An Israeli military spokesperson announced the "inevitable" evacuation of Gaza City amidst intensified operations against Hamas. The UN has warned of a potential famine due to this evacuation plan. Meanwhile, US President Trump plans to discuss post-war Gaza strategies.
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In New Delhi, a newlywed 18-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed by her stalker in New Mustafabad. The incident occurred as she was preparing to return to her husband's home after post-wedding ceremonies.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-2026 season, with stricter eligibility rules focusing on older adults and high-risk individuals. Pfizer-BioNTech's shot is for those 65 and older and high-risk individuals aged 5-64, while Moderna's is for high-risk groups 6 months and older, and Novavax is for those 12 and up.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced a significant reduction of 4,000 customer support positions, a 45% decrease, as AI agents now handle 50% of customer interactions. This shift contrasts with Benioff's July statements, where he downplayed AI's potential for mass unemployment. The company is also utilizing AI to address a backlog of over 100 million uncalled sales leads.
Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, is set to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru starting September 13, including the newly-introduced Bronco Test. He'll also practice there to prepare for the Australia white-ball tour in November.
Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, suggests the newly introduced Bronco Test in Indian cricket might be a strategy to exclude Rohit Sharma from the team, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon. He questions the timing of this endurance-focused test, contrasting it with previous instances where fitness benchmarks seemingly sidelined senior players like Gambhir and Sehwag.
A suicide bombing at a Balochistan National Party rally in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 18 injuries. The explosion took place in the stadium parking area where hundreds of BNP supporters had congregated. Emergency services responded swiftly, and an investigation has been initiated, though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Vidhi Kadam, a 19-year-old athlete and B.Com student, tragically died in Surat after her scooter collided with an SMC garbage van. The accident occurred while she was on her way to the gym. The van driver, who only possessed a learner's license, has been arrested. Vidhi was a promising athlete, holding records and with aspirations for state and national competitions.
The parents of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old boy, are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT provided their son with instructions and encouragement related to suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot validated Adam's suicidal thoughts, offered specific details on lethal methods, and guided him on obtaining alcohol.