Author: Rahul M

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near.At his final show just a few weeks ago, admirers watched the heavy metal icon perform while seated on a black throne and knew it would likely be the last time they saw the lead singer of Black Sabbath. He died Tuesday at age 76.So there was little surprise Wednesday as they made pilgrimages to sites around Birmingham, the city in central England where Osbourne grew up and the band was formed.Outside the Crown Pub, where Black Sabbath played its first gig, Daria DeBuono, 59, and Stephen Voland,…

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Three Haitian police officers and two civilians were killed in the country’s central region, where gang violence has surged, the government and a police union said Wednesday.The officers were members of a specialized unit known as UDMO, which is largely activated during protests and disturbances.A video shared on social media show gunmen dragging the bodies of at least two officers near a burning armored vehicle as heavy gunfire fills the air.SPNH-17, a local police union, said that two “brave citizens” fighting alongside the slain officers in Artibonite also were killed.It called on the government to better…

The police investigating the murder of Shiva Kumar alias Biklu Shivu, a 40-year-old realtor, in Bengaluru questioned BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj on Wednesday in connection with the case, for a second time.The police said the key accused in the case may have fled the country. On Wednesday, Byrathi Basavaraj appeared before Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash Rathod at the Bharti Nagar police station around noon for interrogation. He is among the accused in the murder case. Story continues below this ad After the interrogation, Basavaraj denied any involvement in the killing. “I answered all their questions and…

Listen up, folks, because Block, Inc. (XYZ) is making waves, and it’s not just another day at the office for this fintech powerhouse! As of this writing, July 23, 2025, Block’s stock is buzzing with energy, thanks to its shiny new inclusion in the S&P 500. That’s right—this company, led by the visionary Jack Dorsey (affectionately dubbed the “Block Head”), is stepping into the big leagues, replacing Hess Corp. in the benchmark index. But what does this mean for you, the investor looking to navigate the wild world of stocks? Let’s dive into why Block’s S&P 500 debut, paired with…

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been indicted by prosecutors there on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran, state broadcaster NRK said Wednesday.The Norwegian man, whose name has not been made public, was arrested last November on suspicion of having damaged national security. He is accused of handing over details about the embassy’s diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, among other things, NRK reported.His defense attorney, Inger Zadig, said her client acknowledges the indictment’s facts but denies any criminal guilt.“At its core, this case concerns…

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) on Wednesday declared the results of the SSLC Examination-3. This marks the final phase of the board’s multi-attempt examination framework, aimed at giving students more flexibility and support in clearing the Class 10 exams. The SSLC Exam-3 was held from July 5 to July 12 at 644 examination centres across Karnataka. It primarily catered to students who had either failed in earlier rounds or were aiming to improve their scores. Following the conclusion of the exams, answer script evaluation was conducted from July 18 to July 21, involving 20,443 evaluators spread across…

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy believes veteran BJP leader and former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya should be the next Vice President of India, following the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post on 21 July. Addressing a press conference here Wednesday, Reddy, one of the three sitting Congress chief ministers, said BJP has an opportunity to “amend its mistake” of having “slighted” leaders from the Telugu-speaking state, such as M. Venkaiah Naidu and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, by elevating Dattatreya. “The next Vice President should be from Telangana because last time there were talks that M. Venkaiah Naidu…

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt farewell message for West Indies powerhouse Andre Russell, who called time on his international career on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, Yuvraj posted a picture of Russell with a touching note: “One of the fiercest competitors on the field, be it with bat, ball or bare hands! Didn’t matter what the situation was, few could turn a game like you! Much respect, big man! Good luck for the next innings!” Andre Russell, renowned for his brute strength and match-winning prowess, played his final international match during the second T20I against Australia at Sabina…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced that the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 24 June 2025 Bihar Electoral Roll is approaching completion. In a press note dated 23 July, the Commission stated that 98.01% of electors had been covered in the process so far. “No eligible Elector to be left out, and no ineligible person to be included,” the statement read. According to official data, around 20 lakh electors have been reported deceased, while 28 lakh individuals have permanently migrated from their registered addresses. The Commission further revealed that 7 lakh electors…

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the market’s throwing a wild party today, and GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) is stealing the spotlight! As of this writing, this action camera maker is soaring a whopping 54% to $1.44, making it one of the hottest tickets in the latest meme stock rally. Alongside Krispy Kreme and Kohl’s, GPRO is riding a wave of retail trader enthusiasm that’s got Wall Street buzzing. Let’s dive into what’s driving this surge, weigh the risks and rewards, and figure out what this means for anyone trying to navigate this crazy market. The Catalyst: Meme Stock Madness Takes…