As little information came into the public domain about the person of interest arrested in connection with the Brown University shooting, MAGA commentators speculated that the target was professor Rachel M Friedberg whose class was attacked by the shooter. The professor was not in the class at that time and a teaching assistant was there, according to reports. A Principles of Economics final exam review session was taking place. The investigators have not revealed any details about the shooter, his motive or anything else. Inside reports claimed he was arrested because he used a special type of gun.

“Prof Rachel Friedberg, whose class at ⁦@BrownUniversity was targeted last night by a shooter, taught at Hebrew University and advised the Knesset on immigration to Israel, among other credentials. I wonder who the shooter was and what could have possibly motivated him?” one post on X claimed. “The shooting occurred in the classroom of Professor Rachel Friedberg…who is Jewish, part of the Program in Judaic Studies, and whose research focuses on the intersection of economics and Jewish Studies? That seems like it might be incredibly relevant,” another wrote on X. “This was a blatant, targeted attack,” another comment read. “Isn’t it interesting how the only class targeted was that of Prof. Rachel Friedberg’s, who is Jewish, affiliated with Judaic Studies, taught in Israel? Yet, they refuse to release any information about the suspect,” one wrote. Right-wing activist Laura Loomer alleged a coverup going on in the Rhode Island by Democrat officials. “Source tells me the Democrat officials in Rhode Island and woke administrators at Brown are doing all they can to hide the fact that the shooter at Brown University was a Muslim who targeted the classroom of Professor Rachel Friedberg, who taught Judaic Studies in addition to Economics,” Loomer posted. “Source tells me Police and @FBI agents on the ground have also been instructed by Democrat officials on the ground in Rhode Island to not say the words ‘Muslim’ or ‘Islamic terror’,” Loomer said.

New Zealand have announced their squad for the third and final Test against West Indies, with two experienced campaigners making timely returns. The duo’s inclusion adds depth and balance to the side as the Black Caps look to clinch the series at home after taking a 1-0 lead. The decider will be played from December 18 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Ajaz Patel returns after injury-enforced change

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has been recalled to the Test squad, replacing fast bowler Blair Tickner, who has been ruled out after dislocating his shoulder during the recently concluded second Test. Tickner’s injury has forced the selectors into a change, and Patel’s return offers New Zealand a proven spin option heading into the final encounter.

Patel brings experience and control, especially valuable in longer formats where patience and consistency often dictate outcomes. His most recent Test appearance in November 2024 ended on a high, with the spinner earning Player of the Match honours for a decisive performance. With conditions at Mount Maunganui traditionally offering assistance later in the game, Patel will be hopeful of making a strong case for a place in the playing XI.

Tom Blundell back to bolster wicketkeeping unit

Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell has also been named in the squad after recovering from a hamstring tear sustained during the opening Test of the series. Blundell, New Zealand’s first-choice keeper in Tests, missed the second match as a precaution, paving the way for Mitch Hay to make his international debut.

Hay impressed with his composure behind the stumps, but with Blundell now fit, the experienced campaigner is set to resume duties. Hay will return to Canterbury to continue his domestic commitments, while Blundell’s comeback restores stability to the middle order and leadership behind the wickets.

Also READ: Fans erupt as clinical New Zealand thrash West Indies in the second Test to take 1-0 lead

Continuity rewarded after series momentum

Aside from the two changes, the rest of the squad remains unchanged from the side that delivered New Zealand a crucial win in the second Test. That victory handed the hosts a 1-0 advantage after the opening match ended in a gripping draw, keeping the series finely poised heading into the finale.

Captain Tom Latham continues to lead a balanced squad featuring a strong core of batters and all-rounders. Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra provide depth and flexibility with the bat, while Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell add multi-dimensional options. The pace department, led by Jacob Duffy and supported by Zak Foulkes and Michael Rae, remains intact. With the series on the line, New Zealand will be eager to maintain momentum and make full use of home conditions.

New Zealand squad for third Test:

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

Also READ: WTC points table 2025-27 [Updated]: New Zealand jumps past India and Pakistan after taking 1-0 lead against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has demanded apology from leader of oppositions in both the houses — Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — a day after videos of Congress workers sloganeering “eliminate” Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on social media.“Both the LoPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha should apologise,” Rijiju said. He further claimed that the BJP or NDA had “never disrespected anyone’s parents or threatened anyone’s life.” “BJP-NDA has never disrespected anyone’s parents or threatened anyone’s life. We oppose people in different ways and criticise them, as politics allows in a democracy, but to kill someone, there has never been such a thought. What kind of mentality is this, that Congress leaders openly declared to kill someone?” he questioned.“The world and the country acknowledge PM Modi, and if some opposition leaders speak of killing him, it’s deeply saddening. Merely condemning it will not help. The Congress chief and the LoP must apologise to the country from the floor of the House,” he added.Several BJP leaders had shared a video on Sunday alleging the “real agenda” behind its SIR, ‘vote chori’ rally in Delhi was to “eliminate” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“So the agenda is clear. It’s not about SIR. It is about Sanvidhan pe vaar. Congress leaders chanting ‘Kabr khudegi Modi ki, aaj nahi to kal khudegi‘,” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said.“Recently Ragini Nayak had also tweeted an AI Video showing him as a chaiwala. In name of SIR – they want to eliminate PM Modi? Recently Rahul Gandhi threatened ECI too. So far Cong has abused PM Modi 150 + times,” he added.The Congress organised a massive rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, stepping up its agitation over alleged “vote theft” and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration, branded “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod”, was held amid heightened political tensions, coming just days after heated confrontations between the government and the Opposition in Parliament over the credibility of the electoral process.

Lionel Messi is set to wrap up his much-anticipated “G.O.A.T India Tour 2025” in New Delhi today following appearances in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi is set to wrap up his much-anticipated “G.O.A.T India Tour 2025” in New Delhi today, December 15, following appearances in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The national capital is brimming with excitement as fans prepare to witness the football legend’s first public event in the city at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, alongside a series of high-profile meetings.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Messi’s India tour began on a rocky note in Kolkata, where mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium led to overcrowding and unrest, forcing organisers to cut the programme short. The Hyderabad leg proved far smoother, with Messi accompanied by fellow Argentines Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul. There, he met political leaders, participated in a G.O.A.T penalty shootout, and conducted football coaching sessions for children, delighting fans across the city.

Mumbai offered another historic moment, as Messi met cricket and football icons Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium. He presented Tendulkar with a replica of the match ball from Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup victory and handed his national team jersey to Chhetri, while also engaging with young footballers.In Delhi, Messi’s schedule promises a packed day. He is expected to arrive in the morning from Mumbai and will take part in an exhibition and a felicitation ceremony. A private meet-and-greet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also planned, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah potentially attending.The public programme at Arun Jaitley Stadium begins at 1:30 PM, with gates opening at 11:30 AM. Highlights include a celebrity football match at 2:50 PM, in which Messi is expected to play at 3:30 PM, followed by a football clinic for 30 children from Minerva Academy. A stage ceremony and the G.O.A.T Cup exhibition match are scheduled for 4:20 PM. Messi will also meet cricket star Virat Kohli at the stadium, following his earlier interaction with Sachin Tendulkar at the Cricket Club of India.The event will conclude in the late afternoon, with Messi departing later in the evening after private engagements. The Delhi leg marks a fitting finale to a tour that has combined football action, celebrity interactions, and unique opportunities for young athletes to meet one of the greatest players in the world.

Lionel Messi – Delhi Itinerary (December 15, 2025)

Morning Arrival:Arrive in Delhi from Mumbai via charter flight (between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM).Quick transfer to hotel.Public Event at Arun Jaitley Stadium:Gates Open: 11:30 AMProgramme Start: 1:30 PMCelebrity Football Match: 2:50 PMMessi joins the match: 3:30 PMChildren’s Football Clinic: 3:45 PM (30 kids from Minerva Academy)Stage Ceremony & G.O.A.T Cup Exhibition Match: 4:20 PMPrivate Meetings & Meet-and-Greet:With Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Between 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMOther VIP Meetings: Chief Justice of India, Chief of Defence Staff, and possibly Union Home Minister Amit ShahDeparture:Private engagements in the late afternoonDeparture from Delhi late at night or early December 16

Lionel Messi GOAT tour: Tickets and Live Streaming

Tickets for the Delhi leg of the GOAT India Tour are sold out. Fans can catch the event live on the Sony LIV app and website, the Prasar Bharati YouTube channel, and on DD Sports television.

You don’t have permission to access “http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/holocaust-survivor-father-of-5-10-year-old-girl-among-sydneys-bondi-beach-shooting-victims-9810426” on this server.

Reference #18.77fdd417.1765777139.38ada249

https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.77fdd417.1765777139.38ada249

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed shock at AI’s rapid advancement, admitting his own obsolescence after witnessing an AI autonomously generate a program. He believes AI’s biggest impact lies in automating business operations, not just coding, and predicts artificial general intelligence could arrive by 2029, urging human oversight to preserve agency.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed shock at artificial intelligence’s rapid advancement in software development, declaring his own obsolescence after witnessing an AI system generate an entire program autonomously—a moment that crystallized both the promise and peril of the technology he has championed for decades.“Holy crap. The end of me,” Schmidt said during a forum at Harvard University earlier this month. “I’ve been doing programming for 55 years. To see something start and end in front of your own life is really profound.” The admission from one of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures underscores a broader shift already underway: AI is moving from a helpful tool to a potential replacement for skilled human labor. At leading AI research labs, between 10 and 20 percent of programming work is already being done by AI systems, Schmidt revealed, with that proportion expected to grow exponentially in coming years.

AI’s bigger impact lies in automating business operations, not just code

Despite the dramatic demonstration, Schmidt argued that AI remains underhyped rather than overhyped, as the technology’s true economic impact lies beyond coding. Speaking with Professor Graham Allison at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard University, he pointed to the automation of corporate work as AI’s biggest untapped potential.

The real transformation is happening inside companies, where AI systems are taking over billing, accounting, product design, delivery, and inventory management, Schmidt explained. These routine processes quietly consume billions in corporate spending, and automating them could fundamentally reshape business operations.

Artificial general intelligence could arrive by 2029, warns tech leader

Schmidt predicted artificial general intelligence—systems matching the smartest mathematicians, physicists, and artists—will arrive within three to five years. This timeline is driven by what he calls “recursive self-improvement,” where AI learns independently without human instruction.“The computers are now doing self-improvement. They’re learning how to plan, and they don’t have to listen to us anymore,” he warned at another recent event. Schmidt noted that AI already writes 10 to 20 percent of code at leading research labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.Looking further ahead, Schmidt forecast that within four years, AI will achieve autonomous learning capabilities. “Many people believe that there will be AI mathematicians in the next year,” he said, adding that the ability for computers to discover new facts and generate medical breakthroughs appears imminent.However, Schmidt emphasized the need for human oversight as AI approaches these capabilities. “Somebody’s going to have to raise their hand and say, ‘We just went too far,'” he cautioned. “I think there’s no higher duty than to preserve human agency and human freedom.”The former Google executive suggested Wall Street is underestimating the magnitude of AI’s impact on business automation and scientific discovery.

Melbourne Renegades face Brisbane Heat in the second match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Simonds Stadium, Geelong, on December 15. Both teams enter with strong squads blending international stars and domestic talent, setting up a competitive opener. Expect a tactical battle on a venue favouring pace bowling and moderate scores.​

Will Sutherland leads a balanced Renegades side with Mohammad Rizwan anchoring at 134.69 strike rate this year and Tim Seifert adding firepower. Spin duo Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa, plus Jason Behrendorff‘s pace, bolster the attack, while Jake Fraser-McGurk promises explosive starts. They hold a 3-2 edge in the last five head-to-heads against Heat.​

Usman Khawaja captains a Heat lineup reloaded after last season’s seventh-place finish, featuring Colin Munro‘s aggression and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s new-ball threat. Matt Renshaw (280 runs at 169.69 strike rate last BBL) and pace trio Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, plus spinner Matt Kuhnemann, provide depth. Renshaw and Munro target high-impact overs.

MR vs BH, BBL|15: Match details

• Date and Time: December 15 (Monday); 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 4:15 pm Local
• Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
• Head-to-Head Record in BBL: Matches played: 22 | Melbourne Renegades won: 14 | Brisbane Heat won: 08 | No result/Tied: 0

Simonds Stadium Pitch Report

Simonds Stadium in Geelong presents a pace-friendly surface for the Big Bash League 2025-26 opener between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat. Historically hosting 13 BBL games, it favors chasing sides with 8 wins out of 12 completed matches, boasting an average first-innings score of around 130-150 under lights. The pitch offers true bounce early, assisting seamers who can exploit swing in evening conditions around 22-24°C with partial clouds. Spinners gain grip later, while boundaries flow at a 118.4 strike rate, enabling totals up to 170-180 if batters settle. Expect a tactical duel where death overs decide the chase.

Squads:

Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Tim Seifert, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Hassan Khan, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers

Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja (c), Colin Munro, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson

Also READ: BBL 2025-26: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch the Big Bash League in Australia, India, USA, UK & other countries

MR vs BH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Brisbane Heat wins the toss and bowls first
• Melbourne Renegades’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
• Melbourne Renegades’ total score: 170-180

Case 2:

• Melbourne Renegades wins the toss and bowls first
• Brisbane Heat’s powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
• Brisbane Heat’s total score: 180-190

Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest

Also READ: Big Bash League 2025-26: Complete squads of all 8 teams

NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Monday issued a travel advisory, urging flyers to head to airports only after checking the latest status of their flight.According to Delhi airport, 40 flights have been cancelled while 4 have been diverted so far due to low visibility.In a social media post on X, the ministry said that that Air Traffic Control along with other teams are “working tirelessly” to minimise disruptions.“Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India. Delhi (DEL) & other airports in Northern India are experiencing dense fog, severely affecting visibility.For Passengers: Before heading to the airport, please check the latest flight status with your airline. Check flight information on the airport website/app. Please allow extra travel time,” civil aviation ministry said.“Safety is our top priority. Our teams & ATC are working tirelessly to minimize disruptions. Thank you for your patience and cooperation,” it added.Meanwhile, airlines including Air India and IndiGo also issue advisories, saying that weather situation could impact flight schedules and cause inconvenience to passengers travelling to and from Delhi.In a post on social media platform X, IndiGo informed passengers about the prevailing weather conditions and their potential impact on operations. “Travel Advisory…Low visibility and fog over Delhi will impact flight schedules. We’re keeping a close watch on the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly,” IndiGo said in a social media post on X.The airline further urged travellers to remain vigilant and regularly check their flight status through official channels. IndiGo requested passengers to monitor updates via its website or mobile application and assured full support from its ground and customer service teams during the period of disruption.“We request you to stay updated on your flight status via our website or app. Be assured, our teams are here to assist you at every step and ensure support… Here’s hoping dearer skies help us serve you better soon, and thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time,” the airline added in its advisory.Through a post on X, Air India advised, “#TravelAdvisory…Poor visibility due to dense fog is impacting flight operations in Delhi and parts of Northern India. Please check your flight status at: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html before heading to the airport.”Meanwhile, Delhi airport said that flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may which may result in delays and cancellations.“Our ground teams are actively assisting passengers to ensure smooth travel. For the latest flight updates, please contact your respective airlines. We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused,” a social media post from Delhi airport reads.Visibility in Delhi was severely affected on Monday morning as a thick layer of smog and fog enveloped the city, reducing visibility and disrupting air traffic operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The weather conditions led to concerns over delays and rescheduling of flights, particularly during early morning hours.The air quality was ‘severe’ at 38 stations while it was ‘very poor’ at two stations. Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 498, recorded the worst air quality amongst all 40 stations.According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.The AQI in Delhi had climbed to 461 on Sunday and marked the city’s most polluted day this winter and the second-worst December air quality day on record, as weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants close to the surface.The air quality monitoring station at Wazirpur recorded the maximum possible Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 500 during the day, beyond which the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) does not register data.