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The NCAA and Venmo have joined forces to shield college athletes from online harassment linked to sports betting. Research indicates that nearly 20% of online abuse targeting basketball and football players involves wagering-related hostility, often through Venmo payment requests. The collaboration introduces a hotline for reporting abuse, enhanced monitoring during key game moments, and education…

Nick Clegg, the former Meta executive, admits his 2021 recommendation to ban Donald Trump from Facebook continues to trouble him. While justifying the initial ban as a necessary step under Meta’s policies due to Trump’s posts inciting the Capitol riot, Clegg acknowledges the discomfort of an unelected company influencing the public realm.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, advanced stealth frigates, in Visakhapatnam, significantly boosting India’s maritime capabilities. Singh highlighted the Navy’s crucial role in safeguarding national economic security, especially in the Indian Ocean. He also referenced ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a firm response to terrorism.

The Trump administration has reinstated $6.8 billion in education funding after a multi-state lawsuit challenged its freeze, restoring support for after-school and summer learning, teacher training, and English-learner programmes. The reversal benefits around 1.4 million children, many from low-income families, and underscores intensifying legal resistance to executive overreach in federal education funding decisions.

Modi’s Tianjin visit for SCO summit should see a further uptick in bilateral ties. However, managing the border dispute remains key to avoiding another derailment

Red Velvet’s Wendy confirms a comeback with third mini-album ‘Cerulean Verge’ on September 10, launching pre-orders and teasers, after 1 year and 9 months, ahead of a Seoul world tour kickoff on September 20-21.

In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, a 40-year-old man, Tikuram Sen, allegedly committed suicide after a dispute with his wife. The disagreement arose when she refused to cook egg curry, citing the ‘Karu Bhaat’ festival and her upcoming fast.

In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, a 40-year-old man, Tikuram Sen, allegedly committed suicide after a dispute with his wife. The disagreement arose when she refused to cook egg curry, citing the ‘Karu Bhaat’ festival and her upcoming fast.

The live-action adaptation of ‘Man’s Man,’ based on Kim Taegung’s novel and webtoon, is set to begin filming next year. Director Kim Hee-won, known for his human dramas, will direct the series, which follows Han Yoo-hyun’s journey from office worker to CEO and his chance to relive his life.

The New Orleans Saints released defensive end Isaiah Foskey, a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, after he failed to meet expectations. Despite a decorated college career at Notre Dame, Foskey struggled to translate his skills to the NFL. The move provides the Saints with salary cap flexibility as they seek to bolster their…