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Bloomington tornado warning: View map, Columbus, Indiana, Monroe County braces for storm

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Bloomington tornado warning: View map, Columbus, Indiana, Monroe County braces for storm

Residents of Bloomington and surrounding areas urged to take shelter immediately following Particular Danger Situation (PDS) tornado There is an increased risk of damaging winds and life-threatening conditions, according to a warning issued Thursday night local time.

Officials estimate more than 136,000 residents are in the warning zone. (Reuters)

The warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. ET and covers parts of Monroe County, including Clear Creek, Ellettsville and Treflack, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Indianapolis said.

Officials estimate more than 136,000 residents, 25 schools and three hospitals are within the warning zone.

“This is a life-threatening situation. Seek shelter immediately!” the warning states.

Warning downgrade after initial alert

BNO News later reported that the warning had been downgraded and was no longer classified as a PDS incident. The tornado was described as observed, with initial reports indicating damage west of Bloomington.

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Authorities continue to urge residents to stay sheltered and follow official updates.

Regional communities monitor storm campaign

Communities outside of Bloomington, including Columbus, were closely watching the storm as it moved through southern Indiana.

Earlier Thursday, the Storm Prediction Center warned of the potential for severe weather in parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Forecasters say surface low pressure is developing kansas It is expected to move northeast illinois and southern Lake Michigan, bringing warm, moist air into Indiana.

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Meteorologists warned that while the storm may still be scattered, any sustained unit could produce tornadoes and other serious hazards. If the storm intensifies in favorable wind conditions, a strong EF2 or larger tornado is considered possible.

Safety measures residents should take

Emergency officials advise residents to:

Monitor real-time radar and local weather alerts

Move to a basement or lowest floor indoor room

Stay away from windows and exterior walls

Review evacuation and home safety plans

Keep your phone charged and an emergency kit ready

Authorities stressed that the rapidly changing situation requires constant monitoring of official weather updates and local emergency guidance.

Is Tom Hanks Denied Entry to Greece Due to “Associations with Jeffrey Epstein”? Viral claims debunked

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Is Tom Hanks Denied Entry to Greece Due to “Associations with Jeffrey Epstein”? Viral claims debunked

A claim about the actor goes viral on social media tom hankscausing quite a stir on social media. It noted that Hanks, a Greek citizen, was denied entry to the Port of Athens, Greeceabout his alleged mentions in the Jeffrey Epstein dossier.

Tom Hanks (left) and Jeffrey Epstein. (File photo)

Although there was no mention of Tom Hanks in Epstein’s dossier, the rumors spread like wildfire. Ht.com can confirm that there are no reports of Tom Hanks being denied entry to Greece.

It is worth noting that the viral post came from the X account Paul White Golden Eagle. The account has more than 126,000 followers on the platform. The post also cited fabricated claims by Greek Foreign Minister Jostaki Barronopolous. However, Greece’s current foreign minister is Giorgos Gerapetritis.

The citation read: “Mr. Hanks held Greek citizenship. However, when he appeared in the Epstein dossier, the Greek citizenship was revoked.” The post continued: Hanks can still travel to his coastal island in international waters, but his days of frolicking in the Greek countryside are over. “

Here’s the post that went viral:

Many big-name celebrities have been linked to Jeffrey Epstein in the recently released 3 million pages of Epstein files. Ministry of Justice under the Epstein Documents Transparency Act. Tom Hanks is not one of them.
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Tom Hanks not in Epstein dossier: What to know

In newly released documents related to the FBI’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, Tom Hanks was mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein’s emails. However, they were only mentioned in conversations between Epstein and his associates, and there is no record of contact between Epstein and Tom Hanks in the archives.

Back in 2020, there were rumors that Tom Hanks flew to Little St. James Island, commonly known as “Epstein Island”, on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet. Reuters fact-checked that Tom Hanks was not mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs, which was false. The agency concluded that Hank’s name did not appear in Epstein’s flight logs.

‘They all reacted immediately’: Greg Chappell reveals Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev’s quick support for Imran Khan | Cricket News

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‘They all reacted immediately’: Greg Chappell reveals Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev’s quick support for Imran Khan | Cricket News

'They all responded immediately': Greg Chappell reveals Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev's quick support for Imran Khan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (AP Photo)

Many luminaries from the world of cricket – including Indian icons Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar – Support has been provided to the ex Pakistan Multi-talented Imran Khan has been in jail for over two years. There are reports that Khan, who served as Pakistan’s prime minister from 2018 to 2022, is nearly blind in one eye, allegedly due to medical negligence while incarcerated. He was removed from office on multiple corruption charges.Momentum for better treatment of Khan is growing after former Australia captain Greg Chappell launched a petition earlier this week urging authorities to ensure proper medical care for the jailed leader. The call was backed by several former international captains.In a conversation with Australian journalists Gideon Haigh and Peter Lalor, Chappell explained what prompted him to take action.“So, you know, I’ve been following him and keeping in touch with him as much as I can, but since he’s been in jail, it’s been impossible. I’m in regular contact with one of his best friends, and even his family hasn’t been able to see him while he’s been in jail. So, it’s been bothering me for a while, but I’m like, well… what difference does a voice make? This was while talking to my friends [name not clear]and he said, well, why don’t you talk to the other captains and see if you can get a group of captains to make a statement that might have more weight.“Public support for India’s cricket superstar is far from assured, given the longstanding political tensions between India and Pakistan and Khan’s staunch stance against India during his tenure as prime minister. Although Khan visited India several times as a cricketer and political leader and developed personal connections there, many of his Indian acquaintances have remained silent since his imprisonment.Chappell admitted that he was shocked at how quickly Gavaskar and Kapil agreed to support the initiative. “Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were probably under more pressure than the rest of us, but they both reacted immediately. You may have seen Sunny’s comments… they have been friends for a long time,” he said.Earlier, Gavaskar had spoken about his long-standing collaboration with Khan in his speech, raising eyebrows on both sides of the border. “I have known Imran since he was 17, when India were playing at Worcester… after their Test series victory at The Oval. He was trying to qualify as an overseas player for Worcestershire at the time. Whatever the political differences there are, we believe he should be looked after in a humane manner and given proper medical care,” he told The Indian Express.Others who signed the petition include Ian Chappell, Clive Lloyd, Alan Border, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Michael Brierley, David Gower, Steve Waugh, John Wright, Kim Hughes and Belinda Clark.

Bombay HC ends 1947 land dispute | India News

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Bombay HC ends 1947 land dispute | India News

MUMBAI: A lawsuit dating back to the year of India’s independence has finally been heard by the Bombay High Court this month, with the fourth generation of the original land owners amicably settling a property dispute. The estate includes most of the village of Dahisar in north Mumbai. It covers an area of 2,891 acres (more than 1,100 hectares). Its area is 3.5 times the size of New York’s Central Park.The legal battle has seen repeated calls over the decades against the sale of land in Dahisar to private parties, as well as the state’s acquisition of land under the Salset Act and the Forest Act.Justice Farhan Dubash, one of the new judges of the High Court, put the legal dispute to rest after 78 years, more than three-quarters of a century, by passing a consent period order in proceedings filed on October 7, 1947.The original suit sought the administration of the estate of Haji Alimohammed Haji Cassum upon his death in accordance with applicable personal laws. The lawsuit was filed by Badru Sama, the widow of Suleiman Haji Ali Mohammad Haji Kasum, and Salim Daoud Agbotwala, among others.“This order deals with probably the oldest litigation currently pending before the Bombay High Court,” Justice Dubash wrote at the beginning of his order.Over the years, several orders were passed in this matter, including a preliminary decree passed on November 25, 1952, fixing the legal shares of all the heirs.Prior to this, the HC appointed a court receiver in 1950 to manage the property. Legal battles continue before the Supreme Court through the generations. Eventually, as the litigation entered its fourth generation, all the heirs decided to settle amicably. They submitted the terms of consent to the Supreme Council on February 5. The terms were accepted and the suit was removed from the pending list as disposed of.The verdict brings to an end one of the longest pending cases in the history of Bombay High Court.The high court recorded the agreement reached by the parties after hearing senior counsel Kevic Setalvad of Vijaylaxmi Kulkarni, counsel for the plaintiff, and lawyer Anupam Surve of Nanu Hormasjee and Co, representing the lawyers vying for the heirs.The settlement agreement was reached between Ateeq Anwar Agboatwala, the power of attorney holder of the first plaintiff, and other members of the Agboatwala family.At the conclusion of the settlement, Rs 700,000 shall be paid to the Court Receiver for costs and charges in the case. After deducting this amount, the remaining undisclosed amount will be refunded to the family on or before February 20, 2026.

Trump wants to attack Iran? Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens issue chilling warning; ‘2026 can be forgotten’

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Trump wants to attack Iran? Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens issue chilling warning; ‘2026 can be forgotten’

far right activist Nick Fuentes and conservative podcast Candace Owens was one of those who, as president, issued a warning Donald Trump Consider taking action against Iran. On Thursday, Trump said he would decide within the next ten days whether to attack Iran.

Right-wing commentators such as Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens have criticized Trump for considering action against Iran. (Facebook/Patriot One News, Facebook/Candace Owens)

However, the two political commentators, who both have large social media followings, were not happy about this. Fuentes issued a warning to X not to take any action before the midterm elections. He wrote on

Fuentes was referring to rumors that Trump might run for vice president in 2028 since he can’t run for president again. “This is effectively Iraq 2.0. The Republican Party has completely betrayed America First,” Fuentes added, referring to Trump’s country-first policies. Owens shared Fuentes’ post and wrote, “This is true,” later adding, “When this happens, they’re going to blame me and Tucker Carlson one way or another.”

With many in conservative circles appearing to be of two minds about Trump’s expected actions, one even shared an alleged poll conducted by the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a well-known figure in Make America Great Again circles.

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this polling Purportedly regarding whether the United States should participate in Israel’s war against Iran, Kirk received more negative than positive responses.

What Trump said about Iran

“So now we may have to go a step further, or we may not. Maybe we will make a deal. You may find out in the next 10 days,” Trump said at the first meeting of the peace commission.

He added: “It has been proven over the years that reaching a meaningful deal with Iran is not easy. We have to reach a meaningful deal or bad things will happen.”

White House press secretary Carolyn Levitt, meanwhile, said “a lot of reasons and arguments can be made for striking Iran.” Levitt noted that the Geneva talks had made some progress, but added that Iran and the United States “remain very far apart on certain issues.”

Amid the tensions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The United States is currently also conducting a large-scale military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln is in the area, and a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is heading there.

Lawyer Les Wexner’s hot mic moment goes viral in Epstein documents dispute; ‘I’m going to fucking kill you…’

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Lawyer Les Wexner’s hot mic moment goes viral in Epstein documents dispute; ‘I’m going to fucking kill you…’

Former Les Wexner victoria secret CEO appears before House panel to testify Jeffrey Epstein detection. This comes after the Department of Justice released the latest batch of documents related to convicted child sex offenders.

Les Wexner deposed amid controversy over Epstein dossier. (Facebook/Karim Jovian)

interaction between Wexner His lawyer also went viral, and the heat on the microphone got them talking. A video of an alleged hot mic moment has gone viral.

“Les Wexner’s attorneys didn’t like his responses to questions during his testimony before the House Oversight Committee,” the person wrote. Wexner’s attorney was heard saying “I’ll fucking kill you,” they added, adding that he didn’t like the lengthy answers Wexner gave. Wexner was asked to “not answer another question in more than five words.” HT.com was unable to verify the authenticity of the video.

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The viral moment sparked widespread reactions online.

Lawyer Les Wexner’s microphone gets a huge response

Someone asked who the lawyer was. one person Replied This is Michael Levy from Ellerman Enzinna Levy. Others, meanwhile, did not take kindly to the exchange.

“So, can witnesses be interrogated by the other party’s lawyer and receive guidance from the lawyer at the same time? When does that start?” a netizen asked on X. Another added, “Is this true? Because if it were true, then this kind of elder abuse would be illegal.”

There is another person who claims to be a lawyer. explain “There is a difference between witness preparation and coaching. Attorneys can and should prepare clients for depositions, including advising them to give succinct, factual answers and to avoid volunteering additional information. Limiting gibberish is common advice. However, this must be done before testifying or during appropriate breaks, and not through threats or intimidation during the deposition. Pressuring them through fear to give ultra-brief answers can lead to improper coaching and hinder true testimony.”

They added, “Testimony requires true, complete responses (under oath). Clients must answer fully and honestly. A lawyer’s role is to protect privilege, raise valid objections, and ensure clients understand the issues, not to bully them into minimalism that can lead to incomplete or misleading testimony. Lawyers, we should report this lawyer to the Bar.”

Wexner, 88, told the House that Epstein often “named” President Donald Trump as one of the famous people he knew. Wexner, one of Epstein’s top clients and donors, reportedly told the House he was defrauded, but Democratic lawmakers remain skeptical.

Testimony took place Wednesday in New Albany, Ohio, where Wexner lives.

4-year-old kid locked in school overnight | India News

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4-year-old kid locked in school overnight | India News

Nagpur: A four-year-old boy was accidentally locked in a school classroom in Kapakkheda, Nagpur overnight, triggering panic among his family. Soumitra Bose reports that Himanshu Bagde, who lives just half a kilometer from the school, slipped into the classroom while playing on Wednesday, unaware that staff would then lock the classroom without checking the room. When Himanshu did not return home, his father filed a missing complaint. Police launched multiple search operations across the city but have yet to find his whereabouts. The breakthrough came when school staff visited the campus around 10 a.m. Thursday. Himanshu was found asleep in a locked classroom. The boy was immediately reunited with his parents. It was a lucky escape for the boy as it was the school holidays and staff were at the school just to supervise some ongoing building works.

‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Brutal verdict for former Pakistan captain after poor performance at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Brutal verdict for former Pakistan captain after poor performance at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

'Babar Azam is nothing': Cruel verdict on former Pakistan captain after poor performance at T20 World Cup

Pakistan After an easy victory over Namibia, they secured their spot in the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup, becoming the last team to advance. However, the win did little to quell the growing controversy surrounding the former captain Babar Azamhis lean running with the bat was once again under scrutiny.Babar has scored just 66 runs in three games and has struggled to make an impact. In the game against Namibia, he caused controversy when he did not come out to bat while being padded for a long time. Skipper Salman Ali Agha seemed not entirely happy with the decision.

Why does Pakistan no longer trust Babar Azam? 2026 T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan batsman and selector Mohammad Yusuf has now openly criticized Babar, revealing that he had earlier advised the batsman to rest while serving as selector.“I have been saying for two or three years that Babar’s skills are gone. I kept hearing that he was out of form, but he wasn’t. A player can only be out of form for two to three series and he didn’t score in the last two to three years. When I suggested resting Babar, everyone suddenly turned against me. So I had to resign. He was eventually dropped after a few series,” Yusuf said in an interview. “How Does It Work?” Podcast.He further questioned the emphasis on mentality over skills. “The churan of mentality is very wrongly sold. Unless you have no skills, the mind cannot do anything. If you have no skills, what will the mind do?” he added.Yusuf also compares Babar to legends from previous eras, placing them in a different light. “The level of Inzy Bhai and Saeed Bhai cannot be matched. They cannot be matched. They are very great players. Zaheer Abbas…these four players belong to different categories and levels. Babar was nothing before them. “Despite the noise, Pakistan now turn their attention to the Super 8 stages, where they are drawn in Group 2 along with the other groups england cricket teamNew Zealand Cricket Team and Sri Lanka Cricket Team.

Pakistan Super 8 Schedule

team	date	time	site
New Zealand	February 21	7pm	R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
England	February 24	7pm	Tray game
Sri Lanka	February 28	7pm	Tray game

Pakistan will begin their Super 8 campaign against New Zealand in Colombo on February 21, followed by crucial matches against England and Sri Lanka at Palleke.

Caleb Carl Flynn: ‘American Idol’ actor charged in death of wife Ashley Flynn in Tip City

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Caleb Carl Flynn: ‘American Idol’ actor charged in death of wife Ashley Flynn in Tip City

Caleb Carl Flynn, a former “American Idol” contestant from Tipp City, Ohio, was charged Thursday with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Caleb Carl Flynn, 39, is being held at the Miami County Jail, jail records show.

Photo by Caleb Carl Flynn. (Miami County Jail)

Ashley Flynn was killed on Monday, February 16, at the couple’s home in the Cunningham Court area of Tipp City. Caleb Carl Flynn now faces one count of homicide, two counts of assault and two counts of tampering with evidence.

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Sena UBT raises demand in Rajya Sabha, MVA can win parliamentary seat | India News

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Sena UBT files claim in Rajya Sabha, MVA can win parliamentary seat

Aditya Thackeray (file photo)

MUMBAI: Battle for limited opposition seats in Maharashtra intensified on Thursday as Sena UBT Aditya Thackeray In fact, his party won the only winnable seat of Maha Vikas Aghadi in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Legislative Council polls.Pointing to the current strength of the Congress, Aditya said the calculation favored his party over its MVA allies Congress and SP. In the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, the Sena UBT has 20 members, followed by the Congress (16) and the NCP (SP) (10).“If you look at the numbers, the (RS polls) seat belongs to the Sena UBT and the MVA will definitely negotiate in this direction,” Aditya said.The EC will officially announce the voting results for the seven federal house seats on March 16 and February 26. Prominent members whose terms are about to expire include NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar. According to Sena UBT’s Sanjay Raut, Pawar has expressed his intention to seek re-election.RS members are elected by MLAs and given Mahayutthi’s strength, it is likely to win six of the seven seats in Maharashtra in the upcoming polls.