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Tottenham Hotspur coach Ange Postecoglou admitted to failing in unifying the club and its fans due to poor form, with supporters chanting against Chairman Daniel Levy after a 2-1 defeat by Leicester City left the team 15th in the table. Postecoglou acknowledged the need for unity and hopes to mend the relationship with the fans by improving results on the field, emphasizing the importance of support in the final phase of the season to create...

Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle created the popular word game Wordle, which was acquired by The New York Times in January 2022. Despite being the creator, Wardle admitted he's not the best player, with his partner outperforming him. Wordle's simple rules and social media virality have contributed to its popularity, with today's puzzle revealing the word "Rivet." Full Article

Former World Cup-winning coach Mark Robinson criticized England's management of young fast bowler Issy Wong, who was heavily marketed and hyped up as a promising talent but struggled with consistency and form. After being dropped from Birmingham Phoenix due to issues with her run-up, Wong made a disappointing appearance for England against Sri Lanka in 2023. Robinson emphasized the importance of protecting players like Wong from excessive exposure and media scrutiny, highlighting the need for...

Google is offering buyouts to employees in its "Platforms and Devices" unit ahead of expected cuts, which includes over 25,000 full-time workers focusing on Android, Chrome, Google Photos, and more. Senior vice president Rick Osterloh announced the voluntary exit enrollment for full-time U.S. employees, emphasizing the company's commitment to AI infrastructure and cost cutting. The program aims to help struggling employees align with the division's goals, with a deadline of Feb. 20 for enrollment and...

A three-member commission, including retired high court judge Harsh Kumar, former DGP VK Gupta, and retired IAS officer DK Singh, has been formed to investigate the causes of a stampede that resulted in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to many others during Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The commission aims to identify mistakes, assess security measures, review CCTV footage, and interview witnesses to prevent such incidents in the future. Uttar...

Aid programs supporting migrants in Latin America have been severely impacted by Trump's freeze on U.S. foreign assistance, leaving shelters without doctors and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth in Venezuela discontinued. The halt in funding has forced grassroots organizations to make cuts, affecting the already precarious journey northward and jeopardizing efforts to address violence and poverty driving migration. Despite the 90-day pause on humanitarian aid, the future of critical programs remains uncertain, with organizations...