Months after a suspected DUI crash in Boyle Heights left 81-year-old Cristina Vargas without her legs, her daughter Gabriela remains by her side, helping her navigate a radically changed life. The two were eating lunch outside a local deli when a car jumped the curb; both were injured, and investigators suspect impairment.
The Supreme Court has agreed to form a special bench to hear the Centre's plea seeking to limit the applicability of its March 11 judgment on OBC creamy layer to the Civil Services Examination 2025. The government argues that applying the ruling retrospectively would disrupt the selection process and create administrative and legal complications.
Lucca van der Woude admitted under oath that he transferred to Newport Harbor High School only after Harvard-Westlake banned him following his February 2024 arrest, potentially making him ineligible under CIF rules. The admission, part of a deposition, also revealed his use of racial slurs and came amid a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and racist abuse by a former teammate.
NAZA, a new documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has been added to the Venice Film Festival's main competition just days before the festival opens. The film examines Israeli military systems in Gaza with its world premiere set for September 10, competing for the Golden Lion.
Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero 4WD will be revealed on September 2, 2026, with details expected on pricing and specifications. The announcement comes alongside the company's updated Momentum 2030 strategy, which outlines plans for U.S. lineup expansion and a possible return to the pickup market.
The global average sea-surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, according to Copernicus. Scientists attribute the spike to a combination of human-driven warming and a powerful El Niño, warning of increased risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
Union members at SK Hynix narrowly rejected a tentative wage agreement by just 25 votes, with more than half of the 15,045 voters opposing the deal. The proposal included a 6.3% pay rise and a shift toward stock-based bonuses, which workers feared would increase their exposure to share price swings.
The Buffalo Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, a move that comes after years of regular-season success but postseason failures under Sean McDermott. Longtime Bills radio voice John Murphy has voiced concerns about Brady's inexperience, while others point to his relationship with Josh Allen and a potentially weaker AFC as reasons for optimism.
At least 13 students and a bus driver were injured when a school bus overturned in Bullitt County, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon. The bus was from Lebanon Junction Elementary School; eight students and the driver were taken to hospitals, while five other children were taken by their families to medical facilities. Governor Andy Beshear asked for prayers for those affected.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has placed 17 areas under a Level 1 hot weather status, including 11 in Peninsular Malaysia, five in Sabah, and one in Sarawak. The alert, issued on August 25, applies when maximum daily temperatures reach 35–37°C for at least three consecutive days.
Apple has begun showing ads in Apple Maps in the U.S. and Canada, appearing in search results and Suggested Places. Users have no way to turn off these ads, though Apple emphasizes privacy protections. Some may consider alternative navigation apps like Organic Maps and OsmAnd.
The Game says 'No Brakes' with Drake went through about three versions, some 'not too kind,' which he pulled to keep the album focused on music and protect the West Coast. He denies dissing anyone and explains his 'pick a side' line as an existential statement, while addressing his relationship with Kendrick Lamar.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Delhi-NCR on August 25, with light to moderate showers expected in the morning and another spell in the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to rise slightly before a drier spell sets in from August 26, while several other regions across India face heavy rainfall.
Mike Lindell has refused to pay the $825,000 recount fee and filed a temporary restraining order against Minnesota election officials, arguing that the approved recount plan violates state law by grouping votes for other candidates. Secretary of State officials defend the plan as consistent with past practices.
The NRL has approved a special rule change allowing Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease, to make cameo appearances in the final two rounds and reach 100 games for South Sydney. The dispensation includes an extra player and substitution, with approvals from the Titans, Roosters, and the Rugby League Players Association. Officials and supporters describe the gesture as an inspiration and a tribute to Arrow's career.
A man was injured by a black bear on a North Vancouver trail Monday morning, prompting a warning from conservation officers. It is the fourth bear attack in Metro Vancouver this month, and officers are advising the public to avoid the trail network until further notice.
A Marine Corps major ejected from his F-18 Hornet before it crashed into a mountainside near Rimrock Lake, Washington, on June 13. Bodycam footage shows the pilot emerging with a bloodied face but remarkably calm, telling deputies he was "a little frazzled." The crash sparked a small brush fire, and investigators have not yet determined the cause.
Perez Hilton remains hospitalized after an Aug. 4 TikTok livestream in which he self-harmed, with his brother-in-law revealing broken bones and ongoing care. The family has shared new details, including Hilton's lucid state, his mother's custody filing, and his upcoming transfer to a mental health facility.
Police in Dothan, Alabama, discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside JoJo’s LaundroMutt, a grooming business. The owner, 41-year-old Brandi Leann Tyrrell, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and is being sought by authorities.
FireFly Metals released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, outlining strong economics for both a 1.8Mtpa base case and a larger 4.6Mtpa alternative, alongside a resource upgrade. The company also announced a A$190 million equity raising to fund early works and drilling, with shares trading higher.