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Over 2.2 million people have signed a petition urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to show leniency for Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man facing vehicular homicide charges after a crash that killed three people. Singh, who entered the US illegally in 2018, is accused of making an illegal U-turn; if convicted, he could face up to 45 years in prison, sparking a divisive debate on social media regarding the severity of his potential sentence. Want...

Apple is in preliminary talks to license Google's Gemini AI model to enhance its Siri voice assistant, following setbacks in Siri's upgrade timeline. The company is internally testing two versions of Siri, one powered by its own models (Linwood) and another using external technology (Glenwood), while considering collaborations with other AI firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. Want More Context? 🔎

Raja Jackson, son of UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, faced backlash after violently attacking wrestler Stuart Smith during a Knokx Pro Wrestling event on August 23, 2025. Although initially part of the show, Raja's unplanned punches left Smith seriously injured and hospitalized, prompting Rampage to apologize and reveal that Raja had recently suffered a concussion. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India, with discussions ongoing to finalize a date, as stated by Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk. The envoy emphasized India's supportive stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and urged India to take a more active role in peace talks, reflecting the growing dialogue between the two nations. Want More Context? 🔎

A man attempted to approach Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Purnea, Bihar, causing a brief disturbance before security intervened. The yatra, which aims to cover over 1,300 km and culminate in Patna, features RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav calling for unity against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joining Gandhi on August 29. Want More Context? 🔎

Cheteshwar Pujara, a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, announced his retirement from all formats at age 37, reflecting on the pride of representing India since his Test debut in 2010. Over his career, Pujara played 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs with 19 centuries, and his legacy as a resilient and technically skilled batsman will inspire future generations. Want More Context? 🔎