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Wednesday September 10th, 2025 night edition

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Nepal Gen Z Protests: Amid violent protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died after their house was set on fire, reports said on Tuesday.

According to a report by Nepali media outlet Khabarhub, the incident occurred outside the former PM and his wife's residence in Dallu.

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar was rescued from the fire later and rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital in critical condition.

However, the former PM's wife succumbed to her injuries during treatment, the report said quoting family sources.

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar is among the growing number of victims who were killed during the Nepal Gen Z protest that turned violent after security forces killed 19 youths on Monday and injured 500 others.

Protesters set fire to Parliament building, President's Office Amid ongoing violence in Nepal, protesters on Tuesday set ablaze key buildings in Nepal, including the Parliament and President's office.

Protesters broke windows, threw stones, and set fire to the building, as part of demonstrations against corruption following the death of 19 protesters on Monday. »

Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup

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The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo.

Lebanon, Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel said Tuesday that just four of its 660 restaurants had been remodeled as part of a test for the brand.

“We heard clearly that the modern remodel design does not reflect what you love about Cracker Barrel,” the company said in a statement. »

Israel carries out strike targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar

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The Qatari foreign ministry’s spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, said “the cowardly Israeli attack” targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Hamas political bureau in Doha.

Hours after the strike, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel accepted a new US ceasefire proposal and that the attack could bring the end of the war closer.

Qatar has been a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks, maintaining direct channels with the US, Israel and Hamas. »

13-year-old boy with 'school shooter ideations' found with collection of guns, 'mass shooting' writings: Sheriff

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A 13-year-old boy who may have "idolized previous mass shooters" has been arrested after police found a large collection of guns and "mass shooting scenario" writings at his Washington state home, authorities said.

Some AR-style magazines found at the boy's home “had writing on them referencing mass shootings, including Columbine,” the court documents said.

The boy is not currently enrolled in any school district, authorities said, noting that he last attended the Franklin Pierce School District in 2021. »

Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing facing federal charges, possible death penalty: DOJ

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The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian woman on Charlotte's light rail system late last month is now facing federal charges that would make him eligible for the death penalty, according to the Justice Department.

Prior to the stabbing, there appeared to be "no interaction between the victim and the defendant," the affidavit said.

Barnacle and Ferguson said they have not spoken to the White House about Brown's federal charges. »