A fierce skirmish has emerged in Trumpworld between his 'tech cabal' and MAGA nativists over the appointment of Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as the White House AI policy advisor. Trump loyalist Laura Loomer and others criticized the pick, citing concerns about foreign influence, while Musk and other tech leaders defended Krishnan, emphasizing the need for skilled immigration.
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Arvind Kejriwal defended his statement about 'poison in Yamuna' and criticized Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's threat of legal action. Kejriwal cited confirmation from the Delhi Jal Board that Yamuna waters contained harmful levels of ammonia, despite the board calling his claims misleading.
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa. He was in a car with another person when unknown assailants blocked their exit and opened fire. Hendricks was known for his LGBTQ advocacy and had previously mentioned threats against him.
India's captain Rohit Sharma was dropped for the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia, replaced by Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah mentioned Rohit 'opted to rest', which former India batter turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar found vague. Manjrekar criticized the lack of transparency, emphasizing the need for clear communication with fans.
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional, in a lawsuit by states and immigration groups. The order seeks to limit citizenship to children of US citizens or lawful residents, impacting many children born to non-citizen parents.
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