Close call in Karnataka’s Bandipur: 50-year-old man alights from car to take elephant’s pic, trampled; thrill-seekers continue to flout forest laws, say officials

A man had a close brush with death inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve when he was attacked by a tusker. Basavaraj, a resident of Nanjangud, alighted from his vehicle near Kekkanahalla and was charged by the elephant, which was guarding its calf. The incident, captured on video, shows the tusker knocking Basavaraj down and trampling him.

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US Steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania kills 1, injures at least 10; What about the long-term health impacts of being exposed?

A devastating explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The blasts, occurring in the plant’s reversing room, triggered a massive emergency response. The facility, North America’s largest coking operation, has a history of safety incidents and pollution concerns.

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Bradley Beal ignites Los Angeles Clippers’ championship hopes with $10.9 million deal after tough Phoenix Suns exit

Bradley Beal has signed a two-year, $10.9 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after leaving the Phoenix Suns. Beal aims to win his first NBA championship alongside stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Coach Tyronn Lue believes Beal’s scoring and experience will significantly boost the Clippers’ performance in the competitive Western Conference.

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Explained: Which US universities will pay higher endowment taxes from 2026 under Trump’s law and why it matters

From 2026, Trump-era reforms will sharply raise taxes on wealthy private university endowments, with top-tier schools like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT facing up to 8% rates. The shift could cut financial aid, research, and hiring, as institutions adjust to multimillion-dollar added costs, amid broader debates on wealth in academia and access for low-income students.

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‘When we get that click’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s old words on marrying Georgina Rodriguez resurface after engagement – Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are now engaged. Georgina shared the news on Instagram. She posted a picture of a diamond ring. The couple met in 2016 in Madrid. They have built a close family together. They are raising two daughters. Ronaldo also has three other children. The couple had spoken about marriage in the…

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