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Gita Gopinath, the renowned Indian-born economist and current First Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is set to leave her position at the IMF at the end of August. She will return to Harvard University to take up the prestigious role of the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in Harvard's Department of Economics. This move marks a new chapter in Gopinath's illustrious career, one that began at the I

The Pentagon announced Monday that 700 US Marines deployed in Los Angeles will be withdrawn, ending a contentious military presence that had drawn widespread criticism from both city and state officials. The Marines were dispatched last month under a directive from President Donald Trump, who ordered both National Guard and active-duty troops to cities facing large-scale protests triggered by federal immigration raids. The protests had led to civil unrest across major Californi

As the Chicago Bears gear up for the start of their 2025 NFL training camp, there’s already no shortage of headlines surrounding the team’s roster, injury list, and offseason decision-making. The team enters camp with rising expectations following a busy offseason and the highly anticipated debut of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. However, questions remain about the health of some key players, particularly one of the defense’s most vital members, and whether the team has

An attempted smash and grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store was successfully stopped by armed employees on Friday afternoon, in what police say is the latest in a growing series of similar crimes across the Bay Area. The incident occurred at a jewelry store located on East El Camino Real, between Poplar Avenue and Helen Avenue, just west of Lawrence Expressway. Authorities confirmed that the suspects attempted to gain access to the building by ramming a vehicle into the storefront in bro

New Jersey continues to demonstrate educational excellence as it climbs to third place in a new national ranking of public school systems across the United States. Known for their characteristic street smarts, residents of the Garden State now have even more reason to boast, as their state’s public schools have been recognized among the best in the country. The latest education report places New Jersey just behind Massachusetts and Connecticut, reaffirming its place among the elite when

A residential neighborhood in Lewisville, Texas, witnessed a potentially dangerous incident Monday afternoon when a Tesla vehicle parked inside a home's garage reportedly caught fire. According to officials from the Lewisville Fire Department, the emergency call came in around 12:30 p.m. from a homeowner on Meadowview Way, who alerted authorities that their Tesla had ignited while parked in the attached garage of the house. Firefighters responded quickly to the 300 block of

A disturbing incident unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, overnight Sunday when a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand with a handgun. Fort Worth police responded to a shooting call at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday in the 1500 block of Burmeister Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the young child had been handling a firearm when it discharged, resulting in a gunshot wound to his hand. The child was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical trea

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the acclaimed actor best known for portraying Theo Huxtable on the long-running and culturally iconic television series The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to reports, Warner drowned in an accident while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. The tragic incident has left fans across generations shocked and mourning the loss of a beloved performer whose career spanned decades and transcended television, music, and spoken word artistry. Warner

A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike is continuing to burn through a remote and ecologically sensitive bird sanctuary on the Bolivar Peninsula, located near Port Bolivar, Texas. The blaze, which started Friday evening, has now spread across approximately 160 acres of brush and marshland and remains active several days later. Emergency responders are currently monitoring the fire closely but are not attempting direct suppression due to the remote nature of the affected area. The fire has so f

Alaska Airlines resumed normal flight operations late Sunday night after a critical IT system failure forced a temporary, system-wide ground stop across its entire fleet and that of its subsidiary, Horizon Air. The outage, which occurred around 8 p.m. Pacific Time on July 20, disrupted flight operations for approximately three hours before the ground stop was lifted at 11 p.m. Pacific Time. Although operations have now resumed, the airline has warned that residual delays and schedule disruptions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting over 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants. The enforcement action was initiated by manufacturer A.P. Deauville following concerns about deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are mandatory quality standards for facilities that produce regulated products like deodorants. According to the official FDA enforcement report, the recall was formally initiated on Jul

Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, has officially resigned from his post, citing health concerns. This surprising resignation comes as the country’s political landscape faces an unexpected shift on the first day of the Monsoon Parliament session. Dhankhar, who was also serving as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, had taken office in August 2022. His resignation letter, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, was a formal declaration in whi

Veteran CPM leader and former Kerala Chief Minister, VS Achuthanandan, passed away on Monday at the age of 101, following a prolonged hospitalization. Achuthanandan had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram since June 23, after he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest at home. He had been in the ICU, on ventilator support, for an extended period before his death. Kerala Chief Minister Pin

At least 19 people were killed and over 70 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday. The tragic incident occurred while classes were in session, resulting in a horrific scene of chaos and devastation. Television footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the crash site as fire personnel and rescue teams rushe

A picture of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn with former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy amidst the cancellation of the India vs. Pakistan match in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham. The image led to a wave of backlash from fans, who criticized Ajay for meeting and posing with Afridi, given the latter's past comments regarding India during border tensions.

India’s Greco-Roman wrestling squad made a strong comeback on the final day of the ‘Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial’, part of the 4th Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary. After a disappointing start, where no Indian wrestler reached the medal rounds, the final day saw Sumit and Anil Mor earning silver and bronze medals, respectively, marking a significant improvement in the squad’s performance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has been hospitalized at Apollo Hospital in Chennai after experiencing mild giddiness during his routine morning walk. The 71-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital on Monday morning for medical observation, with doctors conducting various diagnostic tests to assess his condition. The hospital confirmed that Stalin’s symptoms are currently being evaluated. Shortly after

The historic lanes of Hyderabad's Old City were immersed in faith and festivity as the Bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza reached their vibrant peak on Sunday. Thousands of devotees, especially women dressed in traditional finery, gathered at the revered Sri Simhavahini Mahankali temple to offer Bonam to the goddess. The rhythmic beats of dappu drums echoed across the area, transforming the neighborhood into a scene of spiritual energy and cultural pride.

Nineteen years after one of India’s deadliest terror attacks, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals previously convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The July 11, 2006, attacks killed 189 people and injured over 800 when seven coordinated explosions rocked Mumbai’s local train network within just 11 minutes during evening rush hour. The high court bench, comprising Justice Anil K