In Kolkata, a car crash on the EM Bypass left three family members injured, followed by the discovery of three dead relatives at their home. Police suspect a suicide pact due to Covid-time business losses. The survivors admitted to consuming sedatives and attempting suicide. A murder complaint has been lodged, and investigations are ongoing.
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3.2 million Social Security records listing individuals as aged 120 or older have been marked as deceased by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. These updates are part of a data cleanup to avert errors in benefit distribution. The SSA confirmed most errors were due to overpayments to living individuals, with software issues contributing to inaccuracies.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump over soaring egg prices, which have surged more than 40% during his tenure. The USDA is predicting further increases, with a new $1 billion investment to combat bird flu and support farmers. Despite efforts to stabilize supply, egg prices are expected to continue rising sharply.
A driver rammed a car into a crowd in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, killing one and injuring several others. Authorities declared a 'life-threatening situation' and advised the public to avoid the downtown area. A suspect has been taken into custody as police launched a significant security operation.
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An ambulance transporting the bodies of three terrorists from the Khalistan Zindabad Force, killed in a joint Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Police operation, crashed near Rampur bypass. No casualties were reported. The ambulance was hit by an unknown vehicle. Rampur police arrived at the scene and moved the bodies to another vehicle.