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The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing. It has done so despite the risk of incurring the wrath of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has lashed out at the 27-nation bloc’s digital regulations amid a broader campaign against…

Zenity Labs has found and disclosed a critical vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Workspace Agents, which it names AgentForger; a tailored cross-site request forgery (CSRF). With a single successful phish, an unsuspecting employee could be tricked into launching an invisible autonomous agent that is remotely controlled by the attacker. Zenity explains in two blogs (Part 1 and Part 2) that the vulnerability was in ChatGPT’s Agent Builder allowing an over permissive parameter. Researchers found that the official agent build process could be usurped from within an initialization URL using two particular parameters. One names the agent template to be used,…

Congressmen Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) today introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, a bill that would require developers of the most powerful AI models to maintain the technical ability to throttle, suspend, or shut them down, and would let the Department of Homeland Security order those actions when a deployed model causes catastrophic harm. Defying an emergency shutdown order would carry civil penalties of up to $20 million per day. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act and covers companies earning at least $500 million in annual revenue from a model trained with compute costing more than $100 million at prevailing U.S. cloud prices,…

Florida pastor alleges ChatGPT medical advice landed him in the hospital in OpenAI lawsuit Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.

Partnering with Etched: Building the Inference Machine Gavin, Rob, Chris and the Etched team are building frontier clusters for inference, maximizing the intelligence per flop that humanity can consume. Inference is on the path to becoming the largest market in the world. If this AI dream is everything we hope it to be – and so far, the signs point to ever-increasing acceleration of capabilities – then inference will power every storefront, every movie, every medical encounter, every video game, every lawsuit, every line of code. Today, the inference market is so obviously large that building an inference-specific system is consensus. Back in 2022,…

Dora Palfi comes from a family of teachers. Naturally, then, “it was instilled in me that education is something that can completely alter the trajectory of your life,” she told TechCrunch. In 2018, she and Beatrice Ionascu launched Imagi, a company that helps provide K-12 students and teachers with the tools to teach and build curriculum around coding, basic computer skills and, as of last year, AI literacy. On Thursday, the company announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Wil.i.am. Notably, last November, the company announced a partnership with the vibe coding tool Lovable that…

Etched, the AI chip startup founded by three Harvard dropouts in 2022, has closed a $300 million Series C funding round at a $10.3 billion valuation, co-founder and COO Robert Wachen tells TechCrunch. The round was led by Sequoia, with Andreessen Horowitz, SK Hynix, Jane Street, and Diffusion Capital also participating, along with other, earlier investors. Other backers of the company include names like Peter Thiel, Andrej Karpathy, Dylan Field, Amjad Masad, and more. Etched was previously valued at $5 billion in December when it raised a $500 million round, meaning it has doubled its valuation in about seven months. The company says this is the…

This article is a companion to Enterprise Document Intelligence, the series whose philosophy is laid out in Amplify the Expert. It zooms in on brick 4 (generation) of the four-brick architecture, and pushes back on the vocabulary teams reach for when a RAG answer is wrong. Hallucination, in the strict sense, is a fabrication from the model’s parametric memory: the LLM invents a fact without any grounding in the input. In RAG the model reads the context; when the answer is wrong, the cause is upstream, in the extraction chain (parsing, question, retrieval, or the generation contract itself). Calling every failure a hallucination closes the debate on…

It sounds like something from a horrifying science fiction story: an AI model goes rogue, takes actions that its creators believed they had specifically prevented it from doing, to complete a task in ways that they had not foreseen. But that was what OpenAI said had really happened, this week, when it revealed that an experimental version of ChatGPT had shown “unprecedented” behaviour and taken the autonomous decision to hack a rival AI company, Hugging Face. The incident has led to a rush at OpenAI to explain the situation, and show how it will prevent similar and perhaps even more disturbing events happening in the future. But it has also prompted…

Google is about to add another name to its long list of products with more than a billion users, a list that already includes Search, Gmail, Drive, Android, YouTube, and Chrome. The company said during its Q2 2026 call that the AI assistant Gemini now has over 950 million monthly users. The company noted that Gemini users have tripled from last year. Earlier in February, it said that the Gemini app crossed 750 million monthly active users. With this growth, Google’s assistant is in line to compete more closely with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which hit 1 billion monthly active users in June. “Users love new agentic features like Daily Brief and our personalized…

If you own an LG smart TV, there’s a chance one of your harmless-looking apps has been moonlighting as an internet relay for someone else’s traffic. According to a report from KrebsOnSecurity, LG says it’s finally stepping in to stop this menace. This week, the company confirmed it plans to suspend any webOS app that turns a TV into what’s called a residential proxy node. The move follows a report from security firm Spur, which found that more than 42 percent of apps on LG’s webOS store include SDKs that quietly reroute internet traffic through your TV, indefinitely. Samsung isn’t spared either, with over a quarter of Tizen apps carrying similar code.…

Consumers have until Monday to get their share of a massive $2.5 billion Amazon settlement before the deadline passes. The company is on the hook for the vast sum after it allegedly enrolled tens of millions of customers in Amazon Prime memberships without their permission, then made it difficult to cancel the subscriptions. “Amazon documents discovered in the lead-up to trial showed that Amazon executives and employees knowingly discussed these unlawful enrollment and cancellation issues,” the Federal Trade Commission said in September 2025. The settlement money is split into two buckets: $1.5 billion for impacted customers, and a record-high $1…

Investors will be watching for two key updates when Intel reports earnings after Thursday's closing bell: stronger AI server CPU growth and further progress in its foundry business. The report comes at a critical time for optimistic investors like us at the Club. After a blistering rally throughout the spring and into late June, the stock has pulled back, falling more than 27% from its record high close of nearly $141 per share on June 22. That decline has less to do with any breakdown in the fundamentals for Intel the company and more with a larger sell-off in the semiconductor sector as investors reassess whether the hyperscalers — Intel's customers…

I like using Edge Panels on Samsung Galaxy devices. Having a few shortcuts always under my thumb is a useful ability, and I miss it when I switch back to my Google Pixel phone. However, a third-party app, appropriately called Sidebar, brings the to any Android phone. Side Dock is a minimalist version of Edge Panels that I've adopted much quicker than Samsung's tool. While the free version is too limited for regular use, the full version is one of the easiest purchases I've ever made. Side Dock is packed with an impressive amount of functionality Everything is useful Side Dock not only lets you access apps from the floating dock, but it also comes with…

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OpenAI has announced a 3.2 gigawatt AI data center in Georgia The campus will be built on an existing industrially-zoned warehouse project OpenAI has laid out four commitments to the local community OpenAI is planning to build a new $30 billion AI data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, that will deliver 3.2 gigawatts of compute once fully operational. The site, named ‘Project Camellia’, will span 1,400 acres and is expected to be completed in phases between 2028 and 2032. The construction will take place on a pre-existing industrially-zoned warehouse project in the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub. But OpenAI’s announcement significantly…

If success is measured by commitment, then Samsung’s foldable business is now more successful than ever. With the addition of the quirkily sized Galaxy Z Fold 8, introduced here at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, there are now three Samsung Galaxy Z smartphone options to choose from. Sure, foldables account for perhaps a single percentage point of the overall smartphone market, but Samsung is now more committed to the category than ever. So, success, right? To understand that commitment, I, along with Tom’s Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer, sat down in Samsung’s South Korea headquarters a few weeks before the Galaxy Unpacked with Jay…

There’s no shortage of great shows and movies to watch, but discovering something new isn’t always easy. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max come with redesigned software that aims to make it easier to finding something you’ll like, and both 4K-ready streaming sticks are back to their lowest prices to date. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Amazon’s fastest, most feature-packed stick, is $34.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target, while the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus with fewer capabilities is on sale for $24.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target. Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off Plus, we’ve found deals on a portable power…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Romeo Beckham looked just like his famous father David when they showed off their tattooed torsos during their family holiday in Ibiza on Wednesday. The shirtless father and son duo flexed their muscles while wearing matching white towels after a swim in the sea. The Beckham clan are currently sailing across the Mediterranean on their luxury £16million yacht, Seven. Their annual family yacht trip marks exactly a year after Romeo trolled his brother Cruz for wearing tight white pants. Victoria, 52, looked as glamorous as ever in a plunging…

This tempting Google Pixelsnap Charger deal even beats its Prime Day price Jul 23, 2026 — 10:47 AM ET A magnetic charging stand is a handy pick for anyone who wants their phone upright and easy to see while it powers up on a desk or nightstand. There’s also a good deal on the Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand at Amazon right now, bringing it down to $50.39. That price is 28% off the $69.99 recommended retail price, which saves you $20. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen in over six months, and even lower than last month’s Prime Day sale, so this is a strong time to grab one if this kind of charger fits your setup. The Google Pixelsnap Charger…

Rights groups sue France over inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli settlements Five human rights groups are suing the French government in the country’s highest administrative court for not acting to prevent domestic companies from participating in financial activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). The plaintiffs filed the case on Wednesday, citing the government's failure in adopting recommendations from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Following a July 2024 ICJ advisory opinion that declared Israel’s presence in the OPT unlawful and required states to prevent economic activities that sustain the occupation, several…

The Master Chief and Cortana are back (again) to fight some Covenant aliens and Flood parasites on a big ol’ space ring that could, in the wrong hands, wipe out humanity. But this time, they return to recreate their first adventure, the one seen in Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001, in Unreal Engine and with all sorts of shiny new visual features. While I’m not a huge fan of some of the graphical changes in Halo: Campaign Evolved, out now via early paid access, I think Halo Studios’ new remake does a damn good job of recreating the feel of the classic FPS. If this is your first time hopping into Halo or you haven’t played in many years, the original game…

How Israel's dream of being the Middle East's trade hub is unravelling The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has died at its Israeli end. Gulf states and their allies are now racing to build rival lines. In June, the Saudi and Turkish transport ministers signed memoranda to revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway as a corridor connecting their nations via Jordan and Syria - routed deliberately around Israel. And the UAE has opened talks on a trade route from the Syrian coast through Iraq to its own Gulf ports. And in July, DP World signed a 50-year concession with the Fujairah authorities to build two terminals on the UAE’s Arabian Sea…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. A NATO reconnaissance aircraft that has come from Romania is circling around Russia’s Kaliningrad Region, a source in the EU air traffic control services told TASS. "A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance and target acquisition aircraft has again been spotted in the area of the Kaliningrad Region around which it is performing its flight at an altitude of nearly 10 km, using the airspace of Lithuania and Poland, as well as areas over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea," the source said. He noted that the aircraft arrived in the area from its base airfield in Constanta, Romania. The source recalled that the…

PRAGUE, July 23. /TASS/. Russian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Anna Ponomaryova said that she explained the rationale and the objectives of the special military operation to Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. "I met with the Czech foreign minister yesterday. Petr Macinka has called for 'an end to war with Ukraine', claiming that its reasons are 'of no interest to anyone', and its goals are 'unclear'. I did my best to explain the reasons and the objectives of the special military operation in Ukraine to him," she wrote on the embassy’s Telegram channel. "As for the 'end of the war', such appeals from a high-ranking official of a country that is…

This is an entry from: Live: Jordanian army intercepts Iranian missiles, as fighting rages for 12th day Iran attempted to infiltrate operational cell into Israel to assassinate officials, Mossad says The Mossad announced that it thwarted an Iranian attempt to infiltrate an operational cell into Israel to assassinate senior Israeli officials, Israeli media reports. The operation was uncovered through cooperation with several foreign services, the reports added.

Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 23, 2026 Executive Summary Africa Intelligence Brief July 23 — Sudan village attack kills 85, Nigeria holds rate at 27.5%, and an ICC petition targets South Africa. A snapshot Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief July 23 Africa Intelligence Brief July 23 — A brutal attack on a Sudanese village and the massacre of farmers in Nigeria capped a dark 24 hours, exposing a painful gap between state protection and human life. Yet defiance flickered in Casablanca and hope in Dakar, as the continent’s relentless search for dignity continued against the odds. Sudan — A Village Wiped Out Paramilitary fighters kill 85 in…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russian troops are evacuating civilians from the town of Konstantinovka to the DPR and providing them with food, while Ukraine is trying to prevent that, said deputy commander of the unmanned systems unit of the 4th separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Southern Group of Forces with the call sign Ustye. "At the moment, we have moved to evacuating the civilian population from Konstantinovka. The process is in full swing. We are helping them, and also provide provisions while they are evacuating. We are providing them with any assistance so that they get where they need to get to safely," he said in a video provided by the…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Iran has warned that Britain's RAF Fairford is a 'legitimate target' after the US used the base to launch a B1 bomber raid. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement threatening the 'British regime' with attacks if it continues to support America's war effort against Tehran. 'The aggressive US military, which had been using cruise missiles from its ships in the Indian Ocean in its aggressions after the official resumption of the war, turned to using B1 aircraft flying from Fairford Air Base in England [...] as the missile reserves of the aforementioned ships ran out,'…

The mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 4.0 will be held across government schools and junior colleges in Chittoor and Annamayya districts on July 24 (Friday). Officials are calling it a major initiative to strengthen parent-teacher partnerships and improve learning outcomes. In Chittoor district, the programme will be organised in 2,076 government schools and 26 government junior colleges, bringing together 1,03,091 students, their parents, teachers, public representatives and officials. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. in all government schools, including KGBVs, residential and ashram schools. Special officers and Education department…

The Anna Thidal mini stadium, rebuilt recently under the Smart City Mission in Puducherry, is in tatters with miscreants damaging toilets, wooden doors, windows, floored areas and electrical fittings as most part of the complex remained unprotected and unused since the stadium was handed over to the Puducherry Municipality after completion of works in December 2025. The stadium complex, refurbished at a cost of around ₹17 crore, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai during his visit to Puducherry last year. As part of the refurbishment of the mini stadium, standing on a 9,600 sq m area, the facility had been…

Severe flooding inundates West Virginia – video Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties on Tuesday night. No deaths were immediately reported. Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members to the hardest-hit areas in the northern portion of the state with an additional 200 members expected to arrive by late Wednesday morning. The rains were part of wide-ranging storms that produced reports of tornadoes…

A Winnipeg property manager is voicing frustrations after the city ordered him to clean up debris from a homeless encampment on his property. Marvin Sharp, the CEO of AML Properties, manages the Pen-Eve apartment complex on 35 Balmoral Street, which backs onto the river. He says there has been an encampment along the river on his property for several years. “You can see down here there’s clothing, there’s consumer good items, there’s needles,” Sharp says, standing behind the apartment building. He says the encampment residents have taken shelter in an area under the apartment complex’s surface parking, which is slated to be torn down due to the land…

The Osun State Police Command has warned against the spread of “false information” about alleged fire incident in motor parks in the state, stressing that those responsible for disseminating misleading reports could face prosecution under the Cybercrime Act. This warning was issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, during an on the spot assessment of the affected motor parks within Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday. The clarification followed claims circulated on Wednesday suggesting that major motor parks in the state capital had been destroyed by fire, a development which prompted concerns among residents, travellers…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. TWO GARDAÍ WHO were hospitalised after becoming unwell while on duty at Edenderry garda station in Co Offaly have been released from hospital, An Garda Síochána has confirmed. The two garda members became unwell on Wednesday after being involved in processing vape products. The products were seized from a commercial premises as part of an ongoing investigation. It’s understood gardaí had requested the assistance of the Defence Forces to the station on Wednesday evening. A garda spokesperson said in a statement this afternoon that both…

The City Police Commissioner, Thrissur, has proposed measures to strengthen regulatory safeguards and safety standards to minimise the risk of accidents involving explosive substances such as firecrackers. The official filed a statement before the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V.M. Syam Kumar in a suo motu petition based on news reports of the Mundathikode fireworks tragedy in April. Advocate General Jaju Babu, who appeared in the court, informed the Bench that certain manufacturers were supplying substantially larger quantities of fireworks for public displays without authorisation or adequate storage facilities, resulting in…

A 65-year-old cyclist has died of injuries sustained in a collision last week, Montreal police said Thursday. The collision occurred on the evening of July 16 at an intersection near Jos Montferrand Park in Montreal’s Sainte-Marie neighbourhood. Get breaking National news The collision involved one car and two cyclists, Johany Charland, a spokesperson for Montreal police, told Global News. The second cyclist was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Montreal police said this is the 10th fatal collision on city streets this year. The investigation is ongoing.

Showing now | News 02:22 Children dragged under pier by powerful waves saved in dramatic rescue A dramatic Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue saw two young boys saved after they were dragged underneath Blackpool Pier by powerful waves. Kizza, 12, and Subby, 10, were swimming in the sea during a family day trip to Blackpool to celebrate Eid al-Adha on 28 May when the tide came in, dragging them beneath the structure. Bodycam footage released by the RNLI on Thursday (23 July) shows volunteer lifeboat crews pulling the two boys to safety, who were “close to drowning”. Their cousin Ted, 21, is seen clinging to a beam. The boys were then…

Showing now | News 00:37 Video: Tornado rips through Kentucky farm in path of destruction Dramatic footage shows a tornado sending debris flying through the air as it tears through a Kentucky farm. Workers from Craigmyle Farm Equipment captured the moment that the twister formed over a farm in Owenton County on Tuesday (21 July), before destroying everything in its path as it travelled over the fields. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, an EF1 tornado with winds of up to 110mph tore through northern parts of the state, leaving a trail of damage. Despite the intense destruction left in its wake, only minor injuries and no…

You might want to look away from this next story if you're afraid of heights. A young Austrian mountain biker has performed a world first - by riding off a hot air balloon on his bike. Don't worry, both had parachutes attached to them. The trick, which took place in Bulgaria, took two years to prepare.

PARIS, July 23. /TASS/. Russia is making every effort to preserve the ancient city of Tauric Chersonesus and its chora and does not recognize the UNESCO decision to grant it the status of endangered heritage, Russian Permanent Representative to the international organization Rinat Alyautdinov stated at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, which is taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea. "The decision taken is yet another example of the politicization of the committee's work. Russia does not recognize the decisions taken," he said. The diplomat noted that the Russian side regularly sends reliable information on the state of preservation…

In 1954, looters found the mummified remains of a small boy. Soon, archaeologists took over and eventually concluded that the boy, about 8 years old, likely died of hypothermia during an Inca ceremony in the high Andes, about 17,716 feet (5,400 meters) above sea level. But things might have played out very differently than we believed. In addition to the boy, dubbed the Boy of Cerro El Plomo, researchers revisited two mummified girls, ages 9 and 18, from Cerro Esmeralda in the Atacama Desert, Chile. According to a recently published Science Advances paper on their findings, a comprehensive analysis overturns previous assumptions about how these Inca…

In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal For the first time, a Chinese woman has been awarded the world's most prestigious mathematics prize, the Fields Medal, bringing the total count of Chinese-born medalists to three, as two mathematicians from the country clinched medals this year. Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, Fields Medals are awarded every four years to between two and four mathematicians under 40, recognizing both achievement and potential. This year marks only the third time a woman has ever won the coveted award in its 90-year history. The recipients, whose medals were presented at the opening…

Nearly 1,000 years after chronicling the Norman conquest of England, the Bayeux Tapestry is making history once again. The fragile 11th-century embroidery has arrived in London on an unprecedented loan to the British Museum, prompting delight and concern in equal measure. Celebrated as one of Europe''s greatest medieval treasures, its journey has reignited debates over heritage, diplomacy and the risks of moving delicate cultural artefacts.

Introduction One of the biggest mysteries in cosmology seems to keep getting bigger. Astronomers have known since the 1930s that the universe is expanding, but in the 1990s, the discovery that this expansion is accelerating rather than slowing down came as a huge shock to the field. Something had to be driving that acceleration, and dark energy was proposed as the cause. What began as a seismic shock in cosmology eventually led to a Nobel prize. But this story has a sequel, and it comes with another major plot twist. The two main methods for estimating the universe’s present-day expansion rate are producing significantly different answers. As a…

A team of UCLA scientists has resorted to posting content on OnlyFans to raise money for research amid huge federal funding cuts to U.S. science. But the videos aren't of themselves, they're exclusive recordings of marmots. "I spend a lot of time waiting for marmots to do things and had the idea one slow morning," Daniel Blumstein, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, who leads the project, told Live Science in an email. "When I came back with this idea, one of my graduate students immediately said we MUST do this! So here we are!" Researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) have been studying yellow-bellied…

Built for professional makers, workshops, and small businesses, the xTool F2 Ultra industrial-grade desktop laser engraver is currently selling for $3,998.99 at Amazon, down from its $4,999 list price. It features a powerful 60W MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) fiber laser capable of deep engraving, 3D embossing, color engraving, and cutting metal up to 2mm thick. It also supports black marking on aluminum, laser cleaning, thin metal welding, and works with stainless steel, titanium, brass, gold, silver, and more. Should you buy it? ✅ Buy the xTool F2 Ultra if... This machine is designed for anyone producing custom products, industrial parts,…

Fields and Abacus Medals 2026 Every four years, the math world’s preeminent awards are given to the finest minds of a generation. The young winners — all under 40 on the first day of the year — have reshaped mathematics and theoretical computer science. Here are their stories.

Four mathematicians whose work covers areas like algebraic geometry and partial differential equations are the latest recipients of the Fields Medals, an award that is given out every four years to the brightest young researchers in the field. This year’s recipients, announced on Thursday during the International Congress of Mathematics in Philadelphia, solved cutting-edge problems, including one that seemed like a simple puzzle of geometry and another that derived a fundamental equation that describes the motion of gases. The medalists include two people who were born in China — Yu Deng, 37, a professor at the University of Chicago, and Hong Wang,…

Introduction In theoretical computer science, the key to cracking tough problems is finding the right tools. Most researchers gravitate toward tools that match the problems they hope to solve, and some devote entire careers to mastering a few familiar techniques. But Shayan Oveis Gharan, a computer scientist at the University of Washington in Seattle, has never been content with the familiar. When he sticks with the same approach for too long, he gets restless. “I’m not learning anything new,” he said. “I’m just sort of staying where I am.” Physically as well as intellectually, Oveis Gharan seems to have trouble staying still. Talk to him about his…

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into a detached test building on a separate portion of the 829-acre site on May 15, 2026. The liquid hydrogen tank will form part of the core stage for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, providing thousands of gallons of super-cold propellant to one of four RS-25 engines. Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker

In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with Varda CEO Will Bruey at the Ascend conference. They discuss how Varda hopes to play a role bridging medicine and low Earth orbit as well as the company’s successful re-entry of its space vehicle over Australia and the evolving space sector. Sponsored by Arrow Electronics is a Fortune 500-ranked distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing products that helps thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers turn technology ideas into market-ready solutions. From concept and design through sourcing, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle management, Arrow comes alongside innovators…

Nvidia’s efforts to deploy its GPUs far and wide is aiming at a new target: the Moon. Lunar Outpost, a startup building robotics for space infrastructure, announced on Thursday that its Moon rover will use Jetson chips to control its LiDAR system. When it does, it is likely to be the first GPU on the lunar surface. “We’re taking the NVIDIA Jetson and comparing it to our flight compute platform that has a little bit more spaceflight heritage,” Lunar Outpost CEO Justin Cyrus said. “[We’re] seeing what the pros are, seeing what the cons are. And we’re really pushing towards trying to adopt these more capable GPU-powered systems in these extreme…

Nasa is about to launch a space observatory that could help settle some of the biggest mysteries in modern astronomy. The Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will study how the universe began, what it is made of and how it has evolved over time. The observatory is named after Nasa’s first chief of astronomy and its first female executive. Nancy Grace Roman, who died in 2018 aged 93, made important contributions to our understanding of stars and played a crucial role in shaping Nasa’s space-based astronomy programme. The telescope is undergoing final preparations ahead of a launch set to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center in late August. It…

After a rough try in May and a scrubbed launch last week, SpaceX will attempt to launch Starship on its 13th test flight Thursday. The launch follows a scrubbed attempt on July 16 — canceled because some of the engines didn't start, triggering an abort, company founder Elon Musk said in a post on X. SpaceX officials say they're ready to give it another go, but weather conditions could foul their plans. As previously reported by Mashable, this test will seek to prove the rocket booster can separate cleanly from the ship in the air, swing around the right way, fire its engines again, and splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. They've changed how engines…

When Josep Masalles was 17 years old, he was captivated by a partial eclipse of the sun over Barcelona, where he lives in northeastern Spain. It sparked a lifelong fascination that has taken him around the world. In the 53 years that have followed, Masalles has witnessed 43 eclipses, including 22 total solar eclipses. "The beauty of an eclipse is incomparable," explained Masalles when we spoke at the headquarters of the Barcelona Astronomical Society, or ASTER, where he is president. "For me, it has also meant a way to travel, to see other societies and cultures, and to meet other astronomers." Masalles, along with other astronomers, is now preparing…

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil on Thursday (July 23) said that a 200-acre semiconductor park in Phase I of Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation (KWIN) City is expected to become operational by December this year. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th Strategic Electronics Summit-2026, Mr. Patil said that Karnataka’s upcoming Aerospace and Defence Policy 2026–2031 would place strong emphasis on developing integrated clusters for advanced electronic warfare systems, embedded software, electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) technologies and payloads for the space sector. “Two years ago, the State government had…

In satellite data captured over Antarctica, what appears to be a beautiful, colorful hummingbird emerges from the crest of a mountaintop. What is it? While there are no hummingbirds flying around Antarctica, we can see what looks like a small, purple bird in a new satellite image of an Antarctic mountain. The dark belly of this "bird" at the center of this image is actually the top of the mountain Nunatak Zaterjavshijsja in East Antarctica. What looks like a bird's tail is a stream of ice flowing northeast all the way out to the ocean, and what appear to be feathers splaying outward from the mountaintop are actually crevasses down the mountain. These…

The Kerala government launched the women-only ‘pink bus’ service introduced by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), at the Thiruvananthapuram Central depot on Thursday (July 23, 2026), as part of the government’s 100-day action plan. Speaking after inaugurating the State-level roll-out of the initiative, Transport Minister C.P. John said the project is being implemented with the aim of ensuring safe and comfortable travel for working women. The government’s goal is to create an environment where women can travel freely. Pink bus services will operate at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to ensure safety during night travel for women working in places…

Published Jul 23, 2026, 9:14 AM EDT It's Lego's first The Original Series set Lego Star Trek 60th anniversary set revealed showcasing the Enterprise bridge Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge (11385) Image: The Lego Group Star Trek turns 60 this year as The Original Series debuted in 1966. Lego is celebrating Star Trek's birthday by partnering with Paramount for Lego's second set based on the franchise, and the first that showcases the crew of the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. The set recreates two iconic Enterprise interiors: the bridge and the transporter room. It comes complete with various computer stations, a screen…

New research has shown that RNA-based testing can improve the detection and interpretation of clinically actionable genomic alterations leading to MET exon 14 skipping in lung cancer patients - important biomarkers that may be missed by DNA-only approaches. The findings from the study appearing in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, are poised to lead to improved diagnostic accuracy and help determine patients' eligibility for MET-targeted therapies. The mutations leading to MET exon 14 skipping occur in 3% to 4% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. They are exceptionally heterogeneous and occur across a broad…

For decades, selenium has been recognized as an essential micronutrient, and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)-a selenium-containing enzyme-has been widely regarded as the central guardian against ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death driven by lipid peroxidation. But is GPX4 the whole story? A new Mini-Review published in Ferroptosis and Oxidative StressFOS In "Selenium metabolism, lipid peroxidation, and ferroptosis sensitivity: Lessons from selenium deficiency," Professor Yoshiro Saito from Tohoku University, Japan propose that ferroptosis sensitivity is governed by a much broader selenium metabolic network. By examining the…

READ MORE: England faces mental health 'crisis' as one in ten children now have diagnosis See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source British people are the most miserable in Europe, according to a new analysis. More than a third of adults in the UK say they have poor mental health, while 30 per cent feel severely depressed, anxious and stressed. The results leave Britain behind only Japan and South Korea as the most gloomy nation, according to an analysis of mental wellbeing in 18 countries. Meanwhile, those who live in Thailand are said to be in the best state of mind, closely followed by residents of Switzerland. America was…

Most pet owners will tell you their dog or cat is a member of their family. Fewer can tell you what they'd do if a vet bill tallied up to several thousand dollars — making it unaffordable in terms of their budget. Case in point? About 77% of dog and cat owners say their pet feels like a child to them, according to new research from Healthy Paws Pet Insurance — but 76% also say there's a specific dollar amount above which they couldn't approve a recommended vet treatment. And, for roughly a third of owners, that number is under $1,000. The gap between those two figures is where the real financial strain shows up. Veterinary costs have climbed 60% over…

When Chicago White Sox fans look past the outfield wall at Guaranteed Rate Field, they see the logo of Rush University Medical Center, the team's official healthcare partner. What they aren't told at the concession stand is where that health system's cash actually goes: operating a pediatric gender clinic, hosting a "PRIDE Charity Drag Brunch," enforcing mandatory diversity retreats, and paying its top executive nearly $3.7 million in total compensation. Now, White Sox fans are getting a closer look at the team's healthcare partner. As fans head to Guaranteed Rate Field for the White Sox-Astros series, Consumers' Research is rolling out a campaign of…

Veteran Nigerian movie star, Ramsey Nouah, has stated that talent alone can’t sustain career longevity. The actor stated this in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Speaking about the lesson learned in his career and how he has managed to stay relevant in the industry, the 55-year-old attributed the feat to being disciplined. While stating that talent alone is not enough, Ramsey explained that discipline is the only thing that keeps him consistent when inspiration fails. “One thing I have learned over the years is that talent may open the door, but discipline is what keeps you moving forward. Discipline is what actually keeps you consistent when…

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. On sweltering days when cooking over a hot stove feels unbearable, many people turn to frozen foods. Frozen rice, dumplings and pizza can be ready in just a few minutes in the microwave, making them a convenient option. However, improper handling can lead to safety risks. Knowing what to check before microwaving can help you enjoy frozen meals safely. Check packaging before microwaving The first thing to check when heating frozen food is the packaging. Some products are designed to be microwaved in their original packaging, but not all plastic wraps or containers are microwave-safe. Aluminum packaging or…

The FDA is weighing a politically charged decision on compounded peptides, Revolution Medicines is advancing a promising pancreatic cancer drug toward approval, and new evidence suggests Merck’s Ebola vaccine may help blunt the DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak. | ## The need-to-know this morning | Earnings season rolls on, with RocheandArgenxreporting this morning. Verdiva Bio, which is working on obesity drugs, has hired Steve Marso as chief medical officer. He was previously CMO at Metsera, the obesity-focused biotech that Pfizer acquired last year. FDA panel will tackle the peptide issue Americans are increasingly using synthetic peptides — despite scant…

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have identified a new mechanism behind the chemotherapy resistance that makes ovarian cancer so lethal. In a new study, funded by top cancer research foundations and published in The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, the researchers showed that chemotherapy triggers an inflammatory cascade that recruits immune cells into the tumor microenvironment, which ultimately function to protect the cancer from subsequent chemotherapy. Notably, this finding could improve outcomes for patients because the molecular pathway the researchers discovered has the potential to be blocked using drugs already in clinical use for other…

What does it take to develop a therapy for an ultra-rare disease? What are the allegations against a telehealth company that’s partnered with Novo Nordisk? And has a wanted fugitive been posing as a biotech executive? We discuss all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast. We speak with our colleagues Jason Mast and Matthew Herper about their impactful look at one father’s mission to develop a treatment for his daughter’s ultra-rare disease. The subject of that feature, Matt Wilsey, also joins us. We also discuss STAT’s investigation into the GLP-1 prescribing practices of telehealth company LifeMD, as well…

The National Population Commission, NPC, has established 4,011 digital registration centres across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas to electronically register births and deaths. The move is part of efforts to modernise the country’s civil registration system. The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the NPC, Barrister Alex Ukam, disclosed this during a press briefing in Calabar on Thursday. Representing the NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Yusuf, Ukam said the digital registration exercise commenced on July 1, 2026, with plans already underway to expand the number of registration centres to 8,000 across the country. He said the…

The National Population Commission, NPC, has formally commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Ogun State, with a vow that “no community will be left behind” in the drive to give every Nigerian a legal identity. Speaking on Thursday at a press briefing in Abeokuta, the Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State, Dr Fasuwa Abayomi Johnson, said the rollout of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, E-CRVS, system marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s civil registration process. He announced that the VitalReg platform became fully operational across Ogun State effective 1st July 2026, in line with the nationwide…

Aadhaar authentication required for Tatkal train ticketing system does not violate the Right to Privacy of a user, said Kerala High Court on Thursday. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V.M. Syam Kumar was considering a public interest litigation challenging the requirement of Aadhaar-based OTP authentication in the Tatkal ticketing system introduced by the Ministry of Railways. The court observed that the authentication is optional and there is no compulsion to share the Aadhaar details for ticket purchases online through the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation website. It noted that the requirement for…

On July 14, 2026, the White House launched Gold Eagle: a federal clearinghouse that uses frontier AI to identify, rank, and coordinate the remediation of software vulnerabilities across government and critical infrastructure before attackers reach them. Bringing together the Treasury, DHS, DoD, open-source software partners, and operators of American critical infrastructure, Gold Eagle’s engine relies on frontier AI—including Anthropic’s Mythos, the same class of system that surfaced critical flaws inside classified U.S. government software during testing. A government harnessing advanced AI to hunt vulnerabilities is conceding something fundamental:…

Member of Vance's protective detail subject of investigation, Secret Service says MSNOW reported agents on his detail were "fed up" with hastily arraigned travel. A member of Vice President JD Vance's protective detail is the subject of an investigation and potential criminal inquiry "involving allegations of compromising operational and information security," according to a Secret Service spokesman. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

**US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has disclosed a data breach stemming from a credential stuffing attack targeting its customers’ online accounts. ** According to notifications sent to affected individuals, the attack targeted accounts on the Chick-fil-A One loyalty and rewards program. Threat actors conducted credential stuffing attacks against the Chick-fil-A mobile app and website on June 17-19, using credentials obtained from third-party sources, which can include data breaches at other companies, phishing campaigns, and data collected by infostealer malware. On July 13, the fast-food chain determined that the attackers may have obtained data…

A circuit breaker, bring back hope, do better – that’s what Andy Burnham promised Britain on Monday when he was sworn in as the new UK Prime Minister. And the digital rights community was watching closely as the seventh to stand in front of Downing Street in 10 years made his big, first-day promises. What will Burnham have planned for his predecessor’s divisive digital privacy policing? It turned out that the tech world didn't have to wait long for the answer. In fact, on the previous Saturday, Burnham had already made almost three million Britons happy with the news that he would scrap the controversial national digital ID plan. The new PM then sent…

Topline Google on Thursday introduced a new way to sign in or recover locked Google Accounts, putting biometric identity verification directly in the hands of its users by allowing them to record directed via selfie videos and submit them in lieu of a traditional password or security question. Key Facts Google’s new selfie video sign-in feature lets users record a short clip of themselves with head movement guidelines to verify their identity and, next time they need access to their account, they can take another selfie to get back in. The new software compares the new selfie to the original video—requiring users to perform simple movements to prove…

On Wednesday night, Salman Khan had spoken in the favour of the student protests against the NEET paper leak. He shared a childhood picture of himself and wrote, "It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them." He also appreciated the stand taken by the youth of the country. However, on Thursday, as PM Narendra Modi addressed the protests and promised to take strict action,…

Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf? Al JazeeraDid Russia aid Iranian drone attacks on CIA sites? What report says The Times of IndiaUS Investigating Possible Russian Role In Iranian Strikes On CIA Facilities In Gulf - Report i24NEWSDid Russia help Iran hit CIA sites in Gulf? US intelligence launches secret probe India TodayRussia's Secret Hand in Iran's Drone War: U.S. Probes Kometa-M Tech Behind CIA Station Strikes in Riyadh Defence Security Asia

Insomniac Games would have fans believe that the villain of the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game is Bolivar Trask. The anti-mutant scientist's name has been all over trailers ahead of the game's release, but a twist may be brewing. Ahead of the game's big San Diego Comic-Con panel this week, a prequel comic for the game has introduced one of the X-Men's greatest villains. SDCC 2026 prequel comic Marvel's Wolverine #1 was released on Wednesday and is written by the game's narrative director, Walt Williams. It sees Wolverine leading Team X (consisting of Sabretooth, Mystique, and Sunfire) on a mission to infiltrate a Trask facility. Before embarking on…

The Epic Games Store has a new free PC game on offer this week for Epic users. For a limited time, you can grab a story-rich card game for free. Foretales In Foretales, the fate of the world is in your hands. Well, in your cards might be more accurate; Foretales is a story-driven deckbuilder set in a cursed world. With a branching storyline and multiple endings, what happens to the realm is up to you. Battle foes with turn-based card combat. Each card features expressive and colorful artwork, and Foretales is narrated by Critical Role's Travis Willingham. People have enjoyed Foretales' card battles for the most part; it has a 75 on OpenCritic and over…

San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, and io9 has an exclusive first look at a few of the Marvel toys Hasbro has on display at the convention. First up is a Marvel Legends two-pack featuring Vision and the Scarlet Witch from the Avengers: The Crossing era of Avengers comics. In addition to the two characters, the set comes with seven accessories, including two alternate hands for each character and three hex magic effects. These are just badass to the extreme. Here are a few images. That set costs $56 and will be available to pre-order on July 30 at 1 p.m. EST on HasbroPulse.com, Amazon, and Fan Channel retailers. Next up, we’ve also got your first…

It is 2001. Iâm playing Haloâs opening level on Microsoftâs new console, the Xbox. Iâm having a good time. It is 2011. Iâm playing Haloâs opening level in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition. Iâm having a good time. It is 2014. Iâm playing Haloâs opening level in the Master Chief Collection. Iâm having a good time. It is 2026. Iâm playing Haloâs opening level in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Iâm trying to have a good time. Out now via paid early access, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Halo, which was developed and released by Bungie back in 2001 as a launch game for the original Xbox. Once again, Master Chief and Cortana crash…

Halo: Campaign Evolved attracted an understandable level of skepticism after it was announced in 2025. After all, this isn't the first redux of the game that kicked off Xbox’s iconic sci-fi FPS series. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary was released in 2011, built on the Halo: Reach engine, with revamped graphics and the addition of both skulls and terminals. That was then re-released for Xbox One as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and again for Windows PC as part of the same collection in 2020. This time, with Halo: Campaign Evolved, developer Halo Studios took the original game and completely rebuilt it in Unreal Engine 5. The result? One…

15 November 2001. The day one of the most popular genres in gaming changed forever. Halo: Combat Evolved quite literally evolved how combat worked in first-person shooters. It introduced a two-stick control system that actually worked, a strict two-weapon limit, and three distinct ways to take out enemies in the form of guns, grenades and melee. It also introduced intelligent AI enemies that could flank you, rechargeable shields, seamless vehicle combat and the ability to play with and against others over LAN. All of this is pretty much taken for granted these days, but make no mistake, Halo: Combat Evolved was revolutionary at the time. With Halo…

TechRadar Verdict Halo: Campaign Evolved brings back the classic shooter in a new remake that’s shockingly faithful, but offers just enough gameplay improvements, updates, and additions. It’s worth revisiting if you’ve played Master Chief’s first adventure before, and the best way to experience it if you haven’t yet. The lack of multiplayer, however, makes it feel incomplete. Pros +Gunplay feels as smooth as ever +Updated gameplay mechanics are welcome +Co-op works flawlessly Cons -No multiplayer -Bonus levels are inconsistent Why you can trust TechRadar The Halo series is in an awkward spot right now. With 2021’s Halo Infinite being the last major…

It’s impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions. But it wasn’t always that way. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo. Bungie’s shooter coupled a grand sci-fi story with nearly pitch-perfect action and single-handedly created a reason to buy an Xbox. Now, the game has gotten a…

Few things scream Halo so much as venting a Grunt's cranium to the sound of cheering children and a burst of confetti. Well, you'll be glad to know that Grunt Birthday Party is still available in Halo: Campaign Evolved. This skull collectible, alongside the other 32 added to the game, is actually available in the new bonus missions. Though this guide won't contain anything particularly spoilery, I will describe a few details about the final bonus mission in order to indicate where the skull is, so be aware. All that said, here's where to find Grunt Birthday Party. Halo: Campaign Evolved Grunt Birthday Party location You can find Grunt Birthday Party…

It's wise to turn off motion blur in any game that will let you, but Halo: Campaign Evolved has some of the worst I've experienced in recent times—and that goes doubly so for handhelds and lower-end rigs. If you're running between 30 and 60 fps, the game becomes a nightmare of blurred frames with no more than a small shift of the head. Luckily, it's easy to turn off. Simply go into the settings menu, find the video tab, and then scroll down until you find motion blur. Given the amount of grenades in the game, I'd probably turn off screen shake while you're down there too. Admittedly, if your rig can get up to 100 fps, perhaps by turning on some…

// React · Linux · TypeScript · GLib · Rust The React framework for Linux Write declarative React apps like you're used to. Ship native Linux apps, with first-class GTK4 and Adwaita support. import {GtkApplication, GtkApplicationWindow, GtkLabel,} from "@gtkx/jsx/gtk";import { createRoot } from "@gtkx/react"; const App = () => (<GtkApplication><GtkApplicationWindow title="My App"><GtkLabel>Hello from GTKX 👋</GtkLabel></GtkApplicationWindow></GtkApplication>); createRoot().render(<App />);``npm create gtkx@rcBuilt on the GNOME stack and standard web tooling GObject GTK4 Adwaita GNOME React TypeScript Vite Rust Why GTKX Native. Declarative. Typed. GTK4…

Collabora Productivity has spent the past decade proving that an open source office suite can compete directly with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace without asking organizations to give up control of their infrastructure or their documents. All of that is backed by a team of open source engineers whose work has made Collabora a trusted name when enterprises go shopping for a collaborative document platform. Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Collabora Online, they have now released Collabora Online 26.04, marking a major milestone for the self-hostable offering. We already saw this Most of what ships in Collabora Online 26.04 will look familiar…

Volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 isn’t just about scoring free admission (though a free three-day pass is a pretty sweet perk). It’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s biggest startup conferences gets built — and to connect with the people shaping the future of tech while you’re doing it. Whether you’re an aspiring founder looking to understand how world-class events operate, an event enthusiast wanting hands-on experience, or someone hungry for inspiration and connections, volunteering at Disrupt 2026 is your all-access pass to see how the magic happens. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 hits Moscone West in San…

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era OpenAI can’t afford another lawsuit, especially not with a company like Apple. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s allegations in this case. The company says a number of ex-Apple employees at OpenAI targeted Apple’s trade secrets in job interviews and even downloaded files from Apple’s servers related to hardware manufacturing. The claims are shocking, although…

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The Chaos ransomware group ran its command-and-control through the victim's own browser. Cisco Talos on Thursday detailed msaRAT, the Rust implant behind it, found on a compromised Windows machine ahead of the encryptor. The implant never opens an outbound connection of its own. Its process talks to 127.0.0.1 and nothing else. It starts Chrome or Edge in headless mode and drives the browser over the Chrome DevTools Protocol, the browser's own debugging API. Every C2 message travels out from there through a WebRTC data channel relayed by Twilio's TURN service, so what a defender sees on the wire is a browser calling Cloudflare and Twilio. The…

Man sues OpenAI, alleging bad medical advice: "It manipulated me" A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.

From writing ‘Cop Killer’ to playing a cop on SVU, ICE-T is no stranger to personal evolution. After losing both parents by seventh grade, he was sent to Los Angeles, where he learned to survive without a family. Here, he hustled for money and respect until rap gave him another route. Eventually, acting opened another path, forcing him to step outside the persona he built to protect himself. Now, in his late 60s, he understands that the chaos of his early life existed to propel him forward, and that there is more to life than just survival. We created this video for The Me I Used to Be, a Big Think interview series created in partnership with Unlikely…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott calls for move from "AI chaos to AI discipline" Comments come after OpenAI model infiltrated Hugging Face McDermott says ServiceNow tools come with a "kill switch" to prevent such incidents ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott has laid out why his company's AI offerings have an advantage over the competition, partly because of built-in controls which can cut off access when needed. Speaking to CNBC, McDermott said ServiceNow's tools are helping businesses move “from AI chaos to AI discipline.” “We have a kill switch that stops AI agents that go rogue, so those things don’t need to happen, and they wouldn’t happen when companies…

Canada will do whatever it takes to defend and support workers and families in the face of unwarranted trade actions from the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he met with the country’s premiers. Mr. Carney stressed the importance of unity in his opening remarks at the premiers’ meeting in Charlottetown, in the wake of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on a range of Canadian products next month. The Prime Minister has been under pressure from premiers to provide a plan for the country if Mr. Trump goes ahead with the new tariffs on Aug. 19, with some calling for retaliation and others…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. With foreign shipping companies now unable to enter Ukrainian ports, the country's economy will obviously suffer, particularly its agricultural sector, Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries and an expert of the "Other Ukraine" movement, told TASS. "Of course, agricultural producers will take a hit. Some 42 million tons of cargo were transshipped through Ukrainian ports, of which about 24 million tons were Ukrainian agricultural products. Of course, there will be problems. How can such volumes of grain be delivered to consumers overland? This is what farmers in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and…

Prime Video‘s home screen has looked the same for years, with rows of tiles that rarely matches what you actually want to watch. Amazon is betting AI can change that, and Jeff Bezos is personally driving the effort. Bezos reportedly directed Prime Video head Mike Hopkins to overhaul the streaming service so AI sits front and center, according to Reuters. The project carries an internal codename, Lighthouse, and it’s already reshaping how the app might work. What’s changing on Prime Video? The redesign would rebuild the home page around AI-generated recommendations instead of the fixed grid every subscriber currently sees. One version Prime Video…

Google's cloud chief Thomas Kurian said the company's existing customers are shelling out "roughly 50% more" than they've already committed to spend on its products, which helped drive its red-hot cloud growth during the second quarter. "Our existing customers have increased their spend when they make a commitment to us," Kurian told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday. "They're spending roughly 50% more than the commitment, and so it comes down to the differentiation in our product portfolio, the strength we have in our go-to-market execution, and you see that in both top line and operating income growth." This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.

Trump’s manufacturing push meets reality as costs rise and investment stalls Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry At Zion Foodtrucks in the US state of Colorado, American-made steel and aluminium are combined with globally sourced stoves, refrigerators, vents and titanium piping to transform everyday vehicles into mobile restaurants. But instead of benefiting from Donald Trump’s push to revive US manufacturing, the company says it has been squeezed by higher costs and tougher competition. Since taking office, the US president’s import taxes on steel and…

Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 23, 2026 Executive Summary Europe Intelligence Brief July 23 — Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Poland elects a right-wing president, and France battles deadly riots Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief July 23 Europe Intelligence Brief July 23 — Europe is exhausted and on edge, caught between a sharp escalation of war in the east and political fragmentation at home. France turned from celebration to tragedy, while new leaders in Poland and Moldova signal a continent wrestling with its future. Ukraine — Largest Deep Strike Yet Swarm of Drones Hits Russia Ukraine launched its biggest long-range drone…

Motsepe’s ARM Bets Nearly $1 Billion on Platinum and Nickel Rebound Africa · Southern Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals has made a nearly US$1 billion platinum and nickel bet, approving two major South African mine revivals just as metal prices recover and global supply chains realign away from Russia. The Two-Mine Wager ARM’s board approved a phased redevelopment budget of R15.2 billion (US$927 million) for the Bokoni platinum mine in Limpopo province. The seven-year programme aims to transform a mothballed asset into a large, low-cost platinum group metals operation. Separately, the company will spend R753 million (US$46 million) to restart…

The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been welcomed by the property sector, with Standard Bank saying the move will provide relief for homeowners and prospective buyers, while mortgage originator ooba said it would help sustain confidence in the housing market. The decision follows a 25-basis-point rate increase in May and comes as policymakers weigh persistent inflation risks, geopolitical tensions and subdued domestic economic growth. Standard Bank head of home services Toni Anderson said leaving the repo rate at 7% and the prime lending rate at 10.5% would give consumers greater certainty as many households…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised approximately $2.5 billion in fresh equity after successfully concluding a private placement that was 3.7 times oversubscribed, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The company described the placement as Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement by value, affirming that the transaction resulted in the issuance and allotment of about $2.5 billion in new equity and represents the refinery’s first capital raise involving external investors beyond its existing shareholder base. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (“DPRP” or the “Enterprise”) today…

Oil tops $100 US per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag stocks lower Brent crude passes benchmark after attacks on Saudi shipping in Red Sea Oil prices are jumping again Thursday as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude, and Wall Street is sinking with sharp drops for two of its most influential stocks, Alphabet and Tesla. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8 per cent and may be heading for its first back-to-back weekly loss since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.7 per cent as of 9:35 a.m. ET, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.6 per cent lower. Stocks sank under the pressure of rising oil prices, which…

The House of Representatives has passed the Executive Bill on the establishment of state police. The House passed the Bill during plenary on Thursday after it withdrew its own proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in the country. The passage is a milestone in the country’s push to decentralize its security architecture. This is coming after the Nigerian Senate previously approved its own version, bringing the country closer to a dual policing system designed to combat widespread banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.

Federal workers are asking a judge to stop Donald Trump’s Agriculture Secretary from sending “proselytizing” emails with explicitly Christian messages to the agency’s 100,000 employees, which lawyers say violates the First Amendment and breaches the church-and-state firewall. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins not only sends emails to mark Christian holidays but also injects Christian themes into messages marking secular holidays such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving, according to plaintiffs. “Using American holidays to quote Bible passages is textbook Christian Nationalism,” according to Americans United for Church and State, which is representing…

The Students’ Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], intensified its agitation against the Union government over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination by taking out protest marches across Kerala on Thursday (July 23, 2026) in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ongoing agitation in New Delhi. The demonstrations in several districts turned confrontational as the police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who attempted to march to Union government offices and post offices. The State-level protest march to Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram was…

Judge to hear arguments on DOJ's subpoenas of The New York Times' journalists A federal judge is set to hear arguments on the Justice Department's subpoenas of The New York Times journalists over reports about President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.

The 80th meeting of the Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC) of Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division held here on Thursday (July 23, 2026) reviewed the division’s performance, progress of ongoing infrastructure projects and passenger-centric initiatives, besides obtaining feedback from representatives of railway users. During the session, DRUCC members placed several suggestions relating to introduction of new train services, increased train frequency, additional stoppages, station redevelopment, road overbridges, passenger amenities and accessibility improvements. In response to their suggestions, railway officials assured that all…

Despite being the country’s IT hub, Bengaluru is lagging behind several districts in the digitisation of Enumeration Forms (EFs) under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a bid to accelerate the exercise, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has deployed four senior officers to monitor progress and strengthen quality checks in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) region. Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar told The Hindu that the officers had been tasked with reviewing digitisation, identifying bottlenecks and supporting district election officials in improving the pace of the exercise. “Their role is to…

Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., revealed what President Donald Trump told her inside the Oval Office just days after the sudden death of her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying the president offered both condolences and encouragement as she stepped into his Senate seat. "The president was very sincere in his condolences about Lindsey," Graham told Fox News' Sean Hannity on the "Hangout with Sean Hannity" podcast. "He talked about him and what a good friend he was, how he considered him family." Graham, who was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to temporarily fill her brother's seat following his death, said she used the Oval…

There’s apparently only one thing to blame for Pauline Hanson’s string of bad headlines in recent weeks, from her decision to pal around with the far-right convicted criminal Tommy Robinson to her description of domestic violence on Wednesday as a “two-way street”. According to the One Nation leader, it’s of course not Hanson herself who is to blame. No – it is the media’s fault. On Thursday she posted audio of the domestic violence exchange and claimed “there is a concerted effort by some in the media to constantly take my comments out of context”. The One Nation leader criticised “journalistic integrity” and drew links to job cuts at the Nine…

Asia Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 23, 2026 Executive Summary Asia Intelligence Brief July 23 — Asia confronts a volatile day as ASEAN ministers meet in Manila amid maritime standoffs, monsoon deaths and rising food Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief July 23 Asia Intelligence Brief July 23 — Asia wakes to a day of sharp contrasts as top diplomats gather in Manila for urgent talks while monsoons claim 82 lives and a new South China Sea flashpoint deepens regional anxiety. From Seoul’s bold ‘peace first’ pivot to anxious shoppers in Jakarta and grieving families in Thailand’s deep south, the continent is wrestling with both grand strategy and raw…

Washington — A member of Vice President JD Vance's Secret Service detail is under investigation for leaking sensitive information, the service confirmed Thursday. Anthony Guglielmi, the Secret Service's chief of communications, did not name the member of the detail or reveal the specifics of the investigation, but said the administrative probe could become a criminal inquiry. "A member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of an administrative investigation, and potential criminal inquiry, involving allegations of compromising operational and information security," Guglielmi said in a statement. "While we will not comment on the…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami returned to play after the World Cup and it appears that there is still some rust 'The Herons' need to knock off. While runner-up Lionel Messi was not present as he rested following Argentina's defeat, friend Luis Suarez and Inter Miami re-started their season against the Chicago Fire, who recently acquired Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. But just moments into the match, Miami keeper Rocco Rios Novo committed a horrific blunder to put his team behind the 8-ball. Playing the ball out of the back, Novo was in position to receive a pass from his…

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators. The Norway soccer federation said Thursday its board of directors will consider filing the complaint at its next meeting, likely on Aug. 6. “We need our leader in FIFA to say that this was an error,” Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness told London daily The Times in…

New Barcelona signing, Karim Adeyemi, has revealed that the reason he joined the LaLiga champions was because of manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona officially announced the signing of Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday. The forward signed a contract with the Catalans until 2031. Speaking after joining the Catalan club, Adeyemi said (via Fabrizio Romano), “Hansi Flick is the main reason why I’m here. I have spoken a lot with him and have trusted him greatly from the very first moment. “I’m willing to help to achieve the objectives,” he said. Adeyemi was born in Munich on 18 January 2002 to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother.

Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola, Italian technical director Paolo Maldini has revealed. Italy have been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the four-time world champions failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. "We cannot hide the fact that we also spoke to Carlo Ancelotti before talking to Pep,” Maldini said on Thursday. “Frankly, it seemed right to start with those we considered the best in the world," The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed Ancelotti, an Italian and former teammate of Maldini at AC…

Extended pub opening hours during this year's World Cup contributed to a significant surge in violent incidents, a leading police chief has warned. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who leads on football for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), stated that some government licensing approaches "exacerbated" the violence witnessed throughout the tournament. New figures from the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) reveal a total of 2,322 football-related incidents were recorded by forces across England and Wales during the competition. This marks a substantial 78 per cent increase from the 1,302 incidents logged during Euro 2024. The numbers surpassed…

Aston Villa have completed the season-long loan signing of winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. The 22-year-old was told in early July that new manager Xabi Alonso could not guarantee him regular playing time, prompting his departure. He subsequently did not report for Chelsea's pre-season, with his exit being finalised. Garnacho endured a poor first season at Stamford Bridge following his transfer from Manchester United, failing to significantly impact the team's fortunes. He becomes Villa’s fourth summer signing, joining Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, and Modou Kaba Cisse. It is understood there was interest from elsewhere in the Premier League, as…

George Russell has been handed a significant boost in his world championship bid after it emerged Mercedes have resolved his mysterious engine problem. Russell trails team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 50 points in the standings after the Italian teenager romped to his sixth victory from the 10 rounds so far at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. Russell’s race ended following a collision with Lewis Hamilton which arrived after he was exposed to the chasing pack following a first-lap engine glitch. A day earlier, a deployment riddle – first blamed on Russell’s driving style – then contributed to him qualifying half-a-second behind Antonelli. Russell said he…

Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going. The lightning-rod LSU coach took his turn Thursday at SEC Media Days, where he ate up more than 16 of his 25 minutes behind the mic delivering an opening statement that included the revelation that he’s given up social media. He…

A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper’s $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper’s $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into ongoing stadium renovations to improve overall fan experience with an eye toward potentially bringing the Super Bowl, NFL draft, 2031 Women’s World Cup and other major sporting events to Charlotte. The investment coincides with the team announcing it has reached a long-term extension on a stadium naming rights deal Thursday with Bank of America. The…

Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team. The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday. Kane, 37, became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships. He ranks among the franchise’s career leaders with 446 goals, 779 assists and 1,225 points. “Day in and day out for 16 seasons, Patrick captivated the city of Chicago with…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Lauren Goodger proved her love of all things designer while filming TOWIE with a host of her co-stars on Thursday. The show stalwart, 39, looked stunning in an all-black ensemble comprising a £730 Prada vest top with £75 D&G jersey boxer shorts with a logo at the front. Always a lover of pricey glam, she carried a Chanel Elongated Mirror Calfskin Clutch, which markets for around £4k, and wore £430 Prada sunglasses. Joining her in putting on the glam display was Courtney Green who was showing boho is back in a white ra-ra skirt, crop top and…

A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to ‘Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo’ and more A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to ‘Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo’ and more NEW YORK (AP) — Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest, the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her mother, Araceli. Every year, they go to see each Ghibli rerelease in theaters. “Right when she sees the opening Totoro logo, she screams ‘Totoro!’” VanCleave, 34, says of her daughter. “Everyone in the theater started…

It’s not quite San Diego Comic-Con yetâthe first panels of the day don’t start for another few hoursâbut Sony is already out here with a brand-new trailer for Weapons director and writer Zach Cregger‘s highly anticipated Resident Evil reboot. The teaser was all about the horror Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier, encounters in Raccoon City. The official trailer is more about the set-up, about who Bryan is and how everything goes so very wrong for him. It also, in classic horror movie fashion, makes actions that would be not only logical but morally correct outside of a horror movie seem like something only a complete dullard would do. Case in…

Cole Hauser is speaking up about what went on behind the scenes of Dutton Ranch. The actor, 51, said that reprising his role as Rip Wheeler for the Yellowstone spin-off was an entirely different experience than filming Taylor Sheridan’s original hit Western series — in part due to the fact that Sheridan, the franchise’s creator, did not join the Dutton Ranch’s writers’ room. “There were challenges, you know?” Hauser said in an interview with Film Inside NYC. “Not having Taylor [Sheridan] there, for us to really kind of be able to work with these new writers, these new directors, these people... Everything had changed.” Dutton Ranch was the first…

From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.

The Venice film festival promises to take a swing at media moguls of the print and digital era this year, with Trainspotting director Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of the Sun and a new documentary about Elon Musk included in the lineup of the films for the festival’s 83rd edition. In Boyle’s Ink, which will open the festival on the Lido on 2 September, Australian actor Guy Pearce plays compatriot newspaper tycoon Murdoch, whose purchase of the Sun in 1969 sensationalised the media landscape and transformed public life in Britain. The script is written by Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham (Dear…

Seattle may need to prepare for the possibility of multiple Jimothys — Jimothies? Jimothem? Jimothi? The internet has not yet settled on the plural. The unusually shaped raccoon became an internet celebrity after footage of him walking through the city’s Ballard neighborhood went viral. But as residents continue sharing possible sightings — including some they claim date back to 2017 — wildlife experts are questioning whether every round raccoon caught on camera is actually the same animal. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This…

The latest Resident Evil movie trailer has lots of fun nods to the games The film, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, hits theaters on September 18. The upcoming Resident Evil movie gives the series a fresh spin, as it features an original story set on the outskirts of the Resident Evil 2 game. Still, director Zach Cregger has promised fans that his film features a bunch of Easter eggs, and the latest trailer includes some of those. It follows medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams), who takes on a risky delivery job outside of Raccoon City. Of course, things go very wrong. He encounters nasty creatures and fights to survive in a seemingly abandoned…

Amazon announced on Thursday that it’s bringing games to Prime Video by integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into the streaming platform. Games including “Hogwarts Legacy,” “EA Sports FC 26,” “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” “Clue,” and “Taboo” will be available starting today on Fire TVs in the U.S. and U.K. With this move, Amazon is hoping games can turn Prime Video into a one-stop entertainment destination, borrowing a strategy from Netflix, which has increasingly embraced party games over the past several years. Since Amazon already operates a gaming service, it makes sense for the tech giant to integrate it into its streaming platform.…

We got a new look at Insomniacâs upcoming Wolverine game, and itâs sparking discussions about the Ratchet and Clank developerâs continued foray into photorealism and how something about its superhero designs seems a bitâ¦off. This isnât a new conversation for the studio, which has also released three Spider-Man games and, after the release of the first, changed Peter Parkerâs face for no discernable reason beyond making the character look a whole lot more like MCU actor Tom Holland. Thereâs an uncanniness to the character now, with him looking like a legally distinct version of the British actor, and in the years since the change, Holland has gotten…

Want to win free tickets to Camp Bestival this year? Read on to find out how! Taking place this year between Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August at Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, the weekend festival will welcome major acts including Bastille, Self Esteem, Fatboy Slim, and Billy Ocean. In addition to its diverse music offering, Camp Bestival delivers a family-friendly festival experience packed with activities such as yoga, book-focused events, and live podcasts. As exclusive news partner for the second consecutive year, The Independent will be bringing readers behind-the-scenes coverage, updates and interviews, as well as ticket…

São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — July 23, 2026 São Paulo · Nightlife Tonight, São Paulo’s Thursday pulse beats strongest in Vila Madalena, where live samba bars warm up the evening, while the downtown Centro district pulls the late-night crowd to multi-floor clubs and thumping electronic basements. The perfect circuit is a roda de samba followed by a rooftop or a dark club, all glued together with friendly bar crawls and Uber rides. What’s On Tonight Weekly live samba & MPB night (artist announced same-day on Instagram) — at Bar Caju, 21:00. The quintessential São Paulo Thursday warm-up: brilliant live Brazilian music in an unpretentious, expat-friendly…

Adele Cardin·July 23, 2026 · 07:00 BRT·15 min read Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife If You Only Go to One Place Rio Scenarium If you only have one night in Rio, make it this one. It’s the city’s most spectacular live music venue, a multi-floor antique-filled fever dream in Lapa that perfectly bottles the spirit of a Carioca night out. Expect live samba and MPB in a setting that feels like a film set, drawing a brilliant mix of locals and travellers who all dress up a little. It’s the safest, most dazzling introduction to the city’s nightlife for a newcomer. Tonight at a Glance —Rio Scenarium (Lapa) The unmissable samba spectacle in a historic mansion; book…

Pioneering, multi-talented singer and songwriter Zoë Modiga left Cape Town audiences stunned during the launch of her fourth studio album The Vault. Written and self-produced by Modiga, the album is an experimental masterpiece offering a dynamic blend of songs. The tour is named "Did I Do My Thing?" and is based on one of the songs from the 17-track album. The Homecoming Centre was abuzz with Modiga weaving songs from across her catalogue, along with some of her favourite artists like mam' Busi Mhlongo. The music was soothing, genre-defying and beautiful. The songs are well-balanced, neither heavily relying on her voice nor hiding behind sound and…

Shania Twain has extremely high praise for Ella Langley. As our readers are aware, Langley has been experiencing a meteoric rise in the music industry that has been nothing short of insane to watch. The "Nicotine" and "Dandelion" singer is the undisputed face of women in country music. She dominates the charts, racks up awards and has built a following so loyal that it's borderline hard to believe. Now, one of the true female trailblazers in country music is pouring a ton of praise on Langley. Shania Twain pours praise on Ella Langley. Shania Twain was an unstoppable force in country music going from breaking through in the 1990s. She paved the way…

Jason Aldean has ranked as one of country music’s biggest stars for decades by this point, and he’s still hugely popular. The singer has collected dozens of hits, and he claims one of the greatest accumulations of No. 1s in the history of the Country Airplay chart. Somehow, throughout all those smashes and all those years, Aldean had never landed a true all-format radio win. That changes this week with “Don’t Tell on Me,” one of his latest singles, which finally brings him into the highest tier on one of Billboard’s most competitive tallies. Jason Aldean Scores His First Radio Songs Chart Top 10 14 weeks into its time on the Radio Songs chart, “Don’t…

Veteran actor Hanks Anuku has spoken openly about how the death of the mother of his two children affected his career and nearly pushed him to withdraw from the world. Anuku shared these details in a viral video recorded during what appeared to be a testimony session at the Mountain of God International Ministry (SMOGIM) in Abuja. Although the actor did not disclose the identity of the mother of his children or the date of her passing, he previously revealed in March 2025 a desire to remarry following the collapse of his marriage to his Asaba-based ex-wife. The 64-year-old, who spoke during an interview on Nollywood Hardcore, The Legend’s Untold…

When streaming first reshaped the music industry, some genres adapted faster than others. Hip-hop powered much of the technology’s early growth, and pop music quickly followed. Country and rock took longer to establish the same kind of popularity on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Things have changed dramatically in only a few years. Newer country superstars including Morgan Wallen — and now Ella Langley — have become some of the biggest acts on streaming sites in America. “Choosin’ Texas,” the song that transformed Langley from a genre favorite into a crossover superstar less than a year ago, is not only one of country music’s largest…

Robbie Williams has once again addressed the white substance incident after fans spotted something white falling from what appeared to be his nostril during an interview at the World Cup Final on Sunday night. The singer, 52, performed during the opening ceremony of the game, but later when he was chatting to pundits, fans spotted something white fall onto the microphone before the star quickly removed it and then stuck it onto his forehead. Robbie first poked fun at the viral clip in an Instagram apology on Monday when he explained it was a mint that fell out his mouth – and the star has now revealed the post has reached 27 million views. And after…

One of the world’s biggest pop stars, Sam Smith is the formerly suave and suited songbird who now takes to the stage in outrageous diamante jumpsuits. But now their – Smith uses ‘they/them’ pronouns – millions of fans are being served a different slice of their idol, for they have started a side hustle as a food vlogger. And it is not in latex corsets or dangerously oversized shoulder pads that they tour word-of-mouth delis and patisseries, but in everyday jeans, T-shirts and shorts. This pared-back version of Smith looks the most joyful yet – you could say they're happy as a pig in the proverbial. And that is not being unkind, for they call their…

Customers of the Pret A Manger sandwich giant are boycotting the stores over what they say is a broken promise on chicken welfare. The company is facing a social-media onslaught because it still uses “frankenchickens” – birds bred to grow so rapidly from hatching that they suffer chronic pain, deformities and heart failure, even before they are fully grown. It’s been calculated that if human babies grew as fast as frankenchickens, by two months old they would weigh around 45 stone. Eight years ago, Pret promised it would stop using the rapidly growing breed of chicken in its salads and sandwiches by 2026. But earlier this year bosses at the popular…

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of proposals aimed at strengthening security arrangements for the Godavari Pushkaralu-2027, supporting handloom workers, promoting industrial development and advancing infrastructure projects across the State. The decisions were taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Briefing the media later, Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said that the Cabinet cleared a proposal to extend the government guarantee for a ₹300-crore term loan to the Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation (AP MARKFED). The Cabinet approved a…

About 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and vacation resorts along the French Atlantic coast Thursday as the latest in a series of wildfires raged and hundreds of firefighters were dispatched to tackle it. Local authorities said the fire in a forest near the town of Lège-Cap Ferret, southwest of Bordeaux, spread over more than 31 square kilometers (12 square miles), though no injuries have been reported. The prefect, or head of the surrounding Gironde region, Sophie Brocas, said some 700 firefighters have been deployed, including forces sent from the Paris region. The fire came within 300 meters (980 feet) of the first homes in Lège, and water…

Fashion isn’t always an attempt to stay stylish. Throughout history, clothing and personal appearance have reflected social status, political alignments, sexuality, and more. But because of this symbolism, these simple-but-effective means of expression can also generate resistance from people in power. As far back as 416 CE, the Roman emperors Honorius and Theodosius II tried reining in a rising trend they deemed unfit for their male citizens—long hair. This maiores crines (long locks) law probably wasn’t enacted purely due to their aesthetic preferences. As historian Javier Arce recently argued in his study published in the journal Pyrenae, the Roman…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A drought has officially been declared in North Wales as 23million Brits remain under hosepipe bans amid record-breaking dry weather. The area has enjoyed less than 2 per cent of the rainfall expected for July so far, leaving river flows at a perilously low level and swathes of land completely dried out. It becomes the first part of the UK hit by drought status in 2026 amid an unusually hot and dry summer. Rhian Thomas, sustainable water and nature manager at Natural Resources Wales, said: 'While drought status does not automatically mean water shortages for customers, it does reflect the…

A dream holiday, an exotic destination, a long-haul flight, and finally some well-deserved rest. The problem is that many travelers arrive at their destination only to spend the first days of their vacation struggling with fatigue, sleep disturbances, low energy levels, and digestive issues. Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University point out that these symptoms may be caused by more than just classic jet lag. A growing body of evidence suggests that time zone changes also affect the trillions of bacteria living in our intestines. This phenomenon, known as "gut jet lag," describes a disruption in synchronization between the human biological clock…

While lions, elephants and rhinos dominate conservation headlines, cheetahs have been quietly disappearing from Africa’s landscapes. Now, six South African cheetahs have been moved to Zambia in an ambitious bid to restore the species to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem, where it was last recorded in 1998 after disappearing from the landscape more than 30 years ago. Olivia Sievert, the coordinator of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project, said cheetahs were disappearing rapidly across southern Africa, largely because most of the species’ remaining range lay outside protected areas where they increasingly came into conflict…

When the weather is glorious, feeling tired can almost seem unfair. The sun is shining and you’re planning a holiday – so why are you so exhausted? Summer fatigue is a real phenomenon that affects many people, medical doctor and wellness expert Dr John Briffa says. The reasons vary from person to person, but can include dehydration and longer daylight hours. If you’re experiencing inexplicable tiredness, here’s what might be causing it – and how Dr Briffa recommends you combat it. Heatwaves Several temperature records have been broken this summer as a series of heatwaves hit the UK. That can cause fatigue, as temperature changes can affect the body’s…

As humans, we instinctively understand that time has profound worth, regardless of any workplace benefits. This is what sabbatical alumni mean when they ascribe a feeling of humanity to their time off. Unfortunately, the burden of proof for many is to somehow provide an equation of increased productivity. While this misses the point of what taking time off is all about, there is a lens from psychology that can help us understand the benefits in more tangible terms: conservation of resources theory. Broadly speaking, there are two ways to evaluate whether a break from work is beneficial. The first asks: Were you better off during your time away? The…

The Forest department has launched ‘Oorunarvu’, an initiative to improve the living conditions of tribal communities in forest areas while drawing on their traditional knowledge for forest conservation and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Launching the programme at Vaniyampuzha tribal hamlet in Munderi forests near Nilambur on Thursday (July 23, 2026), Forest Minister Shibu Baby John said he would visit all 36 tribal settlements in forest areas to hear grievances and coordinate solutions with the Scheduled Tribes Development department. The Forest department will allot land for a pre-primary school and a community hall at Vaniyampuzha and for an…

Amnesty International has described as ‘fabrication and sham’ the court charges slammed on the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, made this assertion during an interview on News Central Television. Recall that Sowore, an activist and politician, is being prosecuted over alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on the development, Sanusi said, “Our position is that Sowore is being treated differently. He’s been subjected to persecution and series of human rights violations. “Our position is that the charges slammed on him are fabricated, unfounded,…

See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on GoogleAmsterdam police chief Peter Holla opened the COC’s Shakespeare Club at the H’ART Museum on Wednesday, telling dozens of drag queens and drag kings that behind the high heels and the glamour lies a great deal of courage – courage which, he said, “deserves admiration” and “deserves safety”. The performers arrived by boat from the nearby Stopera, the city hall and opera house complex, at the museum’s jetty on the Amstel, where the ceremony was led by the drag…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A dangerous Tunisian sexual predator has been convicted of attacking five women in just 90 minutes on Jersey, including attempting to rape one of his victims. Abdelkarim Arfaoui, 27, showed no remorse, insisting he had merely been asking women for directions because he was new to the Channel Islands. As Arfaoui was led away to prison after being convicted of all 10 charges at Jersey's Royal Court, he refused to apologise to his victims, most of whom were attacked on their way to work. Arfaoui claimed it was payday weekend and that he had been out all night in St Helier celebrating a new job…

Andy Burnham has announced he is pausing the early release scheme for prisoners after it emerged that two people involved in the death of Andrew Harper could be freed within months. The new prime minister vowed that “no prisoners will be let out under this policy” pending an “urgent review”, saying he would do everything he can “to minimise risk to the public”. Some 5,000 prisoners were due to start being released from September as part of a policy, introduced under Sir Keir Starmer, to ease the overcrowding crisis in prisons. But a row broke out about the policy on Wednesday after it was revealed that two of those responsible for the death of Pc…

/VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday asserted that the nearly two-and-a-half-year-old Kadambari Jethwani case is being deliberately misrepresented on social media to malign its image. The government clarified that the controversy involves two distinct criminal cases in which Ms. Jethwani is an accused in one and a victim in the other. According to the government, the first case relates to allegations surrounding Ms. Jethwani’s relationship with Kukkala Vidyasagar, financial transactions between the two and accusations that she attempted to blackmail him. In this case, Ms. Jethwani is the accused and the police have filed a chargesheet…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of robbing tricycle riders in Kano and recovered a stolen tricycle. The police identified the suspects as Usman Ashiru, 26, of Rijiyar Lemo, and Abubakar Ali, 28. They were arrested after allegedly robbing a tricycle rider at gunpoint. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said in a statement on Thursday that the incident occurred on July 21, 2026. According to him, the victim, 22-year-old Abdulrahman Atula of Kawo Hotoro, was allegedly lured by the suspects, drugged and robbed of his tricycle. Kiyawa said officers from the Dala Police Division recovered the…

Man linked to UK synagogue attacker jailed over terror plan Mohammad Bashir, 31, had driven him on a trip to spy on the UK’s Defence Academy A friend of a man who went on a deadly stabbing spree at a Manchester synagogue was jailed for life by a UK court on Thursday for planning a separate terror attack with him. Jihad Al-Shamie went on a knife rampage targeting a mosque in the northwestern city last October that killed two people. Al-Shamie was later shot dead by police. His friend Mohammad Bashir, 31, last month pleaded guilty to the preparation of terrorist acts. Last August, he drove Al-Shamie on a trip to spy on the UK’s Defence Academy, a…

The State government on Thursday decided to suspend Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar over allegations that he interfered in the investigation into the assault on Youth Congress workers by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security detail in Alappuzha in 2023. The move follows the submission of a detailed inquiry report by State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar a day ago to the Home department, which indicates Mr. Kumar’s involvement in attempts to influence the course of the investigation, according to sources in the Home department. The incident pertaining to the case had taken place during the previous Left…

The Rivers State Police Command has relaunched the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, POCACOV, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The initiative is part of a renewed nationwide effort to tackle cultism, drug abuse, youth violence, and other social vices through preventive measures and public engagement. Speaking at the relaunch, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, described the campaign as a forward-looking strategy that focuses on crime prevention through public awareness, community collaboration, and youth development. He also commended the…

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - Fetterman calls Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' over push to arrest Netanyahu in New York City - IDF says Palestinian soccer players it targeted served Hamas and Jihad terror groups Mamdani’s ‘deranged’ Israel take resurfaces as he targets Netanyahu TOP STORY: Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman ripped into NYC’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, branding him a total "clown" for threatening to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in New York. Fetterman slammed Mamdani’s ICC-backed threat as empty posturing,…

NordVPN has begun a server-by-server upgrade until the end of 2026 Every machine gets a newer Linux distribution, kernel, and IP address App users should notice little beyond the occasional reconnection NordVPN has kicked off a months-long overhaul of the software running its VPN servers, a rollout that started in July and will continue, one server at a time, until the end of 2026. Despite the scale, this isn't a feature update. TechRadar's best VPN pick is replacing the foundations beneath its network: every standard VPN server is moving to a newer Linux distribution, picking up an updated kernel, and getting a reworked software stack. The one change…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The Moscow Auction House will hold a sale on July 26, featuring works by Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Nesterov, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, and Nikolay Roerich - whose late-1900s painting "The Idol Place" is the most expensive lot with an 18-million-ruble ($209,000) starting price - with the collection’s total value standing at 1 billion rubles ($11.6 million), the press service said. "The image of a pagan site appeared in Roerich’s paintings in the early 1900s, with the artist later replicating and varying the theme across different mediums. Experts note that "The Idol Place" pastel holds clear museum value, particularly due to the…

In brief Nine firms—including BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy, Galaxy, and Fidelity Digital Assets—launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium today. They are pledging a combined $15 million over three years to fund Bitcoin security research. Galaxy separately announced a $5 million developer grant program for quantum-resistant Bitcoin solutions two days earlier. Nine of the biggest institutional names in Bitcoin went public today with a joint initiative to fund the network's long-term security—including defenses against quantum computers—backed by a combined $15 million in member pledges over the next three years. The group, called the Bitcoin Security…

MOST POPULAR Offbeat #### Tesla burns through a billion as Musk bets the farm on chips and botsOptimus remains 'very complex' and Robotaxis will try not to flatten your cat software #### IBM insists AI didn't kill software deals, just delayed themBig Blue says customers postponed rather than abandoned major purchases as hardware soaked up enterprise budgets offbeat #### UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jetTempest cash lands alongside hypersonic target contract and BAE's 'loyal wingman' drone reveal AI and ML #### OpenAI scored an own goal with HuggingFace attack, showing how open Chinese models are winningClosed models with guardrails can…

The two-day Mysuru Big Tech Show-2026, organised under the State government’s ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative, concluded on Thursday with industry leaders, start-ups, policymakers and academicians coming together to chart a roadmap for strengthening Mysuru’s digital economy. The annual technology and innovation event, organised by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), at Infosys campus is aimed at positioning Mysuru as a preferred investment destination beyond Bengaluru, and a leading Tier-II innovation hub. The event was inaugurated in the presence of S. Selva Kumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries; Manjula N.,…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Thirteen people – including one said to work as part of touring staff for US rapper 50 Cent – have been jailed for a combined total of more than 160 years for their part in a drugs conspiracy. The group were responsible for bringing multiple kilos of high purity cocaine into Derbyshire, which was then distributed to customers and other dealers for onward supply. The drugs brought into Derby were distributed to multiple organised crime groups – including two headed by Dominic Hulland and Aaron O'Donnell, with Harninder Purewal also being a facilitator above them both. Another defendant, Tony…

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said Thursday that former JPMorgan Chase investment banking chief Jes Staley encouraged the bank to retain Jeffrey Epstein as a client despite internal red flags about the convicted sex offender. "It appears that within JPMorgan there were flags — red flags — about Epstein, but Mr. Staley is on record defending Epstein and encouraging JPMorgan to keep him as a client," Comer, R-Ky., told CNBC outside Staley's closed-door interview with the committee. "So we have a lot of questions about that." Staley served as Epstein's private banker during his more than three decades at JPMorgan and maintained a close…

A little over a month ago, the former American Idol contestant, country musician, and Instagram influencer Noah Orion appears to have learned about the surveillance company Flock. “Cities are now covering Flock cameras with trash bags,” Orion narrated over an Instagram post aggregating a 404 Media report. “It’s also pretty wild that we’ve just dropped stickers that say ‘Fuck Flock’ on them and it’s pretty cool that it’s coincidental that the sticker’s outside diameter is the same size as the average camera lens on a Flock camera,” he adds, showing a mockup of an AI-generated sticker featuring a surveillance camera that is not a Flock camera. Orion had…

MeBeMe is a new app that acts as an “interrupter,” designed to help users become their best selves instead of getting lost in endless scrolling. Rather than blocking access to their phones, the app delivers small “missions” or tasks that encourage real-world habits aligned with the person users want to become. The app joins a growing wave of anti-doomscrolling tools as more people look for ways to reduce social media addiction. What sets MeBeMe apart is its approach: instead of locking users out of distracting apps, it nudges them toward meaningful actions. To get started, users choose an identity they want to embody, such as a “lifelong learner.”…

MOST POPULAR Offbeat #### Tesla burns through a billion as Musk bets the farm on chips and botsOptimus remains 'very complex' and Robotaxis will try not to flatten your cat software #### IBM insists AI didn't kill software deals, just delayed themBig Blue says customers postponed rather than abandoned major purchases as hardware soaked up enterprise budgets offbeat #### UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jetTempest cash lands alongside hypersonic target contract and BAE's 'loyal wingman' drone reveal AI and ML #### OpenAI scored an own goal with HuggingFace attack, showing how open Chinese models are winningClosed models with guardrails can…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The investigation into Kaylee Hottle's death has ruled out alcohol impairment as a potential cause for the car crash that killed the 18-year-old actress on Tuesday. The deaf film star, 18, was a passenger in a 1995 Honda Accord that veered off the road and slammed into a ditch in Maryland, with speed playing a factor according to local law enforcement. After Hottle's cause of death was revealed to be from 'multiple blunt force injuries' - the Frederick County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Thursday the unnamed 19-year-old driver was not impaired…

The Naruo Golf Course is just one of the many places in Forza Horizon 6 that makes the game's map feel alive. However, the golf course is fairly hidden, so you might have driven right past it without even noticing it. Additionally, the golf course's clubhouse is mentioned as a hint for the Dodge Charger R/T treasure car, so you definitely need to come here to get a free car. Here's where to find the Naruo Golf Course in Forza Horizon 6. Update (July 23): We've updated this guide with information on how to complete the #AfternoonTee photo challenge. Where to find the golf course in Forza Horizon 6 The Naruo Golf Course in Forza Horizon 6 is located in…

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday announced an extension of its Clean Toilet Picture Challenge till June 30, 2027, with the objective of further enhancing cleanliness and user experience at restrooms along national highways. Launched in September 2025 and extended in January till June this year, the campaign has so far seen 429 highway users report unclean toilets and receive FASTag recharges worth ₹1,000 as rewards, the authority said in a statement here. The extension of the initiative aims to ensure continued public participation and effective implementation of the challenge, along with timely processing of FASTag recharge…

Published - July 23, 2026 08:21 pm IST Why did Ford choose Chennai instead of Pune in the 1990s? This episode traces the story behind that landmark decision, how it transformed Tamil Nadu into an automobile powerhouse, why Ford exited India in 2021, and what its ongoing talks with the State government could mean for the future of the Maraimalai Nagar plant. Published - July 23, 2026 08:21 pm IST Published - July 23, 2026 08:21 pm IST

Dyson doesn’t discount its products often, so when there’s a deal on one of its popular vacuum models, it’s worth your attention. Right now, Walmart has the Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum for just under $300, down from $590 — a savings of $290. The stick vacuum has an average 4.3-star rating from more than 5,000 shoppers, with reviewers frequently praising its suction power and how easily it handles pet hair. Deals like this don’t stick around long, so if a cordless vacuum has been on your radar, now’s the time to add it to cart. Here’s why I think it’s worth grabbing while the sale lasts. Deal of the day The Dyson V8 Absolute is a lightweight,…

TL;DR Ford and Geely announced a JV at Ford’s Valencia plant. Ford 66%, Geely 34%. Four models from 2028 including Ford and Geely EVs. Operations start H1 2027. Ford and Geely announced a JV at Ford’s Valencia plant. Ford 66%, Geely 34%. Four models from 2028 including Ford and Geely EVs. Operations start H1 2027. Ford and Geely announced a manufacturing joint venture on Thursday that will produce electric vehicles at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain. Ford will own 66% of the venture, Geely 34%. Pending regulatory approvals, operations begin in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles rolling off the line in 2028. The plant will continue…

Memory chips are the oil of the AI boom, and right now they are hard to get. So when Elon Musk used Tesla’s quarterly call to publicly thank Micron, it was worth noticing. Suppliers rarely get shout-outs. Scarce ones do. Micron recently gave Tesla a “significant allocation” of memory on “reasonable terms,” Musk said, according to Bloomberg. That matters, because memory is in short supply and prices are high. The global build-out of AI has soaked up chips and left other industries scrambling. The thank-you, though, sat oddly next to Musk’s longer game. He is quietly building the capacity to not need Micron at all. Enter Terafab The project is called…

SpaceXAI just launched a Grok add-in for Excel However OpenAI, Anthropic and others have already beaten Grok to it The latest Grok 4.5 model is said to be an Excel genius SpaceXAI (formerly xAI) has launched Grok for Excel as an add-in which looks to put Grok's conversational AI abilities within a side panel to help with formulas, charts, analysis and more. Although the add-in is technically free, it requires a paid account to use the features, with only SuperGrok, SuperGrok Heavy and Business/Enterprise plans capable of handling tasks within the add-in. SpaceXAI also refers to the add-in as a 'free' Microsoft Marketplace tool, loosely implying its…

Strong Large Deal Wins at $3.6 Billion with 61% Net New; Robust Free Cash Flow of $0.96 Billion FY27 Revenue Guidance Revised to 1.5%-3.0%, Margin guidance Retained at 20%-22% BENGALURU, India , July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, delivered $5,082 million in Q1 revenues, year on year growth of 2.4% and sequential growth of 1.0% in constant currency. Operating margin was at 21.1%, sequential increase of 0.2%. EPS growth was 14.9% year on year in rupee terms. TCV of large deal wins was $3.6 billion, with 61% net new. "AI momentum is now…

Apple on Thursday announced a new set of developer tools that will let automakers embed Apple Maps navigation and mapping directly into their vehicles’ infotainment systems. The software development kit, called MapKit for Automotive, will debut with Ford and its new line of electric vehicles, starting with a $30,000 midsize truck in 2027. Ford is placing a hefty bet on its next-generation of EVs, which it has promised will be affordable and efficient while still offering the latest technology. To build them, Ford ditched its century-old tradition and instead started with a universal EV platform, or UEV, that will underpin the midsize truck and…

Crude price today: Oil prices have skyrocketed back in triple-digit territory as fresh tensions in the Middle East sent global markets on edge. Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel on Thursday for the first time since May after Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising worries about oil supplies. The attacks pushed crude prices sharply higher as traders watched for possible disruptions to oil and gas supplies from the region. Around 8 pm IST, Brent crude was trading at $100.79 per barrel, up about 7%, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose nearly 6% to $91.83 per barrel. The…

Dangote Refinery slowdown tightens fuel supply from Nigeria to Europe Africa · Western The Dangote Refinery slowdown has slashed gasoline exports to a trickle, forcing West African nations back to European suppliers and exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s bid for energy sovereignty. What went wrong at Africa’s largest refinery The Dangote Refinery, a $19–20 billion project in the Lekki Free Zone outside Lagos, began commercial operations in January 2024 with a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. It was meant to end Nigeria’s decades-long dependence on imported fuel and reshape trade flows across the Atlantic Basin. Instead, a cascade of…

Angola Embraces China’s Yuan in Banking Reserve and Payment Shift Africa · Southern Angola’s banking sector is wiring China’s yuan into its financial core, adding the currency to reserve requirements and preparing direct links to Beijing’s cross-border payment network, a move that deepens Africa’s gradual monetary tilt without breaking from the dollar. A quiet rule change with loud implications In early July 2026, Angola’s central bank, the Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA), issued Directive No. 05/2026. The text was short, but its signal travelled far. The directive added the Chinese yuan (CNY) to the list of currencies that commercial banks can use to…

Curtiss-Wright Brings US Aerospace Giant to Africa for First Time Africa · Northern The Curtiss-Wright Morocco aerospace deal signals a new phase in the kingdom’s industrial ascent, bringing a specialised American surface-technologies giant to African soil for the first time and deepening the great-power contest over critical supply chains. A Historic First at Farnborough On 21 July 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Moroccan officials and executives from Curtiss-Wright Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement paves the way for a Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) facility in Greater…

Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand said in a review meeting on Thursday that 60 major transmission projects, with an investment of ₹5,092 crore, were under implementation across the State. Upon completion, these projects would add 14,296 MVA of transmission capacity and 1,760 Circuit Kilometres (CKM) of lines, strengthening inter-regional grid connectivity and ensuring a more stable and reliable power supply across the State. He directed the officials to take measures to ensure the timely completion of ongoing works, planned investments, future initiatives and critical transmission infrastructure within the stipulated timelines. The…

Global oil prices cross $100 a barrel as Iran war sends fuel prices surging Oil prices surged more than 6% on Thursday. Global oil prices on Thursday crossed $100 a barrel for the first time since May, after Houthi militants in Yemen claimed to have struck two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. The reported attack, which came alongside continued strikes between the United States and Iran, threatened to worsen an oil shock that had already amounted to one of the largest in history. Brent crude futures, the benchmark index for worldwide trading, briefly topped $100 a barrel on Thursday morning, before dropping to $99.70. That figure marked a roughly 28%…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. CONDITIONS IN THE Strait of Hormuz are so changeable that it’s difficult to predict the impact it will have on consumers in the near future. That’s according to the chief executive of Fuels for Ireland, Kevin McPartlan, who said wholesale prices can change daily, as the conflict unfolds. The price of the benchmark international oil contract, Brent North Sea, reached $100 (€88) a barrel in trading today after Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck oil tankers in the Red Sea. US president Donald Trump had responded by threatening “major military…

Back on March 24, a little over three weeks into an Iran Conflict which President Donald Trump initially estimated would last for “2 to 4 weeks,” I wrote here that drivers should expect gasoline prices at the pump to be higher for longer than the White House was then projecting. That piece was in part based on a report from Enverus presciently titled “The Return of $100 Oil,” and partly on my own assessment of the forces then in play in global oil markets. Drivers and consumers enjoyed a break in June following the announced ceasefire and Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran’s multi-pronged ruling regime. The break was so substantial…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Ukraine needs to better prepare for the winter season, Vladimir Zelensky said at a press conference following his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. "Logistics, grain, agriculture, energy - all of that is crucial. And so are our [winter] readiness plans, which, to tell you the truth, I am completely dissatisfied with. I have seen the percentage of work done and we need to step it up quickly," he said as quoted by the UNIAN news agency. Earlier, Ukraine’s new Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said that the coming winter will be more challenging than the last one. According to TASS estimates, Ukraine has currently…

The head of state made the statement during a joint media briefing with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "Another challenge is agriculture. We understood several months ago what they (Russia – ed.) were going to do. They will do everything to block our grain corridor. You know that yesterday (...) no vessel was able to enter our ports. In other words, they attacked all the vessels. They will step up these efforts. Understanding this, we saw the Russians’ plans a couple of months ago, and that is why we decided that a separate person should be responsible specifically for this area," Zelensky said. The…