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Hardik Pandya wins $100,000 after beating MrBeast, donates entire amount

Dubai: YouTube star MrBeast came up short against India all-rounder Hardik Pandya in a $100,000 (Dh 367,250) home run challenge, with the cricketer sealing victory with the decisive hit.

  • Hardik Pandya defeats MrBeast in home run challenge
  • Pandya donates entire $100,000 to dogs and underprivileged children
  • Contest featured sports icons like LeBron James and Erling Haaland

AI

Can SpaceX Overcome the AI Trade Sell-Off?

SpaceX stock may struggle to gain ground as long as investors question AI spending.

  • SpaceX shares trading below IPO price after AI sell-off
  • AI spending increased 185% to $19.6 billion in Q3
  • Starlink revenue grew 69% to $5.2 billion amid concerns

Tech

Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 13-Year Q3 Low as Samsung Holds Lead

The global smartphone market recorded its lowest third-quarter shipment volume since 2013 amid rising component costs and weakening consumer sentiment.

  • Global smartphone shipments hit 13-year Q3 low, 20% decline from previous year
  • Samsung Electronics maintains largest manufacturer position with 57.8M units (22.7% share)
  • Market downturn expected to continue due to supply constraints and weakening demand

Science

Global Nuclear Construction Hits Highest Level Since Chernobyl

Global nuclear power construction is gaining momentum, with the number of reactors under construction reaching its highest level since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

  • Global nuclear construction reaches record high since 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
  • 79 reactors under construction globally, surpassing previous peak of 91 in 1986.
  • China leads with 38 reactors under construction and 42 planned, comprising nearly half of total.
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