‘I freaked out and spent $400 online’

A Palmerston North family sold their shop at a loss due to fear after an incident involving Kashayar Heshmat, who, while homeless and untreated for schizophrenia, kissed their 7-year-old daughter on the cheek. Heshmat was sentenced for this incident, along with a series of other indecency offenses and shoplifting charges, which occurred in mid-2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to international play in a three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19, after recently retiring from Test cricket and focusing solely on ODIs. This series holds emotional significance as it marks their first outings since their last Test appearances in Australia, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. Want More Context? 🔎

Ultra-processed foods constitute 62% of children's and teens' daily calories and 53% for adults, as reported by the CDC, marking the first estimates of their prevalence in American diets. This report has led to discussions on regulation and health risks associated with these foods, which are heavily marketed to children and linked to various chronic diseases. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA Shortly after the new Liberal cabinet was sworn in, the CEOs of five major automakers urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal the federal zero-emission vehicle sales mandate, warning of severe repercussions for the industry. They cited a significant drop in electric vehicle sales and the end of incentive programs as factors undermining demand, asserting that the current targets are unrealistic and unattainable. Want More Context? 🔎

For the first time, migrants arriving in the UK on small boats from France have been detained in Dover following a new ‘one in, one out’ agreement, which mandates deportation to France for each illegal arrival in exchange for accepting an asylum seeker. Critics argue that the deal will not significantly deter crossings, as only a small percentage of illegal migrants will be returned, raising concerns about its effectiveness and impact on migrants' well-being. Want...

An image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a malnourished girl in Gaza, sparking significant concern online. However, when questioned about its origin, the AI chatbot Grok mistakenly identified the photograph as being taken in Yemen nearly seven years prior, highlighting challenges in the accuracy of AI-generated information. Want More Context? 🔎