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Power Outage and Traffic Disruptions in SilverdaleOn Thursday around 2 PM, Silverdale experienced a power outage affecting traffic lights and the Z gas station's fuel supply. As New Zealanders embark on the long Easter weekend, strong winds from ex-cyclone Tam have led to fallen trees on roads, particularly State Highway 29 in Te Poi, resulting in hazardous driving conditions and multiple crashes on the Kaimai Range. Travelers are reporting frightening conditions due to the high...

The National Prosecuting Authority aims to demonstrate that Igo Mpambani, a murdered tycoon, was a significant beneficiary of the R255-million "asbestos scam." Additionally, it claims that his widow utilized a sick note from an IV drip clinic to evade accountability for the alleged looting associated with that scheme. This case highlights the complexities surrounding Mpambani's involvement in the fraud and the subsequent legal implications for his family. Full Article

MUMBAI: The promoters of Gensol Engineering, Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, engaged in blatant corporate misconduct, including illegal fund diversion for personal gain and stock price manipulation, as revealed by a SEBI investigation. They misappropriated hundreds of crores, using company loans to purchase a luxury flat and fund personal expenses while misleading regulators. SEBI has barred them from the securities market and initiated a forensic audit of Gensol's accounts, highlighting a severe breach...

A survey conducted at the National Education Union’s conference revealed that one-third of school staff in England have observed "physical underdevelopment" in students due to poverty, with over half in deprived areas reporting similar concerns. Teachers are increasingly using school budgets to purchase essential household items for students, highlighting the severe impact of poverty on education, including poor living conditions and increased burdens on educators. With child poverty affecting 4.5 million children, educators argue that...

The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, previously filed a protective order against him in 2021 due to domestic violence allegations, which was later dismissed. Despite the protective order, Jennifer Vasquez stated their marriage improved, and she condemned ICE's actions in deporting her husband, who was granted "withholding of removal" status due to potential gang violence in El Salvador. The Supreme Court has mandated...

Fourteen Gaza medics killed by Israeli forces last month, while identifiable in emergency service uniforms, appear to have been deliberately targeted, according to autopsy findings. The examinations revealed that 11 medics suffered gunshot wounds, including multiple shots to the chest, back, and head, with some exhibiting severe trauma. Despite initial Israeli claims that the medics were suspiciously advancing, video evidence showed marked emergency vehicles being fired upon, leading to a reassessment of the incident and...