Tuesday 11 - 07:19
Meta Platforms has intensified its push into artificial intelligence with the launch of a new open-source model designed to support AI agents capable of carrying out tasks on personal computers. The model, named Muse Glimmer, reflects the technology industry’s growing focus on AI agents that can go beyond generating text and instead......
MySpace could be preparing for a new chapter as its current owners explore plans to revive the once-popular social media platform, tapping into growing nostalgia for the early days of online networking. Brothers Tim and Chris Vanderhook, who currently own MySpace, revealed their plans during a documentary about the platform. They said they......
Public pressure is growing in the United States for stronger oversight of social media platforms, particularly over concerns about their impact on children and teenagers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that Democrats and Republicans increasingly share concerns about the need for tougher rules. According to the survey, 61% of Americans......
A yacht associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly did not respond to a request for assistance from a small motorboat that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, according to reports by the Alaska Beacon. The incident occurred in waters between Petersburg and Juneau, where the boat’s captain sent out a call for assistance......
A major eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system could have serious consequences for agriculture and food security worldwide, climate scientist Kristina Dahl has warned. Such an event could damage crops and disrupt food production across several regions, potentially increasing the risk of food shortages. Speaking to Russian news agency......
A US company is testing an unconventional approach to mosquito control: releasing hundreds of thousands of specially selected male mosquitoes into private gardens in an effort to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. By the end of the summer, as many as 600,000 tiger mosquitoes are expected to be released across the region. The initiative......
Meta is preparing to face one of the most consequential legal challenges yet brought against its social-media platforms in the United States, as four states seek to prove that the company deliberately designed Instagram and Facebook to encourage addictive use among minors. The federal case is scheduled to begin this week in Oakland, California,......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf, the current White House staff secretary, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president beginning September 1, 2026. He will succeed David Warrington, who is expected to move to the private sector after serving in the administration. Trump praised Scharf’s performance......
Iran has responded to Donald Trump's description of the conflict between Washington and Tehran as a “chess game” by portraying its own negotiators as experienced players capable of navigating both formal diplomacy and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaïl Baghaï made the remark......
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Washington and Israel are working to resolve their differences over the proposed framework for Gaza, while stressing that Hamas must give up its weapons before any major reconstruction effort can begin. Speaking to Fox News, Waltz acknowledged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu......
Trading platform Plus500 reported a modest increase in first-half core profit on Monday, as stronger trading activity and the expansion of its US operations helped offset a more challenging customer-acquisition environment. The Israeli fintech company said core profit reached $187.5 million in the six months through June 30, up 1% from the......
Tensions between Israel and the United States appear to be growing over the future of the Gaza Strip, with Israeli political sources warning of a possible confrontation with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump if disagreements cannot be resolved. According to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, the dispute centers on a 15-point......
Wildfires have burned more than 41,000 hectares across Colorado, as firefighting teams continue efforts to contain the flames and restore areas affected by the blazes. Hot and dry weather conditions remain a concern, increasing the risk of further fire activity in parts of the state. The Aspen Acres Fire, burning in southern Colorado, is......
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