Giannis Antetokounmpo faced an unexpected defeat in Mr. Beast's challenge, failing to complete a series of basketball shots against a non-athlete. This loss cost him the $1,00,000 prize. The challenge, part of Mr. Beast's YouTube series known for its extravagant giveaways, included other top athletes like Serena Williams and Stephen Curry, who participate to support various charities.
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Bangladesh security forces surrounded the national tax authority headquarters on Sunday as its employees extended a two-week-long strike over the interim government's reforms, reportedly leaving millions of dollars in taxes uncollected. Government orders to overhaul the powerful tax authority, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), have sparked fury from ordinary employees to top management.
Film sets, particularly those of horror and mythological genres, often become stages for unexplained phenomena. Actors like Bipasha Basu and Rajkummar Rao have reported eerie occurrences during horror film shoots, while directors of mythological films, such as Prasanth Varma, describe experiences that suggest divine intervention. Ajay Devgn's practice of honoring local deities further highlights the impact of spiritual energy on set, blurring the line between reel and real.
Indian cricket enters a new chapter with Shubman Gill appointed captain for the challenging England tour, succeeding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Selectors opted for Gill's long-term potential over Jasprit Bumrah's injury concerns and KL Rahul's interim option. Rishabh Pant is named vice-captain, while Karun Nair is preferred over Sarfaraz Khan for his experience.
Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan criticized the Gaza situation at an Asean meeting. He highlighted indifference and double standards towards Palestinians. Hasan pointed to the erosion of international law. He urged Asean to address the issue. Malaysia has provided over $10 million in aid to Gaza since October 2023. The conflict began after a Hamas attack on Israel.
Faced with enlistment shortfalls, the US military spent over $6 billion on recruitment and retention incentives in the last three years. The Navy significantly outspent other branches, particularly on retention bonuses, while the Army focused on new programs like the Future Soldier Prep Course to boost enlistments.
Romania's presidential election saw Nicusor Dan, Bucharest's mayor, win. He defeated George Simion. Ethnic Hungarians and Moldovan citizens voted for Dan in large numbers. Their support was crucial for his victory. Viktor Orban backed Simion, despite his anti-Hungarian views. Dan's win is seen as a victory for democracy. He also acknowledged the support from Moldova.
Heinrich Klaasen's explosive 105* off 39 balls powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi. His blistering knock, the fastest IPL century of 2025, equaled the third-fastest overall. Travis Head's 76 and quick contributions from Abhishek Sharma and others helped SRH post the third-highest team total in IPL history, setting a daunting target for KKR.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is expected to release the Class 10 and 12 board exam results for 2025 between May 27 and 30. Over 7.83 lakh students appeared for the exams held from February 11 to March 4. Results will be available on jac.jharkhand.gov.in and jacresults.com. Students can check their scores online, via DigiLocker, or SMS. Re-evaluation and supplementary exam options will be available. Official confirmation is awaited through a press conference.
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