Florida is set to potentially eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren, a move spearheaded by Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis. Dr. Ladapo, a known vaccine skeptic, has clashed with public health authorities in the past. The state plans to form a commission tied to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to further this agenda.
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India faced a disappointing start in the Super4s stage of the Asia Cup, drawing 2-2 with South Korea after leading early. Despite Hardik Singh's initial goal, South Korea surged ahead with two quick goals. Harmanpreet Singh's late assist to Mandeep Singh salvaged a draw, but India's poor finishing and missed penalty corners highlighted a lackluster performance.
A hot-mic moment captured Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing biotechnology's potential to extend human life, possibly up to 150 years, with North Korean President Kim Jong Un observing. The exchange occurred during a military parade in Beijing, where Xi warned of a global crossroads between peace and war while showcasing China's military strength.
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Travis Kelce will play in Brazil on September 5, 2025. Taylor Swift's presence is a big topic. She might attend the Chiefs vs Chargers game. Security arrangements are rumored. Swift's past experience in Brazil is a factor. She has supported Kelce at many games. Her new album releases on October 3. Her schedule might allow her to travel to Brazil.
Marathi singer and actor Rahul Deshpande announced his separation from wife Neha on Instagram after 17 years of marriage. Their legal separation was finalized in September 2024. Rahul emphasized prioritizing their daughter Renuka’s well-being and thanked fans for respecting their privacy during this transition.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their three-month social media silence to address the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries. RCB acknowledged their silence stemmed from grief over the incident that occurred during their homecoming celebration after winning their first IPL title.
Pakistan is forcing out thousands of registered Afghan refugees amidst a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, triggered by a recent devastating earthquake. Despite holding official UN registration, families are fleeing due to fear of arrest and harassment, exacerbating the challenges faced by a nation already grappling with immense loss and destruction.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, expressing condolences to the victims' families. The SCO reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism, separatism, and extremism, emphasizing that perpetrators must face justice. Following the attack that killed 26, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror hideouts across the border.