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Three Indian-origin men have been convicted of first-degree murder in Canada for the killing of Arnold and Joanne De Jong in Abbotsford in May 2022. The court found Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh, and Khushveer Toor played an integral role in the murders, which prosecutors stated were jointly planned for robbery.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, through the Bezos Earth Fund, have committed $34 million to research sustainable fashion materials. This funding will support universities and institutions in developing biodegradable and plastic-free alternatives to polyester and cotton, aiming to reduce the industry's environmental impact and bring these innovations to market.

In 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale formation in British columbia, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied ancient life. This geological wonder, a lagerstätte, provided unprecedented insights into the Cambrian Explosion, showcasing diverse body plans and even retaining organic tissues. The site continues to yield new discoveries, deepening our understanding of early complex life and its evolution.

Canadian traveler Caleb Friesen received dire warnings about visiting Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India, but found the reality to be warm and hospitable. His experiences mirrored similar cautions he encountered hitchhiking in Canada, highlighting a universal human tendency to fear the unfamiliar.

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging it abandoned its non-profit mission for a for-profit model influenced by Microsoft. To defend against Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has enlisted William Savitt, a top litigator who previously forced Musk to complete his $44 billion Twitter acquisition. Savitt's legal prowess was also demonstrated in his representation of Tesla's board in a past lawsuit.

First, Andes strain found on cruise ship is deadly, but most occupants, including two Indians, are under quarantine. Second, Hantavirus strains found in Asia aren’t big killers. Third, India’s disease surveillance is reliable

Marcellus Wiley is facing four new sexual assault allegations, including one from a former ESPN co-worker and another involving claims of grooming a minor. The accusations, reported by Rolling Stone and Awful Announcing, add to earlier cases from 2023. Wiley has denied past claims but has not responded to the latest ones. The case is ongoing.

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

Struggling with sleep? A new study reveals a simple, free solution: your romantic partner's scent. Researchers found that sleeping with a partner's T-shirt improved sleep efficiency by over nine minutes nightly, comparable to melatonin supplements. This suggests a powerful, unconscious connection between loved ones' scents and our well-being, offering a natural path to better rest.

A major US study finds that strict school phone bans sharply reduce classroom phone use, but do not deliver broad gains in test scores, attendance, attention or online bullying. Discipline worsens in the first year, while student well-being dips before recovering later, suggesting that phone bans can control devices, but cannot by themselves rebuild learning, trust or classroom culture.

Scientists have discovered that the East African Rift System is undergoing a continental break-up at an accelerated pace. The Earth's crust in the Turkana Rift Zone has significantly thinned, indicating a progression towards the formation of a new ocean. This geological activity also offers insights into the preservation of early human fossils.