive." His family confirmed his death on social media, without providing specific details.
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In Herald Square, Manhattan, a taxi struck a 9-year-old boy and other pedestrians after the driver possibly experienced a medical emergency. Bystanders quickly intervened to rescue the pinned victims. Six people were injured, including the boy's mother. The incident is under investigation, but initial indications suggest it was accidental, not deliberate.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2023 state visit to the White House, New Delhi gifted US First Lady Jill Biden a $20,000 lab diamond, the most expensive present. Modi also gave President Biden a carved sandalwood box, statue, oil lamp, and a book. Gifts totaling around $35,000 were presented to various US officials.
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