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Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines
NEWS
5/11/2026

Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines

You can’t buy happiness, they say. But we “buy” dopamine fixes all the time. Just whip out the smartphone and we easily go down that rabbit hole of endless doom scrolling, falling into the addictive trap of instant gratification, chasing likes, shares, comments and followers as rewards. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in our experience of pleasure, focus, reward and motivation. It propels us to put in effort, devote time and feel good about our achievements. Before the...

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Jitesh Sharma Explains 'Unprofessional' Comment on Rajasthan Royals Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sports
5/3/2026AI summary

Jitesh Sharma Explains 'Unprofessional' Comment on Rajasthan Royals Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

RCB wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has explained his comment describing RR teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "unprofessional", which sparked discussion on social media. The remark originated during a chat with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel where Jitesh named the 15-year-old as a young Indian player with big potential. Speaking on an RCB podcast, Jitesh clarified they are very close friends, describing Vaibhav as like his younger brother who loves ice cream and typical teenage activities. He defended the youngster against criticism, stating he is only 15 and should be allowed to be a child.

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Jitesh Sharma Explains 'Unprofessional' Comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sports
5/3/2026AI summary

Jitesh Sharma Explains 'Unprofessional' Comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

RCB wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has clarified his comment describing 15-year-old RR player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "unprofessional", saying it was made in a playful context between close friends. Jitesh explained he was responding to AB de Villiers' question about promising young Indian talent on his YouTube channel, and later defended the teenager on an RCB podcast, emphasizing that at 15, he should be allowed to be a child without bearing excessive expectations.

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TOI Sports
Russian oligarch’s superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz, source says
NEWS
4/28/2026

Russian oligarch’s superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz, source says

Billionaire Alexei Mordashov’s vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approvalA superyacht owned by the Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the US objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday.It has been unclear how the multi-deck pleasure vessel, worth more than $500m (£370m), gained permission to sail on Saturday through the commercially important waterway at the heart of the US-Iran conflict, where traffic has been severely restricted since February. Continue reading...

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