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Apple has reclaimed its position as the world's most valuable company. This shift reflects investor focus moving beyond initial AI hardware gains. Investors are now prioritizing memory chips and data center infrastructure development. Nvidia experienced a significant stock price decline, losing its top valuation. Apple's recent surge is attributed to its consumer ecosystem and AI advancements.

Sri Lanka Cricket reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption following an arrest. Former India U-19 star Manjot Kalra faces allegations of corrupt practice during the LPL. The ongoing investigation will not impact the tournament's scheduled continuation. Sri Lanka Cricket pledged full cooperation with the police special investigation unit. Robust anti-corruption measures remain in place to protect the league's integrity.

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The BCCI honoured Sir Garfield Sobers, a true cricket icon, after his passing. He was remembered as one of the game's greatest all-rounders ever. Sobers left an enduring legacy which will continue to inspire many. Cricket West Indies also posted a heartfelt farewell to the legend. His remarkable career redefined greatness in the sport.

An NRI's post detailing Indian office culture challenges has resonated widely online. Many professionals shared similar experiences after returning to India from abroad. Common issues include meeting delays and a different sense of workplace urgency. Observations also touched upon office dynamics and feedback reception among colleagues. These shared experiences highlight a familiar reality for many Indian workers.

Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, the late actor's family is ensuring that his passion for storytelling lives on. His older brothers, Kevin Boseman and Derrick Boseman, have launched Boseman Family LLC, a creative venture dedicated to developing projects in storytelling, the arts and community impact rather than operating as a traditional family business.

New findings from Canadian researchers reveal that human sounds near Alaska's salmon streams significantly disturb wildlife, leading to grizzly bears avoiding feeding areas. This interference disrupts the natural nutrient transfer to surrounding forests, emphasizing the detrimental effects of human activity on essential ecosystem dynamics. Scientists propose enhanced land management practices to safeguard these critical ecological processes.

Cricket icon Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. He represented the West Indies in 93 Test matches during his career. Sobers scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets in Tests. He famously scored 365 runs in a single Test innings. Sobers also achieved six sixes in one over in first-class cricket.

Erling Haaland heads into the post-2026 World Cup period with a net worth of approximately $100 million, backed by $80 million in annual earnings, a $30 million real estate portfolio, and brand deals with Nike, Breitling, and Beats by Dre. Forbes ranks him the fourth highest-paid player at the tournament. The World Cup supercharged his social media presence, with nearly 29 million new Instagram followers in six weeks, pushing his audience past 69 million and raising his estimated earnings per sponsored post to roughly $695,900. At 25, his financial ceiling is still rising.

A cab driver was killed and a woman passenger seriously injured after an iron rod protruding from an e-rickshaw pierced the cab’s windshield and struck the driver during a collision on the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram on Friday. Police suspect overspeeding and are examining CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events. The e-rickshaw driver has been detained and an investigation is underway.

Apple Inc. has regained its position as the world's most valuable company. Nvidia's stock experienced a sharp decline, reducing its market capitalization significantly. Investors are now favoring companies with strong long-term growth prospects over AI boom beneficiaries. Apple's recent share surge and China's approval for Apple Intelligence support its valuation. HSBC upgraded Apple's stock, citing an improving operational outlook for the company.

Connor McDavid is back in the center of NHL trade rumors, this time because former NHL player Todd Fedoruk thinks the Philadelphia Flyers could be a possible destination. The comments have opened the debate about the long-term future of the Edmonton Oilers captain despite his contract and no-movement clause, even if there are no confirmed trade talks.

A 24-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide in her Mumbai PG after her boyfriend reportedly refused to marry her. Her family took her body to his village in Prakasam district, demanding he fulfil her alleged last wish by tying a mangalsutra before cremation. The protest triggered tension before police intervened and the last rites were conducted.

Brenda Fricker, the acclaimed Irish actor, has passed away at the age of eighty-one. She was the first Irish actor to win an Academy Award for her role. Fricker was widely recognized for her performances in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2. Her career spanned decades across film, television, and theatre productions. The world remembers her for her sincere and emotionally rich acting contributions.

Wildfire smoke has created unhealthy air quality across New York and New Jersey. The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is scheduled for Sunday. Organisers are monitoring conditions closely for potential weather disruptions. Spain trained outdoors despite hazardous air quality levels on Thursday. Forecasts suggest improving conditions and rainfall may clear the smoke before the match.

RIL results: Revenue from operations rose 25% year-on-year to Rs 3.11 lakh crore in the June quarter, compared with Rs 2.48 lakh crore in the same quarter last year. Quarterly EBITDA increased 10% from a year earlier to Rs 54,067 crore.