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Byju Raveendran appeal
A U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware has issued a default judgment ordering Byju Raveendran — co-founder and CEO of Indian ed-tech company Byju’s — to personally pay more than $1.07 billion. The court found that Raveendran repeatedly ignored discovery orders, failed to appear for hearings, and gave
DOGE government shutdown
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a Trump-era initiative launched with bold promises — has quietly been dismantled, even though it still had eight months remaining on its charter. DOGE was created in January 2025 to slash government bureaucracy and cut agency budgets, with Elon Musk initially at its helm.
Elizabeth Castravet father dies
Reality TV star Elizabeth “Libby” Castravet, known from 90 Day Fiancé and its spin-offs, shared heartbreaking news: her father, Chuck Potthast, has died. In an Instagram post she made with her husband Andrei Castravet, she wrote that the loss “left us completely shattered.” In her message, Elizabeth asked for
Dharmendra death
Bollywood icon Dharmendra Deol has died at the age of 89, leaving behind a massive legacy in Indian cinema. Known to many as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, he passed away in his Mumbai home after a recent illness and hospital stay. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling
Medicare 2026 premiums
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the new cost structure for Medicare in 2026, including premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing changes. These adjustments affect both Original Medicare components: Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Key Numbers * The standard monthly premium for Part B
Buccaneers vs. Rams
The Buccaneers face the Rams on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. You can watch the game on NBC or stream it on Peacock, providing options whether you’re tuning in from home or on the go. What to Know Before
Shedeur Sanders message
After stepping into his first NFL start and guiding the Cleveland Browns to victory, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made it clear: he’s here to prove his doubters wrong. A Promising Debut — With a Point to Make Facing the Las Vegas Raiders, Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209
Patriots injury Campbell
In a 26-20 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Patriots secured their ninth straight win (moving to 10-2) — but it came at a cost. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell (No. 4 overall pick) was carted off with a right knee injury in the third quarter, and rookie
Udo Kier death
Udo Kier, the unmistakable face of cult and arthouse cinema, has passed away at the age of 81. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed the actor’s death on Sunday morning. Kier died in Palm Springs, California, after a career that spanned six decades and more than 250 films. A
Morgan Geyser escape
Authorities in Madison, Wisconsin alerted the public on Sunday after Morgan Geyser, who formerly resided in a group home, cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left the facility. She was last seen around 8 p.m. Saturday in the area of Kroncke Drive with an adult acquaintance.
Lionsgate has released the first teaser trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, offering fans a dramatic look at the prequel story. The film takes us back 24 years before the original series, to the morning of the 50th Hunger Games, also known in the lore as the
Bucky Irving injury update
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is still sidelined, and his return is looking farther off than initially expected. While the team listed foot and shoulder injuries as the cause of his absence, deeper concerns have emerged. Irving last played in Week 4 before suffering a foot sprain and