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Former President Joe Biden, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, made a public appearance at his grandson Robert Hunter Biden II's high school graduation in Connecticut. The family, including Jill and Ashley Biden, celebrated the milestone.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have advanced to the 2025 IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, marking their fourth final appearance. Historically, Qualifier 1 winners have a strong chance of winning the title, with 11 of the last 14 champions taking this route. RCB now have time to strategize for the final in Ahmedabad.
The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard University by revoking its ability to enroll international students, demanding compliance on issues like pro-Palestinian protests and diversity policies. Thousands of foreign students face potential deportation unless they transfer or a court intervenes. Harvard currently has nearly 6,800 international students, most of them in graduate programs.
A 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Ayan Ahmed, tragically drowned in a farmhouse swimming pool during a friend's sister's wedding celebration near Bhopal. Ayan and his friends were cooling off in the pool when he submerged after using the slide. Despite attempts to revive him, he died in the hospital. Police are investigating possible negligence by the farmhouse.
Michelle Obama's recent remarks on her podcast, stating that creating life is "the least" of what a woman's reproductive system does, have sparked controversy. She emphasised the broader importance of women's reproductive health beyond just procreation, criticising the lack of medical research and political decision-making on the issue. Conservative figures and social media users have strongly condemned her comments.
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