Fresh off their NBA championship, the Boston Celtics face a crucial offseason decision regarding Kristaps Porzingis. Trading him could save the team up to $140 million in luxury tax, offering long-term financial flexibility. However, losing Porzingis would weaken their frontcourt and potentially diminish their 2025 title chances, forcing a difficult choice between immediate contention and future sustainability.
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Amidst ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran has rejected any nuclear negotiations, dismissing U.S. outreach efforts. Foreign Minister Araqchi insists talks are impossible until Israeli aggression ceases, accusing the U.S. of complicity. Despite this, Araqchi met with European ministers in Geneva, as Europe attempts to de-escalate tensions.
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Aishwarya Toshniwal, a medical student in Akola, narrowly escaped disaster when an Air India flight crashed near her hostel. From her fifth-floor window, she witnessed the horrifying aftermath of the crash, with flames and debris everywhere.
In Jharkhand's Garhwa district, a 19-year-old woman, Sunita Singh, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Budhnath Singh, with pesticide-laced chicken. The incident occurred in Bahokudar village after the couple's recent marriage on May 11.
Sourav Ganguly believes it will be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to maintain fitness and secure spots in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, considering their age and limited ODI opportunities. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's irreplaceable caliber and praised Yuvraj Singh's exceptional white-ball performance, regretting his limited Test opportunities due to a strong batting lineup.
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Faridabad police unearthed the decomposed body of Tanu Rajput, a 25-year-old woman, from a pit outside her in-laws' house in Roshan Nagar, nearly two months after her disappearance. Her husband, Arun Singh, and his parents are suspected of murdering her and burying her body.
A public disagreement has erupted between Anthropic and Nvidia, sparked by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's misrepresentation of Anthropic's stance on AI development. Anthropic refuted Huang's claim that its CEO, Dario Amodei, believes AI is too dangerous for widespread development. The company clarified Amodei advocates for AI transparency and acknowledges concerns about AI's potential impact on employment.