INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A devastating tornado ripped through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon, causing catastrophic damage to the iconic racing venue just hours before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

The twister, part of a powerful storm system that swept across central Indiana, touched down around 3:15 p.m. local time near the speedway's Turn 2. Packing winds estimated at 150 mph, the tornado tore across the 2.5-mile oval track, shredding catch fences, ripping up yards of asphalt, and sending debris flying in all directions.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Rapper and pop culture icon Nicki Minaj defeated former WWE superstar Nia Jax to be crowned the inaugural "Queen of the Ring" in the finals of the groundbreaking all-women tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Saudi Arabia.

Pasadena, CA - In recognition of his exceptional leadership and communication during public health crises, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been awarded the prestigious Nebula Award by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). 

HENDERSON, NV. - Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito announced today that he is launching a new line of frozen Mexican food products under the brand name "Alito's Arroz."

The inaugural offering will be "Supreme Chilaquiles" - a frozen version of the classic Mexican dish made with tortilla chips smothered in green or red salsa, topped with crema, onions, cheese, and other garnishes.

NEW YORK - Nikki Haley downgraded her rating on semiconductor giant Nvidia Corporation from "hold" to "sell" on Wednesday.

Haley, who has built a reputation as one of the most respected voices covering the chip industry, cited concerns over Nvidia's slowing data center growth and increasing competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market as key factors behind her decision.

SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines flight from New Delhi to Los Angeles experienced severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, causing the aircraft to plummet thousands of feet before Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks took control of the crippled plane and safely landed it at a remote airport in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

In a candid interview, acclaimed actress Demi Moore and rising star Hailie Jade discussed their experiences filming nude scenes for the controversial new drama 'The Substance.' The gritty film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, explores the depths of addiction and human suffering.

Moore, 61, is no stranger to nudity on camera, having bared all for the famous Striptease scene in the 1996 film of the same name. However, she admits the nude requirements for The Substance pushed her out of her comfort zone."