A rare 1918 US postage stamp, known as the “Inverted Jenny,” has sold for a record-breaking $2 million at an auction in New York City. The stamp, which features a blue airplane printed upside down on a red and white background, is one of only 100 that were ever printed. It was originally sold for 24 cents, BBC reported.

The stamp was purchased by Charles Hack, a 76-year-old stamp collector from New York. Mr Hack said he plans to display the stamp in his private collection.

Mr Hack told the Washington Post that he had been eyeing the coveted stamp since he was a child, calling it the “holy grail of postage”.

The previous record for the most expensive single US stamp sold was $1.9 million, which was paid for a block of four Inverted Jennys in 2016.

The Inverted Jenny is one of the most famous stamps in the world. It has been featured in numerous stamp-collecting magazines and books, and it has even appeared on an episode of the popular animated sitcom The Simpsons.

The stamp’s error makes it one of the most valuable stamps in the world. The airplane was printed upside down because the plate that was used to print the stamp was accidentally reversed.

The Inverted Jenny is a popular collectable among stamp collectors around the world. It is a symbol of American history and innovation, and it is a reminder of the importance of attention to detail.

Schools are shut in Chennai today due to heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu. Institutions in adjoining Thiruvallur district and Puducherry, a Union territory, too have declared rain holiday.

The weather department has forecast more showers in six districts including Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, and Villupuram.

Velankanni in Nagapattjnam witnessed a whopping 17 cm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, while Cuddalore, Puducherry, Chengalpattu, and Chennai too experienced significant downpours.

Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression.

Tamil Nadu has received 221 mm of rain since October 1, which is 17% below the normal average. The ongoing Northeast Monsoon is crucial for the state’s drinking water and irrigation needs.

In response to the impending crisis, Chief Minister M K Stalin has deployed ministers to oversee preparedness in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam districts. Senior bureaucrats have also been assigned to monitor the situation in 13 other districts.

Concerned citizens can reach out to the control room over phone at 1070 and 1077, or through WhatsApp at 9445869848.

Mr Stalin visited the control room and reviewed the preparedness and engaged with the district collectors of areas experiencing heavy rain.

Many water bodies including reservoirs are filling up fast while the low-lying areas are inundated in Cuddalore. Large tracts of standing paddy crop remain submerged in the delta region. Farmers are worried of major crop losses if there is no respite from the rainfall that allows a window for drainage.

Chennai, however, did not face any major waterlogging, thanks to the newly built stormwater drains. Although there are stretches of unfinished work, Greater Chennai Corporation officials say that they are monitoring these hotspots for quick intervention.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who died during a “freak accident” during a match. The 29-year-old suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers’ Utilita Arena on October 28. The Nottingham Panthers player was taken to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. The South Yorkshire Police arrested the suspect on Tuesday, more than a fortnight after the incident.

“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a release posted on the police website.

“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation,” she is further quoted as saying.

The police detective also urged people to refrain from “comment and speculation which could hinder” the investigation.

The Panthers were playing against the Sheffield Steelers when the collision took place in the 35th minute of the game.

The death of Mr Johnson, who was from Minnesota in the US, sparked an outpouring of grief across the world.

More than 8,000 fans observed a moment of silence in tribute to him before the Steelers’ 2-1 win against Coventry Blaze.

Mr Johnson played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.

He went on to play in Canada for the Ontario Reign and in Germany for the Augsburger Panther before agreeing to join Nottingham for the 2023-24 campaign.