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Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceXAI releases Grok 4.5, which Elon describes as an ‘Opus-class model’
Elon Musk's tech company released the newest version of Grok on Wednesday, promising a cheaper, more efficient alternative to other powerful AI models.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy US attacked Iran and Trump said ceasefire ‘is over’
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump declared the Washington-Iran ceasefire "over" and threatened more military action afte…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump's support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado says she wants to return to her earthquake-ravaged homeland. Yet neither Venezuela's government nor the …
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter Greenland bluster, Trump surprises NATO allies with praise
The president embraced the alliance in a meeting Wednesday, extolling member nations’ defense spending and saying nothing about the Danish territory, officials said.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startups‘Slow-cial’ app Roost forces you to slow down to the speed of a carrier pigeon
This developer didn't expect his side project to grow to 300,000 users, but people love Roost because it's an alternative to an always-on, fast-paced online culture.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThis startup thinks robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment
General Intuition is betting millions of hours of video game data can train the foundation models for physical AI, making it easier to build smarter robots with minimal real-world…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMrBeast and Mindy Kaling Join ‘Shark Tank’ Season 18—and They Aren’t the Only Major Stars Coming on Board
The hit program recently unveiled its celebrity-filled lineup for the upcoming season, which will premiere on September 24.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAlbanian PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert
Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye West, as several European countries have banned his performance. PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate €100 million in revenu…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAtmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US
World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensionsBefore a foreign ministry press briefing at the Grand Hot…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit
Alliance leaders, who had feared the worst, will hail US president’s renewed support for article 5 as key victoryAn erratic and at times irascible Donald Trump has said he felt a …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBengal shocker: Man slits wife's throat on busy road, attempts suicide
A husband allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat in Sodepur. He then attempted suicide by stabbing himself and is in critical condition. The couple had been experienci…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics13 killed in Surat rains: Floodwaters continue to inundate homes, markets and roads
Large parts of Surat remained submerged on Wednesday after heavy rains eased. Stagnant water choked roads, homes, and commercial complexes, causing significant disruption. Overflo…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPrisoners of violence: On Sri Lanka’s prison riots
Sri Lanka must do more to uphold order, prevent crowding within its prisons
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsForces shoot dead ‘category A’ LeT terrorist Zakir Ganie in J&K
Security forces neutralized Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie in Shopian on Wednesday. This encounter occurred nearly ten months after the last such operation in the region. …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsElon Musk says X will send DMs when posts you’ve engaged with are corrected
X plans to send users direct messages when posts they’ve liked, replied to, or reposted receive Community Notes, an update aimed at addressing criticism that the platform’s crowds…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMarine Le Pen ‘wants to talk politics’, but can she drown out the legal noise?
The French far-right leader’s presidential campaign is clouded in uncertainty under the shadow of an embezzlement convictionMarine Le Pen’s decision to run for French president in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFarage vs Count Binface: how UK hard-right leader’s poll gambit could backfire
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage faces the embarrassing prospect of going head-to-head with perennial joke candidate Count Binface in a by-election after he decided …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Centre will respond to Pak war-mongering': Omar backs suspension of Indus Water Treaty
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supports India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. He stated the treaty was never in the region's best interest and opposed it …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy the Global AI Data Center Race Is Heading to Brazil
ByteDance is pouring $39 billion into a single Brazilian data center. The AI infrastructure race is moving south, and founders should be watching.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGoogle Photos adds a new AI ‘Video Remix’ tool
The feature can do things like apply cinematic relighting to brighten up a dark clip, swap out a plain background for something fun, or add artistic styles to videos.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHoroscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for July 9, 2026
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 9, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our a…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSpread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian national among inmates killed in Sri Lanka’s prison riots
The deceased Indian’s name is Unnikrishnan S.; the High Commission of India has not yet issued an official statement on the death, official sources in Colombo confirmed that a not…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJudge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
Donald Trump is also appealing $83 million in defamation compensation granted to E. Jean Carroll by a separate Manhattan jury after a January 2024 trial at which Mr. Trump briefly…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEast German doping victims still lack adequate support
Thousands of athletes in former East Germany were subjected to state-sponsored doping — and many still suffer lasting health effects. But support for victims is not enough, German…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRats & flies at Mumbai's iconic ice cream shop, food licence suspended
The state FDA suspended K Rustom & Co's food licence due to serious hygiene violations. Inspectors found rats, flies, and expired products on the premises. This suspension is …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Lashes Out at Spain: ‘Cut Off All Trade.’ Here’s Why That’s Unlikely.
A move against Spain would face political, legal and practical issues and probably provoke a wider trade war with the European Union. It could also roil markets.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Russia is trying to jam Starlink and what it means for Ukraine | Explained
Starlink has become a crucial tool for Ukraine’s military, enabling battlefield communications and long-range drone operations. Now, Russia is deploying advanced electronic warfar…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom
The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringSTEM Needs Leaders From Every Generation at the Table
Working in isolation, especially for leaders, is rapidly becoming an outmoded idea. The modern era is defined by rapid technological advancements and increasingly complex, collabo…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches major probe into H-1B visa 'fraud'; Cognizant under scanner
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events 24/7. • The team strives for accuracy, d…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringInside the Race to Electrify Semi Trailers for Long Haul Freight
A semi-trailer that helps propel itself entered commercial road testing in late May, when a powertrain kit developed by Nivalis Energy Europe, headquartered in Luxembourg with eng…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLemonade’s Latest Ad Campaign Trades Billboards for Spray Paint. The Internet Is Divided on the ‘Absurd’ Result
Shai Wininger, Lemonade’s co-founder and president, broke down the unique approach on LinkedIn.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPierpaolo Piccioli’s couture debut reimagines Balenciaga in his own colourful image
Italian designer brings sculptural silhouettes and playful palettes to storied house, while it is hats off to Giorgio’s niece at her second Armani Privé showThe house of Balenciag…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhy this CEO thinks video games make better training data than the internet
When it comes to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), large language models just don’t have what it takes. Models like ChatGPT and Claude are great at t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCory backs himself against Mario Bautista: 'I'm more technical, more skilled'
In an exclusive conversation with Timesofindia.com, Sandhagen discusses how Bautista has evolved since their first meeting, why he dismisses the wrestling narrative, the lessons f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump switches back to old Air Force One, raising questions about Qatari jet
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly left Turkey on Wednesday aboard an older Air Force One rather than the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet that brought him there, but later …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIR registered in Badrinath donation theft case after internal probe
Suspended Temple Employee Booked; SIT To Investigate
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDrone strikes on civilian vehicles kill at least 20 in Sudan, rights groups say
The group said that the strike “was deliberate and carried out using a guided drone” and called for the international community to pressure RSF leadership to stop targeting civili…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMan slits wife's throat at Andhra hospital after luring her out of ward
A man killed his wife by slitting her throat at the Kadiri government hospital. The accused, Ganga Raju, had marital discord and had previously thrashed his wife. He convinced her…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike
Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before Egypt played Argentina in their last 16 matchGaza’s World Cup screenings – in picturesA Palestinian aid worker…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina signals 'new normal' with coast guard patrols off Taiwan's east
During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
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