A mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, home to the NFL headquarters and other major firms, left four dead, including a police officer. The alleged gunman, Shane Devon Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas, used an AR-15-style rifle before fatally shooting himself. The incident has sparked concerns about gun control and security in high-profile urban buildings.
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The Trump administration has released thousands of documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 and Hillary Clinton's email controversy. The King files detail the investigation into James Earl Ray and international intelligence cooperation. The Clinton documents reveal alleged FBI negligence in investigating her handling of classified information, raising questions about political influence.
An Indian man was apprehended at Singapore's Changi Airport for allegedly stealing perfumes, cosmetics, and bags worth over S$5,136 from 14 stores. Police identified him from CCTV footage after a bag went missing from a Jewel Changi retail outlet. He was arrested upon his return to Singapore while transiting through the airport, and the stolen items were recovered.
Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu assured the Rajya Sabha that the AAIB is diligently investigating the Air India crash, which claimed 260 lives, following a rule-based and unbiased process. The investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the incident, utilizing data from the black boxes decoded domestically for the first time.
American satirist Tom Lehrer passed away at 97. He was famous for his darkly comic songs. Lehrer gained recognition in the 1950s and 60s. He was also a mathematician who taught at prestigious universities. His satirical songs tackled war, drug use, and religion. Lehrer's work remained popular through radio and stage shows. He never married and had no children.
Team India might hand debut to fast bowler Anshul Kamboj in the crucial fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Kamboj practiced under the watchful eyes of coach Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel during Monday's net session. With Arshdeep Singh injured and Akash Deep potentially unfit, Kamboj could fill the void in India's depleted pace attack for this must-win match.
Senior advocate Indira Jaising argued in Supreme Court against the government's stance on the age of consent, asserting that criminalizing consensual sexual activity between 16-18 year olds violates their autonomy. She highlighted that the age of consent remained static at 16 for 80 years without rational justification for its increase. Jaising proposed an exception for 'close in age', non-abusive consensual relationships, citing early puberty and sexual awareness among adolescents.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons, shortly after addressing the Rajya Sabha. He raised concerns about an impeachment motion against a high court judge and unclaimed cash found in the House. Dhankhar emphasized the need for transparency and integrity within Parliament.
Mohit Suri's directorial 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become an unexpected box office success. The film recorded the highest opening day for newcomers and continued its strong performance, earning Rs 83 crore in its first weekend, a record for a love story.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis commented on Meta's AI hiring spree, suggesting it's a strategic move to catch up in the field. Hassabis emphasized that many AI professionals prioritize the responsible development of the technology over financial gains. He also recalled the early days of AI research when funding was scarce.