The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on January 25, 2025. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 263-176 and recently defeated the Warriors on December 25, 2024. Key players for the matchup include Anthony Davis and LeBron James for the Lakers, and Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins for the Warriors.
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A Hindu woman in Navi Mumbai delivered a baby girl using a Muslim woman's Aadhaar card for illegal adoption. The Muslim woman abandoned the baby after finding out she's HIV positive, leading to legal actions against both women. Investigations highlight the need for stricter adoption regulations.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station with the Axiom Mission 4 in 2025. As an Indian Air Force pilot, he will join a diverse international crew for a 14-day mission conducting experiments and outreach programs. Shukla aims to showcase Indian culture in space, including performing yoga onboard.
Apple is developing a foldable device, similar to a large iPad, potentially launching around 2028. The company aims to eliminate the crease found in current foldable devices. This foldable is expected to be larger than current iPads, catering to users who desire bigger screens. While other companies have tried similar concepts, Apple's approach involves a single folding glass sheet.
A massive avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonmarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday, with no casualties reported. A video by ANI captured the avalanche barreling toward a stationary vehicle. This comes days after an avalanche at a BRO camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli killed eight workers. The Western Himalayas are highly avalanche-prone, with natural and human activities triggering them. Scientists monitor conditions to assess risks and implement preventive measures.
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Stripe accidentally sent termination emails with a cartoon duck image to 300 laid-off employees, adding an odd twist to their layoffs. Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh apologized for the mistake. Despite the reduction, Stripe plans significant expansion, increasing staff by 17%, reaching around 10,000 employees by year-end.