House Speaker Mike Johnson has joined conservative critics denouncing Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show selection, deeming it inappropriate and politically charged. Johnson suggested a patriotic performer like Lee Greenwood would be more suitable, arguing the NFL’s choice alienates traditional American values and mainstream audiences, sparking a debate on cultural direction.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Flora and Harish get black stars; Flora Saini faces direct nomination for the next two weeks
French tech giant Capgemini is set to acquire WNS, a business process services provider, for $3.3 billion in cash. This strategic move aims to establish Capgemini as a leader in AI-powered business operations, capitalizing on the growing demand for autonomous AI agents. The acquisition, valuing WNS at $76.
A 24-year-old woman in Rourkela lost Rs 1.60 lakh to a cyber criminal after being promised a Rs 5,000 award. Lured by a caller claiming to be from a payments app, she shared OTPs 32 times, leading to the fraudulent debit from her account. She has filed an FIR with the Chhend police.
WWE SmackDown this week features two major title bouts: Chelsea Green challenges Giulia for the Women’s US Championship, and Charlotte Flair faces Nia Jax. Ilja Dragunov will also host an open challenge for his US title. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear live, and Rey Fenix takes on Talla Tonga. Catch all the action…
Ketu, the South Lunar Node in Vedic astrology, signifies detachment and past-life karma, influencing spiritual growth. Its placement in each of the twelve houses reveals areas of apathy and disillusionment, guiding individuals toward deeper spiritual meaning and liberation.
China has unveiled revolutionary sports streaming technology, allowing viewers to control camera angles during live events like basketball and badminton. This ‘ultra-perspective’ broadcast, developed through a major collaboration, offers a fully immersive 3D virtual model of the playing area. Fans can now navigate the action freely, sparking global excitement and potentially redefining sports viewing worldwide.
Samsung Electronics anticipates a significant drop in second-quarter operating profit, exceeding 50%, due to US export restrictions on AI chips to China and underperforming foundry operations. The company projects profits of 4.6 trillion won, a 56% decrease year-over-year. Despite this slump, Samsung anticipates improved factory utilization and demand recovery in the latter half of 2025.
Wordle, a word puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, has gained global popularity. Players guess a five-letter word in six attempts. Colored tiles provide clues. The New York Times acquired Wordle. It is available on their website. The game’s simplicity and daily challenges contribute to its success. Many spin-offs of the game are available.
