President Donald Trump’s mention of Nicki Minaj at a White House event has turned into a major online talking point, shifting public attention from a policy-focused gathering to a viral celebrity-politics moment. The event, held in the Rose Garden, was organized to promote Trump Accounts, a child-focused savings initiative connected to the administration’s economic agenda. Minaj’s presence at the White House immediately attracted att

Columbus gas prices dropped sharply last week, giving central Ohio drivers some relief after one of the most expensive Fourth of July holiday weekends on record. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, the average price of gasoline fell 19.1 cents per gallon last week to $3.61 per gallon. The reported Sunday average was 51 cents lower than one month earlier, but still 73 cents higher than the same time one year ago. Columbus

Gaurav Srivastava CIA claims are at the center of civil lawsuits in US courts tied to failed Indonesia defense deal efforts. The complaints, filed by former business partner Niels Troost, accuse Indian-born, US-based businessman Gaurav Srivastava of fraud, extortion and misrepresentation. The lawsuits allege that Srivastava made recorded remarks claiming he worked for the CIA. Srivastava denies posing as a CIA operative. Alleged CIA Claims and Indonesia Defense Ac

Losing a bag while traveling can be stressful. But when the bag contains a passport, EAD card, driver’s license, visa documents, bank cards and other IDs, the situation can quickly become serious. For students, workers, visitors and immigrants in the United States, the first few hours are important. The affected person should create an official record, protect their identity, arrange safe domestic travel and begin the replacement process for

A burglary at the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, has drawn fresh attention to the security of cultural sites after masked thieves escaped with valuable crystal jewellery. The break-in reportedly happened early Sunday morning, when the suspects entered the museum, damaged several display cases and fled before police arrived. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and checking the museum’s alarm response to understand how the thieves managed to carry out the burglary so quickly. The stolen items are believed to include nearly twenty Lalique jewellery pieces, with early estimates placing the loss at several million euros. Valuable crystal jewellery taken from collection The museum is dedicated to René Lalique, the French artist, jeweller and glassmaker known for his Art Nouveau jewellery, Art Deco glasswork and luxury crystal creations. Because of that legacy, the stolen pieces are not only financially valuable but also culturally important. Unlike gold or silver jewellery, crystal pieces cannot easily be melted down for resale. However, their rarity, design value and connection to the Lalique name make them attractive to specialist collectors and organised theft networks. Police are expected to examine whether the stolen items were targeted for private buyers or wider illegal art markets. Alarm response under investigation The museum’s alarm reportedly activated during the break-in, but questions have emerged over how quickly the response was handled. A cleaning worker is said to have discovered signs of the burglary and alerted police after reaching the site. Local concern has now shifted toward whether security procedures were strong enough for a museum holding high-value art and jewellery. Officials are expected to review the role of the security company, the timing of the alert and whether police were informed without delay. Museum closed as police continue probe The Lalique Museum, opened in 2011 near the brand’s historic production site, displays hundreds of works linked to René Lalique and the development of French glass and crystal design. Its collection includes jewellery, decorative objects, Art Deco pieces and modern crystal works. Following the burglary, the museum is expected to remain closed while investigators continue their work and staff assess the damage. For Wingen-sur-Moder, a small town near Strasbourg, the theft is a major cultural blow and a warning that even smaller museums can become targets when rare and valuable collections are on display. France museum theft renews wider debate The incident has added to a wider debate about museum security in France, especially after other high-profile cultural thefts raised questions about how valuable collections are protected. While major museums often receive more public attention, smaller regional institutions may also hold rare pieces that attract professional thieves. The Lalique Museum burglary shows that alarms alone may not be enough if response systems are slow or unclear. As police continue the CCTV probe, the case is likely to increase pressure on museums to review security staffing, emergency procedures and protection for valuable display items.

A serious child death investigation is underway in New South Wales after a four-year-old boy was found dead inside a home in Wyong on the Central Coast. Police said the boy’s 32-year-old mother has been charged with murder following a series of events that began when she attended Wyong Police Station on Saturday afternoon. According to police, the woman arrived at the station at about 4.30 pm and allegedly made comments that led officers

Kavitha Boduppal Incident Puts KCR, KTR Silence In Focus The recent police action involving BRS MLC K. Kavitha at a public meeting in Boduppal has triggered fresh debate in Telangana political circles. Kavitha was reportedly removed from the venue by police during the programme, and reports claimed she faced physical discomfort while being taken into a police vehicle. The incident gained attention not only because of the police action, but also because of the silence from senior BRS leaders K. Chandrashekar Rao and K.T. Rama Rao. Neither KCR nor KTR has publicly issued a strong reaction to the episode, which has now become a major point of discussion among political observers and party supporters. Political Silence Raises Bigger Questions The contrast with the past is clear. When Kavitha was arrested in the Delhi excise policy case nearly two years ago, the BRS leadership stood firmly behind her. KTR even travelled to Delhi and was actively involved in political and legal efforts linked to the case. This time, the response appears different. Despite the Boduppal incident drawing public attention, there has been no visible support from KCR or KTR. This has raised questions about Kavitha’s current equation with the party’s top leadership and her position within the BRS. In recent months, Kavitha has taken a more independent political line, and some of her statements have been seen as critical of the party’s internal functioning. That background has made the silence from KCR and KTR even more politically significant. What This Means For Kavitha’s Political Future For Kavitha, the Boduppal episode may become more than a temporary controversy. It has highlighted the difficult political space she currently occupies. Without open support from her father or brother, she may need to build her political strategy more independently. At the same time, the BRS leadership may be choosing silence to avoid further public discussion about internal differences. However, in politics, silence can also create its own message. In this case, it has pushed the Kavitha-KCR-KTR equation into the spotlight again. The incident has also given rival parties and political analysts a fresh talking point. Any visible gap within the BRS first family could affect party morale, public perception, and future political alignments in Telangana. For now, Kavitha remains at the centre of a growing political discussion. Whether this silence is temporary or a sign of deeper distance within the party leadership will become clearer in the coming days. But the Boduppal incident has already placed her political future and the internal balance of BRS under renewed public attention.

The Baruipur minor girl death case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has triggered a major police investigation after the child was found dead near a pond and a suspected accused was allegedly lynched by angry locals. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case, while officials said raids and further action are underway to identify everyone involved in the alleged crime and the violence that followed.

Sri Ganganagar Minor Assault Case: 14 Arrested as Investigation Continues Rajasthan Police have arrested 14 people in the Sri Ganganagar minor assault case. The minor was rescued from a hotel after being reported missing, and a Special Investigation Team is now examining CCTV footage, technical evidence, and hotel links. Authorities have also demolished three hotels over rule violations, while the probe continues.   Police intensify probe into al

Pensacola police investigate deadly July 4 shooting A 19-year-old man was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Pensacola, Florida, early on July 4, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Palafox and Intendencia streets, where large crowds had gathered after a fireworks disp

Shopian orchard operation traps two Lashkar-linked terrorists Security forces launched a major counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district after cameras detected two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists inside an orchard. The operation began after surveillance inputs confirmed movement in the area, prompting a joint team of the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF to seal the surrounding villages and block

Three central Ohio men are accused in a $340,729 credit card fraud case tied to alleged Synchrony Bank account takeovers, according to Franklin County investigators. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what authorities described as a Columbus-area scheme involving fraudulent address changes, replacement credit cards and retail purchases at stores including Lowe’s, Walmart and Kroger. Central Ohio Credit Card Fraud Case Involves Account Takeov

₹180 crore horse-trading plot to topple CM Vijay govt? Probe widens Tamil Nadu politics has been hit by a major controversy after the investigation into an alleged attempt to poach ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam legislators expanded, with police claiming that a corporate entity had prepared a fund of nearly ₹180 crore for the alleged operation. The latest development follows a complaint by TVK MLA N Ilaiyaraja,

EC asks Kavitha to suggest new names for Telangana Rakshana Sena Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s Telangana Rakshana Sena has run into a fresh hurdle after the Election Commission asked the party to suggest alternative names following objections to its proposed name. The development has triggered a new political debate in Telangana, where the abbreviation TRS continues to carry strong historical and political significance.

Delhi govt ends work from home, restores normal office timings The Delhi government has withdrawn its work-from-home arrangement and staggered office timings for employees, citing an improvement in the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The decision brings an end to temporary fuel-saving measures introduced earlier this year amid concerns over global energy supplies and rising uncertainty linked to the conflict involving the United States and Iran. Chief

A viral Revlimid price comparison between the United States and India has renewed discussion about cancer drug costs, generic medicines and patient access. In an Instagram video posted by the account Spicy Gori, an American woman claimed that one Revlimid pill costs about $900 in the United States. She said she found options in India ranging from approximately Rs 35 to Rs 300 per pill, which she estimated at about 30 cents to $3. In an

Kavitha arrest in Boduppal protest sparks political row Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s arrest during a protest at Boduppal on Thursday has turned into a major talking point in Telangana politics. The protest was held in support of Telangana Udyamakarulu and their demand for long-pending grants and recognition from the state government. What began as a political demonstration soon became a tense confrontation after police intervened t

Pawan Kalyan Sends Strong Warning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a firm warning against the misuse of social media for personal attacks, vulgar abuse and organized defamation campaigns. His remarks came after Andhra Pradesh police made two arrests in the last 24 hours over alleged abusive and derogatory comments targeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. While opposi

Cosmic Origins Written in Ice Scientists have identified direct physical traces of stardust preserved in Antarctic ice, offering rare confirmation that material forged in supernova explosions has reached Earth in measurable quantities. The discovery provides new insight into how elements created in distant stellar deaths are distributed across interstellar space and eventually incorporated into planetary environments. Supernova Dust and th

A Garner father faces an attempted murder charge and multiple felony child abuse counts after authorities said his 2-year-old son suffered life-threatening brain, eye and spinal injuries. The charges against 44-year-old Kiran Netha Pasunuri were announced in Garner, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, according to the Garner Police Department and court documents. Attempted murder charge follows severe toddler injuries Pasunuri is charge