Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supports Elon Musk's claims that protests against Tesla are funded by billionaire donors, connecting it to Epic's battle with Big Tech. Sweeney criticizes deceptive funding of anti-Tesla campaigns and their violent fringes. Protests have intensified globally, reflecting dissatisfaction with Musk's political engagements, leading to notable incidents and public displays of disapproval.
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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' had a decent start at the box office, opening at Rs 26 crore. It saw growth on Eid with Rs 29 crore but dropped by 32% on day 3. Its total collection is Rs 75.49 crore.
In a humorous critique, Elon Musk condemned social media platform X's recommendation algorithm, expressing frustration with the persistent display of inappropriate content, like Nazi salutes, in his feed. Musk, previously critical of the algorithm, indicated forthcoming changes to improve content quality. He also defended his controversial gesture at Trump's inauguration, dismissing accusations as misguided.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is rushing to complete renovations of venues in Lahore and Karachi for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tri-series involving South Africa and New Zealand, starting February 8, will test these facilities. The ICC has granted an exception for this period, with the tournament set to commence on February 19.
Afghanistan's star batter Ibrahim Zadran made history in the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score, against England in Lahore. This surpasses Ben Duckett's 165 earlier in the tournament. Zadran's remarkable innings included 12 boundaries and six sixes, making it a standout performance in the competition.
Mumbai Cricket Association honored cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Vinod Kambli during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium. Kambli, encouraged stadium-goers with memories of his career milestones and emphasized hard work as key to success in cricket, drawing inspiration from his own and Sachin Tendulkar's journeys. After his felicitation, Kambli reminisced about his playing days at the iconic venue.
During President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting, Elon Musk dominated the discussion, sparking questions about his influence. Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, enforced a controversial directive requiring federal employees to report their daily work. The directive faced resistance, yet Trump supported Musk, showcasing an unusual dynamic between the administration and the billionaire.
Punjab Kings, boosted by their recent victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aim to solidify their playoff position in their upcoming home game. RCB, struggling after consecutive losses, are desperate to reverse their slide on a spin-friendly pitch. The focus will be on how RCB addresses their batting fragility and whether they can counter Punjab's strong spin attack.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the lead petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The bench, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, chose to refuse new filings on the matter.