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Pamela Bach, once a shining star of the Baywatch era, met a devastating end at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of fame, heartbreak, and resilience. The actress was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5 in what authorities suspect to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. However, behind the glitz of her once-thriving career lay a life marred by personal struggles, financial woes, and a fading spotlight.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Just how difficult is it to get a foothold in today’s professional job market? It’s taking many of America’s most credentialed business-school graduates months to land and accept offers. With companies scrutinizing every white-collar hire, the job market for M.B.A.s has sputtered for more than a year.

IRCON International are set to be in focus on Tuesday after the company, in a joint venture with Badri Rai and Company, secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract worth Rs 1,096.17 crore from the Directorate of Urban Affairs, Government of Meghalaya. The project involves the construction of a new Secretariat Complex, including campus infrastructure, in New Shillong City. IRCON holds a 26% share in the joint venture, amounting to Rs 285 crore, while BRC holds the remaining 74%. The contract has a completion timeline of 36 months.

Wendy Williams successfully completed a psychological evaluation, also referred to as a capacity test, shortly after she was admitted to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on Monday. The former Wendy Williams Show host, 60, reportedly scored a perfect 10 out of 10 on a test that evaluated her alertness and orientation, sources told TMZ. Williams' psychological tests are expected to be sent to the judge overseeing her guardianship case. The positive results may improve her chances of being released from a financial guardianship that she has been under since 2022.

Congress on Sunday condemned the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in United States' California and said such acts of hatred and intolerance were utterly unacceptable. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in California was defaced with anti-India graffiti by some unknown persons in another incident targeting the community's sacred spaces in the US. BAPS said its Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills city of San Bernardino County was desecrated. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said, «The Indian National Congress condemns in the strongest possible terms, the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California.»

«We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms,» External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. «We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship,» he said.

Donald Trump's Congress address, tech billionaire and one of his closest aides Elon Musk provided insight into his job security. The Tesla CEO was in attendance at Trump's address to Congress at Capitol Hill in Washington DC on Tuesday. In his speech, Trump heaped praises on Musk and lauded him for or his leadership of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He remarked that even Democrats appreciate Musk's efforts but are unwilling to admit it. «Everybody here — even this side — appreciates it, I believe,» Trump said about Elon as he referred to Democrats in the room. Democrats have been calling for Elon to be fired.

Secret Service agent, Clint Hill announced that he passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at his home in California. Hill is credited with attempting to save former US President John F. Kennedy from getting shot during the infamous assassination attempt back in 1963.

Los Angeles wildfire has now taken a very dangerous turn, with chances that things could stay worse for the days ahead, based on the poor atmospheric conditions and dense winds. The Palisades wildfire has already taken the death toll to double-digit figures, and even after more than a thousand firefighters on active duty, controlling the damage to properties is still looking like an uphill task. As per reports, Altadena, Hollywood Hills, Acton, and other neighborhoods have been hit by a series of fires, and its impact will affect a lot of other regions as well.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear reader, Hello and welcome to the first edition of 2025 of Climate Change And You. It’s been two months since Sayantan and I started the newsletter, and it has been a busy time in terms of climate news.

Out-of-control wildfires are ravaging parts of Los Angeles this week, ripping through neighbourhoods and enclaves many Hollywood stars call home, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

Major wildfires continue to devastate parts of southern California, raging through neighbourhoods in and around Los Angeles as firefighters struggle to put out the blazes.

Los Angeles plunged into its worst natural disaster in decades as wildfires driven by hurricane-strength wind gusts tore through prosperous neighborhoods, killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s primary vehicle research and testing body plans to expand facilities that are focused on so-called new energy vehicles, seeking to keep pace with the government’s rapidly accelerating green mobility drive. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will focus on electric and hydrogen-based powertrains or engines as well as research on vehicular emissions, according to two government officials, who declined to be identified.

The Centre has also proposed an additional `5,000 crore incentive under the scheme to encourage urban planning. A set of guidelines for availing of loans under this window has been circulated to state chief secretaries, the officials said. This follows an assurance by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to state finance ministers at Friday’s prebudget discussions. The Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) provides financial assistance to states through the 50-year, interest-free loan for capital investment projects.

The Stellantis automaker has pledged to invest 2 billion euros or $2.1 billion in Italian production next year and spend another 6 billion euros or $6.3 billion in the supply chain

Chanchalguda Central Jail on Saturday, after being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on December 13. This came after the actor was arrested in connection with a tragic incident that occurred during the premiere of his movie 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' at the Sandhya Theatre on December 4. The actor was granted bail after furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000.

Annapurna Studios, established in 1976 by Naga Chaitanya’s grandfather, the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, provided a fitting backdrop for this momentous occasion. The 22-acre property in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is not only a symbol of cinematic legacy but also a cherished part of the Akkineni family’s history. The venue was adorned with traditional decor, reflecting the couple’s deep-rooted respect for their heritage.

Swan Hills, Alta., was caught on video (see the player above.)No injuries were reported after RCMP were called to the house explosion early Monday morning, but police said several homes and vehicles near the blast sustained damage.The RCMP said officers were called about an explosion at a home on Pan Am Street at 3:55 a.m.Police said preliminary information suggests the cause was likely a gas leak.“There’s no risk to the public, gas to that residence was shut off so there’s no chance of another explosion happening today, thankfully,” said RCMP Const. Cory Riggs.Riggs said while the blast is unusual, it’s also not unheard of.“I’ve been a police officer for seven years now, and this isn’t something that happens every day.

General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan

Gandhamardhan hills in Odisha, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on Thursday demanded clarification on whether the company has any plan to go for mining in that region. The Adani Group, however, said the purpose for land acquisition is to enrich the local ecology through afforestation and there is no commercial intent. Gandhamardan Hill Range spanning Bargarh and Balangir districts was declared as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) in 2023 when the BJD was in power. BHS is an area with unique, ecologically fragile ecosystems with rich biodiversity. «The government should speak out on the purpose of the Adani Group acquiring land near Gandhamardhan Hills, which reserves an estimated 207 million tons of bauxite. Since the state government is silent on the matter, suspicion of the people grows,» said Bolangir's BJD MLA Kalikesh Singh Deo.