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Jack Dorsey gave $10 mn to connect Oakland students; campaign supplied 29,000 laptops

Jack Dorsey's $10 million donation contributed to OaklandUndivided, ensuring technology access for students during the pandemic. The initiative provided over 29,000 laptops and 10,000 hotspots to support remote learning in Oakland. By the end of the 2020-21 school year, access to computers and the internet increased dramatically among low-income students. The coalition later expanded its efforts to include all city residents needing digital access.

Iowa farmer earns about $30,000 a year from 4 wind turbines on his land

Iowa livestock farmer Dave Johnson earns about $30,000 a year by leasing his land for four wind turbines. Despite voting for Donald Trump, he sees wind energy as an economic benefit, calling the steady income “the 401(k) that I never had.”

India's Nuclear Punch: Atom Bombs Backed By Long-Range Missiles

A new assessment published by the regarded Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) says India continues to modernise and expand the systems that can deliver nuclear weapons

LeT’s Pahalgam mastermind 'Moosa' turned to Ayurveda to heal bullet wounds in hideout

RBI rate decision, earnings, oil & more: Here's what will drive stock market this week

Volatility looms over Indian stock markets as they navigate a complex web of local and global influences. Major factors at play include the upcoming decision on interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India, alongside the eagerly awaited corporate earnings announcements. Additionally, fluctuations in crude oil pricing and global bond yields are expected to mold market sentiment.

J&K: Security forces launch search op for suspected terrorists in Rajouri, Udhampur

'Hit by nearly 10 bullets': Former sarpanch shot dead by masked bikers in Ludhiana

Former sarpanch Navjeet Singh Neetu was brutally gunned down by unknown assailants on Saturday evening. While driving home, his vehicle was targeted, receiving multiple rounds of gunfire, resulting in about 10 injuries that led to his death shortly after reaching the hospital. Investigators are looking into a land dispute as a potential motive, and an FIR will be filed once the victim's family's statements are collected.

Cracked IIT? Now comes real test - what happens after students reach dream campus

For many students, entering an IIT marks the fulfilment of years of relentless preparation. But the pressure does not necessarily end with JEE. Peer comparison, branch preferences, CGPA, placements, salary expectations and the weight of the IITian tag can create a new set of anxieties, leaving even high achievers struggling with confidence, identity and belonging.

From 89/3 to 111 all out: Mukesh, Akash trigger J&K collapse as RoI win Irani Cup

Mukesh returned figures of 6/33 to claim his 11th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket and dismantle the Jammu and Kashmir batting line-up. Akash, playing his comeback game, supported his Bengal teammate with 3/25 as J&K, chasing 279, were bowled out for 111.

Gay bar raid in Taiwan sparks protest; 51 detained under 'public morality' law

Jessica Capshaw bought Santa Monica home for $3.05m, later sold it for $5.75m

Actress Jessica Capshaw and her husband Christopher Gavigan bought a 1927 Spanish Colonial-style home in Santa Monica for $3.05 million in 2007. They completely restored the house and replaced its old garage with an eco-friendly guesthouse. In 2020, the couple sold the property in an off-market deal for $5.75 million.

New Jersey teacher grew 50 sheep on solar farm to 450 managing 85 acres

"Drunk" Truck Driver Charges With Dagger At Assam BJP MLA, Arrested

Locals who had gathered there thrashed the driver, after which they handed him over to the police

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath on hiring leaders: 'Almost everyone has grown within'

Zerodha focuses on promoting internal employees to leadership roles instead of hiring externally for top positions. CEO Nithin Kamath emphasizes the importance of leaders who inherently understand the company's culture and decision-making processes. Kamath highlights that this leads to a more cohesive management approach. He also questions the effectiveness of India's mandatory corporate social responsibility spending framework.

Akali Dal Leader Shot Dead In Punjab, Family Claims Brother Killed Him For Land

The two men blocked his Toyota Innova and allegedly fired 13 rounds.

Crew of flydubai demanded release of co-pilot after he attacked Smit, claim flyers

In a shocking incident aboard a flydubai flight, the co-pilot viciously attacked the pilot with a crash axe, igniting a heroic response from passengers. Israeli individuals bravely intervened to subdue the assailant, while crew members' calls for the attackers' release sparked suspicion among those onboard. After landing in Tabuk, passengers faced psychological scars from the frightening ordeal, as investigations into the attack and crew actions continue.

Army Ambulance Carrying Soldier's Body Crashes Into Truck In UP, 4 Killed

The last remains was being brought to his native village in Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh from Chandigarh when the accident took place around 8 am near 79.6 km-mark of the expressway in the Haliyapur

Amritsar police bust arms network; AK-47, grenades seized, one arrested

‘Utterly shameful’: Tharoor slams police action against women protesters in Delhi

Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates