In a statement issued this week, Unesco said governments are increasingly cutting internet access during protests, elections and times of crisis, despite the central role online connectivity plays in democratic participation and the exercise of basic rights. The agency noted that 2024 was the worst year on record for internet shutdowns since 2016, citing data … Read more
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company SpaceX is acquiring his AI startup xAI, the centibillionaire announced on Monday. In a blog postMusk said the acquisition was warranted because global electricity demand for AI cannot be met with “terrestrial solutions,” and Silicon Valley will soon need to build data centers in space to power its AI … Read more
Seven-figure bets on Super Bowl odds aren’t unheard of, by any means. There are always a few of them. They just usually tend to come closer to game day. Not this year, though. Led by Houston furniture magnate Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s $2 million wager, there are already four Super Bowl 60 bets of a … Read more
The rivalry between the two neighbors is so commercially powerful that the ICC routinely places them in the same group at global tournaments. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: An India–Pakistan clash at an ICC tournament is estimated to generate a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore)” in revenue, and the absence of this … Read more
Check out this big price drop on a lightweight gaming mouse with no lack of flair. Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the SteelSeries Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Limited Edition wireless gaming mouse to just $56.76 $52.93 after a massive 65% off discount. Historically speaking, the price of this mouse was fixed at … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive seasonal schedules to date. The newly announced voyages form part of a wider release of over 370 itineraries across … Read more
The UN’s founding document “is our moral compass,” she said, calling for renewed commitment to multilateralism rooted in solidarity, international law, and human dignity. She stressed the need to invest in peace. – which the Security Council and General Assembly have both affirmed through resolutions on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in support of … Read more
Since last March, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using AI tools from Palantir to screen and audit grants, grant applications, and job descriptions for noncompliance with President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting “gender ideology” and anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), according to a recently published inventory of all … Read more
A calling card for both teams in Super Bowl LX is defense. The Seahawks gave up the fewest points in the NFL this season (292), while the Patriots — ranked fourth in points allowed — have been dominant defensively in the postseason, conceding just two offensive touchdowns in three playoff games. So this is the … Read more
Pakistani fans holding a large flag cheer during the match (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: Some will call it ruckus. Some will call it a mess. Others will simply call it chaos. The words may change, but the situation remains the same. Cricket, once again, finds itself caught between politics, security fears and unfinished business.On … Read more