Prince Andrew has relinquished his Duke of York title amidst ongoing criticism over his associations with Jeffrey Epstein and a business associate suspected of being a Chinese spy. He stated his decision was to avoid distracting from King Charles's work and the wider royal family.
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The Utah Jazz will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, October 22, to tip off the 2025-26 NBA season at Delta Center. The Jazz, coming off a rebuilding year, face questions about their progress, while the Clippers boast an experienced core aiming to contend. This matchup offers an early glimpse into both teams' potential.
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Indian students on F-1 OPT face SEVIS termination issues when H-1B petitions are withdrawn. Even with withdrawal before the start date, SEVIS can auto-terminate F-1 status, leaving students out of status. This highlights the need for careful coordination with DSOs and USCIS for timely record correction to maintain legal standing.
Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers clashed in a Las Vegas preseason game, with Dallas prioritizing chemistry and integrating Anthony Davis. The Lakers, however, focused on rest and player development due to injuries and load management. This strategic divergence offered a preview of each team's approach to the upcoming NBA season.
Australia clinched the ODI series 2-0 against India. The hosts' bowlers made early inroads, but Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer built a strong partnership. A late surge from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh helped India post 264. Australia's chase saw steady contributions, with Cooper Connolly playing a key role to seal the victory.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) auction is scheduled for late November in New Delhi, marking a mega auction likely to reshuffle squads. The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will follow in mid-December. The WPL's fourth season is set to commence in January 2026, advanced to conclude before the Men's T20 World Cup.
The US government shutdown threatens federal funding for Head Start programmes, putting over 65,000 vulnerable preschool children at risk. Many centres have missed payments and are relying on reserves or local aid. If the shutdown continues, more closures will follow, affecting essential early education and support services for low-income families. The shutdown also impacts related assistance programmes like WIC and Medicaid, heightening challenges for thousands of families nationwide.
A young fan breached security at Gaddafi Stadium during a cricket match. The fan sought to meet star batsman Babar Azam. This occurred on Azam's birthday. Security personnel intervened and removed the fan. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet commented on the incident. Babar Azam remains a popular figure among fans.
Congress MP Pappu Yadav claims the BJP-led NDA is sidelining Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He stated that only the Congress party will offer Kumar the respect he deserves. Yadav believes Kumar will not remain with the NDA after the upcoming Bihar elections. Bihar is scheduled to vote in November.