Elon Musk has unfollowed key Trump allies, including Stephen Miller and Charlie Kirk, amid a public feud with Trump over the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Musk criticized the bill for contradicting his budget-cutting goals during his time with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In response, Miller defended the bill's provisions, while Trump expressed disappointment in Musk's sudden opposition. Musk claimed he was not adequately informed about the bill's details, which he argued was passed too quickly for Congress to review.

** Shaquille O'Neal recently criticized Jayson Tatum's Hall of Fame prospects during an episode of The Big Podcast. While discussing Tatum's achievements, including All-Star selections and a championship, O'Neal expressed skepticism about the criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame. He referenced Isiah Thomas's distinction between two types of Hall of Fames and suggested that current players like Stephen Curry are more deserving. O'Neal's comments sparked debate about Tatum's status and the evolving standards for Hall of Fame recognition in the NBA. **

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and separatist leader in J&K, emphasized the importance of releasing Kashmiri prisoners to bridge the emotional gap between Delhi and Srinagar. Speaking at an Eid-ul-Adha congregation, he highlighted that while the new rail link is significant, humanitarian actions are essential for true connection. He lamented the plight of families with incarcerated loved ones, many held without trial. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti echoed these sentiments, urging PM Modi to show compassion by releasing Kashmiri youth detained without serious charges, especially following recent violence.

US Congressman Brad Sherman urged a Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to combat terrorism, particularly targeting the group Jaish-e-Mohammad, responsible for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. He emphasized the need for Pakistan to protect religious minorities and called for the release of Dr. Shakil Afridi, imprisoned for aiding the US in locating Osama bin Laden. The delegation's visit coincided with an Indian parliamentary delegation in Washington, highlighting ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan regarding terrorism and regional security.