During the Lakers-Clippers game, Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, unexpectedly sat among fans, causing a viral sensation online. Though the Lakers won 108-102, Bronny’s bench-to-fans movement stole the spotlight, drawing over 2.1 million views on TikTok.
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Anupam Mittal from Shark Tank India criticized influencer Vijay Nihalchandani's startup, Make My Payment, suggesting a street cart would be a better venture. Other sharks were also unimpressed with the low paying subscriber numbers, questioning the app's viability and revenue model despite Vijay's success as a social media influencer.
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A Punjab cop's action of kneeling on a protester during a demonstration in Anandpur Sahib has drawn comparisons to George Floyd's case, sparking outrage and accusations of Punjab becoming a "police state." Opposition parties, farm groups, and others have criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, citing his past promises against police brutality.
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