A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that over 25 million more Americans are breathing polluted air, increasing health risks. Climate events like wildfires and heatwaves are worsening air quality, especially in the West Coast and areas affected by Canadian wildfires.
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Taylor Swift takes a break from the limelight after a record-breaking Eras Tour and releases a double album. She spends her time with Travis Kelce, skipping the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, much to fans' disappointment. Swift stays productive, preparing for future projects.
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Sam Altman faced criticism for his comment that competing with ChatGPT with an AI model under $10 million is 'totally hopeless.' Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank judge, criticized Altman, emphasizing Indian innovation. Mittal asserts that India will develop multiple foundational models soon and highlights the perceived arrogance in Altman's stance.
A policewoman in Bhopal accuses a man of 13 years of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage, leading to legal action. Separately, in Sarojininagar, a man posing as an Army officer on Instagram is arrested for deceiving multiple women out of money and valuables, including a widow.
February saw India's warmest temperatures since 1901, and March-May is predicted to be warmer than usual with increased heatwave days, particularly affecting winter crops like wheat and rapeseed. Key regions include Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana. Vulnerable populations face significant health risks due to heatwaves. Central and South India recorded notably high temperatures.
Police in Buxar arrested a woman for murdering her eight-year-old stepdaughter by strangulation, attempting to burn the body, and concealing it in a gunny bag inside a wooden box. The child's uncle had reported her missing, leading to the woman's arrest and the discovery of the body.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,100, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed investor concerns after a $600 billion market value drop, clarifying that the market misunderstood the implications of DeepSeek's new AI model. Huang emphasized that the demand for powerful computing in AI development remains strong, despite the advances in model efficiency.
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts changes for India's 2026 T20 World Cup team. KL Rahul may replace Rishabh Pant. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill could step in for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer might replace Shivam Dube. Vipraj Nigam is a long-term prospect for Ravindra Jadeja. Mayank Yadav could partner with Arshdeep Singh.