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The tiny wires of Neuralink's brain chip implant used in the first participant of a trial run by Elon Musk's company have become "more or less very stable," according to a company executive on Wednesday. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the development of cutting-edge technology.

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At the 2024 ESPY Awards, Serena Williams is putting on quite the show. On July 11, the tennis champion hosted the yearly sports award event at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, and she wasn't shy about criticizing Harrison Butker. As Serena and her sister Venus Williams and presenter Quinta Brunson were talking about the amazing things that female athletes have accomplished on stage, she poked fun at the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, who recently came under fire for remarks he made regarding women during a commencement speech at Benedictine College. Venus said to the crowd, "So, go ahead and enjoy women's sports like you would any other sports—because they are sports." Serena then added,
"Except you, Harrison Butker."

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After seven months of opulent pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani, the son of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, tied the knot with pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant in a grand ceremony attended by thousands of guests on Friday.

The star-studded event in Mumbai drew numerous high-profile attendees, including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, and former British prime ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson. Indian celebrities from various fields, such as Bollywood stars Rajinikanth and Sanjay Dutt, former President Ram Nath Kovind, and several chief ministers and cricket team members, were also present.

The Ambani family, behind India's largest private corporation, Reliance Industries, spared no expense for the celebration. Mukesh Ambani, Anant's father, boasts a net worth exceeding $122 billion, according to Forbes.

Despite rain in Mumbai, the city prepared for the event with police closing roads near the 16,000-capacity Jio World Convention Center, owned by the Ambanis. Guests arrived in lavish attire, with custom sarees, lehengas, and kurtas on display, potentially setting new trends in Indian wedding fashion. International attendees honored the traditional dress code, with John Cena in an embroidered sherwani and Nick Jonas in a sequined pink outfit, both complemented by their partners' vibrant Indian ensembles.

Inside the venue, transformed into a replica of the holy Indian city of Varanasi, celebrities including Chopra and Cena were seen dancing and enjoying the festivities. The Ambani family, alongside Indian singer Daler Mehndi, performed on stage, while Afrobeats star Rema entertainedthe crowd with his hit song "Calm Down."

Anant arrived on the red carpet in a golden sherwani paired with sneakers, later changing for the ceremony. Radhika dazzled in hand-embroidered bridal couture by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, following the Gujarati tradition with a red and white ensemble. Her outfit featured a 16-foot-long veil adorned with stones and sequins and a seven-foot-long detachable train, as shared by her stylist Rhea Kapoor.

Nita Ambani, Anant's mother, shared on social media her hopes for the wedding to reflect the purity and beauty of Varanasi, with the event showcasing India's rich culture and heritage.

The couple's wedding marks the conclusion of an extensive series of celebrations, which included a celebrity-filled engagement party in January, a communal dinner for over 50,000 villagers, and a 1,200-guest pre-wedding bash in March. The festivities also featured a Mediterranean cruise in May, with performances by the Backstreet Boys and Pitbull.

Despite the extravagance, the Ambani family's spending has drawn mixedreactions. Some locals criticized the opulence, while others appreciated the economic boost it provided. With months of celebrations leading up to the wedding, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's nuptials have certainly been the event of the year in India.

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Safaree and Erica Mena met on the set of the reality show “Scared Famous” for the first time. From the moment they met, the two instantly connected and by 2018, the two got into a relationship. Fans were blown away by their on screen chemistry and their dedication toward each other while they were still working for Love and Hip-hop. The two tied the knot on October 2019, however, after only two years, model and reality star, Erica Mena filed for divorce while still being pregnant with their child Legend. “I’ve found so many lessons that I needed to learn, and I was able to tap into, like, I attracted this energy into my life. I’ve had some faults in my marriage, but at the same time I’ve also swept so much under the rug, and I think that’s why I got taken advantage of — because for the first time I thought I was safe,” she explained, talking about her divorce, during a love and hip-hop reunion. According to Mena, Samuels was emotionally unavailable and cheated on her numerous times, even when she was pregnant.

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Rising American boxing star Jaron Ennis has been hailed as "the future of boxing" following his impressive fifth-round stoppage of David Avanesyan, which allowed him to retain his IBF world welterweight title.

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Eminem’s latest album, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," released on July 12, 2024, has sparked widespread speculation and debate. Fans and critics are dissecting the 19-track album, particularly focusing on the opening track "Renaissance," where Eminem name-drops several prominent rappers, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West. These mentions have led some to believe that Eminem is dissing these artists.

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In a series of disturbing social media posts, rapper and OnlyFans star Bhad Bhabie, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, has accused her ex-boyfriend and father of her child, Le Vaughn, of domestic abuse. The 21-year-old, best known for her "Cash Me Outside" catchphrase, shared graphic images and video footage of alleged physical altercations between the two, sparking concern among fans and followers.