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The United States has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance employee detained in Nigeria since February, amid concerns over his deteriorating health while in custody. The development was confirmed by two senior State Department officials. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement official, was arrested under unclear circumstances, and his continued detention has increasingly strained U.S.-Nigerian relations. In a series of diplomatic engagements, including a notable exchange between Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his Nigerian counterpart in May, the United States has repeatedly pressed for Gambaryan’s release. These diplomatic overtures extended…

The roar of the crowd wasn’t for a slam dunk or a power ballad. Instead, more than 6,000 people packed San Francisco’s Chase Center on a Tuesday night to watch Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tap a live episode of the “Acquired” podcast. It wasn’t just another tech conference; it was a carefully orchestrated media moment that signaled a broader shift in how Silicon Valley’s elite are choosing to engage with the public. Forget the formality of press conferences and the scrutiny of traditional interviews. Increasingly, tech titans like Zuckerberg are turning to podcasts and online platforms to tell their stories…

In today’s digital landscape, where every aspect of life seems to be mediated through screens, profound experiences once confined to the sanctity of sacred spaces are now accessible through our smartphones. This shift leads us to question whether the deeply personal journey of spiritual enlightenment should be available in such an easily accessible format. The story of Jagadish Vasudev, known as Sadhguru, begins when he was 25 years old. His transformative experience atop the Chamundi Hills marked the beginning of his journey as a spiritual leader. Now, decades later, Sadhguru has emerged as a significant spiritual presence online, leveraging platforms…