Important stories for the day (17-08-2023)

These events happened on this day, as reported by major news sources.

75,000 eco-friendly Ganesh idols ready in Bhopal for the festival season.

Founder of 'Black Girls Travel Too' expands horizons for Black women by creating travel opportunities.

Mother of four died while trying to save her 10-year-old son who had fallen into a waterfall.

85+ citizens hoisted the tricolour at Mithi Gobindram Public School to celebrate India's Independence Day.

Aramark is expanding their efforts to support minority-owned businesses.

Beyonce is doing good deeds to help others and make the world a better place.

Black gynecologist releases guide to help people understand and manage endometriosis.

Should Spider-Man 2 be a GOTY contender? How does Mass Effect 3 compare to Baldur's Gate 3? Plus, why do people love Pikmin 4?

77 Divyangs in Indore received retrofitted two-wheelers under the Meri Mati Mera Desh Campaign.

Experience the charm of two ski towns in summer: Aspen and Snowmass Village.

I was close to the end— until a stranger gave me new hope.

Burger King stops buying tomatoes due to rising prices.

Britney breaks her silence as Sam reportedly files for divorce.

Cole Sprouse received death threats and other criminal activity after he and Lili Reinhart ended their relationship.

Glastonbury warns: People who registered before 2020 may miss their chance to get tickets.

Harriet Walter finds damehood a "nightmare"; something she never expected.

Aavas Financiers has allotted 38,627 equity shares to employees as stock options.

Jeremy Clarkson's tweets over the years to motivate or frustrate, depending on perspective.

Man livestreams killing of ex-wife on Instagram, saying "You'll see what a murder looks like."

Celebrities pay tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson, who was dubbed "legendary" after his death at 88.

Sir Michael Parkinson passes away at 88, his last public appearance being his renowned chat show host.

Girl risks life by hanging onto a Mumbai local train amid a crowded journey, netizens react with shock and fear.

BBC announces new schedule following the death of Sir Michael Parkinson at 88.

Husband worried their son's name will lead to bullying, but wife disagreed.

BLK & Bold named one of America's fastest-growing companies in 2020 by Inc. Magazine.

Smithsonian's collection of brains, used to study race, is subject of an investigative report.

Rinku Singh was overwhelmed with emotion after being selected for the Indian cricket team and the business class experience he had. (WATCH)

Cristal will get a chance to get back the $8K taken from her during a police raid.

Tulisa cancels her planned Loose Women appearance at the last minute.

A psilocybin retreat may be a great fit if you're looking for personal growth.

Derrick cheated on his ex-wife due to feeling rejected.

Fardeen Khan, 49, shows off his toned body & shares his amazing transformation (pic).

People have issue with drag queen on TV cooking show due to their unfamiliarity with drag culture.

Jofra Archer shocked by Harry Brook's exclusion from England's WC team.

Celebration of Black-Owned restaurants returns to Overtown with Black Pepper Food & Wine Fest.

13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough signs professional contract with Republic FC First Team.

CA Foundation Dec 2023 exams rescheduled; CA Intermediate & Final exams unchanged.

Pochettino wants Gallagher to stay, but Chelsea have not made any new contract offer.

Felipe Massa sues over 2008 F1 title, won by Lewis Hamilton.

Founders Factory Africa raises $114M to invest in and support tech startups in Africa.

Witnesses sue companies for negligence in providing access to guns & platforms to spread hate leading to mass shooting.

RTO in Pune to launch new 4-wheeler registration series; instructions on how to apply.

Smokey Robinson wins lawsuit against former manager for alleged breach of contract.

Memphis teens give free haircuts to those in need.

Paramount cancels sale of BET and ends speculation of Tyler Perry taking over.

Comedian Druski has announced the launch of his sports agency '4Lifers', aiming to revolutionize the sports industry.

Congress accuses Govt of enforcing a "50 Cut Rule" in Bhopal, which they claim harms citizens.

James Harden's signature wine sold 10K bottles in seconds on Chinese livestream.

Magic Johnson missed out on a potential $5.2B by choosing Converse over Nike early in his career.

Man in New Orleans reflects on life after spending 40 yrs in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have announced their EWG VERIFIED mark for their baby care brand, PROUDLY.

5.5 crore people have signed up for Atal Pension Yojana in Bhopal.

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Michael Parkinson gets emotional in a clip of his favorite interview, shown again.

YouTube won a lawsuit brought by Black and Hispanic content creators claiming racial bias in its platform.

Joe Mixon cleared of all charges in road rage incident in Cincinnatti.

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Haitian gang leader vows to protect Haiti from "abusive" foreign military forces.