Dwayne Bravo reflects on the growth of Major League Cricket (MLC) in its third season, highlighting improvements in quality, local talent, and fan engagement. He emphasizes the need for further investment to attract more American fans and develop infrastructure, including a new stadium in Los Angeles. Bravo notes the success of the USA national team at the T20 World Cup, indicating that the MLC system is working. He expresses optimism about cricket's future in the US, focusing on coaching and nurturing young talent to foster a love for the game.

Hindalco Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is acquiring Ohio-based AluChem Companies for $125 million, marking its third acquisition in the US. This move aims to enhance Hindalco's specialty alumina capacity from 500,000 tons to 1 million tons by FY30. The global specialty alumina market is expected to grow, driven by demand in various sectors. AluChem adds a strong North American presence with a capacity of 60,000 tons. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla emphasized that this acquisition is crucial for establishing leadership in high-tech materials and pursuing sustainable growth opportunities.

Beijing has criticized the CIA for its attempts to recruit Chinese citizens through social media videos, labeling the efforts as "absurd" and "clumsy." The Ministry of State Security (MSS) described the CIA's recruitment campaign as an "amateurish gambit" and accused the US of paranoid delusions. The CIA's videos featured fictional narratives of Chinese officials contacting them over concerns about corruption. The MSS condemned the initiative as a political provocation and warned that attempts to incite betrayal among the Chinese people would fail. The campaign has drawn mockery on Chinese social media.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Muslim and democratic socialist, has achieved a surprising victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, leading with 43% of the vote against former governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo conceded after polls closed, acknowledging Mamdani's win. If confirmed, Mamdani would be the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of NYC. His campaign, appealing to younger voters with promises of free buses and universal childcare, received endorsements from progressives. Despite criticism of his experience, Mamdani defended himself, highlighting Cuomo's resignation amid scandal.