A man has died after attempting to eat a bomb that looked like a sweet treat. Rajendra Barautiya, 35, bit into the explosive, triggering a blast that left him with fatal injuries, police in India said on Friday. Homemade devices disguised as balls of dough are used in some rural Indian communities to kill wild boars that explode when the animals bite into them. An acquaintance in Padariya Chhanta village, in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district, offered the object to Barautiya on Tuesday evening, saying it was rasgulla, a syrupy dessert made of dough popular in eastern India, the Economic Times reported. Two men have been charged with culpable homicide. “The bomb, used by some tribal people in the area to kill wild boars, was offered to this man,” police officer Rekha Singh told AFP. “It exploded in his mouth. We don’t know if the motive was to kill, or if it was a mischief,” Singh added. “That is a matter of investigation.”
Former child star Christian Cousins, best known for his roles in Kindergarten Cop and Knots Landing, has died at 43, TMZ reported. His half-brother, Jonas Roeser, announced the news in an Instagram tribute on October 22. TMZ reported that Cousins died on October 20. “Christian had been very sick with liver disease,” Roeser wrote. “It brings me comfort to believe he is now in heaven with his mother, free from the pain he was carrying.” Cousins and his twin brother, Joseph “Joey” Cousins, shared the role of Dominic opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 comedy Kindergarten Cop. They also appeared in Knots Landing. Roeser said he grew up watching his brothers on television before getting to know them in college. “But those roles are only a small part of how I’ll remember Christian,” he wrote. “He was a character, full of passion and energy, with big stories and even bigger dreams.” He added: “You are my brother and you will be missed.”
Former child star Christian Cousins has died at 43.
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Costa Rican authorities have arrested the girlfriend of slain surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, suspecting her of orchestrating a brutal robbery-turned-murder that she initially claimed to have survived. Van Dyke, a California native living in Costa Rica, was found dead under his bed in February after what police believed to be a home invasion. A local newspaper, the Tico Times, reported that he had suffered stab wounds and showed signs of asphyxiation. Van Dyke’s 31-year-old girlfriend, identified only by her last name, Arroyo, told police that men had restrained her with zip ties while they stole valuables and her Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was later recovered undamaged. The LA Times reports that Arroyo and a second suspect, a 34-year-old man identified only by his last name Gutiérrez, were arrested this week. A legend in his own right, Van Dyke, 66, was the son of surfing royalty. His mother, Betty Van Dyke, was one of the first women to compete in surfing. His father, Gene Van Dyke, was a Northern California surfing pioneer.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a NSFW exchange on a hot mic with Energy Minister Chris Bowen at an international climate conference in Turkey on Friday. The two politicians were discussing where they keep their phones on conference stages, seemingly unaware that TV station mics and cameras were on them during their break. The COP31 climate conference is meant to advance international action on climate change, including emissions reductions, clean energy and funding to help vulnerable countries adapt. The pair were waiting to begin a business roundtable about Australia’s renewable energy investment opportunities when the locker room talk occurred. “Do you keep your phone here?” Albanese asked Bowen, motioning toward the left breast pocket of his blazer. “Generally, yeah,” Bowen replied. Albanese then told Bowen to stop putting his phone in that pocket because the “radiation” could interfere with his heart, which is a theory not proven by science. Bowen said he wasn’t too concerned about his heart—he’s “more conscious of” putting it in his pants pocket. Albanese then asked, laughing, “Because of your d--k?” Bowen chuckled and confirmed, “Because of my d--k. That’s rather important… arguably more important than the heart.” They both burst out laughing, and 7News caught the whole conversation.
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Nothing beats making pizza at home—especially in the fall and winter. After all, there’s no better way to warm up than with a warm, cheesy pie. Sure, takeout and delivery are convenient, but making pizza at home lets you get a little creative while honing your skills... and without breaking the bank. If you’re ready to invest in a professional-grade home pizza oven (and with the holiday hosting season upon us, there really is no better time!), Current’s Model P+ Electric Pizza Oven is second to none.
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Pink Floyd icon Roger Waters has filed for divorce from his wife, who is 35 years his junior. The British music legend, 83, went public with his marriage to his former driver, Kamilah Chavis, 48, five years ago, but is now seeking to end it through the New York Supreme Court. Revealing his fifth marriage in October 2021, he said: “I’m so happy, finally a keeper.” People reports that the filing is listed as contested, meaning issues remain unresolved between the couple. Waters split from Laurie Durning in 2015 after three years together. Before that, he was married to his first wife, Judith Trim, from 1968 to 1975. He later married Carolyne Christie in 1976, until they divorced in 1992. Christie was followed by Priscilla Phillips from 1993 to 2001. Waters has three children, Harry, 49, and India, 48, from his marriage to Christie. He also had a child with Phillips, Jack, 29.
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A lightsaber Darth Vader used in one of cinema’s most recognizable scenes has sold for $4.875 million, setting an auction record for any Star Wars collectible prop. Auctioneers had estimated the prop would fetch more than $1 million. The final price surpassed Heritage Auctions’ previous record of $3.75 million for Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and severed hand-effects rig, which sold in July. The red lightsaber appeared in the climactic Cloud City duel in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, when Vader told Skywalker, “I am your father.” Filmmakers also used the prop in 1983’s Return of the Jedi. Brian Chanes, Heritage’s senior director of Hollywood and entertainment, described the lightsaber as “like the Holy Grail” for a Star Wars collector. “It’s the one on the set,” he said. “It’s from the most iconic sequence of the entire franchise.” Heritage’s Ultimate Star Wars Auction also featured a blaster Boba Fett used and a Yoda puppet hand from the character’s original appearance in The Empire Strikes Back.
A television producer and animator behind several adult animated comedies has died following a brief battle with brain cancer. Canadian director Michael John Roberts died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at age 48 after fighting glioblastoma. Best known for directing episodes and the Season 2 opening sequence of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, Roberts also co-produced Comedy Central’s TripTank, directed episodes of Bill Burr’s F Is for Family, and served as supervising director on the first season of TBS’ Final Space. “Although his illness came suddenly and the time that followed was heartbreakingly short, it cannot define the man he was,” his obituary read. “His life is better remembered through what he created, the conversations he inspired, the friendships he nurtured and the love he gave so freely to those closest to him.” His family skipped traditional tributes, asking loved ones in lieu of flowers to “save your money and buy a cool car, that’s what Michael would have wanted.” Roberts began his career on children’s shows like The Hoobs and Angela Anaconda, later returning to family programming as an executive producer on Netflix’s Hot Wheels Let’s Race and director on MrBeast Lab. He is survived by his wife, actress Bree Williamson, their son McGreggor, and his sister Jane Roberts.
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When it comes to cookware, few brands have earned as much credibility among professional chefs as Made In. Designed in collaboration with some of the world’s top culinary talent, the premium cookware company has become a staple in restaurant kitchens and home kitchens alike thanks to its professional-grade performance and heirloom-worthy construction. Whether it’s the brand’s award-winning Stainless Clad collection, its naturally seasoned Carbon Steel pans, or its convenient ceramic nonstick options, there’s a reason the brand has built a devoted following—for cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
If you’re looking to invest in new, non-toxic cookware staples before Thanksgiving and the holiday hosting season on the horizon, now’s the perfect time. Made In’s Clean Cooking collection is packed with clean cookware essentials that don’t leach chemicals into your food or stick to your dinner. The lineup brings the brand’s PFAS-tested, non-toxic cookware into one place, making it easy to upgrade your kitchen without sifting through products, reading every spec, and hoping for the best.
Plus, unlike many “clean” cookware options that prioritize safety at the expense of performance, Made In’s pieces are still engineered with serious cooking in mind. You can expect restaurant-quality heat distribution, durable materials built to last for years (if not decades), and thoughtful, chef-approved designs that make everyday cooking feel a little more elevated. Thanks to Made In, you no longer have to choose between avoiding toxic chemicals and a perfectly roasted bird. After all, you don’t need sides sticking to the pan while your turkey bakes and hungry guests wait. The holidays leave no time for cooking mistakes, and your pans’ performance is key to preventing catastrophes.
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Passengers Scream as Packed Plane Makes Terrifying Landing
Terrified passengers screamed aboard a packed British Airways flight as the jet’s tail slammed into the runway twice during a botched landing attempt in London, forcing pilots to abort the touchdown at the last second. The scare unfolded Thursday morning when Flight BA431, an Airbus A321neo carrying up to 220 people from Amsterdam, touched down unevenly on its left tires at Heathrow Airport around 11 a.m. local time. As the two-year-old jet’s tail struck the runway, passengers lurched forward in their seats before the crew yanked the plane back into the sky. “This is most irregular. There were screams. No one knew what was happening,” a source told The Sun, adding that early findings point to a “misjudgment” in the cockpit despite high winds. “This near-crash is very rare.” Plane-spotters captured the dramatic aborted landing on video. The aircraft safely touched down on its second attempt following the one-hour and 35-minute flight and was pulled from service for engineering checks. “The aircraft landed safely and we’re assisting the AAIB with its investigation and are legally unable to comment further at this stage,” a British Airways spokesperson told The Sun.
Tech giant Microsoft is battling to restore services for millions of people worldwide. Programs including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot are understood to have been affected by a global outage. The company has said that efforts to fix the problem have not been “taking as expected” since it was first detected on Thursday afternoon. Some 14 hours later, people are still reporting problems on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as in Japan, India, and Australia. Roughly 430 million people are thought to use Microsoft’s subscription-based services worldwide. “For now I can confirm that there is no indication this is the result of malicious or cyber activity,” Microsoft executive vice president Charles Lamanna wrote on X. However, fears remain that the problem could affect vital infrastructure. Japan’s economy, trade and industry minister, Ryosei Akazawa, admitted that it had already had a “major impact” on its economy, while Australia’s intelligence and federal police agencies have been hit, too. In the U.S., report tracking platform Down Detector recorded a spike of more than 46,000 reports around Thursday lunchtime. Since then, the numbers have dropped greatly, but continue to spike elsewhere around the world.
An undefeated featherweight UFC fighter was administered Narcan and rushed to a hospital from an Arizona nightclub, TMZ reports. Tommy McMillen, 28, was found unresponsive inside a bathroom next to a white, powdery substance at the nightclub Cake in Scottsdale on Sunday. Narcan, a brand of naloxone, is a medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and restore normal breathing. When he arrived at the hospital, he did not appear to have any life-threatening conditions. McMillen’s mixed martial arts record is 12-0. The Glendale, Arizona-based fighter is 3-0 since making his UFC debut in April. He began fighting professionally in 2019 and secured a UFC contract after winning a split decision on Dana White’s Contender Series. “He’s doing good. He was training yesterday,” a source close to the cage fighter told Yahoo Sports journalist Ariel Helwani. McMillen’s last competition was in September, where he faced Marwan Rahiki and won by unanimous decision.
