Forbes’ 2025 rankings spotlight UC Berkeley as the top public university for return on investment, followed by UCLA and UC San Diego. The list considers alumni salaries, academic outcomes, and student debt. The University of Michigan and the University of Florida round out the top five, showcasing strong academics and career prospects.
Nick Jonas shared a video showcasing his energetic performance of the Jonas Brothers’ song ‘Backwards,’ capturing Priyanka Chopra’s attention as she indulged in a relaxing self-care session with a UV facial therapy mask. Fans reacted adorably to the couple’s contrasting moments. Priyanka is preparing for her return to Indian cinema with ‘SSMB29’ alongside Mahesh Babu.
Iga Swiatek’s US Open title defence ended abruptly as Amanda Anisimova secured a stunning quarterfinal victory. Naomi Osaka continued her strong major quarterfinal record, advancing to the semifinals. Felix Auger-Aliassime endured a gruelling four-set battle to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal, setting up a clash with either Jannik Sinner or Lorenzo Musetti.
Starting in 2026, the NHL introduces a playoff salary cap, ending LTIR loopholes that allowed teams to exceed the cap with injured players. Teams must now field a cap-compliant 20-man roster for each playoff game. Regular-season LTIR rules also change, limiting cap relief to the average league salary unless NHL and NHLPA approve more.
President Trump defended his administration’s actions against Russia, citing secondary sanctions on India as a significant measure costing Russia “hundreds of billions of dollars.” He rebuked a Polish reporter questioning the lack of punitive actions against Putin, highlighting India’s oil purchases and hinting at further sanctions. Trump also suggested the reporter should seek new employment…
Felix Auger-Aliassime battled past Alex de Minaur in a four-hour marathon to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open. Novak Djokovic secured a record 53rd Grand Slam semifinal berth, defeating Taylor Fritz. In the women’s draw, Amanda Anisimova upset Iga Swiatek, and Naomi Osaka advanced, setting the stage for thrilling semifinal matchups.
Senator John Kennedy sparked controversy by using an ‘Alien’ movie poster to warn against eating recalled shrimp, claiming it could cause radioactive mutations. His remarks, made amidst investigations into contaminated shrimp sold at major retailers like Walmart and Kroger, were widely mocked online. While the FDA confirmed Cesium-137 in one sample, authorities maintain the health…
Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I in Harare. Zimbabwe posted 175-7, highlighted by Brian Bennett’s impressive 81. Pathum Nissanka anchored Sri Lanka’s chase with a rapid 55, while Kamindu Mendis provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 41, securing the victory with five balls to spare. Richard Ngarava was Zimbabwe’s…
The Los Angeles Clippers are under scrutiny following allegations of a $28 million endorsement deal involving Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer, purportedly designed to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. While the Clippers deny wrongdoing, Mark Cuban defends Ballmer, suggesting Aspiration, the company involved, committed fraud. The NBA has launched an investigation into the matter.
Bangladesh Election Commission has proposed empowering its armed forces, including the army, navy, and air force, to function as law enforcement agencies during elections. This proposal is part of several amendments suggested in the final draft of the Representation of the People Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
