Elon Musk refuted claims that foreign-born tech workers in the US are taking jobs from qualified Americans, highlighting a persistent shortage of engineering talent in Silicon Valley. This debate coincides with the backlash over Sriram Krishnan's appointment as a White House AI policy advisor, stressing the limitless potential for job creation.
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Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to resume bowling after passing a reassessment of his action. The veteran all-rounder was suspended last December for an illegal action, which sidelined him from the ICC Champions Trophy. He is now eligible to bowl in ODIs and global leagues. The all-rounder had participated in last year's IPL auction and the PSL draft in January but could not find any takers.
John Capodice, known for his roles in 'General Hospital' and 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective', has died at 83. He portrayed Carmine Cerullo in 'General Hospital' and appeared in films like 'Wall Street' and 'Independence Day'. He also featured in commercials, including one for Polly-O String Cheese.
In a thrilling finish at the Dubai International Stadium, Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s unbeaten 83 guided Sharjah Warriorz to a three-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants. Chasing 175, Kohler-Cadmore and Rohan Mustafa's 45 helped stabilise the innings after an early wobble. Tim Southee's 3/30 restricted the Giants to 174/7. The win highlighted Warriorz's resilience under pressure.
The 49ers host the Lions in a Week 17 Monday Night Football game. San Francisco is out of playoff contention, while Detroit seeks the top seed. The Lions miss star running back David Montgomery, out for the season due to a torn MCL.
A deadly stampede occurred at Tirupati's Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam ticket distribution, leaving six dead and over 40 injured. Witness D Venkata Lakshmi described the chaos, with people walking over others and pushing uncontrollably. Survivors blamed poor crowd management by police, noting the sudden gate opening led to the panic. The tragedy could have been prevented with better crowd control measures.
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During the Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli was fined for a shoulder-bump incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. This drew heavy media attention in Australia. Former India coach Ravi Shastri criticized the coverage as desperate, suggesting that intense competition and pressure to win the series influenced the media's reaction.