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On September 17, 1859, Joshua Norton declared himself "Emperor of the United States" in a proclamation published by The San Francisco Evening Bulletin, calling for representatives to address the nation's political tensions over slavery. Despite his eccentricity and lack of political power, Norton became a beloved figure known for advocating human rights and making whimsical proclamations, such as demanding the rights of immigrants and women. His reign lasted over 20 years, and he remains a...

SummaryOn his 70th birthday, America's oldest serving astronaut, Dan Pettit, returned to Earth aboard the Soyuz MS-26 capsule after a 220-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS), during which he orbited the Earth 3,520 times. Pettit, who has now spent a total of 590 days in space, completed his fourth mission alongside Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, who will return to Russia for further training. After readjusting to gravity, Pettit will head...

Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, asserted that his group will not disarm despite Lebanese government efforts to control its influence, especially in southern Lebanon, as evidenced by recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah operatives. Qassem claimed that disarming Hezbollah would facilitate Israeli expansion into Lebanon, while emphasizing the group's role in resisting Israeli aggression. Although Hezbollah appears weaker than before, it remains a powerful organization, posing ongoing challenges for the Lebanese state and regional stability. Full...

SummaryRodney Francis Cameron, infamously known as the “Lonely Hearts Killer,” died at 72 in a Sydney hospital. He was serving a life sentence for the murder of Maria Goellner, whom he lured to her death after meeting her through a radio matchmaking competition, and had previously killed two other women in 1974. While in prison, Cameron confessed to a third murder but was never tried for it. Full Article

Delhi Police Busts Major Heroin CartelDelhi Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested 10 members of a cross-border drug cartel and seized heroin worth over Rs 10 crore, disrupting narcotics trafficking across multiple states. The syndicate, coordinated via the online game PUBG and using encrypted communication, received drugs through drones, with key players linked to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Investigations revealed complex networks involving international associates, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of incriminating evidence, including 1.6...

At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an immediate impact for Rajasthan by scoring 34 runs, including three sixes, against Lucknow.Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the youngest player to debut in the IPL, scoring 34 runs off 20 balls, including three sixes, after replacing captain Sanju Samson. His explosive performance, highlighted by a six off his first ball, drew praise from Shane Watson and showcased his talent, having previously made headlines as the...