Elon Musk highlighted a major issue in the US Social Security database, identifying 20 million centenarians while Census data counts only 86,000. Historical audits showed many listed individuals are long deceased, with some fraud or multiple Social Security numbers involved. Only 44,000 receive benefits, and some fraud cases linked to incorrect numbers were found.
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The Indian men's team secured the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title by defeating Nepal 54-36. This victory, led by captain Pratik Waikar and star player Ramji Kashyap, followed the Indian women's team's triumph over Nepal. India's path to triumph included wins against Brazil, Peru, Bhutan, Bangladesh and South Africa.
Ivanka Trump has left politics. She wants to focus on her family and personal life. Ivanka served as an advisor to her father, Donald Trump. She faced scrutiny during her time in the White House. Ivanka now enjoys new hobbies like gardening and jiu-jitsu. She and her husband are also involved in real estate projects.
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Yograj Singh, former cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, has criticized MS Dhoni for not giving Yuvraj enough opportunities during crucial phases of his career but has also acknowledged Dhoni's fearlessness and contributions to Indian cricket, sparking debates among fans and experts.
Ranveer Allahbadia faced nationwide backlash for his controversial remark on Samay Raina's show, prompting calls for social media regulation and involvement from political leaders. The National Commission for Women summoned him and others involved, and the Maharashtra Cyber Department initiated legal action, highlighting the broader implications of inappropriate online content.
A court has sentenced three traffic police officers and an auto driver to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill ASP Kalpana Saxena during her crackdown on an extortion racket in 2010. The officers were dismissed from the department, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them. Additional charges of bribery could not be proven due to investigation flaws.
Tensions between Hindu and Islamic outfits over animal sacrifices on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai have risen. Police stopped animal sacrifices at Sikandar Badushah Dargah, citing that only prayers are allowed. Ramanathapuram MP K. Navas Kani attempted to address the issue while BJP state president K. Annamalai criticized the MP for provoking Hindus and disrupting religious harmony.
The Pacific Palisades wildfire, one of California's most destructive fires, led to delayed evacuation orders with alerts coming 40 minutes after homes began burning. Most residents evacuated safely due to prior awareness and first responders' efforts, despite intense traffic congestion.