US to revoke passports of thousands of parents over unpaid child support, starting with debts above $100,000

Thousands of American parents who owe large sums in unpaid child support are set to lose their passports as the US government moves to expand enforcement of a long-standing federal law, reports the Associated Press.The US State Department confirmed that revocations will begin on Friday, initially targeting parents who owe $100,000 or more. Officials estimate … Read more

Shakira teases new song for FIFA World Cup 2026; unveils ‘Dai Dai’ with Afrobeats star Burna Boy – WATCH |

From Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, emerges a familiar global superstar: Shakira.The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracana Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.” She also included … Read more

Cancer Horoscope Today, May 8, 2026: If you run a business, avoid taking on a brand new risk today

Your day has the smell of packed food and open skies. Plans for an enjoyable family picnic or short outing seem promising this week, as the Moon encourages togetherness and Venus provides comfort. Even if it means just driving out to a lake or park, your spirits will feel lifted! People around you seem friendlier. … Read more

West Bengal: Governor dissolves assembly even as Mamata Banerjee refuses to quit | India News

KOLKATA: Bengal governor RN Ravi dissolved the assembly Thursday as the election process for a new legislature concluded, paving the way for installation of BJP’s first govt in the state, reports Debashis Konar. Mamata Banerjee, protesting the results, maintained she wouldn’t resign as CM. The governor’s decision coincided with an Election Commission move to lift … Read more

In 1955, Joe McVicker repurposed a failed wallpaper cleaner and found Play-Doh, the toy that saved a family business |

Once a cleaner for coal-soiled wallpaper, a failing company found new life when its owner’s sister-in-law suggested its putty could be a children’s toy. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Before the smell of sweet, colourful dough came to represent childhood throughout the world, it was the aroma of a final bid to keep a failing company … Read more

Tanishaa Mukerji praises Dhurandhar but says Bollywood has become ‘colder’: ‘Less about values, more about money and profits’ |

Tanishaa Mukerji has opened up about the changing culture in Bollywood, saying the film industry today feels far more “corporate” and emotionally disconnected compared to the environment she grew up witnessing as a child.In a recent chat with Mamaraazzi, Tanishaa reflected on how relationships, integrity and passion for cinema have gradually taken a backseat to … Read more

Word of the day: Plausible |

Believing in something isn’t always about cold, hard facts; often, it’s about how much weight an idea carries when it’s spoken out loud. In our day-to-day lives, we constantly encounter explanations, excuses, or theories that feel “right” enough to accept without digging too deep. Even without a shred of absolute proof, certain claims just have … Read more

Hormuz technically open for ships, but risks too high, says Indian National Shipowners’ Association chief

NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association. With 14 Indian vessels trapped in this chokepoint and with Indian ships earlier hit by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , Devli said, there is bound … Read more