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Keisha Monique Epps, 51, a truck driver, and her fiancé, Tamra Stewart. Four children were allegedly kept captive inside the sleeper cab of a semi-truck for more than six years, denied schooling, adequate food and medical care, and sexually abused while the vehicle travelled between Atlanta and Miami, authorities said.According to the New York Post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Tuesday that the children — two boys and two girls — were sexually abused and mistreated while in the care of Keysha Monique Epps, 51, of Atlanta, and Tamra Marshon Stewart, 37, of Jacksonville.The children were allegedly confined to…

William Shakespeare (Image: Wikipedia) Two people can look at their own life story and understand its shape in completely different ways. One sees a single, continuous identity, the same person carrying the same fixed role from beginning to end, expected to remain recognisably consistent throughout. The other sees something closer to a sequence of distinct roles, each one genuinely different from the last, entered and exited on a schedule nobody fully controls. Shakespeare puts this second view into the mouth of Jaques, a famously melancholy character in As You Like It, who follows this opening line with what has become…

From the start of the ceasefire agreement on 10 October to the end of that month, the ministry recorded 251 deaths. Since then the deadly Israeli attacks have continued every month. The highest monthly death toll this year was recorded in July, when 152 people were killed including 21 children, according to the figures.The IDF says five of its soldiers have been killed in combat since the ceasefire and one contractor was killed in an “operational accident”. It also says it has killed hundreds of military operatives since October.Conflict monitoring group Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (Acled), which uses…

South Zone is set to face East Zone in the summit clash of the Duleep Trophy 2026 after defeating North Zone by seven wickets in the second semi-final at the Centre of Excellence 2 here on Wednesday.Tilak Varma guides South Zone to the final of Duleep Trophy 2026. (X Images)The Tilak Varma-led side completed the victory in the second session on the final day of the match when the skipper hit the winning runs and completed his half-century with that after remaining unbeaten in the first innings.Day 4 started with North Zone tailenders looking to set a big target for…

Today, Taurus individuals will feel the positive impact of Krittika’s energy, sharpening their judgement and enhancing overall clarity. This celestial event will aid in making decisions that truly serve personal interests, especially in career matters which demand a practical and adaptable stance. In relationships, there’s a call for emotional transparency and establishing healthy boundaries while being mindful of financial practices and well-being. Krittika boosts your judgement as the Moon in Taurus moves through your sign. You could be more intolerant of confusion. Let this clarity of thought reposition your boundaries, sharpen your decision-making, and help you concentrate on what is…

The August 15 summit also happened to fall on India’s 80th Independence Day. At an age when many people begin slowing down, 74-year-old T.J. Marce was preparing to climb Europe’s highest peak. The retired Kerala State Road Transport Corporation employee, Marce (74) from Wayanad has now summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, reaching its 5,642-metre (18,510-ft) summit on August 15, 2026. The ascent was part of an eight-day expedition by a five-member team from Kerala that faced temperatures of around minus 20°C and winds of nearly 65 kmph during the climb.According to the Hindu and various media, Marce,…

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra’s position was only “pro tem” until a freshly constituted lawyers’ body elects its office-bearers and directed that it has to take any policy decision in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it would not be influenced by any allegations and it was not concerned with the conduct of any individual but the institutional functioning of the BCI.The apex court said it was not…

New Delhi, September 2: The Indian rupee ended Wednesday’s trading session at 94.97 (provisional) against the US dollar, slipping 2 paise from its previous close. The domestic currency remained largely range-bound as support from foreign capital inflows was offset by weak domestic equities and a stronger US dollar.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.97 and moved between an intraday high of 94.83 and a low of 94.99. Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India is closely monitoring the currency’s movement amid elevated crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose…

Lionel Richie admitted himself to the hospital after his show in St. Louis, Missouri on August 29. The singer known for Endless Love was shifted to the intensive care unit, where medical professionals monitored his condition closely.Lionel Richie was admitted to the hospital after experiencing difficulties on stage during his St. Louis concert. (AFP)According to TMZ, the artist was showing signs of potential mild dehydration and seemed to be having difficulty on stage. Attendees of the concert noted that Richie required a stool to complete his last performance of the evening, which was All Night Long (All Night).Lionel Richie hospitalisationWhile…

WWE will make a major tweak to its vintage show, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and present an edition of Sunday Night’s Main Event. The show is scheduled to take place on September 6 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, it will feature four top matches with old rivalries and high-stakes situations. Here’s an in-depth look at the event, confirmed match card, start times, and how to watch.What is the full schedule for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event?The card for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event will present four matches.Cody Rhodes vs. Randy OrtonCharlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, & Tatum…