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'In a twist straight out of a thriller, Omar Bin Omran, who vanished at 17 nearly three decades ago, resurfaced on May 12 in his neighbor's hidden cellar in Djelfa, Algeria. Omar, the world's longest hide-and-seek champion, was found cowering under hay bales in a sheep pen. He disappeared during the 1996 Algerian civil war.' Read more

'This kid's wrong but creatively hilarious answers crack up the Internet. In fact, his teacher even gave marks for creativity in his answers! Now that's one creatively intelligent kid!' Read more

'Job hunting feels like running a marathon backward through a mud pit. In a stroke of genius or desperation, @vanderwoods3n put out a Bumble bio hinting at JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs connections. A friend, probably tired of hearing her complain, referred her for a Financial Controller gig at JP Morgan. Who needs job portals when you've got dating apps?' Read more

'Rajesh Kapoor must have thought he was on a winning streak, clocking in 200 flights last year, not for vacations, but for robberies! Talk about frequent flyer miles! His loot? Thousands of kilometres and plenty of stolen valuables. But the joke was on him when Delhi Police caught wind of his airborne antics after a victim's missing jewellery complaint. Looks like Kapoor's sky-high schemes hit turbulence!' Read more

'In a spicy twist, an Agra woman's Kurkure obsession ignited marital mayhem, pushing her to seek a divorce. Her daily cravings for the crunchy treat turned their relationship into a snack-sized battlefield. When her husband forgot the Kurkure, it was crunch time! The police stepped in, probably with a bag of chips, referring them for counseling in Uttar Pradesh.' Read more

'In a hilarious twist of academic fate, a fourth-grade genius from Gujarat's Kharasana village, Vanshiben Manishbhai, shattered the norms by scoring more than the total marks in Gujarati and Mathematics. With scores of 211 and 212, the school's math seemed fuzzier than a kitten's logic. Social media erupted in laughter, questioning if they were teaching quantum math! Eventually, the scores were revised, but not before Vanshiben became a viral sensation.' Read more

'In a twist of job application antics, a hopeful candidate slid into Paras Chopra's DMs, offering a crisp $500 bill to land a spot at Wingify. Although Chopra didn't cash in on the offer, he applauded the audacious move. The applicant vowed to prove their worth within a week or leave with their tail between their legs—and $500 lighter. Talk about putting your money where your job application is!' Read more

'During India's sweltering summer, amidst nationwide general elections, authorities issue heat-related warnings. Simultaneously, global marine heat waves intensify. A study predicts the Indian Ocean will experience near-constant heat waves by 2050, with 220-250 days annually. Scientist Roxy Mathew Koll highlights potential consequences on cyclones, marine ecosystems, and coastal populations. Nearly 250 million people residing near the Indian coastline, including seven million reliant on fishing, face heightened risks from these developments.' Read more

'The highest court in New York overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, citing trial errors. In a 4-3 decision, judges ordered a new trial, pointing out flaws in the proceedings, such as admitting testimony unrelated to the charges. Weinstein, 72, previously sentenced to 23 years for rape and sexual assault in New York, also faces an additional 16 years from a Los Angeles case. His case sparked the #MeToo movement in 2017.' Read more

'In the UK, a studio apartment is making waves for its unusual amenity: a bona fide prison cell! Priced at £750 a month, this quirky find in a converted Dudley police station has social media in stitches. Despite the laughs, the estate agent insists it's a "fantastic and unusual opportunity." So, if you've ever dreamed of living like a convict (minus the actual crime), this might just be your chance to lock yourself into some serious style!' Read more

'Customs officials at Mumbai airport uncovered a peculiar smuggling operation, seizing diamonds hidden in noodle packets and gold concealed in passengers' body parts. Valued at ₹6.46 crore, the haul included over 6.8 kg of gold and diamonds worth ₹2.02 crore. Four individuals were arrested, including an Indian traveler smuggling noodles stashed with diamonds and a foreigner with gold bars hidden in her undergarments.' Read more