In an electrifying finale, Kalyan Padala emerged as the champion of Bigg Boss Telugu 9, besting fellow contestant Thanuja Puttaswamy. His victory earned him a whopping Rs 35 lakhs and a brand-new SUV, along with an extra Rs 5 lakhs for his exceptional gameplay.
Smriti Mandhana made history in the first Women's T20I against Sri Lanka by becoming the first Indian to score 4,000 T20I runs. She is only the second woman globally after Suzie Bates to achieve this feat and did it faster than anyone. India's bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 121 runs.
AI-driven job cuts in the US surpassed 50,000 in 2025, with companies citing artificial intelligence as a primary driver for layoffs. This trend is occurring as businesses leverage AI for cost reduction amidst economic pressures. While some experts question AI's role, major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and IBM have explicitly linked AI to their workforce reductions.
The Los Angeles Lakers, with a strong 19-7 record and recent offensive surge, face the struggling Los Angeles Clippers (6-21) tonight. The Lakers have been dominant since mid-November, especially with LeBron James healthy, while the Clippers are on an eight-game home losing streak. Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a season-high 143 points in their last outing.
