Messi, head bowed, hands on his hips, watched 19-year-old Lamine Yamal embrace Torres after the winning goal. Moments later, with tears running down his cheeks, he collected his runners-up medal while Spain celebrated amid confetti and fireworks.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison once planned to buy Apple for $5 billion and reinstall Steve Jobs as CEO, revealing he had arranged to borrow the entire sum. But Jobs refused the hostile takeover, telling Ellison “I don’t need any more money” and choosing the moral high ground. He returned instead via Apple’s NeXT acquisition, becoming
Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni expressed deep sadness after their World Cup final loss to Spain. He cited unexpected injuries and immense player weariness as contributing factors to the defeat. Scaloni is now contemplating his future with the national team after his contract expires. He plans to discuss his decision with Argentina Football Association president Claudio
A mass shooting in crowded downtown Tucson wounded at least ten people early Sunday. Police officers on patrol heard gunfire and responded to the crowded entertainment district. They encountered and shot the suspected gunman, who sustained life-threatening injuries. Nine other adults were shot and taken to hospitals in critical condition.
Intel’s former CEO Pat Gelsinger believes the company’s decline started years before his 2021 return. He stated that major technical decisions should not be driven solely by financial analysis. Previous leadership teams lacked the necessary technical background for crucial industry transitions. The company returned significant funds to shareholders while neglecting essential investments. Gelsinger highlighted geopolitical
OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar suggests a new metric for AI value. This metric focuses on useful intelligence generated per dollar spent. Businesses should track real outcomes and the complete cost of AI tasks. Accuracy and growing value over time are also key considerations. This framework addresses corporate concerns about AI investment returns.
Messi’s World Cup final frustration sparked controversy after he appealed for action against Marc Cucurella’s mouth-covering exchange during Argentina’s defeat to Spain. While no punishment followed, pundits criticised the reaction as unsportsmanlike. Spain ultimately prevailed through Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner, ending Argentina’s title defence and leaving Messi’s final World Cup appearance marked by disappointment.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike on July 20. He has set conditions for ending his protest against education system failures. Wangchuk demands government accountability or parliamentary assurances from leaders. He is currently hospitalized and calls it illegal detention. A march to Parliament is planned for July 20.
