An Indian-origin truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, died after causing a fiery eight-vehicle pile-up in Southern California while intoxicated. Singh had entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was awaiting an immigration hearing. The incident has sparked renewed debate on commercial licensing and immigration enforcement.
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A 40-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old mother 16 times at her Chandigarh residence on Diwali morning. The accused, reportedly mentally disturbed, fled the scene but was apprehended in Sonipat with the murder weapon. Police are investigating the incident further.
Apple's AI ambitions have suffered another setback as Ke Yang, who was recently appointed to lead its AI-driven web search initiative, has departed for Meta's AI team. This follows a series of high-profile AI talent departures from Apple, including lead robotics researcher Zian Jhang, raising concerns about the company's ability to compete in the AI race.
Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf celebrated 24 years of marriage, with daughter Jaz sharing a touching public tribute. Agassi marked the occasion with a nostalgic post featuring a Wimbledon throwback. Fans and fellow athletes lauded their enduring partnership, highlighting their strong bond and private life in Las Vegas with their children.
The Mahagathbandhan has named 36-year-old Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face for the Bihar elections, aiming to consolidate its M-Y base and present a youth-driven alternative. This move contrasts with the NDA's aging leadership and indecision, but risks alienating other OBC groups and faces the 'Jungle Raj' narrative.
Carter Hart is making an NHL comeback with the Vegas Golden Knights on a professional tryout contract. After a hiatus, the 27-year-old goaltender is eager to prove himself, having learned and grown from past experiences. Vegas aims to bolster their goaltending with Hart, who will be eligible to play from December 1st, potentially debuting soon after.
A Diwali celebration at IIT Guwahati devolved into a dangerous 'firecracker war' between students from two hostels. The chaotic scene, with rockets and crackers launched between buildings, necessitated police intervention. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the campus sky lit up in a manner resembling a battlefield.
Astronomers have found GJ 251 c, a rocky planet. It is a super-Earth located only 18 light-years away. This planet is in its star's habitable zone. This means liquid water could exist there. The discovery brings the search for life beyond our solar system closer. Future telescopes will study GJ 251 c for signs of life.
Priscilla Chan, wife of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, shared details of their first meeting at a Harvard party and their early relationship, which she initially viewed as an "experiment" due to his academic standing.
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's ambitious vision, predicting its Optimus robot could perform surgery and revolutionize healthcare access, potentially reducing poverty. He also confirmed a new V3 robot version in early 2026. Musk reiterated confidence in Tesla's self-driving technology, aiming for widespread autonomous ride-hailing, though commercial deployment remains limited.