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Google has won a bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines' internal data, paying $10 million for roughly 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, 30 million lines of code and 175,658 employee records. The defunct airline's archive shows how work actually happened, step by step, which is exactly what AI agents need. But the fine print on the promised anonymisation deserves a closer look.

None of the current crop of Indian players has faced Pakistan in a hockey World Cup before. But they have someone in their corner who knows exactly what such a contest entails.

Angie Nixon secured a surprise Democratic Senate primary victory in Florida. She will now face Republican Ashley Moody in the general election. Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their respective governor primary nominations. New congressional maps are expected to favor Republicans significantly. These primaries set the stage for Florida's November political direction.

In a remarkable feat, Rishabh Pant has now taken the lead in India's World Test Championship run charts, overtaking Shubman Gill following his impressive performance in Galle. Pant's milestone of achieving 100 Test sixes marks a historic moment for Indian cricket. Following him in the standings are Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, while Joe Root continues to hold the overall lead in World Test Championship runs.

A Class 5 student allegedly mixed urine in water bottles for two female classmates. The girls complained to the principal, who reportedly offered them chocolate. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident at the Guna school. The principal has been issued a notice and asked to submit a report. Villagers and families of the affected girls protested demanding strict action.

The United States and Canada have agreed to delay significant tariffs on imports. This pause allows both nations more time to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement. President Donald Trump announced the tariff delay on social media after last-minute talks. The tariffs would have impacted approximately five percent of Canadian exports to the US. This development occurs amid already strained relations between the two countries.

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A Kolkata hotel fire claimed nine lives early Wednesday morning. Six individuals sustained injuries and received immediate medical attention. Meanwhile, a separate incident in Birbhum resulted in seven fatalities. This second fire occurred at a private hotel in Tarapith on Tuesday. Investigations into the causes of both tragic fires are currently underway.

In a significant escalation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States has imposed sanctions on two prominent officials, including the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer. This move marks a continuation of the Trump administration's contentious stance towards the internationally recognized tribunal. The ICC criticized these sanctions as detrimental to the global legal framework, while several European allies voiced their concern over the U.S. actions.

Police divers will search Bhopal's lakes for testicles removed by a gang. A 20-year-old student allegedly led the group after seeing a social media hoax. They failed to find a buyer for the organs and then disposed of them. The victim was a 16-year-old boy murdered for a supposed sale. Investigators are now trying to recover crucial evidence from the murky waters.

Police are investigating a Bengaluru double murder involving a man and his young son. The man's wife, Harini, and her alleged boyfriend, Vinay Kumar, have been arrested. They allegedly planned the husband's death, which escalated when the child witnessed the attack. The couple then decided to kill the four-year-old son as well. Investigators suspect financial and personal motives behind the brutal crime.

As the final day of the Galle Test match unfolds, India edges closer to victory with crucial wickets. A contentious catch by Dhruv Jurel has left the Sri Lankan team in uncertainty. With 288 runs required for a win, Rishabh Pant shines, scoring 66 runs and achieving a milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket. However, rain is looming, potentially impacting the conclusion of this thrilling match.

Batwara 1947's box office journey shows a sharp downward turn. The film collected approximately thirty crore rupees after five days. Weekday performances have been particularly underwhelming for the period drama. The movie has recovered only twenty-four point five percent of its budget. This leaves the film with a considerable distance to cover profitability.

Emraan Hashmi's sequel 'Awarapan 2' has successfully hit the Rs 100 crore milestone in India, achieving this impressive feat just five days post-release. After a strong opening day with Rs 22 crore, the film experienced substantial growth over the weekend. With a net collection of Rs 100.75 crore in India and a total of Rs 144.13 crore globally, the film's success is noteworthy considering its budget of Rs 45 crore.

Travis Kelce is preparing for the 2026 NFL season while expanding his career beyond football. The Chiefs tight end has teamed with Publicis Group and 3 Arts Entertainment to launch Tekta, a consulting service designed to connect college athletes with NIL opportunities while offering guidance on branding, partnerships and financial literacy. The move adds to Kelce’s growing business portfolio as speculation continues over whether 2026 could be his final NFL season.