Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson has addressed pregnancy rumors circulating online following her absence from a recent game. Jackson, listed as “out for personal reasons,” responded with humor, posting a photo on X holding a basketball to her stomach, captioned “#ItsAGirl”. She later clarified she is not pregnant, emphasizing her focus on being a 'rich auntie'.
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ArduPilot, an open-source software initially created for hobbyist drones, has reportedly been used in a Ukrainian attack that destroyed a portion of Russia's strategic bomber fleet. The software's creators expressed surprise at its military application, as it was originally designed for peaceful purposes like search and rescue and autonomous vehicles.
In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city localities. Following confirmation from NIHSAD Bhopal, culling operations began within a 1km radius of infected zones.
In Karachi, over 100 inmates escaped from Malir prison after earthquake tremors prompted an evacuation. Prisoners attacked guards, seizing weapons and fleeing before dawn. While 78 have been recaptured, police are searching for the remaining escapees. One inmate died and three officers were injured in a shootout. Authorities are urging the escapees to surrender, warning of potential terror charges.
Amidst the uproar over the discovery of a large sum of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai addressed the critical issue of maintaining judicial legitimacy and public confidence. He acknowledged that instances of corruption and misconduct within the judiciary negatively impact public trust.
The U.S. has temporarily suspended new student visa interviews worldwide, signaling stricter social media checks under the Trump administration. This move, outlined in a diplomatic cable by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raises concerns among international applicants. It follows previous actions targeting foreign students and universities, citing national security and campus unrest as justification.
Gujarat Titans faced a heartbreaking exit from IPL 2025 after a 20-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. Despite leading the league stage, late-season losses led to their downfall, triggering emotional reactions from players' families in the stands. Mumbai Indians' victory propelled them to Qualifier 2, while Gujarat Titans' promising season ended in disappointment.
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched a Qualifier 1 spot in IPL 2025, triumphing over Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets. Chasing a challenging 227-3, RCB's Jitesh Sharma's explosive 85 off 33 balls and key contributions from Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal secured the win.
Jasprit Bumrah rarely shows emotion on the pitch and seldom celebrates a wicket, but in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, he looked like a man possessed. He finished with 1/27 in four overs — below par by his standards — yet Washington Sundar’s wicket turned the tide in MI’s favour. In a world where bowlers get their due beyond talk shows and podcasts, Bumrah might well have pipped Rohit for the Player of the Match award.
L&T is set to significantly expand its defence business, aiming for multi-billion dollar revenues, driven by government initiatives to boost domestic defence production and exports. The company plans to leverage its shipyard and expand facilities to meet growing demand for naval vessels and other military equipment.