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toddler from Arizona died after the bouncy castle he was playing in was suddenly lifted airborne and carried away by a gust of wind.Bodhi Naaf, the young son of Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf, died from his injuries after being rushed to a local hospital.Several children were playing in the inflatable castle when “a strong gust of wind sent it airborne into the neighbouring lot,” said the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, calling the incident a “tragic accident.” A second child was hurt but the injuries were non-life-threatening.“We would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the grieving family,” police added, noting that an investigation into the event is ongoing.A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the two-year-old’s parents as they mourn the loss of their son.Bodhi’s mother Cristy is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child, who is due to be born on May 31.“Amidst their sorrow, they face the daunting task of preparing for the arrival of their newborn,” writes fundraiser organizer Ashley Al-Khouri, a friend of the family.“As a community, we want to offer our support and alleviate the financial burden that accompanies such tragedies. Your donations will help Karl and Cristy focus on grieving their beloved Bodhi while also preparing for the new chapter in their lives.”The GoFundMe has raised just under US$170,000 as of Thursday morning, far exceeding its US$100,000 goal.A week before the fatal incident in Phoenix, a similar situation occurred in California.

Lok Sabha elections, heirs of 45 former princely states in Gujarat have adopted a resolution to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term. The decision was made in the «broader national interest» and to «protect Sanatan Dharma.» The meeting, termed a 'contemplation meeting,' was organized by Mandhatasinh Jadeja, the scion of the Rajkot royal family. The gathering was prompted by ongoing protests within the Kshatriya community against Rajkot BJP candidate and Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, which has led to discontent within the community towards the BJP. Jadeja spoke highly of PM Modi, describing him as «an ascetic and a brave man working for the well-being and protection of 145 crore Indians.» The meeting saw the presence of heirs from 28 states, with 16 declaring their support through letters. Notable among them were letters from the empress of Kutch, Priti Devi, and the king of Bhavnagar state, Vijayrajsinhji.

IANS reported. Also Read: ‘Surya Tilak emotional moment for me’, says PM Modi Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will greet the delegation at Ram Ki Paidi, where a special event has been arranged to welcome the visitors from Pakistan.

Michael Blowen can step outside his house anytime and visit retired racehorses at Old Friends, the thoroughbred retirement farm he founded in Kentucky two decades ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Malaysia

A new study from Fidelity Investments offers an insightful look into the financial behaviors and future expectations of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the US.

Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha seat is sweating it out in Dhubri. He is up against Congress’s Rakibul Hussain, a prominent leader from Muslim minority community and former minister. BJP’s ally in state government, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), has fielded Zabed Islam from Dhubri setting up a multi cornered contest in Dhubri.

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Rupala over his remarks on erstwhile 'maharajas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the scion of the Jamnagar royal family and praised the community for its sacrifices. Rupala is the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat, which goes to polls on May 7. Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city. «Upon reaching Jamnagar, went to the residence of Jam Saheb Shri Shatrusalyasinhji and had a wonderful interaction with him. Meeting him is always a delight. His warmth and wisdom are exemplary,» Modi said on X.

Karnataka government on Thursday issued a lookout notice for the suspended JD(S) leader. Prajwal’s counsel has requested seven days’ time for the MP to appear before SIT since he is out of Bengaluru. While the Congress has mounted a big attack on the BJP which is in poll alliance with the JD(S), Amit Shah, the Union home minister, countered the allegations, stressing the BJP's position against crimes committed against women. Shah questioned the Congress-led government's failure to take action in Karnataka before the allegations came to light. The Revanna effect on Lok Sabha polls Elections in the South Karnataka which is dominated by the Vokkaliga community the Gowda family belongs to are already over in the previous phase. Now constituencies in the Central and North Karnataka will go to polls on May 7. The BJP has accused the Congress govenrment of holding back on the Revanna scandal till polls on the Vokkaliga-dominated seats were over, fearing the community's anger against the Congress govenrment and its impact on the polls.

The College for Financial Planning has introduced a Spanish-language edition of its Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional designation program, aiming to enhance services for Hispanic investors.

The world of cryptocurrency is known for its volatility and potential for astronomical gains. In recent times, a new contender has emerged in the form of Hump (HUMP), positioned as a competitor to the renowned Shiba Inu. With a price below $0.02, Hump has caught the attention of investors worldwide, particularly after its staggering surge of over 97x shortly after its launch. This surge not only turned early investors into millionaires but also piqued the interest of seasoned experts, such as Jihan Wu, who famously predicted Ethereum’s $4800 top in November 2021. Now, Wu is suggesting that Hump, priced at $0.009537 as of writing, could potentially make investors ten times richer by the end of 2024.

DUBAI, UAE,– Penguiana, a new meme project on the Solana blockchain, today announced it has secured $200,000 in a seed funding from strategic partners. The investment was led by Nanosprout Ventures and saw the participation of over ten angel investors from the web3 space. This group of investors has contributed to Penguiana through a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) involving the sale of $PENGU tokens, the utility token pivotal to the forthcoming Penguiana P2E game.

The meme coin craze is back, and this time, it’s taking an unexpected and hilarious turn with the arrival of WienerAI ($WAI) – a cryptocurrency that blends the beloved dog meme theme with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and a dash of sausage quirkiness. This unique combination has caught the attention of meme coin traders and enthusiasts, who are hailing WienerAI as the next generation of meme cryptos. 

In one of the biggest reforms for the bonds market in India, capital market regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to a proposal to cut the minimum ticket size of bond investments to Rs 10,000 from Rs 1 lakh.

Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.The ship arrived in B.C. waters in January after a 40-day journey from Estonia, where it had sheltered Ukrainian refugees, but Woodfibre LNG didn’t obtain a permit from the district to operate the so-called “floatel.”Squamish councillors voted three to four against a one-year permit at a meeting on Tuesday that raised concerns about the safety of women and girls, traffic issues, waste management and potential natural hazards.Woodfibre wanted workers to start living on the ship this spring on the shores of Howe Sound, outside Squamish.The Woodfibre website shows the B.C.

As companies around the country roll out plans to honor May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a new report out Wednesday suggests members of those communities are paying more attention than ever to representation

Muslim Reservation' debate, the Telugu Desham Party (TDP) has lent its support to the cause, advocating for reservation for Muslims in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a Praja Galam meeting in Guntur, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu emphasised that the TDP has actively fought for Muslim reservations in the state, asserting that it is the party's obligation to fulfil its promises. «We will preserve the 4 percent reservations for Muslims and will provide Rs 5,000 in financial assistance every month for mosque maintenance in the state,» he said.

Hajime Isayama has written and illustrated the spin-off manga which has been titled as "Bad Boy". The «Bad Boy» focussed on Levi Ackerman. It has been released in Japan as a physical version. The digital version is yet to be released and so the global readers will have to wait a little longer.

Sanctuary Wealth is supercharging its appeal to independent advisors as it finalizes a transformative acquisition in Oregon.

Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the BJP cannot remain with those who commit atrocities against women, referring to the sexual abuse allegations against JDS Lok Sabha poll candidate Prajwal Revanna. He also blamed the Congress government in Karnataka for not acting against the Hassan MP till the Lok Sabha polls in the Vokkaliga belt were over. Prajwal is the grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and son of former minister H D Revanna. He is seeking a re-election from Hassan on the JD(S) ticket. Just before the elections, a huge cache of explicit videos and photographs, allegedly involving him have gone viral in the social media, following which the Karnataka government constituted the SIT on the request of Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhary.