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Ahead of the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals in Mumbai on Saturday, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi spoke to TimesofIndia.com about his journey through the qualifiers, India's growing stature in world chess, and the evolving relationship between chess and esports. Reflecting on a near-elimination scare, Vidit backed India's dedicated EWC pathway and expressed his determination to secure a place at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.

Source: Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive: 'India is a chess powerhouse but still far from becoming esports hub'

A Louisiana family sold their 43-year-old electrical-equipment company Fibrebond to power-management giant Eaton for $1.7 billion last year—with one unusual clause built into the deal. Former CEO Graham Walker insisted 15% of the proceeds go to his 540 workers, none of whom held any equity. The result: a $240 million payout, averaging $443,000 a head.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a pro-immigration vision of America, contrasting with President Trump's stance ahead of Independence Day. Speaking from City Hall, Mamdani, a naturalized citizen, emphasized immigration's centrality to the nation's identity and criticized exclusionary politics. He highlighted the contributions of immigrants and called for unity, asserting that America's strength lies in its continuous striving for ideals.

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A devastating storm on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, led to a tragic boat capsizing, claiming three young lives and requiring the rescue of seven others. Powerful winds and rough waves overwhelmed the vessel carrying ten people, including children. The severe weather also caused widespread damage, power outages, and disrupted holiday weekend plans across the region.

Source: 7 rescued as boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake; 3 children dead

A Pune court denied polygraph tests for murder accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, citing lack of consent, and sent them to judicial custody. The duo is accused of murdering realtor Ketan Agarwal by pushing him off a cliff. Police recovered deleted data and coded messages from their phones, suggesting a possible third conspirator. Investigations are ongoing to decode these communications and establish further involvement.

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Defending champions Argentina faced a fierce challenge but managed to edge out Cape Verde with a thrilling 3-2 win in extra time, earning their place in the World Cup Round of 16. Lionel Messi kicked off the scoring, only for the determined Blue Sharks to bounce back twice. A dramatic own goal in the final moments cemented Argentina's progress while Cape Verde ended their unforgettable debut with honor.

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YRF's latest spy thriller 'Alpha' has launched with impressive momentum, drawing in nearly Rs 16 crore globally on its premiere day. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it collected Rs 9 crore net in India and an additional Rs 5 crore from international markets. Enthusiasm is high for Alia Bhatt's captivating entrance, with fans praising her striking presence across social media platforms.

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Lionel Messi etched his name in history, becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina's thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde. His 20th World Cup goal, a record-breaker, propelled Argentina into the Round of 16. Messi also leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals, further solidifying his legendary status on the global stage.

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A controversy surrounding alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has deeply affected Hindu sentiment and the trust's credibility. While the VHP asserts its role concluded with the Supreme Court verdict, calls for a thorough investigation, trial, and conviction are strong to restore faith. The VHP denies responsibility for individual actions, emphasizing that justice must prevail without sparing anyone.

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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational IPL performance has him on the cusp of an India debut, with fans and experts eagerly awaiting his first international cap. Despite being named in squads for Ireland and England series, the young batter remains on the bench. Old Trafford, the venue where Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden century, could be the historic stage for Sooryavanshi's potential record-breaking debut.

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden. Family members played key roles, with Adam Sandler officiating. The surprise wedding, following a highly publicized romance, saw around 1,000 guests in attendance. The couple recently made a significant charitable donation.

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The BJP has strongly condemned opposition parties for their letter to the Chief Justice of India, labeling it a "dangerous conspiracy" to undermine Indian democracy and sow anarchy by targeting institutions. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the Congress of echoing Emergency-era tactics and attempting to attack democracy after failing to present factual arguments in court. He suggested this move stems from their fading hopes of seizing power.

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In a significant move, the Enforcement Directorate has successfully auctioned a Hawker 800A aircraft for Rs 3 crore, a key asset seized in a massive Rs 792 crore ponzi scam. The funds will aid in compensating defrauded investors. The scam, orchestrated by Amardeep Kumar of Capital Protection Force through a bogus invoice discounting scheme, targeted numerous individuals with promises of high returns.

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A united opposition has approached the Chief Justice of India, alleging that the current government is manipulating elections with a "biased" Election Commission. They've urged the suspension of electoral roll updates, citing concerns over EVMs and a desire to reinstate ballot papers. The INDIA bloc claims poll manipulation in recent elections and fears institutional failure, questioning where citizens can turn if even the judiciary cannot resolve these issues.

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SPC MD 1473
MD 1473 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR NORTHWEST AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA

Mesoscale Discussion 1473
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0441 PM CDT Fri Jul 03 2026

Areas affected...Northwest and North-central Nebraska

Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible 

Valid 032141Z - 032345Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent

SUMMARY...Isolated severe wind gusts and hail will be possible
across parts of northwest and north-central Nebraska this evening.
Additional weather watch issuance may be needed.

DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms are currently developing along an axis of
moderate instability that extends northward from northwest Nebraska
into southwest South Dakota. The storms appear to be supported by a
mid-level shortwave trough evident on water vapor imagery. Due to
large-scale ascent, convective coverage is expected to increase over
the next few hours. In addition, the Rapid City WSR-88D VWP has 0-6
km shear around 40 knots. This, combined with steep lapse rates in
the low to mid-levels, will support a severe threat this evening.
Supercells should be capable of isolated large hail and severe wind
gusts. Severe gusts will also be possible with short intense line
segments. Further southwest, storms are ongoing in far southeast
Wyoming. These cells are forecast to remain intact, moving eastward
across western Nebraska over the next few hours. Severe wind gusts
and hail will also be possible in and near the stronger cores.

..Broyles/Gleason.. 07/03/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...LBF...BOU...CYS...

LAT...LON   42950241 42850303 42530354 41890395 41450401 41120388
            40990366 40960321 40970181 41110117 41300083 41580063
            42030051 42530060 42770084 42900118 42950154 42950241 

MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 90 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN

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SPC MD 1474
MD 1474 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 447... FOR SOUTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN

Mesoscale Discussion 1474
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0442 PM CDT Fri Jul 03 2026

Areas affected...Southeast Lower Michigan

Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 447...

Valid 032142Z - 032345Z

The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 447
continues.

SUMMARY...A broken line of thunderstorms continues to develop a
cohesive cold pool, which will likely maintain the threat for
damaging/severe winds over the next 1-2 hours as it approaches the
greater Detroit area.

DISCUSSION...Over the past hour, recent regional reflectivity and
velocity data from Lower MI/northern IN depicts the gradual
emergence of a more cohesive cold pool within an otherwise broken
band of thunderstorms. Concurrently, GOES IR imagery has shown
periodic bursts of intense updrafts and a gradual cooling trend in
cloud-top temperatures, further suggesting that some
organization/consolidation is occurring. Latest RAP mesoanalyses
continue to show an MLCAPE gradient draped eastward across the
greater Detroit area ahead of the convective band. Although
deep-layer shear remains somewhat meager, propagation along this
boundary appears likely over the next few hours. Based on latest
storm track estimates, this band will begin to impact the greater
Detroit area between the next 1-2 hours and will likely pose a
threat for damaging/severe winds (most likely between 50-65 mph).

..Moore.. 07/03/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...CLE...DTX...IWX...GRR...

LAT...LON   41578527 41888491 42168469 42628470 42718455 42768274
            42638258 42348276 42168288 41978305 41788317 41628336
            41578527 

MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH

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