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CRED Founder Kunal Shah
Business

How did Cred founder Kunal Shah end up running WhatsApp? Meta’s surprise move comes with a $900 million investment

Meta is investing $900 million in Indian fintech company Cred and has chosen founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, marking a major leadership change at one of the world’s largest messaging platforms.

Diljit Dosanjh on Stage
Entertainment

Khalistani activist arrested after storming Diljit Dosanjh stage at San Francisco concert

A sold-out Diljit Dosanjh concert in San Francisco was briefly disrupted after a pro-Khalistan protester allegedly breached security and rushed onto the stage before being stopped by security personnel and police.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Art&Culture

Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go live: What to expect from Disneyland’s 2026 Halloween event

Disney California Adventure’s Halloween party returns with early ticket access, tiered pricing, and a limited run of spooky nights from August through October.

David Hockney, whose pool paintings redefined modern art, dies at 88
Art&Culture

David Hockney, whose pool paintings redefined modern art, dies at 88

British artist David Hockney, known for his colorful paintings and lasting impact on contemporary art, has died at the age of 88. His career spanned seven decades and earned him worldwide recognition and acclaim.

Indian-American Arrested in California Over $100M Bank Fraud
News

Indian-American arrested in California over alleged $100 million bank fraud scheme

A California-based Indian-American man was arrested on federal charges alleging he defrauded a bank of nearly USD 100 million by falsifying title insurance records, concealing lien positions, and using shell companies to mislead lenders.

Speller Shrey Parikh, 14 at Scripps National Spelling Bee
News

Indian-American teen Shrey Parikh wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh from California won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds. He defeated finalist Ishan Gupta of New Jersey in the championship spell-off round.

Two teenagers linked to Nazi symbols kill three in California mosque shooting before taking their own lives
News

Two teenagers linked to Nazi symbols kill three in California mosque shooting before taking their own lives

Two teenagers carried out a deadly shooting at a California mosque, leaving behind Nazi symbols and hate messages before taking their own lives. The attack killed three people and forced dozens of children to hide inside the Islamic center.

California Mayor Eileen Wang
News

Mayor in California Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as Chinese agent, resigns from office

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China. Federal prosecutors said she worked with her former fiance to spread pro-China propaganda in the United States under the direction of Chinese officials.

Californians hit out as fuel costs surge amid Iran conflict
News

Californians upset with Trump over rising fuel costs amid Iran conflict: "Life was already hard"

As gas prices surge past $6 a gallon in California amid escalating Middle East tensions, residents grapple with rising living costs, political frustration, and uncertainty over how long the economic strain will last.