Tesla's stock surged, increasing its market cap to $1.12 trillion, prompting Elon Musk to taunt Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on X. Musk referenced Walz's earlier mockery of Tesla's stock decline, responding with sarcasm and personal insults. Walz had previously joked about Tesla's struggles, leading to Musk's sharp rebuke and subsequent name-calling, before Walz walked back his comments.
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Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, recognized for her roles in several films, was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on charges related to an attempted murder case. She was reportedly on her way to Thailand when authorities detained her. Subsequently, Nusraat Faria has been granted bail by Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman after submitting a statement.
Ty Gretzky, son of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, celebrated Mother's Day by honoring his wife, Sara, and his mother, Janet, with heartfelt Instagram posts. He praised Sara as the center of their family, sharing a loving photo with their daughters. Ty also expressed deep gratitude for his mother, Janet, highlighting the strong generational bond within the Gretzky family.
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