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BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldA rare 14-karat gold LEGO Bionicle Kanohi Hau mask was found in a donated jewellery bag at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania. Initially priced at $14.95, the mask attracted collector bids and sold for $18,101 in March 2024. Only 30 of these masks were made in 2001, making it a highly valuable collector's item.
TOI World··Pennsylvania
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaA stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, Bengal, resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries, mostly women and children. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered an investigation and expressed condolences. The incident shocked the state, with political leaders including the President, PM Modi, and Rahul Gandhi offering sympathies. Additionally, a bird strike occurred at Delhi airport, and the India-West Indies cricket series ended in a draw.
Amar Ujala··Kolkata
WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldIsraeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats and a visiting 78-year-old French mayor in the West Bank. The mayor, Bernard Baudoux, was beaten with iron bars and kicked while accompanying Palestinian olive farmers. He criticized the Israeli government for tolerating such violence. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot demanded Israel urgently stop the attacks and make arrests.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldOn October 17, three people were shot near Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting reports at the school. The incident is currently under investigation and updates are ongoing.
HT World··Augusta
WorldPhoto: HT EducationIn Bend, Oregon, a tragic school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary left three children and a teacher dead. Two survivors, a special-needs student named 7-year-old Saylor Graham and teacher Becky Drury, remain hospitalized. Saylor, despite her genetic disorder and non-verbal condition, inspires others with her spirit. Teacher Drury is recovering from arm and hand wounds and hopes to return home soon.
HT Education··Bend
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiArundhati from Kerala has invited Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to attend her wedding. She was emotionally moved by a video of CM Yogi she saw during her childhood, which changed her perspective. Arundhati has written a heartfelt two-page letter to the CM along with the wedding invitation.
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TOI World··Pennsylvania
Photo: TOI WorldA rare 14-karat gold LEGO Bionicle Kanohi Hau mask was found in a donated jewellery bag at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania. Initially priced at $14.95, the mask attracted collector bids and sold for $18,101 in March 2024. Only 30 of these masks were made in 2001, making it a highly valuable collector's item.
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