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Chess is grappling with a cheating crisis, forcing stringent security at top tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically compared players to spies due to intense scanning. Indian Grandmasters like Koneru Humpy and Shyam Sundar M support these measures, emphasizing skill-based wins. Pravin Thipsay suggests delaying live broadcasts to curb cheating, arguing popularity doesn't hinge on instant updates.

Space adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" topped the North American box office for a second straight week with $54.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. Debuting in third place was horror flick "They Will Kill You," at $5 million.

The Russian star Maria Sharapova has won five Grand Slam titles and built a global fan following during her long career. While her success on the tennis court made headlines, her personal life also attracted attention from fans and media. Over the years, Sharapova has been linked with several well-known personalities from sports, entertainment, and business.

Hollywood is abuzz as Jared Harris joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's upcoming psychological thriller, 'What Happens at Night'. The film, based on Peter Cameron's novel, follows an American couple adopting a baby in a remote European hotel where reality blurs with unsettling encounters. Production has commenced in Prague, promising a highly anticipated cinematic experience.

Congress now has less that 24 hours to avert the government shutdown as the deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. President-elect Donald Trump said the pressure is on "whoever is President" while Joe Biden canceled his Christmas trip to Delaware and returned to White House. Vice President Kamala Harris too canceled her Los Angeles trip and will now be in DC.

India’s hottest export, actress Freida Pinto stole the limelight at the premiere of Fox Star Studios’ Rise of the Planet of the Apes in Los Angeles, arriving in a gorgeous green gown.

Maya Rudolph, portraying US Vice President Kamala Harris on 'Saturday Night Live', received a surprise visit from the real VP herself. The sketch saw Rudolph seeking advice from a 'Black, South Asian woman running for president,' leading to Harris's appearance. The duo shared a playful exchange, referencing real-life moments and ending with a chant of 'Keep calmala and carry on-a-la.'

The situation highlights the dangers of spreading unfounded rumors and the importance of verifying information before jumping to conclusions. In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly, leading to false narratives and reputational harm.

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field against Ireland in the first one-day international at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, on Thursday.

A man in the US state of Utah has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly ate a live baby rat and posted the video on Facebook, a news report said

The US House speaker fight has completed an 11th vote — the most since before the Civil War — and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy still hasn’t secured enough backers. The chamber, which will reconvene on Friday, has been paralyzed for three straight days, and there’s no resolution in sight. The California Republican is being opposed by 20 GOP critics, even after former President Donald Trump urged holdouts to “VOTE FOR KEVIN.”

A Republican member of Congress, Representative Andy Ogles, has introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris. These actions coincide with Harris emerging as the likely Democratic nominee for president. The impeachment articles have generated significant controversy and debate within political circles. Ogles cited Harris' handling of the southern border crisis and her support for bail funds during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests as the primary reasons for his actions.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has beaten Charlotte Church and Amy Winehouse in the latest young rich list.

Kamal Haasan is an actor par excellence but did you know that he excels at impersonations as well?

Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he felt "super weird" when he found out that his "Harry Potter" co-star Rupert Grint became a father recently.

Taylor Swift's best friend Selena Gomez always takes a stand for her BFF and now she has come up to deny the "stupid" break-up rumours of her singer friend and her boyfriend Calvin Harris.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris maintained neutrality in the Democratic National Committee chair race but held private conversations with the top candidates without endorsing any. Harris told them that she looked forward to working "closely with the winning candidate as soon as they are elected". There was a louder cheer for Harris than Biden's when her recorded message was played.