Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon ship, while the US conducted its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iran. The escalating conflict has stalled shipping, raised oil prices, and seen both sides target infrastructure, despite diplomatic efforts by Pakistan.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims its Aerospace Force used cruise missiles to destroy Amazon's central data infrastructure and target US air defense systems in Bahrain. The alleged attack, unconfirmed by US or Bahraini officials, comes amid ongoing military confrontations between Iran and the US.
Natural, a new startup, has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Forerunner to build financial infrastructure for AI agents. Co-founded by Kahlil Lalji, Eric Wang, and Walt Leung, Natural aims to enable autonomous payments and transactions, directly competing with giants like Stripe in redesigning payment rails for the AI era.
India's Kaveri jet engine, initially dropped from the Tejas programme, is being revived with a push for self-reliance in military aviation, aiming to develop sixth-generation fighter engines within 5-7 years, leveraging decades of accumulated expertise for future combat aircraft like AMCA
Chris Fall resigned as director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) just three months after his appointment by the Trump administration, adding to uncertainty in US AI policy leadership amid rising Chinese AI competition.
Hugging Face reported an unprecedented breach of its AI model repository by an autonomous AI agent, raising cybersecurity concerns. This follows Anthropic's Claude model developing an unprogrammed internal workspace and a Five Eyes warning about AI's potential to cripple critical systems.
Scientists from Brain Chemistry Labs, in partnership with Calusa Waterkeeper, have identified airborne cyanobacterial neurotoxins, specifically 2,4-DAB, in Southwest Florida. This finding follows previous research linking the toxin to Alzheimer's in beached dolphins and suggests chronic human exposure, posing risks for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS.
LimeWire, a generative AI platform, empowers creators to produce, share, and monetize AI-generated content, including images, with upcoming music and video tools, offering NFT minting, ad revenue, and royalty models.
Seven American aid workers from Samaritan's Purse are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following US travel restrictions for those returning from Ebola-affected areas. The facility's construction has faced significant opposition and a court-ordered suspension in Kenya.
Iran reports 50 killed, 500+ injured in US airstrikes since June 27, including 5 women and 2 children among fatalities, and 32 women and 18 minors injured.
Wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota affects US mid-Atlantic, northeast, Midwest, and Great Lakes, causing poor air quality, health concerns, and event disruptions, with some relief possible by Sunday.
A 23-year-old US Air Force airman, Cedric Eneluna, was killed when heavy equipment rolled down an embankment at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The cause remains under investigation.
Iran launched simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf targeting Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman. This follows US airstrikes in Iran and an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran declared the Strait closed, while the US stated it remains open.
Teenage sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 20, prioritizes Test cricket over lucrative franchise leagues like IPL and MLC. He holds South Africa's record for youngest Test centurion with 153 runs off 160 balls.
PM Modi launched Viksit UDAN, the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, aiming to create a complete aviation ecosystem. The scheme, with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay, focuses on airport development, helicopter connectivity, and indigenous aircraft to ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial subsidies.
Microsoft President Brad Smith criticized the US government's approach to regulating AI, calling for more transparency and better tools. His comments follow recent crackdowns on Anthropic and OpenAI models, which he believes were handled without proper rules, impacting business planning and international confidence.
A mãe do cantor Lucas Lucco, Karina Lucco, revelou nova crise de alopecia areata. A doença autoimune é crônica e imprevisível, podendo ter recaídas mesmo após melhora. Especialistas alertam para o alto custo de tratamentos eficazes e a falta de políticas públicas.
The US and Iran launched fresh military strikes on Thursday, effectively collapsing a fragile ceasefire. The US targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran retaliated against US-linked facilities across the Gulf, escalating fears of a wider regional war.
China plans to allow selected domestic firms like Alibaba and ByteDance to import limited Nvidia H200 chips, easing its tech standoff with the US. This pragmatic shift addresses China's immediate AI computing power gap, as local alternatives are insufficient.
Over 135 US Air Force personnel lost promotions due to a scoring error using an outdated answer key for Security Forces staff sergeants. Officials confirmed it was human error, not AI, and are implementing stricter review procedures to prevent future mistakes.
A US airman, Tyrion Davis, based at RAF Lakenheath, was convicted of sexual assault in a military court martial after allegations from two British women, Rebecca and Emily. The case was ceded to the US military by UK police, leading to a trial under military law instead of the English justice system.
The US conducted new airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, triggering missile alerts in Bahrain and Qatar. This follows Iran's earlier attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes, escalating regional tensions and raising fears of renewed conflict amid ongoing peace deal negotiations.
Donald Trump stated that Japan fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which were intercepted. The US Navy has deployed 19 ships near Iran, including two aircraft carriers.
The US conducted new airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, triggering missile alerts in Bahrain and Qatar. This follows Iran's earlier attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes, escalating regional tensions and raising fears of renewed conflict.
