‘When life gives you pears…’: Viral video of Dutch freight train crash with pear truck takes over X, Reddit and TikTok

A bizarre ‘Fruit Flight’ unfolded near Waalwijk, Netherlands, as a freight train collided with a truck laden with pears on railway tracks. Hundreds of kilos of fruit were scattered, creating a surreal spectacle. While five people suffered minor injuries, the incident quickly went viral, sparking memes and renewed safety warnings about level crossings.

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum grabs Halloween limelight with his son pulling off an iconic slasher look in ode to Jason Voorhees

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and his son Deuce embraced Halloween with a striking Jason Voorhees costume, sharing their spooky look on Instagram. While fans eagerly await Tatum’s return to the court following an Achilles injury, his dedication to recovery offers hope for the Celtics’ season. An exact return date remains unconfirmed.

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31 days and counting: Over $7 billion wiped out; how US govt shutdown is hitting the American economy

America faces its longest federal government shutdown. Economists warn this impasse is hurting the economy. Millions of federal workers are not getting paid. Small businesses are at risk of losing billions. Healthcare and early education programs are also impacted. The economic damage is mounting daily. This situation is creating significant hardship for many Americans.

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From free to fee: Schools forced to pay Rs 499-1,999 for Rohit Aaryya’s Swachhta Monitor to avoid losing marks in competition

A private initiative, Swachhta Monitor, enlisted schoolchildren as “cleanliness monitors” in Maharashtra, gaining official sanction and incentives through a state competition. Despite initial free participation, the program later introduced subscription packages without government approval, leading to schools paying fees to secure marks. The education department intervened, directing fund deposits and requiring an undertaking before further…

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Dubai parking from Dh2 as Parkin expands to Studio City and Outsource City

Dubai’s paid parking network is growing. Parkin PJSC, the city’s largest public parking operator, has extended its T-code zones to Dubai Studio City and Dubai Outsource City, with rates starting at Dh2. Clearly signposted spaces are now available for residents, workers, and visitors, adding to Parkin’s ongoing expansion across Dubai’s busiest commercial districts and reinforcing…

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