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Rams WR Puka Nacua drives pace car in Daytona 500, says on social media: ‘On a side mission’

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Rams WR Puka Nacua drives pace car in Daytona 500, says on social media: ‘On a side mission’

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua drives pace car during game NASCAR Cup Sunday’s Daytona 500 Florida. Social media was amused and reacted to his appearance.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua poses on the NFL Honors red carpet before Super Bowl LX at the Palace of Fine Arts. (Picture from Reuters Connect)
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua poses on the NFL Honors red carpet before Super Bowl LX at the Palace of Fine Arts. (Picture from Reuters Connect)

Earlier, Nacua was joined by Bubba Wallace for a speed test at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach. He also participated in NASCAR’s “Speed ​​Seat Thrill Ride” event with Hall of Famer Kurt Busch before the race.

This is Puka Nacua’s first high-profile guest appearance at a NASCAR event.

“Puka Nacua doing side missions,” one user wrote on X, sharing a photo of Nacua’s car on TV being played on a Fox Sports broadcast.

“Puka Nacua rode shotgun with a fellow rider during the Daytona 500. The guy was probably brain dead…”, one of the jokes.

“Michael Jordan, Puka Nakua and Marshawn Lynch in the same photo 🤣😂,” another person wrote as the broadcast turned to them.

“Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua rode in one of the Daytona 500 lead cars today,” reporter Jeff Dubrof wrote, sharing a video of the WR getting into the car.

“A user shared a photo of Kurt Russell and Puka Nakua,” one user said.

Also read: Brad Keselowski Leg injury: Will No. 6 Ford need backup driver in Daytona 500?

Daytona 500 race postponed: What to know

Sunday’s Daytona 500 was delayed 90 minutes due to forecast rain in Daytona Beach on Sunday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled to start at 12 noon ET, but will start at 1:30 p.m. NASCAR announced the change Saturday.

The Daytona 500 event consists of two stages of 500 miles, each stage is divided into 100 laps. Daytona International Speedway is approximately 2.5 miles long.

Railway quietly upgrades network: 81% of tracks are ready to meet speeds of 110 kilometers per hour | Indian News

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Railway quietly upgrades network: 81% of tracks are ready to meet speeds of 110 kilometers per hour | Indian News

Railway quietly upgrades network: 81% of tracks are ready to meet speeds of 110 kilometers per hour

NEW DELHI: Nearly 81 per cent of railway tracks are ready to allow trains to run at speeds exceeding 110 km/h, a two-fold increase from 2014, the government told Parliament in its last session. One-fifth of the existing track allows trains to run at speeds in excess of 130 km/h.This is significant because section speed increases are delivered across the entire rail network rather than limited corridor-based upgrades. According to government data, of the less than 110,000 km of the railway network, 84,888 km have been upgraded to support speeds of 110 km/h and above, of which 23,477 km are capable of running at speeds of 130 km/h and above.This system upgrade has allowed the Railways to introduce new-age Vande Bharat (including soft-seat coaches and sleeper trains) as well as faster Amrit Bharat trains.

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Experts say the step-by-step speed upgrade is also important because unlike countries such as China, Japan and France, which have achieved higher speeds mainly by laying new passenger high-speed rail lines, India has followed a fundamentally different and more complex path.India’s approach focuses on upgrading existing tracks carrying mixed traffic (passenger and freight), which is more challenging than building segregated high-speed corridors as it requires strengthening track geometry, signaling, electrification and safety systems without disrupting daily operations.Railway Ministry officials said India’s strategy is to gradually upgrade the speed of large stretches of continuous track from 110 km/h to 130 km/h, and even further increase it to 160 km/h.“This creates a stepped speed ecosystem, rather than a sharp division between ‘slow’ conventional lines and isolated high-speed lines. This grading allows trains, crew training and signaling systems to develop organically, reducing transition risks,” an official said.Speed ​​capabilities are also available across all railway zones, including freight-intensive areas such as East Central Railway, South East Central Railway and South Central Railway. “This ensures uniformity across the country and avoids the creation of elitist, passenger-centric corridors that are disconnected from the rest of the network,” the official said.The railway operates some of the world’s longest freight trains, carrying more than 250 million passengers every day, operating with heavy axle loads of 22.9-25 tonnes and maintaining long welded rails, full electrification and increasingly automated signaling – all on the same track. They added that no other rail system has attempted speed upgrades on a comparable scale under such constraints.

MacKenzie Scott donates $26 billion in 7 years, more than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ combined lifetime donations

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MacKenzie Scott donates $26 billion in 7 years, more than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ combined lifetime donations

MacKenzie Scott donates $26 billion in 7 years, more than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos' combined lifetime donations

According to Forbes, Mackenzie Scott has donated $26 billion in the past seven years, including a record $7.2 billion in 2025. This rate of giving makes her the third-largest philanthropist of all time. Scott is a novelist and former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. She distributes funds primarily through large, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and internationally. Her total giving since 2019 has now reached $26 billion, according to public data compiled by philanthropy trackers and financial publications.She donated $7.2 billion in 2025, the largest donation in a single year in her philanthropic career. The record year accelerated her overall giving total and put her ahead of most living donors in cumulative lifetime giving.Scott donated $26 billion during his lifetime, making him the third-largest philanthropist of all time in absolute terms. Only two people in modern history have made more contributions in their lifetime.Her 2025 donation alone exceeds the combined lifetime contributions of several prominent billionaires, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Google co-founder Larry Page, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and her ex-husband Jeff Bezos.Scott’s philanthropic strategy differs from that of many large donors. Rather than establishing a traditional foundation with an extensive application process, she relied on an advisory team to identify organizations and make grants with few restrictions on how the funds could be used. Recipients include charities focused on education, racial equity, public health, housing, food security and community development.Since announcing his intention to give away most of his wealth in 2019, Scott has moved unusually quickly compared to other billionaires. The $26 billion total represents one of the fastest large-scale charitable distributions in modern history.Much of her wealth comes from her 2019 divorce settlement with Jeff Bezos, when she received a stake in Amazon. She has since sold some of her shares to fund her charitable giving.This comparison is based on the total public donations made by Musk, Page, Ellison and Bezos during their lifetimes. Despite their large pledges and charitable foundations, they’ve actually given away less to date than Scott has given away in 2025 alone.Scott has not publicly indicated a set end date for her donation. However, her pace over the past seven years suggests she intends to continue distributing the majority of her wealth.

Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force to remain in Minnesota after law enforcement drawdown

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Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force to remain in Minnesota after law enforcement drawdown

WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 immigration agents have left the Minnesota Twin Cities area and hundreds more will leave in the coming days as part of the Trump administration’s rollback of immigration enforcement, White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday. Immigration enforcement surges.

Trump's border czar says 'small' security force to remain in Minnesota after law enforcement drawdown
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force to remain in Minnesota after law enforcement drawdown

Homan told CBS’s “Face the Nation” that a “small” security force will be stationed briefly to protect remaining immigration agents and to respond “when our agents go out and are surrounded by agitators and things get out of hand.” He didn’t define “small.”

He also said that agents will retain Investigate fraud allegations and anti-immigration enforcement protests. interrupt service During church services.

“We’ve already evacuated over 1,000 people, and starting Monday and Tuesday, we’re going to evacuate hundreds more,” Homan said. “We’re going back to our original footprint.”

Thousands of officers were dispatched to the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas to participate in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s “Operation Metro Surge.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it Largest immigration enforcement operation ever and proved successful. But as the situation became more unstable and two U.S. citizens were killed, the crackdown came under growing criticism.

protest became very common. Networks of residents work to help immigrants, warn approaching agents or film immigration officials in action. shooting deaths Renee Goode and Alex Pretty The actions of federal officials were condemned and questions raised about officers’ actions, prompting changes in action.

Homan announced last week 700 federal officials will leave Minnesota immediately, but more than 2,000 remain in the state. He said on Thursday that “significant drawdowns” had begun and would continue into this week.

Homan said enforcement in the Twin Cities will not stop and mass deportations will continue across the country. Officers who leave Minnesota will report back to their respective stations or be assigned elsewhere.

Asked whether future deployments could match the scale of Operation Twin Cities, Homan said “it depends on the circumstances.”

This article was generated from automated news agency feeds without modifications to the text.

Rajasthan: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Mahashivratri India News

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Rajasthan: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Mahashivratri India News

Rajasamand: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday visited the famous Shri Nathji Temple in Rajasthan to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion MahashivratriThere, she held traditional ceremonies and prayed for the people. Speaking to ANI, Rekha Gupta said, “Today, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, I feel extremely blessed to have been given the opportunity to pray to Lord Shrinathji. I am filled with deep peace and joy. This land of Rajasthan is a land of rich tradition, courage and sacrifice. After receiving the blessings of the Lord, I sincerely thank all the residents here for their immense love and support.” I also want to assure the Rajasthani families living in Delhi that I will always be in touch with them and support them through every ups and downs. “On the occasion, Rekha Gupta participated in a traditional ceremony inside the temple and received a ceremonial scarf as a blessing from the temple priests.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday unveiled a statue of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan in Shahdara.The chief minister told reporters after unveiling the statue that the hospital has been providing medical services for 27-28 years and the state government will expand the hospital in the future and bring the latest machines.“It is a proud moment. This hospital has been providing medical services to people for 27-28 years. On the 100th anniversary of RSS, the government has installed a statue of Dr Hedgewar, which is an inspiration to all of us. We will also expand this hospital and introduce latest machinery in the future,” said CM Gupta.Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, popularly known as “Dr. Sahab”, led the organization for fifteen years until his death in 1940. Before his death, he appointed Guruji MS Golwalkar as his successor and over the next three decades he expanded the RSS to every corner of India. Born on April 1, 1889 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Hedgewar served as the founder and first Sarsanghchalak (chief) of the RSS.

Presidents Day 2026: What will be closed — banks, government offices and more

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Presidents Day 2026: What will be closed — banks, government offices and more

Presidents Day 2026: What will be closed — banks, government offices and more

Because the U.S. federal holiday Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday in February, some Americans are looking forward to an extra day of rest this weekend.Presidents’ Day in 2026 is Monday, February 16. Originally established to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, the holiday is now seen as a day to honor everyone who has held a high-level office in the United States, providing a winter break for government and some non-government workers, according to USA Today.Presidents’ Day, the third Monday in February, is a federal holiday and has been since 1879. Technically, Presidents’ Day is still officially known as “Washington’s Birthday.”

What places are closed on Presidents Day?

Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, as will U.S. Postal Service post offices, and no mail will be delivered that day. Stock markets and branches of banks, including Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist and Citibank, were also closed.Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may close or adjust their hours for the holiday. People are advised to check their nearest location for holiday timing information before heading out shopping on February 16.

Why celebrate?

According to the Library of Congress, Presidents’ Day was established by Congress in 1879 to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Act changed the date of celebration from February 22, Washington’s actual birthday, to the third Monday in February.Since Abraham Lincoln’s birthday fell on February 12, the holiday soon became commonly known as Presidents’ Day, honoring all U.S. presidents. However, no laws or bills have been passed to change the official name of the holiday, which remains officially designated by OPM as Washington’s Birthday.President Lyndon Johnson mandated that holiday, along with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, fall on Mondays to avoid midweek closures. By signing the Uniform Holidays Act, Johnson created longer weekends so Americans can “go farther and see more of our beautiful land,” according to the American Presidential Project.

Brad Keselowski Leg injury: Will No. 6 Ford need backup driver in Daytona 500?

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Brad Keselowski Leg injury: Will No. 6 Ford need backup driver in Daytona 500?

Despite a leg injury, Brad Keselowski will drive RFK Racing’s No. 6 Ford in Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Keselowski will drive NASCAR Cup He competed at Daytona International Speedway despite breaking his leg while skiing with his family in December.

Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 Castrol Ford, watches practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 in the garage area on February 14. (Getty Images, AFP)
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 Castrol Ford, watches practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 in the garage area on February 14. (Getty Images, AFP)

He passed his driving test at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday, February 9, and was recently cleared to compete in the Daytona 500. He underwent surgery and spent several weeks rehabbing since the injury in mid-December.

However, there is still a risk that Keselowski will not complete 200 laps of the Daytona 500. Floridarequiring a substitute driver to replace him midway through the race.

Does the No. 6 Ford need a rescue driver?

NASCAR reporter Steven Taranto, who has worked for CBS, reported that he saw David Ragan in the garage area of ​​RFK Racing, who confirmed he will be on call as Brad Keselowski’s backup driver in case he is unable to continue due to injury.

“Saw David Ragan in the garage area and spoke to him quickly,” Taranto reported. “He’s on standby in case Brad Keselowski (leg) needs a backup driver. He hasn’t left Daytona yet – just in case – but he said Brad woke up this morning feeling good.”

Latest news on Brad Keselowski’s broken femur

In mid-December 2025, Brad Keselowski was involved in a non-competition accident during a family ski trip, resulting in a fractured femur in his right leg. After taking his daughter to ski lessons, he parked his car and slipped on the ice, breaking bone but not breaking skin.

Also read: Daytona 500: What time does Sunday’s race start? What time does it end? detail

He revealed at media day that he still has “eight weeks” left in his recovery, with a full recovery taking about six months. “It’s hard to explain to someone who’s never broken a femur what it feels like,” he said.

“It’s not like breaking a leg below the knee. Your femur is the largest bone in your body. It has a lot of stuff running through it and it has to heal. You can’t really cast it. You can’t do any of those things. You just have to hang on to it.”

CPRG to host multiple events at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi; Focus on AI in education, employment and data governance | India News

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CPRG to host multiple events at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi; Focus on AI in education, employment and data governance | India News

CPRG to host multiple events at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi; focusing on AI in education, employment and data governance

As part of its Social Futures initiative, the Center for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) will organize a series of key summit events and official dialogues during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 16 to 20 at multiple venues in New Delhi. The conference will focus on the impact of AI on education, employability, data governance and institutional transformation.On February 16, CPRG will host two sessions at the Bharat Mandapam: The Future of Employability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, organized by AI4India, and Artificial Intelligence Education: Universities and Schools for the Future. On February 17, PadhAI Conclave 2.0: Reimagining the Indian Education System will be held at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre. “Data for Development: Building Artificial Intelligence in the Global South” will be held at the Bharat Mandapam on February 18 and the final session “Reimagining Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” will be held on February 20 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.

India’s AI rise gets global boost, UN chief praises leadership, Nvidia CEO predicts job surge

CPRG Director Dr. Ramanand said before the summit: “This summit comes at an important moment. The discussion around AI is no longer limited to panel discussions and reports. It is already reflected in the way institutions operate.” He added, “The task now is to look at how these steps are developed and the framework to guide them forward. Through our participation during the summit week, CPRG will put these issues at the center of the discussion.”” Participants include senior ministers, policymakers, international experts and industry leaders. These include Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, Delhi, Shri Nishikant Dubey, MP, Ms. Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security Adviser of the United States; Mr. John Harvard, Tony Blair Institute; and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Capacity Building Council.Industry representatives include Shri Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder, Info Edge, and Shri Gokul Subramaniam, president, Intel India.

Fact Check: Was Erika Kirk arrested after Candace Owens made claims online about 15-year-old?

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Fact Check: Was Erika Kirk arrested after Candace Owens made claims online about 15-year-old?

Fact Check: Was Erika Kirk arrested after Candace Owens made claims online about 15-year-old?
Fact Check: Was Erika Kirk arrested after Candace Owens made claims online about 15-year-old? (Image via Getty)

Erica Kirk has not been arrested and is not under investigation. There are currently no public records in the United States linking her to any criminal case related to the viral “grooming” charges. Over the past few days, social media posts and YouTube videos have claimed that Erica Kirk was arrested while trying to flee to Israel. The statement also linked her name to an alleged “grooming” message in 2014 involving a 15-year-old. The story went viral after conservative commentator Candace Owens talked about old screenshots from her show. But so far, there is no official evidence to support these claims.Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica Kirk, has not yet been charged, questioned or arrested on any such charges. There are also no court documents, police statements or federal records confirming the arrest.

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The grooming accusations first emerged in screenshots shared on social platform X. The posts indicate that Erika Kirk exchanged messages in 2014 with an account described online as “Youth Coded.” However, the screenshots were never verified. The person behind the account has not publicly accused Erika Kirk of wrongdoing.Later, Candace Owens discussed the screenshots from her show. She presented no court documents or law enforcement evidence. After the episode aired, a YouTube channel called Statecraft posted a video claiming that Erika Kirk was arrested while trying to leave the country for Israel. The video suggests it is related to the entrapment charges and the death of Charlie Kirk.There is no evidence to support this claim. Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is on trial in Provo, Utah, according to public Utah court records. The case is independent and Erica Kirk has not been named as a suspect or person of interest. Major U.S. media have not reported any arrests or investigations involving her.As of now, U.S. law enforcement agencies have not announced charges against Erica Kirk. No arrest records exist in federal or state databases. The suggestion that she was detained while fleeing to Israel appears to be false. In short, the viral post linked her name to serious accusations. But there was no hard evidence, no police case was opened, and no arrests related to Erica Kirk were confirmed.

EAM S Jaishankar greets Serbia on Republic Day during visit to Munich Security Conference India News

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EAM S Jaishankar greets Serbia on Republic Day during visit to Munich Security Conference India News

'India committed to strategic autonomy': EAM Jaishankar after Marco Rubio claims Russian oil sovereignty

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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended Republic Day greetings to the government and people of Serbia during his visit to Munich to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference.The foreign minister earlier met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric on the sidelines of Saturday’s meeting. Jaishankar said in a post on

‘India committed to strategic autonomy’: EAM Jaishankar after Marco Rubio claims Russian oil sovereignty

The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in anAccording to an official press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Foreign Minister Marko Djuric met with Jaishankar during the MSC and discussed with him important issues of improving relations and global issues in a changing world.The meeting reaffirmed that India and Serbia share a traditional friendship dating back to the days of the Non-Aligned Movement and are committed to further strengthening all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, the release said. Djuric expressed satisfaction with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s upcoming participation in the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in New Delhi, stressing the importance of high-level contacts in promoting relations. He also invited Jaishankar to visit Serbia in the near future.During the meeting, Djuric thanked India for its consistent position on not recognizing Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence, and briefed India on the latest progress in the EU’s promotion of dialogue.Ministers agreed that there is scope for greater economic cooperation and collaboration in areas of mutual interest. According to the press release, Juric also invited India to participate in the 2027 Belgrade Expo and expressed his hope that India will be one of the countries that showcases its culture and innovation at the international expo. The interaction marks another step in ongoing diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Belgrade amid wider discussions at the Munich Security Conference.According to the MEA briefing, India and Serbia (formerly part of Yugoslavia), as co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, have traditionally enjoyed a deep friendship. In the following decades, the strong friendship continued, resulting in close and cordial relations between India and Serbia. In 2023, the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. India supports Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in principle and does not recognize Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence. India and Serbia share common views on many global issues and support each other in international forums. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Serbian Post jointly issued anniversary stamps in December 2023 as a token of friendship between the two countries. The images on the stamp are the Victor Monument in Belgrade and the Statue of Unity in India.

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