BJP MLA T Raja Singh demands the cancellation of comedian Daniel Fernandes' show in Hyderabad after a video featuring insensitive jokes on the Jain community goes viral. In a stern warning, Singh threatens to have the show cancelled and threatens physical violence against Fernandes if he dares to perform. This incident has sparked a debate on the limits of comedy and the role of politicians in censoring free speech.
In a recent appearance on ESPN MMA, former double champion Daniel Cormier expressed his admiration for UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira, comparing his rise to the top to that of Conor McGregor. Cormier noted Pereira's frequent activity in defending his title, rare for a UFC champion. With ambitions of becoming the company's first three-division champion, Pereira's rapid pace and success have caught the attention of fans and fellow fighters alike, with Cormier predicting that fans will miss the dynamic champion once his reign eventually ends.
In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ynetnews, former Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon suggests that India may be supplying military equipment to Israel as a way of reciprocating Israel's support during the 1999 Kargil War. This belief is supported by reports that India has sent drones and munitions to Israel, though the Indian government has neither confirmed nor denied these claims. The potential transfer of military aid from India to Israel highlights the close relationship between the two countries, and the significance of Israel's support during the Kargil War.
Ilya Sutskever, former co-founder of OpenAI, has announced the launch of his new company Safe Superintelligence Inc. along with two co-founders. The company's sole focus is on safely developing "superintelligence" - AI systems that exceed human capabilities. This announcement comes after internal turmoil at OpenAI, with Sutskever citing a desire for a "personally meaningful" project as his reason for leaving the chatbot maker last month. Safe Superintelligence will prioritize AI safety and security, with no distractions from commercial pressures.
In a recent interview with CBR, actor Daniel Radcliffe revealed that despite being involved in dramatic films, he actually prefers watching cartoons and reality TV shows. He credits growing up on The Simpsons for shaping his sense of humor and general knowledge, and believes that his generation's love for adult-themed cartoons stems from this. Radcliffe also enjoys working on animated projects because they can explore topics that may be difficult to depict in live-action.
From thanking his co-stars to his parents for introducing him to Broadway, Daniel Radcliffe gave a heartfelt shoutout to his girlfriend, Erin Darke, and their newborn son in his Tonys speech. The couple, who met a decade ago, welcomed their first child this year. Radcliffe also took a moment in his speech to express gratitude for "Merrily We Roll Along" and its creators, thanking them for the opportunity to sing their incredible songs on stage every night.
After surviving a scare from Scotland in St Lucia, Australia secured a five-wicket win in their last-over chase of 5-180. Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head's 80-run partnership turned the match around, with Stoinis blasting a half-century. England was at risk of being knocked out, but a dropped catch from Chris Sole allowed Australia to advance along with them in Group B, ending Scotland's World Cup journey. Journalist Daniel Cherny described it as one of the "funniest results in cricket history."
The first image of Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc in the upcoming third installment of the 'Knives Out' series, titled 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', has been shared online. Craig returns as Blanc for the third time, and the film boasts of an all-star cast including Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and others. Director Rian Johnson promises that this movie will feature Blanc's most dangerous case yet, making fans eagerly await its release in 2025.
After 20 long years, the highly-anticipated State-of-Origin clash is finally back, marking the league's 150th year celebration. In this ultimate Victorian Dream Team battle, skipper Jonathan Brown will lead Vics against eight formidable Cats, including legends Paul Chapman, Steve Johnson, and Gary Ablett. Port Adelaide's Daniel Motlop has also been named in the 30-man Dream Team squad, adding more firepower to the already-stacked lineup. With the chance to select from current players and luminaries of the past, footy fans can join the conversation and decide who will ultimately reign supreme in this historic clash.
In a dominating performance, BK Häcken secured a 3-0 victory over IK Sirius in the seventh round of the Allsvenskan league. Julius Lindberg scored in the sixth minute, followed by goals from Srdjan Hrstic and Zeidane Inoussa to give Häcken a comfortable lead in the first half. Sirius captain, Daniel Stensson, was forced to leave the match with an injury after a collision with Mikkel Rygaard. Häcken's strong performance left the Sirius players struggling to react at halftime.