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In an important regional election in India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won over 40 seats, forming the government and defeating the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party. The A.A.P., which has governed Delhi for the past decade, faced challenges including leadership jailing and corruption accusations, while the B.J.P. focused on delivering basic services and challenging the A.A.P.’s anticorruption image. The election highlighted the cutthroat nature of Indian politics and the ongoing struggle to...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed an executive order to establish the state's first poet laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for the arts to promote creative expression and inspire writers across the state. The position aims to honor the legacy of famous Massachusetts poets like Phillis Wheatley and Emily Dickinson, with an advisory committee to review applications and nominate a candidate eligible for a stipend. Organizations like MASSCreative and Mass Poetry support the...

TruePeopleSearch.com offers a free phone number search tool for both landline and cellphone numbers, helping users identify unknown callers. By entering the mystery number on the website, users can uncover detailed information such as the person's name, age, address, and more. While the tool can be helpful, results may vary depending on the availability and accuracy of public records. Full Article

Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2025 with 326 days left in the year. On this day in history, D.W. Griffith's film "The Birth of a Nation" premiered in 1915, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded in 1587, and the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910. Birthdays include composer John Williams (93), journalist Ted Koppel (85), actor Nick Nolte (84), and author John Grisham (70). Full Article

A recent poll conducted by Morning Consult revealed that President Donald Trump's approval rating of 52 percent surpasses that of most world leaders, with only four leaders outscoring him. This high approval rating underscores Trump's enduring political influence both domestically and internationally. Among the world leaders with higher approval ratings are Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Trump's popularity is further evidenced by...

Shaquille O’Neal expressed his desire for comedian Nikki Glaser to roast him next during a recent interview at his Shaq’s Fun House party in New Orleans. Reflecting on the 2024 Netflix special “The Roast of Tom Brady,” O’Neal confidently stated that he can handle any jokes thrown his way, unlike Brady who seemed taken aback by some of the jokes made about him during the event. Full Article