IIT-Bombay student's father alleges caste bias, torture led to son's suicide

Court denies grandfather's $17,193 legal fee claim after custody visitation dispute

Timothy S. sought court-ordered visits with his granddaughter after Sarah H. regained custody of her children. He had been raising the older child for nearly two years before the custody change. The trial court granted only a brief monthly phone call and rejected a request for legal fees connected to the case. California's Court of Appeal upheld that ruling, agreeing with the lower court's reading of the law.

Jen Lilley Relaunches Christmas Toy Drive Aiming for 20,000 Gifts

Actress Jen Lilley has revived her Christmas Is Not Cancelled campaign to help underprivileged children. The initiative targets delivering 20,000 gifts to young people in need this holiday season. Parents are allowed to choose the presents, a approach meant to protect their dignity. Podcaster Shawn Ryan has contributed $30,000 to fund bikes and scooters for the drive. The campaign is now structured as a nonprofit, so financial donations qualify as tax-deductible.

Hubble Study Finds Dwarf Galaxies Keep Only 11% of Their Stars' Oxygen

A recent investigation found that dwarf galaxies retain on average just 11% of the oxygen their stars produce. Scientists believe the rest is likely expelled into space during powerful supernova explosions. The result suggests small galaxies hold on to their material far less effectively than had been assumed. Researchers plan additional studies to determine where this missing oxygen ultimately goes.

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