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Vijay Shankar made his first appearance for Chennai Super Kings in nearly 11 years

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  Watch more Vijay Shankar made his return to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 after nearly 11 years, breaking a franchise record. He was signed for ₹1.2 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Shankar, who previously played for Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, initially debuted with CSK a decade ago but only played one game during his first stint. His return marks a significant homecoming, as he expressed excitement about playing again at the MA Chidambaram Stadium . In CSK's recent match against Rajasthan Royals on March 30, 2025, Shankar was included in the playing XI, replacing Deepak Hooda, as CSK sought to recover from a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru 9 .

IMD issues alert regarding heavy rain, storm and heatwave for next 5 days

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Watch more The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain, storms, and heatwaves over the next five days. Key points include: Heavy Rain and Storms : Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-60 km/h) is expected in several regions from March 31 to April 2,  including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and parts of southern India. Heatwave Conditions : Heatwave conditions are likely in isolated pockets of interior Odisha on March 30, with hot and humid weather expected in parts of Assam, Tripura, and coastal Gujarat through April 2. Warnings : The IMD has categorized alerts into orange and yellow warnings based on the severity of the weather. Orange alerts indicate high health concerns due to heat exposure, while yellow alerts suggest moderate health concerns. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay indoors during storms, keep hydrated during heatwaves, and take precautions against potential ...

ChatGPT recently experienced outages

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Watch more ChatGPT recently experienced outages amidst a surge in requests for Studio Ghibli-style images generated by its new GPT-4o image tool. The feature, introduced this week, became wildly popular, leading to server strain and temporary rate limits to manage demand. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman humorously described the situation as "GPUs melting" and paused free-tier access to the image generator while paid tiers retained functionality . The trend sparked controversy over copyright concerns, with critics accusing OpenAI of exploiting Studio Ghibli's iconic art style, which its founder Hayao Miyazaki has criticized as “an insult to life itself.” OpenAI has since blocked requests for Ghibli-style images and restricted the tool’s usage for free-tier users 4 6 .

Young Scooter Dead At 39 After Being Hospitalized

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Watch more Rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically passed away on March 28, 2025, his 39th birthday. He died at Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta after sustaining a leg injury while attempting to escape from police during a disturbance involving reported gunfire at a residence . Authorities responded to the scene after receiving calls about a woman being forcibly taken back into a house. Upon arrival, they found that two men had fled, and during the escape, Bailey injured himself while jumping a fence .  The Atlanta Police Department clarified that his injuries were not caused by law enforcement, refuting earlier claims that he had been shot . Bailey was known for his collaborations with prominent artists like Future and Gucci Mane and gained recognition with his mixtape "Street Lottery" and the hit song "Jet Lag" featuring Future and Juice WRLD .  His death is currently under investigation, with an autopsy pending to determine the exact cau...

Power outages possible as storm system brings freezing rain to GTA this weekend

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Watch more A significant storm system is set to impact the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) this weekend, bringing widespread freezing rain and the potential for power outages. Environment Canada has issued warnings for freezing rain, particularly in Durham and York Regions, where ice accretion could reach up to 10 mm, leading to dangerous road conditions and possible power interruptions due to ice-laden trees and power lines . The storm is expected to begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday, with two rounds of freezing rain forecasted. The first round will start tonight, transitioning from rain to freezing rain, while the second round may bring additional icy conditions on Sunday morning .  Areas north of the GTA are at higher risk for prolonged freezing rain, which could last 5-10 hours, potentially resulting in more significant impacts . Travel is strongly discouraged during this period, as road conditions are likely to be icy and hazardous. Residents are advised to stay upda...

Cooper Flagg scores 30, leads Duke over Arizona and into Elite 8

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Watch more Cooper Flagg led Duke to a thrilling 100-93 victory over Arizona in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, scoring 30 points and showcasing his all-around skills. Flagg's performance included 9-of-19 shooting, seven assists, six rebounds, and three blocks, marking a significant contribution to Duke's advancement to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year 1 3 7 . The game was competitive, with Arizona's Caleb Love scoring 35 points, but Duke pulled away with a strong late first-half surge, highlighted by Flagg's buzzer-beater that gave them a six-point lead at halftime 2 4 .  Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer praised Flagg's impact, noting his ability to perform under pressure as they prepare to face Alabama in the next round 3 7 .