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Tom Kane, best known for voicing Professor Utonium in the beloved animated series The Powerpuff Girls, has passed away at the age of 64. The veteran voice actor’s death was confirmed by TMZ through his representative. According to his representative, Zach McGinnis, Tom Kane died due to complications arising from the stroke he suffered in 2020. The actor had reportedly been hospitalised in Kansas City and passed away at the hospital.

A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with health experts citing delayed response due to initial misidentification of the virus. The US is enhancing screening and entry restrictions to prevent further spread.

Mouni Roy is continuing to stay committed to her professional journey despite going through a difficult phase in her personal life. The actress, who recently confirmed her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar after four years of marriage, has now headed to the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of her film Bombay Stories.

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh announced a Rs 1 crore reward for beheading a Trinamool Congress MP over an old social media post. The remarks, made during a protest against alleged insult to Hindu deities, have sparked a political row. The MP had previously stated her account was hacked when the post was made.

A senior BJP leader's phone was snatched in Raipur during a morning walk, sparking a political row over law and order. Police swiftly apprehended a 19-year-old suspect and recovered the device within eight hours. The incident drew criticism from the Congress, which questioned the effectiveness of the city's police commissionerate system amidst rising crime rates.

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Elon Musk has lost his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI. A nine-person Oakland jury has unanimously cleared OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and Microsoft in Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit, ruling the Tesla CEO sued too late. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed the case on the spot. Musk had accused them of "stealing a charity" he co-founded in 2015. The verdict clears OpenAI's path to a planned $1 trillion IPO.

William Davis, a 22-year-old defensive back at Sam Houston State University, has died unexpectedly, according to official statements shared with TMZ Sports. Davis recently transferred from Virginia Union University and had joined the Bearkats for spring football workouts. Head coach Phil Longo remembered him as a positive and passionate teammate. The university plans to honor Davis during the 2026 football season.

The incident took place on the third ball of the 15th over of SRH’s chase when Noor Ahmad dismissed Klaasen with a stumping.

Alireza Firouzja stunned the chess world by playing his Round 5 classical game against Javokhir Sindarov from a hotel room bed at the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2026 after suffering an ankle injury. The extraordinary setup quickly went viral. Earlier, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Sindarov in a significant round-two encounter in Bucharest.

North India's notorious gangsters are shedding village-based aliases for international monikers like 'Fateh Portugal' and 'Manna Brampton'. This shift signals a globalized underworld, using foreign locations for intimidation and to evade local law enforcement. These 'global franchises' now target celebrities and operate with a transnational reach, posing a significant challenge to policing worldwide.

Among all batters who have faced at least 100 balls in the powerplay this season, Gaikwad has the lowest strike rate — 124.6. For comparison, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored at 244.51 and Abhishek Sharma at 228.87.

MS Dhoni thrilled Chepauk fans with a brief on-field appearance during CSK’s final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite missing the match through injury. The emotional moment came during the mid-innings team photo. Earlier, Ravi Shastri confirmed through Ruturaj Gaikwad that Dhoni was still unfit, while CSK managed 180/7 batting first.

A recent prayer event in Washington, backed by the White House, has sparked debate about religion and nationalism. Thousands gathered for 'Rededicate 250,' with speakers advocating for America to be a Christian nation. This event highlights a trend of merging American identity with Christianity, a move critics liken to a 'Make America Christian' project.

Throwing Non-Vegetarian Food Waste Into Ganga May Hurt Hindus’ Sentiments’

A chilling CCTV video shows Twisha Sharma ascending to her terrace shortly before her death in Bhopal. Her husband, Samarth Singh, is absconding, with a reward offered. The case has taken a turn as the mother-in-law, a retired judge, claims Twisha had psychiatric issues and substance abuse problems, contradicting dowry harassment allegations.