Sean Strickland has finally addressed the growing controversy surrounding his absence from UFC Freedom 250. the historic event scheduled to take place on the grounds of the White House. The UFC middleweight champion took to social media to explain why he believes he was unable to attend the event. His comments came after days of speculation from fans and media members who questioned why one of the promotion’s biggest stars would not be present for such a landmark occasion.
Retail inflation climbed to 3.93% in May 2026, up from 3.48% in April, driven by a surge in food prices to 4.78%. While rural areas saw higher overall inflation, urban areas experienced a notable increase in housing costs. Precious metals and certain vegetables like tomatoes and ginger saw significant price hikes, contrasting with sharp drops in potato and peas prices.
The sharp rally boosted the cumulative market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms by more than Rs 7 lakh crore, taking the overall valuation to nearly Rs 460 lakh crore.
Belagavi police have cracked the suspicious death of ex-serviceman Sandeep Manjaragi, who died in hospital after a minor bike accident. His wife, Suma, and her lover, Pundalik Dombar, allegedly conspired to murder him, fearing his recovery would expose their affair and jeopardize his Rs 2 crore insurance payout. Hospital staff are also suspected of involvement.
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman criticizes data center builders for community anger, stating they acted like "dopes" and failed to be good neighbors. A recent survey reveals 70% of Americans oppose local AI data center construction due to resource consumption and environmental concerns, with opposition exceeding that for nuclear plants.
At the IPO price of $135 a share, SpaceX commands a market valuation of around $1.75 trillion, placing it among the most valuable publicly traded companies globally despite not yet turning profitable.
A Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight experienced a delay on Friday due to a hoax bomb threat. The aircraft, carrying approximately 180 passengers, was held at the apron after a tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in a lavatory. Security personnel conducted thorough checks, confirming the threat was not credible.
Rohit Sakunia, who left Google to become an entrepreneur, reflects on his 30s, sharing valuable life lessons. He emphasizes balancing work with personal well-being, investing time wisely, and distinguishing between being busy and having clear direction. Sakunia also highlights the importance of fitness and self-expression, noting that many fears about his entrepreneurial leap never materialized
OpenAI has disrupted two Chinese-linked influence operations using ChatGPT to shape US public debate on AI and tech policies. One campaign targeted AI data centers, while another criticized US tariffs. Despite attempts to manipulate discussions, OpenAI found no significant impact on public opinion, highlighting a new tactic by state-backed actors.
