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About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor at the Times of India, specializing in Space & Science while also covering defence, policy, and elections. With nearly 18 years of experience reporting from various locations, he is based in Bengaluru, where he captures the evolving narratives of India's democracy and its scientific advancements.Read More Want More Context? 🔎

A significant development occurred in a trial involving nappy entrepreneurs when Grant Taylor, a former high school friend of Nick Mowbray and co-founder of Rascals, settled just before the trial began. Taylor's exit from the company, which Zuru acquired for $30 million in 2020, was complicated, with Zuru's legal representation attributing the brand's success primarily to Mowbray's contributions. Want More Context? 🔎

About 3,000 homes remain without power after severe weather caused by high winds, affecting around 20,000 people, with repairs expected to be completed by 6 PM. Premier Roger Cook reported that the SES received approximately 160 requests for assistance, primarily for roof damage, and urged patience as crews continue cleanup efforts across impacted areas. Want More Context? 🔎

A 28-year-old teacher, Andrew James McGann, has confessed to the random stabbing murders of Clinton and Cristen Brink while they were hiking with their daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. McGann was arrested after a manhunt; DNA evidence linked him to the crime, and he had recently moved to the area to teach. Want More Context? 🔎

Tim Knight, creator of Use-Their-ID.com, launched a website that generates fake IDs of MPs, including Keir Starmer, as a protest against the controversial Online Safety Act, which requires age verification for accessing certain online content. With over 100,000 fake licenses generated in a week, critics argue the law compromises privacy and security while limiting access to essential online resources, sparking significant backlash and a petition for repeal. Want More Context? 🔎

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that families in el-Fasher, Sudan, face starvation due to a 16-month siege by paramilitary forces, with food deliveries blocked for over a year. The civil war, which has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 12 million displaced since April 2023, has led to severe food shortages, driving desperate residents to eat animal fodder and waste. Want More Context? 🔎