- Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The US dollar has experienced its sharpest first-half decline in over five decades, dropping 10.7% against a basket of major global currencies in the first six months of 2025—the steepest fall since 1973, when the dollar was decoupled from gold. This dramatic slide is being attributed largely to fears over…
In one of the biggest shocks of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, world No. 2 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff was knocked out in the first round by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. The 21-year-old American, considered a top contender for the title after her Roland Garros triumph, fell 7-6(3), 6-1…
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is poised to become the next Indian-American to venture into space, following in the footsteps of Sunita Williams. Selected as part of NASA’s 23rd astronaut class in 2021 and graduating in 2024, Menon is scheduled for his first spaceflight in June 2026. He will serve as…
In a surprising turn in their ongoing public feud, Elon Musk has publicly praised President Donald Trump for his efforts in brokering a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Sharing Trump’s Truth Social post announcing Israel’s agreement to the ceasefire, Musk wrote, “Credit where credit is due,” and credited the US President…
Senate Republicans have narrowly passed president Donald Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill, moving it one step closer to becoming law after weeks of intense negotiations and partisan debate. The legislation, which combines permanent tax cuts, increased defense and border security funding, and deep reductions to social safety net programs,…
Wimbledon’s much-anticipated switch to a fully electronic line-calling system, intended to modernize the tournament and eliminate human error, has quickly become a source of controversy. Both players and spectators have voiced frustration that the automated calls are difficult to hear, with some calling for the return of traditional line judges.…
The White House has confirmed that the much-anticipated US-India trade deal is nearing completion, highlighting the strong personal rapport between president Donald Trump and prime minister Narendra Modi. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described India as a “strategic ally” and emphasized that the agreement is in its final stages,…
Khloé Kardashian, the 41-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur, has taken a candid approach to sharing details about her cosmetic procedures, following in the footsteps of her younger sister, Kylie Jenner. After her recent appearance at the high-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy, Khloé became…
Indian-American entrepreneur and investor Balaji Srinivasan has taken a bold step towards realizing his vision of a “network state”—a decentralized, digital-first nation for founders, technologists, and innovators. Srinivasan, renowned as the co-founder of Counsyl Inc. and former CTO of Coinbase, has obtained a private island near Singapore. His goal: to…
In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through Kolkata, a 24-year-old law student has accused an alumnus and two current students of raping her on the campus of her college. The survivor’s detailed complaint describes a harrowing sequence of events that began with her suffering a panic attack and…
