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American families are facing steeper back-to-school expenses as the 2025 academic year commences. Analysts attribute this surge to President Trump’s tariff policies, impacting essential supplies. The National Retail Federation estimates significant spending, though families are buying less due to inflated prices. Backpacks and electronics have seen substantial increases, with parents shopping earlier to mitigate costs.

A promotional stunt for Ashish Chanchlani and Elli AvrRam’s music video ‘Chandaniya’ backfired, leading to misogynistic online abuse directed at AvrRam. Chanchlani’s initial silence drew criticism, but he eventually condemned the trolls, clarifying they weren’t his genuine fans. Despite deleting his statement, the incident sparked discussions about accountability and gendered hate, while AvrRam responded with…

Wall Street experienced a cautious start to the week, with major indexes declining amid concerns over an impending tariff deadline. Tesla shares plummeted following renewed tensions between Elon Musk and President Trump. Healthcare stocks faced pressure as Molina Healthcare cut its profit forecast, while oil prices showed mixed trends after OPEC+ agreed to increase production.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ wives united for a noble cause. Chelsea Freeman and Haeley Snell led a fundraising event for the GBS Foundation. The event, supported by fashion brand Paige, aimed to raise awareness about Guillain-Barré syndrome. This condition is close to the Freeman family due to their son’s past health scare.

Garima Saikia Garg immersed the ashes of late singer Zubeen Garg in the Brahmaputra, fulfilling his last wish. As Assam mourns, fans are spearheading grassroots promotions for his final film, ‘Roi Roi Binale,’ ensuring his enduring legacy lives on.

Mohit Suri considers music integral to his films, refusing to shoot without finalized songs, viewing them as the screenplay’s emotional core. His collaboration with Emraan Hashmi, his cousin, has been pivotal, with Hashmi’s trust enabling Suri to experiment with voices like Arijit Singh. Suri believes ‘Awarapan 2’ could revive Hashmi’s career, highlighting the enduring impact…

Evening news wrap: SC forms panel to safeguard transgender rights, Trump blames Islamabad for Afghanistan conflict & more

Nvidia Q3 results: Chipmaker giant reports 65% jump in net income; beats analyst predictions

Microsoft President Brad Smith defended the firing of employees who protested in his office against the company’s ties to the Israeli military. He emphasized that their actions crossed the line into trespassing and property damage. Simultaneously, Microsoft is investigating allegations that its Azure cloud technology was misused for Palestinian surveillance, prompting scrutiny of tech companies’…