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Michael Jordan's $7M Gift Boosts Charlotte Health Clinics' Visits

In 2017, basketball star Michael Jordan donated $7 million to open two health clinics in Charlotte, North Carolina, targeting underserved communities with high uninsured rates. By 2023, these clinics provided over 9,000 patient visits annually, addressing challenges like costly and inaccessible care. The clinics aim to improve health outcomes for vulnerable families facing generational poverty.

HT World··Charlotte

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14 Dead as Boat Capsizes in Ganges near Hajipur, Bihar

At least 14 people, including women and children, died when a boat capsized in the Ganges near Rampur Shyamchand village in Vaishali district, Bihar. Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav said six were hospitalized and three rescued. The children were returning from a feast when the accident occurred. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced Rs 4 lakh aid for each deceased family.

DNA India··Hajipur

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Tamil Nadu Faces Criticism for Buying Power at Rs 35 per Unit

The Tamil Nadu government is under political fire for purchasing electricity at Rs 35 per unit, the highest rate in India, to meet a sudden demand surge. The opposition DMK accused the administration of incompetence or corruption. The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation floated a tender with private suppliers quoting Rs 31.99 to Rs 37 per unit for October. Frequent blackouts and delayed tenders after cancelling previous agreements have worsened the crisis.

Deccan Herald··Chennai

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Breast Cancer Detection Challenges After Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or within a year postpartum, known as pregnancy-associated breast cancer, affects about 1 in every 3,000 pregnancies. Hormonal changes during pregnancy cause breast swelling, lumpiness, and density, making tumors harder to detect or causing lumps to be mistaken for normal pregnancy changes. Surgical oncologist Dr. Mahavir Tadaiya explains these detection challenges and advises women to monitor any lumps carefully.

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Woman Attempts Knife Attack on Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

In Kolkata, a woman carrying a knife attempted to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Kalighat. Following the incident, the Trinamool Congress raised questions about the security of the ex-CM. Additionally, BJP celebrated a strong victory in the Gujarat municipal elections, while Rahul Gandhi urged INDIA bloc leaders to stay ready for protests at Jantar Mantar. Central Minister L. Murugan resigned and left Rajya Sabha.

Prabhat Khabar··Kolkata

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Nandan Nilekani Advocates Last-Minute Question Paper Generation to Prevent Leaks

Nandan Nilekani, Infosys chairman and head of the examination reforms task force, said generating exam papers last-minute from a large question bank can eliminate the economic incentive behind paper leaks. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, he suggested expanding computer-based testing infrastructure nationwide. The CBI charge sheet in the NEET-UG 2026 leak case revealed question papers were sold for ₹25,000 to ₹25 lakh.

Hindustan Times··New Delhi

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