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A Mississippi realtor has reportedly lost his job after a viral video showed him confronting father Tyler Brodsky, who was helping his two young daughters inside a women's restroom. Overstreet Properties ended its association with the contractor, saying his behaviour did not reflect the company's values.

A viral talent show video has delighted social media users after two young boys dressed as Iron Man and Spider-Man entertained the audience with their superhero moves. Their mother won widespread praise for helping them with their masks and encouraging the audience to cheer using handmade signs.

A viral Instagram video showing a squirrel seemingly begging tourists for food at the Grand Canyon has melted hearts online. While many viewers admitted they would struggle to resist feeding the animal, park warnings advise against it.

An American man's kind gesture towards an elderly pen seller in Delhi has gone viral online. After buying a few pens, Steve Yalo handed over the remaining Rs 550 in his wallet to the woman, who had been struggling to make sales. Social media users praised the interaction, saying it highlighted kindness, dignity and power of simple human connections

An Indian woman, from Gujarat, was shot dead during a suspected robbery attempt at a supermarket in Virginia, United States, where she had worked for nearly 10 years. CCTV footage showed a masked man entering the store and opening fire before escaping. Local police launched an investigation and formed special teams to trace the attacker. 

A two-year-old child was rescued after their hand got trapped in the closing doors of a J train at the Flushing Avenue and Broadway subway station in Brooklyn, New York. Passengers, an MTA worker and FDNY firefighters worked together to free the child before the toddler was taken to hospital. Police said the child is expected to recover.

Influencer James Charles has apologised after facing backlash for a viral video in which he mocked a laid-off worker from Spirit Airlines. The woman had sent him a GoFundMe link after losing her job during the airline’s financial crisis. After strong criticism online, Charles deleted the video and posted a public apology on TikTok.

Oil prices remained steady on Friday after sharp swings, as investors closely watched the Middle East and awaited further developments. Brent crude traded near $111 a barrel after soaring above $126 earlier this week. Global stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading, with Tokyo rising and London slipping.

Iraganaboyina Chandu, a 26-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, has allegedly died by suicide in Chicago after struggling to find a job following his master's degree. Family members said he was deeply stressed by unemployment and financial worries. The Indian community has raised over $76,000 to help bring his body back home.

In a lawsuit involving JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini and ex-banker Chirayu Rana, the latter accused Hajdini of sexual coercion, harassment and abuse. Hajdini strongly denies. JPMorgan says its investigation found no evidence supporting the claims.