A man in Pennsylvania has been charged with criminal mischief and harassment after he was caught on camera allegedly carving a swastika into a stranger's Tesla. The suspect, identified as Chadd Ritenbaugh, was confronted by the victim and subsequently apologized for his actions. The incident was captured on the Tesla's camera system and the suspect was later identified using surveillance footage from a Planet Fitness gym where his membership card was used to access the facilities.
In British Columbia, a young woman's marriage to a member of an India-based "cult group" has been annulled by a judge, who ruled that she did not truly consent to the 2023 wedding. The woman claimed to have been manipulated and overwhelmed by the man and his family's constant advances, which even included bringing a religious gift to her workplace. The ruling sheds light on the often-hidden issue of forced marriages in certain religious communities and the legal recourse available to those who have been coerced into marriage.
Tom Tourville, beloved magician and engineer, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by loved ones in Santa Barbara on March 7, 2025. He dedicated his life to perfecting his craft, performing unforgettable magic shows and starting magic clubs for kids and adults. He also made significant contributions to space exploration, working on projects such as the Lunar Rover Apollo missions and the analysis of asteroid Bennu. Tom will be dearly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, and the entire Goleta community, who will come together to celebrate his life on May 17, 2025.
Global K-pop star, Jackson Wang, celebrates his 31st birthday in true Jackson style with the release of his latest single GBAD (Gotta Be A Di*k). The accompanying music video offers a whimsical yet profound exploration of the importance of setting personal boundaries. Known for his emotionally raw music, Jackson continues to push creative boundaries with Magic Man 2, addressing the complexities of fame, identity, and self-worth with candidness and vulnerability. Along with a highly-anticipated collaboration with an Indian artist, this marks another exciting chapter for Jackson and his fans.
A small dispute over a hand pump in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district turned deadly after two groups engaged in a violent clash resulting in the death of a 35-year-old man. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Police are currently investigating the incident and attempting to identify and arrest the perpetrators involved in the senseless violence.
In a recent interview, Jenna Ortega clarified that she has no plans to return to the Marvel universe, despite rumors of a potential role. Her character in Iron Man 3 originally had lines, but they were eventually cut from the film. Instead, Ortega is busy with multiple upcoming projects, including her new movie Death of a Unicorn and a lead role in the upcoming reboot of the classic thriller Single White Female. [ADD CONTEXT OR ANALYSIS FOR ENGAGING INTRO]
A viral video showing a man being caught injecting chemicals in watermelons is being falsely linked to Ramadan, causing panic and spreading misinformation. However, BOOM has found that the video was created by a YouTube channel to raise awareness about food adulteration and has no connection to the holy month of Ramadan. The false claims and fear-mongering surrounding the video have sparked concerns over the spread of fake news during a sensitive time for the Muslim community.
In the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande's husband Vicky Jain will be seen making disrespectful comments towards her. Netizens were quick to draw comparisons between Vicky and Ankita's late ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, saying that Ankita deserved a man like Sushant and not someone like Vicky. Meanwhile, another contestant, Soniya Bansal, has accused Abhishek Kumar of fighting for footage and attention on the show.
During a visit to London, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was heckled by a pro-Khalistani extremist who breached security and ran towards his car, tearing the Indian national flag. Police were initially unresponsive but eventually intervened and attempted to calm the man down instead of restraining him. The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the actions of the separatist group and expects the UK government to fulfill their diplomatic obligations. This incident comes after Jaishankar brought up concerns about Khalistani extremism during a meeting with UK's Secretary of State for Home Yvette Cooper.
The Delhi Court has recently acquitted a man involved in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, where a mob allegedly caused vandalism and set fire to a sweet shop resulting in the death of a 22-year-old boy. The court found no substantive evidence against the accused, Mohd. Shahnawaz, who was the only remaining accused after 11 other men were discharged earlier. The court noted that Mohd. Shahnawaz's name was never mentioned in the initial FIR and that the evidence presented was not enough to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.