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Mohammad Saiyub (above, in a Mumbai quarter on a February day) appeared in a photo that went viral in the early days of the pandemic. He and his childhood buddy Amrit Kumar were hitching home, a journey of nearly 1,000 miles. Kumar, who is a Hindu Dalit, fell ill. Saiyub, a Muslim, cradled his friend by the roadside. Their different religious identities drew attention in a country where communal relations have been polarized after a decade of Hindu nationalist rule. The photo and the story behind it inspired the award-winning movie Homebound.

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.

Trump faces political fallout for war in Iran

President Trump started the week with dire threats against Iran. Now, there's a two-week ceasefire.

Shane Hartline (center) at a NAW or NEVER Smack Talk Open Mic in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Ian Zandi)

'Smack Talk Open Mic': Where standup comedy meets improv and wrestling

Former wrestler Shane Hartline thinks everyone has a wrestler in them and explains how to harness that energy.

With online gambling easier than ever, some teens are getting addicted

Many parents don't know their teens are gambling until it becomes a problem.

In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view as the Earth sets behind the Moon during a lunar flyby, Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)

Apollo 17 astronaut reflects on Artemis II mission and confirms moon is not made of cheese

The crew of the Artemis II mission is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, with a splashdown scheduled for 5:07 p.m. PST in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

First lady Melania Trump says she did not know Jeffrey Epstein

Melania Trump's statement comes months after the Department of Justice released troves of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The released files mention both Melania Trump and President Trump.

Sperm whale birth offers scientists new insight into animal cooperation

In July 2023, a group of 11 sperm whales gathered together for what turned out to be the birth of a baby whale.

Why some American workers are responding to pitches from other countries to move abroad

Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers has been talking to people about why they’re weighing that option.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban smiles before a pre-election rally in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Denes Erdos/AP)

What Hungary's election means for the U.S.

On Sunday, Hungarians go to the polls to elect a new parliament.

Snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains, researchers say

Surveyors say they've never seen so little snow at their annual spring measurements in the Rocky Mountains.

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