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In a debut fit for a storybook, a new Disney Jr. series has emerged, capturing imaginations with its enchanting premiere event in Los Angeles.
Disney+ and Disney Jr. hosted “Sofia’s Enchanted Breakfast,” a magical gathering that delighted families with an array of themed breakfast delicacies and interactive activities, creating a whimsical morning adventure.
Among the highlights was the opportunity for children to craft their own crowns, allowing them to experience a touch of royalty and creativity as they personalized their regal headpieces.
Adding to the enchantment, attendees were treated to appearances by the show’s cast members, including Ariel Winter, Kai Harris, Darcy Rose Byrnes, and Yonas Kbreab, who brought a touch of star power to the festivities.
Guests also enjoyed appearances from the cast of the new series, including Ariel Winter, Kai Harris, Darcy Rose Byrnes, and Yonas Kbreab, among others.
Winter spoke with On The Red Carpet about what it means to be part of the Disney princess legacy.
“As a little girl you look at the Disney princesses and you go “oh my gosh, that’s something I’m going to remember forever,” they imprint on you,” she said.
“And so to know that I am one of them, it’s crazy. It’s something that you always think about, it weighs on you and it’s amazing.”
Series creator Craig Gerber also joined the celebration and shared his joy at seeing the world of Sofia come to life for fans. He was especially delighted after a special royal guest made her entrance.
Sofia the First was there in-person for meet-and-greet photo moments!
“It’s really nice to work so hard on creating a character and creating a world that kids want to be in,” Gerber said.
“That energy and excitement, if you see it translated in the real world, you think to yourself, ‘Yeah, we did it.’”
The new series continues the story from Sofia the First, following Sofia as she begins her journey at Charmswell School for Royal Magic.
Fans will also spot a familiar face in the premiere, with Rapunzel making a guest appearance in the episode.
“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. and streams next day on Disney+.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Disney+, Disney Jr. and this ABC station.
Spencer Pratt took his campaign against mayoral opponent Nithya Raman directly to her neighborhood, organizing an election gathering that attracted a substantial crowd of locals worried about the direction Los Angeles is heading.
The ex-reality TV personality, now vying for a political role, hosted a meet-and-greet at a supporter’s residence in Sherman Oaks on Saturday. Many attendees expressed frustration over the rising sense of insecurity in the San Fernando Valley, which has recently witnessed a wave of violent burglaries.
Prior to the event, Pratt issued a scathing critique on public safety, accusing city officials of touting declining crime rates while ignoring the reality faced by residents.
“It’s easy to claim crime is down when you simply stop responding to incidents,” Pratt remarked in a social media post.
Public safety was a top concern for most of the attendees, who eagerly queued to discuss their worries with a receptive Pratt.
One mother talked about being attacked while shopping with her children. Many others described the growing frustration with homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
One of the strongest messages came from Sana Lahar, a Sherman Oaks mother-of-three who has spent 20 years helping save the lives of children as a cardiac perfusionist.
“I wanted him to see the face of a mom with three kids,” Lahar said. “We’re real and we care about the safety of our children and our families and our community.”
Lahar’s home was burglarized several years ago, and police took more than an hour to arrive because officers later explained they were severely understaffed.
“I didn’t feel safe in my own home,” she said.
She also explained she was shopping with her children at a grocery store one Sunday morning when a thief attempted to steal her purse and pepper sprayed her.
“I just want to feel safe again,” she said. ‘”That’s simply it.”
Lahar said her concerns are not unique and urged other mothers to speak up about safety concerns affecting families.
“I think him talking directly to mothers really resonates with voters,” she said. “I think it’s important that as mothers we feel heard and seen.”
The frustration extended beyond parents.
Tom Glick said he once campaigned for Nithya Raman because he believed her to be a fresh outsider ready to shake up City Hall.
Now, he says she became exactly what she promised not to be.
“As soon as she ran, she forgot about the people in the community that campaigned for her.”
He criticized Raman’s handling of public safety and policing issues.
“I do not think Nithya Raman takes public safety seriously,” the resident said.
Public safety has become a central focus of Pratt’s campaign, a message he’s amplified through a series of powerful online videos. One portrayed him as a superhero cleaning up Los Angeles and taking on the city’s problems.
Jenny Leeser said Pratt’s messages have hit home because he was putting words to frustrations many residents have been carrying quietly for years.
“Because I love the fact that we finally have a candidate who’s speaking the truth and cares for the city,” Leeser said.
When asked what resonated with her most, she answered immediately.
“The truth. Everything,” she said. “Our city has been destroyed.”
When asked what he would focus on first if elected mayor, Pratt repeatedly returned to one answer: public safety.
“Public safety,” he said, describing it as a day-one priority.
The concerns raised Saturday come amid a more complicated citywide backdrop.
Recent LAPD data shows several violent crime categories trending downward across Los Angeles in 2026, though property crime and burglary concerns continue in some neighborhoods.
Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley have had a string of residential and commercial burglaries.
By the end of the afternoon, the event had become less about a celebrity candidate and more about something many in the room appeared to share: a belief that public safety fears are becoming one of the most powerful forces shaping Los Angeles politics.
“We need change, our city has suffered way too long,” said Lahar.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, a man in his early 40s endured a gunshot wound to the leg at a social gathering in Jacksonville. The incident, which occurred around midnight, was reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:45 a.m. to the 4500 block of Wrico Drive, responding to reports of the shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the injured man, who had been shot in the upper thigh. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where medical staff determined that his injuries were not life-threatening.
The details surrounding the exact location of the party remain unclear; however, the victim recounted that he was at a nearby celebration when he was approached by two men. In a sudden turn of events, one of the men brandished a firearm and discharged a single shot into the victim’s leg before both suspects fled the scene.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident as they work to piece together the events that unfolded and track down the individuals involved. The community is encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in identifying the suspects.
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According to Johnson, preliminary investigation revealed the man had been hanging out at a nearby party at an unknown location when he was confronted by two men. The victim told investigators one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him once in the leg before both suspects ran away.
“The only suspect description provided by the victim is two black males,” Johnson said. “The direction of travel for the two suspects is unknown at this time.”
Johnson said detectives and officers canvassed the area where the shooting was believed to have happened, but were unable to locate a crime scene. He added that the victim stated he was shot around midnight, though officers were not notified until several hours later.
JSO is actively investigating the shooting. Anyone with information on it is asked to call JSO’s non-emergency number at 904-630-0500. To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
A recent study indicates that a brain-controlled implant might offer superior hearing benefits compared to conventional hearing aids.
In the United States, over one in seven individuals—totaling 50 million—experience some form of hearing impairment, with nearly 30 million potentially qualifying for hearing aid usage.
This trend is on the rise, with projections suggesting that the number of people affected by hearing loss will soar to 73 million by the year 2060.
Typically, hearing loss is addressed using detachable hearing aids, which are positioned on or around the ear. These devices capture sound via a microphone, amplifying it and minimizing background noise.
However, traditional hearing aids struggle to isolate and emphasize specific sounds, such as a conversation in a bustling room, posing challenges for users trying to focus on particular voices.
Now, researchers at Columbia University may have found a solution.
The team looked at patients who had small electrodes implanted into their brains and used them to measure brain activity as they focused on one of two overlapping conversations.
The device was able to automatically detect which conversation a patient was paying attention to and adjust the volume in real time, turning the volume up on that while quieting down the other.
Researchers at Columbia University are working on technology that one day could replace old-fashioned hearing aids (stock image)
This allowed participants to concentrate on specific speakers in crowded situations, much like the brain of someone with normal hearing can.
Researchers behind the new study, published in Nature Neuroscience, believe the technology could be adapted into more advanced hearing devices.
‘We have developed a system that acts as a neural extension of the user, leveraging the brain’s natural ability to filter through all the sounds in a complex environment to dynamically isolate the specific conversation they wish to hear,’ Dr Nima Mesgarani, senior study author and principal investigator at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute, said.
‘This science empowers us to think beyond traditional hearing aids, which simply amplify sound, toward a future where technology can restore the sophisticated, selective hearing of the human brain.’
The new research is based on a 2012 finding from Mesgarani and Dr Eddie Chang, a neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Francisco.
The duo had found that brain waves in the auditory cortex, which processes sounds, are responsible for selecting one voice in a crowd and amplifying it while filtering out others.
This gave the researchers a pattern of activity to look at and identify which sound source they want to hear.
To build on this finding, the Columbia team looked at four individuals who were hospitalized for epilepsy treatment. These patients, who had typical hearing, were chosen because they already had electrodes in their brains as part of their treatment, which allowed the researchers to monitor signals coming from their auditory cortex.
Two loudspeakers were placed in front of each patient, each one playing a different conversation.
The device automatically adjusted the volume of the conversations based on their brain waves and correctly identified which conversation the person wanted to hear up to 90 percent of the time.
The above graph shows how intelligible specific sounds were to patients with the implants. The graph shows turning the device on made it far more possible to hear specific voices
‘The central unanswered question was whether brain-controlled hearing technology could move beyond incremental advances, towards a prototype that could help someone hear better in real time,’ Vishal Choudhari, the paper’s first author who led the development and evaluation of the hearing system, said.
‘For the first time, we have shown that such a system that reads brain signals to selectively enhance conversations can provide a clear real-time benefit. This moves brain-controlled hearing from theory toward practical application.’
The researchers noted that while the accuracy may diminish when looking at brain waves from people with hearing loss, more research is worth pursuing because even advanced hearing aids cannot focus on specific voices.
‘The results mark an important step toward a new generation of brain-controlled hearing technologies that align with the listener’s intent, potentially transforming how people navigate noisy, multi-talker environments,’ Choudhari said.
A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday when a 38-year-old man lost his life following a shark attack off the coast of Australia.
The encounter occurred at Horseshoe Reef, situated near Rottnest Island along Australia’s western shoreline, shortly before 10 a.m., according to police reports.
Rottnest Island lies approximately 19 miles from Perth, acting as a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Despite efforts to bring the man back to shore, he unfortunately never regained consciousness.
“A 38-year-old man was in the water at Horseshoe Reef when he was believed to have been bitten by a shark,” confirmed a spokesperson for St. John WA Ambulance, as reported by People.
Authorities say a great white shark attacked a man off Rottnest Island, a popular tourist spot on Australia’s western coast.(Getty Images)
“The man was conveyed by vessel to shore, where he was met by St. John WA paramedics. Sadly, the man was unable to be revived.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to St. John WA Ambulance.
The death is the second fatal attack in Australia so far this year.
The death is the second fatal attack in Australia so far this year.(Steve Christo/Corbis)
Perth’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development told the AFP news agency that it was urging the public to take “additional caution” in the area, according to BBC News.
The agency added that it was reported to be a great white shark.
Footage of the incident provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation showed police at the scene with a boat and rescue officers.
In January, a 12-year-old died a week after he was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbor.
A great white shark swims near the sea floor at Neptune Islands, South Australia.(Auscape/Universal Images Group)
Three others were attacked within the same two days along the New South Wales coast in non-fatal incidents.
Concerned about a weak core after turning 60? Discover six standing exercises that can enhance your strength and balance.
While heavy kettlebell swings are excellent for developing power, conditioning, and hip strength, they might not be the ideal choice for those aiming to rebuild core strength after 60. These swings require a combination of timing, coordination, grip strength, hip motion, and solid bracing. If any element is misaligned, the lower back often compensates, which can lead to strain.
Standing core exercises offer an alternative approach. These routines focus on your midsection through squats, presses, carries, rotations, and anti-rotation drills, providing a more controlled workout experience. These exercises require your core to brace, resist twisting, maintain posture, and connect the movements of your upper and lower body. This type of strength is essential for everyday activities like carrying groceries, climbing stairs, lifting objects, or turning without losing stability.
I’ve observed that clients progress more effectively when their core workouts mimic real-life movements rather than endless floor exercises or overly complex routines. After reaching 60, the aim isn’t merely to feel a burn in the abdominal muscles. It’s about developing a core that supports the hips, protects the back, enhances balance, and maintains overall strength for daily activities. The six standing exercises highlighted below are designed to fortify your core while also strengthening your legs, glutes, shoulders, back, and hips.
I’ve seen clients make better progress when core training looks less like endless floor work or overcomplicated workouts and more like real movement. After 60, the goal isn’t just feeling your abs burn for a few minutes. It’s building a midsection that supports your hips, protects your back, improves balance, and keeps your body strong through daily life. The six standing moves below train your core while also building strength through your legs, glutes, shoulders, back, and hips.
Goblet Squat
Goblet squats train your legs and glutes while your core works hard to keep your torso upright. Holding the weight at your chest forces your midsection to brace so your ribs stay down and your body doesn’t fold forward. That makes the move a strong core builder without turning it into a traditional ab exercise. The carryover is huge after 60 because squatting strength supports sitting, standing, stairs, and lifting from lower positions.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Lower into a squat by bending your hips and knees.
Drive through your feet to return to standing.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Box goblet squats, pause goblet squats, tempo goblet squats
Form Tip: Keep the weight close to your chest and stay tall through your torso.
Pallof Press
The Pallof press trains your core to resist rotation, which is one of the most useful jobs your midsection has. As you press the band or cable away from your chest, your obliques and deep core have to fight the pull trying to turn you sideways. That helps restore strength through the trunk in a controlled, joint-friendly way. It also carries over to walking, lifting, reaching, and staying steady when your body gets pulled off-center.
Form Tip: Keep your torso square and avoid letting the band twist you.
Suitcase Carry
Suitcase carries train your core to resist leaning while one side of your body holds weight. Your obliques, deep core, grip, shoulder, and hips all have to work together to keep you tall. This is one of the most practical core exercises after 60 because it looks a lot like carrying bags, hauling groceries, or walking with a weight in one hand. Heavy swings move fast, but suitcase carries teach slow, steady bracing you can use every day.
Keep your torso upright without leaning toward the weight.
Switch hands and repeat on the other side.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 carries of 30 to 45 seconds per side. Rest for 45 seconds between carries.
Best Variations: Farmer carry, offset carry, slower suitcase carry
Form Tip: Walk tall and keep the weight from pulling you sideways.
Dumbbell Woodchopper
Dumbbell woodchoppers train your core through rotation while your hips and shoulders move together. Your obliques help guide the weight across your body, and your midsection has to control the path instead of letting momentum take over. That makes it a strong option for restoring rotational strength without needing the speed of a kettlebell swing. It carries over to turning, reaching across your body, yard work, golf, and any daily task that asks your trunk to rotate under control.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold one dumbbell with both hands.
Bring the dumbbell outside one hip.
Brace your core and rotate the weight across your body.
Finish with the dumbbell above your opposite shoulder.
Return to the starting position with control.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps per side. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: High-to-low woodchoppers, band woodchoppers, cable woodchoppers
Form Tip: Turn through your hips and torso together, rather than twisting your lower back.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Press
Single-arm dumbbell presses train your shoulders and triceps while your core works to keep your body from leaning or rotating. Pressing one weight overhead creates an uneven load, so your midsection has to stay locked in from your ribs through your hips. This builds overhead strength and core stability simultaneously. The payoff shows up when you reach overhead, lift objects, carry weight, and keep your posture strong throughout the day.
Muscles Trained: Shoulders, triceps, core, upper back
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Hold one dumbbell at shoulder height.
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
Press the dumbbell overhead until your arm is straight.
Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height with control.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps per side. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Neutral-grip press, alternating dumbbell press, half-kneeling press
Form Tip: Keep your ribs down and avoid leaning away from the weight.
Dumbbell March
Dumbbell marches train your core, hips, and balance while adding a loaded challenge. Holding weight while lifting one knee forces your midsection to brace so your torso stays tall and your hips don’t shift all over the place. This builds core strength in a standing position, which makes it especially useful after 60. It carries over to walking, climbing stairs, stepping over objects, and staying steady when one leg leaves the ground.
Muscles Trained: Core, hip flexors, glutes, calves, grip
How to Do It:
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand or one weight held at your chest.
Brace your core and keep your shoulders relaxed.
Lift one knee toward your chest with control.
Lower your foot back to the floor.
Lift the opposite knee and continue alternating.
Keep your posture tall through the full set.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per leg. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Suitcase march, goblet march, slower tempo march
Form Tip: Stay tall and avoid leaning back as your knee lifts.
How to Build a Stronger Core After 60
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Standing core work pays off when you treat each exercise like strength training, not just a quick ab finisher. The goal is to brace before you move, control your weight, and maintain strong posture from start to finish. These moves train the core through squatting, pressing, carrying, rotating, and marching, giving your midsection a much broader challenge than a single fast swing pattern.
Brace before every rep: Set your ribs, tighten your midsection, and keep your hips steady before the movement starts. A strong brace helps your core support your spine instead of letting your lower back absorb the work.
Use weights you can control: Core training loses value when the load pulls you out of position. Choose a dumbbell, kettlebell, band, or cable setting that makes the set challenging without turning the reps sloppy.
Train more than one core job: Your core needs to resist rotation, rotate with control, prevent leaning, and hold posture under load. Carries, Pallof presses, woodchoppers, and marches cover those needs well.
Keep the tempo honest: Slow reps teach control. Fast, loose reps usually shift the work away from your core and into momentum.
Pair core strength with full-body training: Squats, presses, rows, hinges, and carries help build the muscle and strength that support a firmer, more capable midsection.
The goal is to make your core feel useful again, not just tired. When your midsection braces better during carries, presses, squats, and daily movement, you’ll notice the difference in how confidently you move.
Pamela Anderson appears to be opening the door to romance, with speculation swirling around a potential relationship with Tom Cruise.
The 58-year-old actress is reportedly ready to embrace love again after years focused on solidifying her place in the entertainment world, according to a source who spoke with the Daily Mail on Friday.
Recent buzz suggests that Cruise, 63, took notice of Anderson following her compelling performance in “The Last Showgirl,” her much-anticipated return to the big screen.
A source revealed to the National Enquirer that the film allowed audiences, including Cruise, to view Anderson in a new light. “They’ve been in touch ever since,” the insider noted.
The same source also hinted at a burgeoning connection, describing a “definite spark” between the two celebrities.
“People have noticed it and mentioned it to Tom,” the source added.
Reps for Anderson and Cruise did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
The “Baywatch” icon was last romantically linked to her “Naked Gun” co-star Liam Neeson. The stars sparked romance speculation after their chemistry was put on display while promoting their film last summer.
At the time, sources told Page Six that they were “figuring things out.”
In December, Anderson confirmed that she and Neeson were “romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming.”
While the romance was short-lived, the model told People at the time that she felt “sure” the pair “will always be in each other’s lives.”
Cruise was last linked to Ana de Armas, whom he reportedly dated for months last year. The actors broke up in October because de Armas felt “uncomfortable” with how fast things were moving in their relationship.
Governor Hochul seems to be leveraging the Long Island Rail Road strike as a strategic move to undermine Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and potentially sway voters away from the leading Republican gubernatorial candidate in his own region, according to a prominent transit union leader.
John Samuelsen, who serves as the International President of the Transport Workers Union, remarked, “It’s not a mere coincidence that she’s orchestrating this in his own backyard.”
He suggested that Hochul’s strategy might involve sparking a strike to shift public blame onto Blakeman and the Republican party, thereby gaining an advantage in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Samuelsen, representing the Local 100 union that includes 40,000 subway and bus workers also in negotiation discussions, accuses Hochul and her allies at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of being responsible for instigating the strike involving five LIRR unions.
He further noted that Hochul’s failure to prevent the strike could have repercussions not only on her re-election prospects but also on other Democratic races in the upcoming November elections.
“I believe that if the Democrats don’t start calling Kathy Hochul out on her behavior and her anti-trade-union ethos, they may very well pay the price,” said Samuelsen, whose union has not endorsed any candidate for governor.
The labor leader also ripped the Hochul-controlled MTA for refusing to follow the recommendations of two federal panels that would have prevented a strike and for tapping Gary Dellaverson as the MTA’s chief negotiator in ithe labor talks.
Dellaverson served as the MTA’s chief labor negotiator in 2005 during highly contentious contract disputes with TWU Local 100 that led to an illegal walkout that paralyzed NYC’s subways and buses for three days during the December holiday season.
“I do believe [the] hiring of Dellaverson has gone underreported,” said Samuelsen. “It was foreshadowing of things to come because exactly what went down in 2026 with the [LIRR] went down in 2005 because of . . . this guy.”
Hochul spokesperson Gordon Tepper said Samuelsen “has no role in these negotiations, and New Yorkers should view his political commentary accordingly.”
“This is about protecting riders and taxpayers,” said Tepper. “Gov. Hochul directed the MTA to offer fair options to LIRR workers without driving up fares or taxes for Long Islanders, and that is what they have done . . . Everyone should be focused on getting both sides back to the table.”
A 20-year-old college student faces a life forever changed following a devastating accident involving his Tesla, which erupted into flames, as alleged in a lawsuit against the electric car manufacturer.
Jay Kharbanda, a biochemistry student at Stony Brook University, claims that a flawed battery design in his 2024 Tesla Model 3 transformed the vehicle into a blazing inferno after it collided with a utility pole on Long Island.
The incident occurred on June 30, 2025, as Kharbanda was en route to his home. He reports that another car cut in front of him in Dix Hills, approximately 40 miles from Manhattan.
According to the lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn, the impact propelled Kharbanda’s Tesla into the utility pole at the intersection of Old Country Road and Newtown Road in Plainview.
“I blacked out,” Kharbanda recounted to the New York Post. “I just remember getting hit, and that’s it.”
The lawsuit alleges the impact caused the car’s high-voltage lithium-ion battery to fail ‘catastrophically,’ triggering a phenomenon known as thermal runaway, in which overheating battery cells ignite one another in a rapidly escalating chain reaction.
Kharbanda’s lawyer, Scott Epstein, told the Post that the vehicle became ‘a literal hell on earth.’
Video of the crash shows flames shooting from the red Tesla as Kharbanda lay injured on the ground nearby.
Kharbanda suffered third- and fourth-degree burns, underwent four surgeries and had several toes on his left foot amputated after the June 30 crash in Plainview, New York
The lawsuit alleges a catastrophic battery failure triggered a ‘thermal runaway’ fire that left the aspiring doctor with more than $800,000 in medical bills
Kharbanda said he does not know how he escaped the burning car. He was later told that the doors malfunctioned and bystanders smashed a window to pull him to safety.
He woke up at Nassau University Medical Center, where he spent two months undergoing painful treatment.
The former high school sprinter suffered third- and fourth-degree burns to his lower legs, severe burns to his face and left hand, torn knee ligaments, and the amputation of several toes on his left foot.
He underwent four surgeries, multiple skin grafts, and weeks of daily hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
‘I was coughing up and sneezing black soot for two or three weeks,’ Kharbanda told the Post.
Kharbanda, who hopes to pursue a career in medicine, said the ordeal has left him too traumatized to drive.
‘I think Tesla should realize that their cars aren’t as safe as they make them out to be,’ he said.
His father, Gagan Kharbanda, said the family expects to face at least $800,000 in medical bills.
‘I lost my whole world when I saw him,’ he told the Post.
The June 30 crash in Plainview sent Kharbanda’s Tesla into a utility pole before the vehicle erupted in flames, according to the lawsuit
The aspiring doctor says he no longer drives and now relies on Uber or rides from his parents after the traumatic crash
Jay Kharbanda, 20, a Stony Brook University biochemistry student, is suing Tesla after his 2024 Model 3 burst into flames following a crash on Long Island
Kharbanda is seeking unspecified damages, including punitive damages intended to hold Tesla accountable.
Tesla did not respond to the New York Post’s request for comment.
Kharbanda said he now relies on Uber or rides from his parents.
A man from New Jersey found himself under arrest on Thursday after allegedly igniting a significant fire using camping fuel and fireworks within a Walmart located in Maryland. This dramatic act was reportedly a diversion aimed at facilitating a $10,000 jewelry theft.
Authorities apprehended 36-year-old Anthony J. Rhodes from Berlin, New Jersey, without any issues. Currently detained in a Camden County jail, he is awaiting extradition to Maryland where he faces charges of first-degree arson and manufacturing an explosive device.
The incident, described as chaotic, took place on the evening of April 29 at an Elkton store, as reported by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
According to officials, security footage captured a masked individual entering the store with a backpack. The suspect was seen filling a shopping cart with camping fuel and several boxes of fireworks. He then positioned the cart near the children’s clothing area and set it on fire.
The fire erupted inside the Maryland Walmart store, close to the boys’ clothing section.(Image courtesy of the Maryland State Fire Marshal via Facebook)
As the fire grew and fireworks began exploding inside the store, customers and staff scrambled for the exits.
Authorities said the suspect then smashed into the store’s jewelry counter, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise before walking out and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
While firefighters from the Singerly Fire Company quickly extinguished the flames and contained direct fire damage to around $5,000, Walmart said the smoke, soot and subsequent cleanup resulted in $10 million in lost inventory.
Anthony J. Rhodes, 36, of Berlin, N.J., is facing multiple charges after allegedly lighting a fire inside of a Maryland Walmart store.(Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal via Facebook)
Officials said Rhodes was wearing a Jefferson University Baseball T-shirt during the heist, which investigators used to track him down.
Rhodes did not have a connection to the university or its sports teams, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and Walmart Global Investigations assisted with the investigation.
The suspect was captured by security cameras and later identified as Anthony J. Rhodes, 36, of Berlin, New Jersey, according to authorities.(Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal via Facebook)
“Working side-by-side with our ATF partners and Walmart Global Investigations, our team was able to identify a suspect quickly,” acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray wrote in a statement after the arrest. “Investigations such as these require an all-hands approach, and I am proud of everyone who was able to bring this case to a close.”
A Walmart spokesperson told Fox News Digital the company “appreciate[s] the partnership with law enforcement and their swift action in this investigation.”
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.
