BYU-Utah is a historic and intense rivalry in college football that has lasted for over a century. Despite changes in conference alignments and scheduling, the passion and intensity of the rivalry have remained constant. The upcoming game between Utah and BYU could determine a conference title and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Both…
The Philippine military conducted a joint exercise to practice retaking an island in the disputed South China Sea. The drills showcased the readiness of Filipino forces to defend their sovereignty. Chinese navy ships observed from a distance, adding realism to the exercise. Tensions in the region have increased due to China’s assertiveness in pursuing territorial…
Former Australian Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, deleted tweets critical of President-elect Donald Trump after he won the presidential election. He had previously described Trump as “the most destructive president in history.” Rudd’s comments were made when he was Chair of the Asia Society Policy Institute. He removed the…
The Trump administration’s promises to crack down on illegal immigration could benefit private prison companies like CoreCivic and Geo Group, who contract with ICE to house detained migrants. Investors are betting on increased profits for these companies, leading to a rise in their stock prices. Both companies have excess capacity to accommodate more detainees and…
Novak Djokovic secured his spot in the US Open semifinals with a strong win over Taylor Fritz. Despite Fritz showing potential as a rising star, Djokovic’s constant pressure and skillful play led to his victory. Djokovic remains hopeful of winning his 24th grand slam title and equaling Margaret Court’s record. He will face another American…
Delaware State University announced that it will be the first historically Black college to offer Division I women’s wrestling, with the HBCU Wrestling Initiative contributing $1.25 million to help launch the program. The timing is perfect as women’s wrestling is expected to become an NCAA championship sport in 2025-26, and the sport is rapidly growing…
An Iron Age menhir, known as ‘Niluvu Rayi’ in Kamasanpalli village, Nagarkurnool district, is facing neglect. It is believed to have been erected around 1500 BCE to commemorate the death of an important person. The menhir, measuring 8 feet in height, is at risk of being destroyed due to ongoing agricultural activity. Archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy…
The Telangana High Court has directed Margadarsi Financiers to provide payment details to investors in a pen drive to Undavalli Arun Kumar. The court ordered that the data should only be used for this case and not for any other purpose without permission. The court also instructed the Registry to prepare identical paper books for…
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint in the AgriGold Group of companies case, attaching properties worth ₹4,141.33 crore. The Special Court in Nampally has taken cognisance of the complaint. The group ran a fraudulent investment scheme in the guise of a real estate business, collecting deposits without providing promised plots. Funds were…
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Donald Trump for his courage during a gun attack, expressing willingness to restore ties with the US if the Trump administration desires. Putin congratulated Trump on his victory in the US election and acknowledged Trump’s statements about Ukraine and improving relations with Russia. Despite caution about what the…