Month: December 2024

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Dominique Pelicot, a 72-year-old man, was convicted in France for orchestrating the rape of his wife, Gisele, over 200 times by 70 men. He used an online dating platform to lure the men and drugged Gisele before the assaults, which occurred over a decade. Pelicot’s crimes came to light after his arrest for filming upskirts.

Popeye and Tintin’s early versions enter the US public domain in 2025, allowing their use without copyright restrictions. However, later additions like Popeye’s spinach and Tintin’s signature colors remain protected. Literary classics by Faulkner, Hemingway, and Steinbeck also join the public domain.

Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2” continues its box office reign, crossing ₹953.3 crore in just 13 days. The film’s impressive opening day haul of ₹164.25 crore propelled it past ₹700 crore in its first week. Steady weekday earnings indicate a strong trajectory towards the ₹1000 crore club. OTT release on Netflix is anticipated in February 2025.

Hindi-language film ‘Santosh’ has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars. Representing the UK, the film, directed by Sandhya Suri and starring Shahana as a widowed police constable, premiered at Cannes to critical acclaim. Selected from 85 submissions, ‘Santosh’ explores themes of corruption and murder in rural North India.

Luigi Mangione has been indicted on 11 counts, including terrorism-related murder, for the shooting death of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege Mangione’s act was premeditated and intended to influence government policy. The Ivy League-educated Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt and is awaiting extradition to New York.

Rohit Sharma’s Test career hangs in the balance amidst a batting slump in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His recent struggles, compounded by a shift in batting position, raise concerns about his place in the team. Despite a disciplined KL Rahul solidifying his opening spot, Rohit must adapt his technique to the middle order.

India’s fightback in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba ended with a humorous incident involving Akash Deep. After a defiant last-wicket stand with Jasprit Bumrah, Deep mistakenly dropped the ball at Travis Head’s feet after it lodged in his pads. He apologized, but was stumped shortly after, giving Australia a 185-run lead.

The Dan Campbell-led Detroit Lions mounted a strong comeback attempt in a game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday. But NFL MVP candidate Josh Allen, who was responsible for four touchdowns in the game, proved to be too much for the Lions to overcome. While the 48-42 loss to the Bills represented the Lions’ second loss…