Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is rebuilding his Texas mansion in Prosper, aiming for a more contemporary and intimate design. Construction began after he demolished his previous multi-million-dollar estate in October 2024. The new structure, featuring clean lines and compartmentalized segments, appears to be a luxurious, multi-story residence.
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The Election Commission has taken strict action against West Bengal officials for manipulating the electoral roll. Officers in Baruipur Purba and Moyna constituencies are suspended and face FIRs for adding names without verification and sharing login credentials. This follows reports of similar lapses by other officials.
A controversy involving Gautam Gambhir and Lee Fortis has surfaced before the crucial fifth Test match between India and England. The incident occurred during India's practice session. Parthiv Patel supported Gambhir and criticised England's behaviour. Patel also highlighted the importance of domestic leagues and praised young Indian wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel.
India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, designed for precision strikes up to 500 km, twice off the Odisha coast. These tests pave the way for its induction into the armed forces, enhancing their conventional strike capabilities. The Pralay, crucial for the proposed Integrated Rocket Force, underwent user evaluation trials, validating its range and accuracy.
A shooting in Midtown Manhattan resulted in the deaths of five people, including a police officer and the suspected gunman, Shane Tamura. The incident occurred inside an office building, reportedly housing Blackstone investment company, causing widespread panic as the shooter moved floor by floor. Police have contained the scene, confirming the shooter is dead, while investigations are underway.
National Sisters' Day, celebrated on August 3rd, 2025, is a special occasion to honor the unique bond shared between sisters. The day encourages acknowledging the unwavering support, shared memories, and deep connection that defines sisterhood. It offers an opportunity to express appreciation through heartfelt messages, thoughtful gestures, and quality time, reinforcing the invaluable role sisters play in each other's lives.
Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs, impacting 9,000 employees, bringing the total to over 15,000 this year. CEO Satya Nadella cited the company's shift towards AI as a driving force, despite strong financial performance with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income. The gaming division experienced significant cuts following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Following a fiery speech by MNS president Raj Thackeray condemning dance bars in Raigad, MNS workers allegedly vandalized Night Riders The Bar in Panvel. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows individuals destroying furniture and liquor bottles.
Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She defeated Koneru Humpy in the final through an intense tie-break. This victory also earned her the Grandmaster title. Ju Wenjun of China is still the reigning Women's World Champion. Divya's World Cup win qualifies her for the Candidates Tournament.
The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 is set to begin from August 6 to 15, boasting an expanded format, an elite lineup, and a record prize pool. Pranav V, the reigning FIDE World Junior Champion, will debut in the Masters section, while Karthikeyan Murali replaces Vladimir Fedoseev. Harshvardhan GB, the first IM, joins the Challengers, promising intense competition.