Mitch Marner, a dynamic right-winger, has joined the Vegas Golden Knights on a massive eight-year, $96 million deal. Known for his speed and skill, Marner recently surpassed 100 points and boasts impressive career earnings. His move to Vegas, following a decade with the Maple Leafs, solidifies his status as a league star with lucrative endorsements.

Source: Mitch Marner’s 2025 net worth: Career earnings, endorsements and contract details

IndiGo is investigating the underlying issues behind recent flight delays and has determined that various factors are at play, excluding pilot shortages. While they're working towards stabilising their operations, they anticipate a return to full operational capacity by December 10.

Source: Indigo cancellations: Airline to conduct 'root cause analysis' into disruptions

Lando Norris clinched his maiden Formula 1 world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, narrowly beating Max Verstappen by two points. While Verstappen won the race, Norris's third-place finish secured the title. Oscar Piastri completed a strong McLaren showing by finishing second in the race and third in the championship, marking a significant upset for Norris.

Source: Norris becomes first British driver to clinch F1 c'ship after Hamilton

Australia secured an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. England's batting and bowling struggled on the Gabba surface, compounded by dropped catches. Iceland Cricket humorously withdrew Brendon McCullum from their coaching wishlist following the defeat.

Source: 'McCullum, you're off our coaching': ENG coach receives message after Ashes loss

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes his team "trained too much" ahead of their heavy Ashes Test defeat in Brisbane. He suggested excessive preparation may have contributed to the team's struggles to adapt to conditions. McCullum emphasized the need for players to be physically and mentally fresh for crucial decisions during matches.

Source: 'Will have beer tonight': ENG coach blames 'too much training' for Ashes defeat

Australia have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the Ashes series as they defeated England by eight wickets in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday. Joe Root scored his first Test century in Australia, but Australia established a significant first-innings lead. England fought back but ultimately fell short. With this win, Australia remain at the top of the World Test Championship standings.

Source: WTC 2025-27: Australia top table after 2-0 Ashes lead; where is India?

President Donald Trump's "America First" tariff policy has led to record revenue collections, but economic data reveals Americans bear the brunt of the costs. Tariffs are increasingly passed on to consumers and businesses, raising prices and contradicting claims of foreign payment, if rules of economics are studies. This strategy creates a dilemma between political popularity and growing economic burdens on households.

Source: Tariffs to put 'America first': Is Trump spelling doom for US? Economics explained

England captain Ben Stokes admitted his team struggled to handle pressure in key moments during their second Test defeat to Australia, leading to a 2-0 series deficit. Despite dropped catches and a lack of required mindset, Stokes believes a 3-2 Ashes victory is still possible if the team addresses issues quickly.

Source: 'Australia not for weak men': Stokes admits ENG failed in pressure

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India's armed forces showed restraint during Operation Sindoor but possess the capability for a stronger response if needed. He highlighted the operation's success, attributing it to excellent coordination between forces, administration, and border residents, underscoring the vital role of enhanced border connectivity in national security and economic growth.

Source: 'Could have done much more': Rajnath praises armed forces' role in Op Sindoor

India is actively pursuing a decolonisation agenda, moving beyond English's historical dominance. This initiative, championed by PM Modi, aims to revive indigenous knowledge systems and promote regional languages in education and governance. While fostering national pride, concerns remain about potential Hindi imposition over linguistic diversity, sparking a crucial national dialogue.

Source: Undoing Macaulay? Inside India’s decolonisation push towards ‘Bharat’ - explained

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated that tackling the city's pollution crisis will require 27 months, blaming previous governments for inaction. Her comments followed protests demanding urgent measures against an "air emergency.

Source: '27-year backlog': CM Rekha Gupta blames past govts for Delhi pollution

Source: IndiGo chaos: Operations expected to stablise by December 10 — what we know so far

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have officially confirmed their wedding has been called off after weeks of speculation. Both shared statements on Instagram, citing personal difficulties and a desire for privacy. Mandhana emphasised her focus remains on representing India in cricket.

Source: 'Have decided to move on': Palash Muchhal calls off wedding with Smriti Mandhana

Source: 150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP... its ‘missing stanzas’ — explained

Australia secured an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test, taking a 2-0 series lead. During Australia's chase, Steve Smith and Jofra Archer engaged in a verbal exchange after Archer bowled a series of aggressive deliveries. Smith responded with boundaries, including a six, to finish the match.

Source: 'Bowl fast when nothing’s happening': Smith-Archer showdown lights up Ashes - Watch

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal is off, ending weeks of speculation. She requested privacy for both families, stating her focus is now on representing India. Calling herself a “very private person,” she urged restraint and understanding from the public.

Source: Smriti Mandhana & Palash Muchhal's wedding cancelled: Full timeline of events

SPC Dec 7, 2025 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook
Day 4-8 Outlook

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0248 AM CST Sun Dec 07 2025

Valid 101200Z - 151200Z

...DISCUSSION...
After becoming suppressed a bit, medium-range guidance indicates
that a blocking high may become more prominent again, near/north of
the Aleutians late this coming work week into next weekend. 
Surrounding developments across the mid- and higher latitudes of the
Pacific do become characterized by increasing spread. However, it is
not yet clear how much impact this will have on downstream flow
across North America.  It still appears that an increasingly
confluent northwesterly mid-level regime, between persistent ridging
across the eastern Pacific into western North America and downstream
troughing, may support the development of another expansive surface
ridge east of the Rockies into the Gulf Basin and Atlantic Seaboard
late this week through next weekend.  This is likely to further
impede deep boundary-layer moistening over the northwestern Gulf. 
Coupled with the lack of a developing southerly return flow from 
the Gulf Basin until at least early next week, it appears that
generally stable conditions will be maintained through this period.

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SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Sun Dec 7 08:51:02 UTC 2025
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Sun Dec 7 08:51:02 UTC 2025.
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SPC - No watches are valid as of Sun Dec 7 08:51:02 UTC 2025
No watches are valid as of Sun Dec 7 08:51:02 UTC 2025.
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A devastating fire at a popular Goa nightclub claimed at least 25 lives and injured six others late Saturday night. The blaze, which broke out during peak hours, trapped many victims, primarily staff, due to suffocation. Authorities cited non-compliance with fire safety norms and lack of valid permissions as contributing factors to the tragedy.

Source: A Sholay song, music, dance: Goa nightclub in full party mode, then deadly fire kills 25

Indian women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Sunday addressed weeks of speculation surrounding her personal life, confirming that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been "called off". The star batter appealed to fans and the media to respect the privacy of both families.

Source: 'Wedding called off': Smriti Mandhana breaks silence on her marriage with Palash Muchhal

Speaking after the win, Kuldeep referred to Rohit Sharma as the captain before quickly correcting himself to name KL Rahul, who led the side in the absence of Shubman Gill. Kuldeep was one of the architects of India’s dominant win, returning figures of 4-41. India won the thtee-match series 2-1.

Source: On Live TV! Kuldeep Yadav calls Rohit Sharma India captain — Watch

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the IndiGo crisis, asserting the government champions aviation competition to welcome new airlines and expand fleets. He highlighted recent legislation to reduce aircraft leasing costs, emphasizing the issue's public, not political, nature. Gandhi had blamed the government's 'monopoly model' for passenger woes.

Source: IndiGo turmoil: Centre slams Rahul Gandhi's 'monopoly model' remark

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar asserts that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deserve special treatment and their places in the ODI setup should never have been questioned. He believes their years of contribution and recent strong performances warrant a different evaluation standard, highlighting their impact on team morale and performance.

Source: IND vs SA: 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma have retired... ': Ex-India batting coach opens up