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Sports betting is completely legal in as many as 38 states in the United States and people who thrive on trying their luck on sports, reside in a few select states where sports betting is extremely popular. In fact, the craze around sports betting is so big in the United States, that a record 67.8 million Americans bet on Super Bowl this year itself, if a report by USA Today is to be believed. The betting rates on Super Bowl shows a 35% increase from the previous year, showcasing how big the betting industry is in the United States.

Taylor Swift's fans and Glastonbury 2024 attendees are really expecting that the American pop sensation will perform at the much famed music festival on Sunday.

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly depositing money in the Indian banking system. Currently, NRI deposits account for 6.2% of total deposits in Indian banks. Over the last decade, total bank deposits climbed by 10.2%, while NRI deposits increased by 7.2%.

Those with an interest can find several exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made by Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their televised debate on Thursday night

Amazon Prime Video’s hit series "My Lady Jane" premiered its first season in June 2024, drawing attention for its unique blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Based on the book series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, «My Lady Jane» reimagines the short-lived reign of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for just nine days in 1553 before her execution. The show adds a fantastical twist, portraying Jane Grey as part of a group of people who can transform into animals.

asteroid 2011 UL21 came close to the Earth at the speed of around 58,000 miles per hour and crossed it at a distance of 4.1 million miles without any impact, the question looming large is- what next? The asteroid passed the Earth approximately 17 times farther away than the moon. But this distance is not too much in astronomical science, where distance is measured in light years. European Space Agency has predicted that a 50-metre-wide asteroid, known as 2023 DW, may visit us on February 14, 2046. Discovered on 26 February, it has a one-in-607 chance of affecting Earth. So, what the rendezvous on Valentine’s Day after more than two decades will be like?

Hurricane is brewing! The US National Hurricane Center in its forecast predicted that Tropical Storm Beryl was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane. It is likely to hit Barbados late Sunday.

A United States court has ruled against cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s attempt to dismiss the majority of claims leveled against it by the country’s securities regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

UFC 303 fight card is missing Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler, but there will be Alex Pereira defending heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka. The UFC event will be held on Saturday night.

Joe Biden's dismal showing at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, leading US media outlets have commented that the incumbent US President should leave the race for the White House for the future of American democracy and prevent a second innings for his Republican rival. Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the 81-year-old president can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

In a Violent Nature stands out as a chilling addition to the genre. Directed by Chris Nash, this Canadian slasher has garnered attention for its intense narrative and visceral scares, drawing comparisons to classic horror icons like Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees.

Tour de France has a history for challenging some of the best cyclists in the world in the toughest terrains of the country across a 21-day endurance test, that not only challenges the physical agility of the participants, but their mental strength as well. Tour de France, over the years has only grown more intense and competitive and begins on June 29 this year.

Lake Michigan, the question that has popped up is..what is a meteotsunami? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 'meteotsunamis' are large waves, driven by air-pressure disturbances often associated with fast-moving weather events, such as severe thunderstorms, squalls, and other storm fronts. They are not the result of seismic activities. It happens when the storm generates a wave that moves toward the shore. It is amplified by a shallow continental shelf and inlet, bay, or other coastal features.

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Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic party. This is after his “terrible” performance in the first US Presidential debate on Thursday. Though this may not be possible, some people are looking at potential candidates who could replace Biden. One such candidate is Gavin Newsom who is presently the Governor of the state of California, the hi-tech state of the US and home to the Silicon Valley. He is a supporter of Biden and may seem to be the ideal presidential nominee. However, there are several critics who are likely oppose his nomination, if at all Biden is replaced.

T20 World Cup 2024 championship. India aims for its second T20 title following a decisive 68-run victory over reigning champion England. South Africa, appearing in its first T20 World Cup final, hopes to make history.

Titan Company on Saturday said it is launching its jewellery brand Tanishq in Bangladesh as part of expansion plans in the international market. On Friday, the Tata Group-managed firm signed a JV agreement to this effect with Rhythm Group which will make Tanishq available across the Bangladesh market, according to a joint statement. The joint venture will commence with the opening of the manufacturing facility in Narayanganj, in Bangladesh, it added. Besides the domestic market, Titan is expanding Tanishq's presence in the international market and operates 17 stores across the UAE, US, Qatar, Singapore and Oman.

gold recovered on Thursday and Friday ahead of the key US PCE inflation data due Friday. Spot gold managed to recover nearly 2% from the weekly low of $2293 as it rallied to $2339 level; however, the metal gave back some of its gains on the much awaited US PCE inflation data (May) coming in line with the forecast. The yellow metal closed with a loss of $1 at $2326 on Friday; it was up nearly 0.30% on the week though. The US Dollar Index gained further ground on Trump gaining an edge over Biden in the presidential debate Friday, though it gave back some of its gains on healthy risk appetite. The Index closed with a loss of 0.04% at 105.84 on Friday; it was up around 0.04% on the week. The ten-year US yields at 4.38% were up 2.28% on the day and were up around 4% on the week. The two-year yields were up 0.20% on the week as they closed around 4.75%.

Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media platform X saw record usage as US President Joe Biden and his challenger, former President Donald Trump, attended their first presidential debate on TV. According to X, the minute-by-minute conversation, about the US presidential debate spiked by «19 times from the start of the broadcast to its peak 90 minutes in.»

Islamic State fighters have killed nearly 4,100 people in Syria since 2019 when the jihadists lost their last stronghold in the country, a war monitor said Saturday. IS overran large swathes of Syria and Iraq in 2014, proclaiming a so-called caliphate and launching a reign of terror in June of that year. In March 2019, the jihadist group lost its last scraps of Syrian territory in a Kurdish-led military campaign backed by a US-led coalition, but remnants continue to launch deadly attacks from desert hideouts.

Sanjay Manjrekar is «not concerned» about misfiring Virat Kohli's form as he believes the overall momentum and form of the team is far more important ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. India's stalwart batter has struggled to boss around the bowlers just like he did while opening for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Since touching down in the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, Kohli has been enduring a nightmare, chasing shadows of his former self and searching for runs from his bat throughout the marquee event.