Amazon pulls AI leaderboard after employees inflated token scores to game rankings

Amazon has taken down an internal dashboard called "KiroRank" that ranked employees based on their consumption of AI tokens, after staff began deliberately inflating their usage figures to climb the rankings, a practice that became known as "tokenmaxxing"  driving up the company's computing costs in the process. The......

Cuba faces mounting U.S. pressure amid economic collapse and regional rivalries

Washington has significantly intensified its pressure campaign against Cuba, combining fresh waves of sanctions with sharp rhetoric as the island endures one of the most severe economic crises in its modern history. The administration of President Donald Trump has reimposed a strategy of maximum pressure, targeting Cuban officials and intelligence-linked......

Ryanair keeps Morocco flights intact thanks to fuel hedging strategy

Ryanair has confirmed it will maintain its full summer flight program in Morocco, shielding itself from the fuel price surge triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While the broader aviation industry absorbs the impact of......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors, is now attracting a broader mix of affluent......

Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine test in Florida

A New Glenn rocket operated by Blue Origin exploded during an engine test Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending a large fireball into the sky and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported following the incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. at Launch Complex 36. Residents in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach reported......

Sotheby's to auction T rex skeleton Gus for millions

The auction house will offer a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known as Gus during its annual Geek Week sale in July, with estimates ranging between 20 million and 30 million dollars. The specimen is presented as one of the most significant prehistoric fossils ever brought to the commercial market, reflecting strong demand for large dinosaur skeletons......

Iran courts issue death sentences amid rising executions crackdown

At least two people detained during protests between December 2025 and January 2026 have been sentenced to death in Iran, as human rights organizations report a broader escalation in executions and concerns over the destruction of evidence linked to detainees. The rulings come amid allegations of accelerated judicial action against political......

Japan rejects Russia criticism of military buildup at UN

Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed Russian accusations over the country’s expanding defence posture, calling them “ridiculous” during a Security Council debate on compliance with the UN Charter. The exchange unfolded in a formal session focused on the principles guiding international peace and security,......

SpaceX synthetic contract crashes 45 percent on Hyperliquid platform

A synthetic perpetual contract tracking expected SpaceX valuation before its planned public listing experienced a sharp collapse on the Hyperliquid trading platform. The instrument lost nearly half of its value in a rapid sell-off that unfolded within roughly thirty minutes, triggering widespread liquidations among retail traders exposed to......

Bean plants detect caterpillar saliva to recruit predatory wasps

Bean plants have developed a molecular defense system that detects chemical traces left by caterpillars and triggers airborne signals that attract predatory wasps. The mechanism relies on the plant’s ability to recognize a specific peptide found in insect saliva and translate that detection into an ecological response that operates across......

United States and Iran near draft ceasefire framework agreement

United States vice president JD Vance said the United States and Iran are close to finalizing a memorandum of understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire by 60 days. The draft also outlines the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of broader nuclear negotiations. Vance stressed that both sides remain short of full agreement......

Microsoft to unveil new in-house AI models at Build conference

Microsoft shares rose on Thursday after reports indicated the company plans to introduce a new suite of proprietary artificial intelligence models at its annual Build developer conference scheduled for June 2 to June 3 in San Francisco. The announcements are expected to include a dedicated coding model aimed at strengthening GitHub Copilot’s......

Joan Cusack returns to red carpet for Toy Story 5 premiere

Cast members from Toy Story 5 gathered in London on Thursday for the British premiere of the latest installment in Pixar’s long-running animated franchise, drawing large crowds and media attention weeks before the film’s theatrical release on June 19. The event took place at the Odeon Luxe cinema in Leicester Square and featured......

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