The Charlotte Hornets clinched their first NBA Summer League Championship, defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78, achieving a perfect 6-0 record. Kon Knueppel, despite playing with stitches, earned the MVP award with 21 points. This victory signals a potential culture shift for the Hornets, fueled by their young core and a desire to win.
Russian strikes targeted Kyiv on Monday, resulting in one fatality and fires at a kindergarten and shop. The attacks, impacting four districts, damaged residential buildings and the Lukyanivska metro station entrance. These strikes occurred shortly after Ukraine proposed new peace negotiations with Moscow, while the Kremlin expressed willingness to continue dialogue amid ongoing EU sanctions.
Scottie Scheffler secured his first Open Championship at Royal Portrush, finishing at 17-under and four strokes ahead of Harris English. Despite a double bogey on the eighth, Scheffler’s consistent performance led to his fourth major title. English finished second, overcoming his caddie’s visa issues, while Chris Gotterup impressed with a third-place finish after qualifying through…
Alaska Airlines grounded its entire fleet of over 200 aircraft on Sunday evening due to an IT outage, according to an FAA notice. The ground stop also affected Horizon Air flights, a regional subsidiary. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and warned of residual impacts throughout the evening, advising passengers to check their flight status.
Step into a world unseen by human eyes, where animals like bumblebees and butterflies perceive vibrant UV signals. These species use ultraviolet vision to navigate, hunt, and communicate. Reindeer spot predators in the Arctic, while salmon find plankton. Even seemingly ordinary creatures like pigeons and butterfish possess this hidden sense, revealing nature’s secret code.
Ghaziabad traffic police will shut down all Delhi-Meerut Expressway entry points within their jurisdiction starting Monday to ensure safe passage for Kanwar pilgrims during the annual yatra, lasting until Mahashivratri on July 23. This decision follows coordination issues with Meerut police and aims to manage the expected surge in pilgrim traffic, diverting vehicles to the…
Renowned music composer Mithoon said that he doesn’t create music to challenge trends but follows the director’s vision.
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy advanced to the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup semifinals, defeating China’s Yuxin Song. She will face top seed Lei Tingjie, who also secured a decisive victory. D Harika and Divya Deshmukh’s match ended in a draw, necessitating tiebreaks. Vaishali Rameshbabu’s campaign concluded with a loss to China’s Tan Zhongyi after a lengthy…
The Australian athletics community mourns the sudden demise of Tommy Oswald, a 33-year-old runner, father, and community leader. Known as ‘Australia’s nicest bloke,’ Oswald’s unexpected passing has deeply affected many. He gained recognition for his compassion, notably welcoming his pregnant cousin into his home. Oswald founded Athletes Australia, a large online community, fostering connection among…
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the official datesheet for the Class 10 and 12 Compartment Exams 2025. Scheduled from August 8 to August 29, all exams will be held in a single shift from 11 AM to 2:15 PM. Students can download the complete timetable from the official website — pseb.ac.in.
