The U.S. Department of Education will temporarily increase the interest rate discount for student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments to 1 percentage point, starting July 1, 2026, lasting two years. This aims to encourage repayment and improve the federal student loan portfolio.
Noam Shazeer, a key figure in Google's AI efforts and co-lead of Gemini, is leaving the company to join OpenAI. His departure comes less than two years after Google reportedly paid $2.7 billion to bring him back.
Google's VP of Engineering and co-lead of the Gemini AI model, Noam Shazeer, is leaving Google to join OpenAI. This move highlights the intensifying competition for top AI talent among tech giants.
Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, enhancing graphics and battery life. Available now, prices start at $1,499 for the Pro and $1,599 for the Laptop, with commercial versions launching July 14th.
US stocks surged Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting near all-time highs, driven by hopes that a tentative US-Iran deal will stabilize energy supply chains disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz conflict. Brent crude futures fell nearly 5%.
US stocks surged Monday on hopes that a tentative deal to end the US-Iran conflict will stabilize energy supply chains. The S&P 500 neared an all-time high, the Nasdaq jumped 3.1%, and the Dow closed at a record. Brent crude fell nearly 5%.
Bitcoin surged past $65,000, recovering from recent selling pressure. A US-Iran peace deal, mediated by Pakistan and set for signing June 19, eased geopolitical tensions, leading to falling oil prices and rising crypto markets. ETF outflows also slowed, indicating reduced forced selling.
David Hockney's iconic painting 'A Bigger Splash' has become a symbol in gay domestic life, reflecting the artist's pioneering role in depicting same-sex desire and challenging homophobia in the art world.
Canada's national soccer team is poised to make a statement in its World Cup opener, with hopes of capitalizing on hosting the tournament to boost the sport's popularity. Despite key injuries, players express immense pride in representing the country, aiming to solidify Canada's status as a soccer nation.
The US has launched a second round of strikes against Iran, inflation has reached its highest point in over three years, and the 2026 World Cup has commenced in Mexico.
Bitcoin surged past $62,000 following a US inflation report that met expectations, providing relief to traders concerned about potential interest rate hikes. The cryptocurrency had been under pressure, but the CPI data allowed for a rebound, shifting focus to whether the bounce will sustain.
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Mina the Hollower blends Game Boy Color aesthetics with modern challenging gameplay, featuring a signature burrow-jump mechanic for combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It offers a nostalgic yet fresh experience with elements reminiscent of Dark Souls and Hollow Knight.
Kohl's stock jumped 20% after reporting its best comparable sales performance in four years, with CEO Michael Bender saying the company is 'knocking on the door of growth'
Ancy Sojan won gold in the long jump at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition with a leap of 6.75m, setting a new personal best and meet record. She overcame a hormonal issue that made weight loss difficult, requiring strict diet and training discipline.
An individual charged in a $90 million Minnesota healthcare fraud scheme evaded arrest by jumping from a fourth-floor balcony. The FBI released footage of the man fleeing on foot and is seeking public assistance to apprehend him. Mohammed Omar is among 15 charged, accused of creating fraudulent healthcare companies and pocketing millions.
Singapore Airlines is increasing long-haul flights to Europe, aiming to capture market share from Gulf rivals facing high fuel prices and Middle East conflict disruptions. Analysts cite SIA's strong finances and hedging strategy as key advantages.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book reframes platforming games from competition to exploration, set within a storybook. Players explore habitats to learn about creatures, using Yoshi's abilities in playful, sandbox-like levels with no failure state.
UK unemployment rose to 5% in March, with the Iran war blamed for a fresh wave of inflation and a drop in business confidence. Payrolled jobs fell by 100,000 in April, and regular pay growth is at its weakest since 2020.
Fuel prices in India saw another hike of around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second increase in less than a week. Despite rising global crude oil prices due to the Middle East crisis, officials state India has adequate fuel reserves.
Almost 500 dwellings in Tasmania have been converted to short-stay accommodation in just over a year. It's the first time short-stay data has been updated since the end of 2024.
Sony announced its new flagship high-resolution camera, the A7R VI. The standout feature is its fully stacked full-frame sensor with 66.8 megapixels of resolution and up to 16 stops of dynamic range. That's only an increase of about six megapixels for the VI model, but its stacked architecture means a much faster readout speed for […]
A 33-year-old PWD engineer, Manju Prasad, jumped to his death from Devarayanadurga hilltop in Tumakuru district, reportedly upset after his mother's passing last year, leaving behind a wife and a 10-day-old newborn.
US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8 per cent from April 2025, according to data released on Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6 per cent from March as petrol prices rose 5.4 per cent during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9 per cent increase from February to March. Labor Department figures showed that petrol prices are up more...
