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'Iconic Magazine Discontinued In The UK'

'Reader’s Digest UK, a beloved source of emotional connection and inspiration for 85 years, is being discontinued. Editor-in-chief Eva Mackevic announced the closure on LinkedIn, citing financial pressures. In her heartfelt note, she expressed sorrow over the end of the iconic publication, which she proudly contributed to for nearly eight years and led for six.' Read more

'His Portrait Divided The Internet'

'Buckingham Palace unveiled King Charles III’s first official portrait, sparking reactions as mixed as a cocktail. The 8.5 by 6.5-foot painting by Jonathan Yeo bathes Charles in fiery red, ready for a waltz. With sword in hand and a butterfly on his shoulder, opinions vary: the King liked it, while some critics think he’s dressed for an 'another-world' gala. Social media is abuzz. Have you seen it? What is your opinion?' Read more

'Missing Man Found After 27 Years Just 200 Metres Away'

'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

'Kid's ANswer In Exam Cracks Up The Interne'

'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

'Who Needs Job Portals When You Have Bumble'

'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

'200 Flights In 110 Days & Jewellery Worth Crores Stolen'

'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

'A Crunchy Reason For Divorce'

'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

'4th Grade Student Scores 212/200'

'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

'A One-Of-A-Kind Job Offer'

'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

'Indian Ocean May Remain Hot Permanently'

'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

'Harvey Weinstein's Sex Crime Conviction Verdict Overturned'

'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