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A 3.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of East Tennessee on Saturday morning, including Greenback, Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, and Seymour. The tremors, which were felt as far as North Georgia, left residents on edge, though no significant damage has been reported.

With Derek Carr's retirement announcement, the New Orleans Saints are at a crossroads in their quest for a new quarterback. The Saints have a significant decision to make—either promote rookie Tyler Shough to fill Carr’s shoes or dive into the market to sign a seasoned veteran like Aaron Rodgers.

A Canadian employee has been fired after an April Fools’ prank involving a "stop crying" sticker in a staff bathroom, despite claiming to have received prior approval from the company’s Human Resources department. The incident has raised questions about workplace humor and employee discipline, especially in light of the employee's claims that the prank was meant to lift spirits.

A 37-year-old Indian-origin man, Gurvinder Singh Johal, was fatally stabbed inside a Lloyds Bank in Derby city centre on May 6, prompting a murder investigation and court proceedings against the accused. The victim, who had recently returned from a family trip to India, was declared dead at the scene despite emergency services' efforts.

The Nepal government has approved a record number of climbers to attempt the summit of Mount Everest this spring, with 75 Indians, including 12 women, among the climbers granted permission. As of Monday, a total of 441 climbers from 55 countries have received clearance to attempt the climb, according to Nepal's Department of Tourism.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi region on Saturday, prompting brief concerns about potential damage or casualties. However, authorities have reported no immediate damage or injuries.