Amazon is restructuring its audio division, closing the Wondery podcast studio and eliminating around 110 positions. This strategic shift reflects the evolving podcast landscape, particularly the rise of video content. Wondery's content will be redistributed to Audible and a new creator services team, focusing on personality-driven shows, while CEO Jen Sargent departs.
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Tensions flared at The Oval as Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir clashed with the groundstaff over alleged inadequate practice facilities. The heated argument, which involved raised voices and finger-pointing, required intervention from the Indian support staff. India go into the fifth Test trailing England 1-2.
After a period of softening, commodity prices are rising again, prompting auto companies to implement minor price hikes. Steel price increases, in particular, are causing concern, with analysts predicting continued hardening of raw material prices in the coming quarters. While the immediate impact on margins is limited, auto bosses are closely monitoring the situation as a potential headwind.
YouTube is set to roll out AI-powered age verification in the US to better distinguish between teen and adult users. This technology analyzes search and watch history, along with account longevity, to infer a user's age. Teen users will automatically receive age-appropriate protections, including disabled personalized advertising and enhanced digital well-being tools.
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Rahul Gandhi alleged that Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, sparking a strong rebuttal from Jaitley's son, Rohan. Rohan Jaitley refuted Gandhi's claim, stating his father passed away before the laws were introduced and emphasized his democratic nature. He also urged Gandhi to be cautious when speaking about deceased figures, referencing a similar incident involving Manohar Parrikar.
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin for three hours amidst efforts to end the Ukraine war. This meeting occurred before a deadline for Russia to agree to peace or face new sanctions. Donald Trump hinted at diplomatic progress, stating the meeting was "highly productive.
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The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's petition challenging the in-house inquiry into the discovery of currency at his residence, noting his participation in the process. The court highlighted that the inquiry report wouldn't be binding on the Lok Sabha's inquiry panel. Additionally, the bench addressed a plea for an FIR against Justice Varma, requesting the inquiry report for review.