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Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden decision to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) at 38 has left many stunned, having retired from international cricket last year. Ravichandran Ashwin carried the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on his shoulders in their early glory days, but he shockingly announced his retirement from the IPL just after one poor season with them. The former Indian all-rounder made his comeback to the Chennai Super Kings last year, but things didn’t go as planned, as Ashwin managed only seven wickets in nine matches at an economy of over nine and an average above 40 in the IPL…

The Wild didn’t want futures in a Marco Rossi deal, and recent deals strengthened Rossi’s case Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: Marco Rossi signed a three-year, $5 million per deal with the Minnesota Wild on Friday. He’ll be owed a $6 million qualifying offer after the 2027-28 season. There is no trade protection for the three years. Last season, Rossi rejected a five-year, $5 million per year offer based on Ryan Strome (five years and $25 million) and Anton Lundell (six years and $30 million) comparables. Rossi asked for a short-term at over $5 million, and the…

Sales of British-made cars to the US rose in July following the introduction of the UK-US tariff deal.The 6.8% rise follows three months in a row of falling sales, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). US President Donald Trump initially proposed a 25% import tax on UK cars in April, which sent shockwaves through the industry, but this was then lowered to 10% and came into force at the end of June.The SMMT said July’s figures “illustrate the impact of this deal”, though it added that UK car manufacturing was generally struggling.”The US remains…

HONG KONG – August 28, 2025 – BTC Inc., the organizer of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences, today announced that Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026 will take place in Hong Kong on August 27 – 28, 2026. Following record-breaking growth in recent years, the return to Hong Kong highlights it’s pivotal role in the global Bitcoin economy. The momentum continues after Bitcoin Asia 2025 saw over 20,000 sold passes, building on the success of Bitcoin Asia 2024, which featured some of the industry’s most influential voices. This year edition lineups have included notable speakers such as Eric Trump, CZ, Belaji Srinivasan,…

Getty ImagesWilson says her 1999 novel, The Illustrated Mum, inspired her latest bookJacqueline Wilson has been writing for more than five decades and has published hundreds of books. She describes her new novel Picture Imperfect – her adult sequel to the The Illustrated Mum – as “the easiest and the hardest thing” she’s ever written.Published in 1999, The Illustrated Mum tells the story of two sisters – Dolphin and Star – who struggle to cope with their unstable and heavily tattooed mother Marigold, whose bipolar disorder threatens to pull their family apart. The sequel focuses on Dolphin, 33, still looking…

By Ginger Perry, updated August 27, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of crypto, few names attract as much attention as Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy and one of Bitcoin’s most vocal advocates. His Michael Saylor investment strategy of converting a significant portion of his company’s balance sheet into Bitcoin has turned him into a symbol of long-term conviction. But Saylor is not alone. Around him, other “crypto whales” — investors with massive holdings — continue to shape market dynamics with their decisions. By examining their strategies, retail investors can uncover valuable insights about building wealth and protecting it in…

Social media influencer Akriti Agarwal (L) with cricketer Prithvi Shaw (R) on Ganesh Chaturthi. (Instagram) Cricketer Prithvi Shaw celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with social media influencer Akriti Agarwal on Wednesday, sharing intimate photos of their festivities on social media. The celebration comes amid Shaw’s recent career moves, including a successful debut century for Maharashtra and growing speculation about his relationship with Agarwal, who boasts 3.3 million Instagram followers.Shaw’s social media post featured three pictures, with two showing the pair posing next to a Ganesh idol. This public appearance together adds fuel to ongoing relationship rumours, especially following Shaw’s previous reported connection…

CBSE promotes Tele-MANAS for student mental health support in all schools. (AI Image) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all its affiliated schools to actively implement and promote the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele-MANAS) within school campuses. This move is aimed at ensuring that students across CBSE schools have round-the-clock access to professional, free, and confidential mental health services.In a recent circular, CBSE emphasised the need for wide dissemination of Tele-MANAS resources among students, staff, and parents. Schools have been instructed to prominently display helpline numbers and digital referral options in frequently accessed areas of the…

Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board of Polymarket, a blockchain-powered prediction platform, following significant investment by his venture capital firm, 1789 Capital. According to the press release dated 27 August 2025, Trump Jr’s 1789 Capital committed “tens of millions of dollars” to Polymarket following 18 months of discussion. The investment in Polymarket reflects 1789 Capital’s broader mission to support technologies that embody what it calls “American dynamism”, a growing theme among conservative venture capitalists focused on domestic innovation and economic resilience. Pleased to announce that my fund @1789capital has invested in @Polymarket and that I will be joining…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has introduced a new student competition called the Presidential AI Challenge. The program is open to children and teenagers in kindergarten through 12th grade and encourages them to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve problems in their local communities.Participants are asked to form teams and design AI-based projects that respond to real-life challenges. Every team must be guided by an adult mentor, such as a teacher. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new…