Ex-Bengal Civic Chief Arrested Over Rushed Cremation of RG Kar Doctor's Body

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail in ACB case

Thousands Rally in Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis, Demand PM's Resignation

Large-scale protests erupted in Spain as demonstrators took to the streets over the government's response to a migrant surge in Ceuta. Protesters called for the Prime Minister's resignation and urged authorities to establish a clear plan for repatriating or redistributing the new arrivals. The crisis was triggered when over 70,000 migrants crossed the Spanish border within a two-day period in July. The Spanish government has attributed the dangerous crossings to human trafficking networks and the spread of misinformation. Morocco, however, has denied allegations that it played any role in facilitating or orchestrating the mass movement.

Retired nurse loses $200,000 to scammer, then faces $80,000 IRS tax bill

A retired nurse in the United States was defrauded of over $200,000 by a scammer impersonating a federal agent, who convinced her to empty her retirement accounts. The financial blow was compounded when the IRS issued her an $80,000 tax bill on the withdrawn funds, which are treated as taxable income regardless of how they were lost. Unable to cover the tax debt, she was forced to sell her home and relocate to a smaller apartment. She continues to repay the outstanding tax liability while managing the aftermath of the fraud. Her case highlights the double financial burden retirement scam victims can face under current tax laws.

Dye test on Missouri River tracks contaminant flow across 41 miles in Montana

Scientists carried out a dye-tracing study on Montana's Missouri River to understand how substances travel through the waterway. The dye plume was tracked over 41.2 miles, revealing varying speeds across different river sections and reservoirs. Researchers recorded an 8.2-hour delay as the dye moved through the system. The experiment also measured how the plume dispersed along the river's course. Findings from the study will help authorities better predict contaminant movement and respond to accidental chemical spills.