When Bill Gates told David Risher that leaving Microsoft to join Amazon ‘has got to be the stupidest decision he has heard as…’

Lyft CEO David Risher recounted Bill Gates’s sharp criticism of his 1996 decision to leave Microsoft for Amazon, calling it “the stupidest thing.” Risher, now leading Lyft, applies a similar customer-first strategy to revive the ride-sharing company. Interestingly, Gates and Bezos, despite their past divergence, now co-invest in a robotics startup.

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Munich resonates with dhaak beats as Durga Pujo celebrations light up the city

Sampriti Munich is currently hosting its 7th Durga Pujo, a vibrant five-day celebration that connects the Bengali diaspora to Kolkata. This community-driven event features cultural performances, traditional Bengali cuisine, and a revered idol in a charming old-world theatre. It beautifully unites two cultures with festivity and spirit, alongside Munich’s Oktoberfest.

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Nonviolence: A Force Stronger Than War

Observed on Oct 2, Gandhi’s birthday, the International Day of Nonviolence highlights its universal power. Gandhi’s philosophy, which secured India’s independence, demonstrated that lasting revolutions stem from ideas, not battlefields. His legacy, inspiring global movements, underscores peace, tolerance, and moral courage as humanity’s strongest forces for profound, enduring change, proving nonviolence is truly the greatest…

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‘Possessed firearms’: Former Des Moines school superintendent detained by ICE faces federal charges; held four guns

Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts was detained by ICE and faces federal charges for illegal firearm possession. His work authorization expired in 2020, and he had a 2024 deportation order, despite the school district claiming he was a US citizen. Multiple firearms were found, prompting a DOJ civil rights investigation into the district.

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