Alexandr Wang, chief AI officer of Meta, during the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta is rolling out its first coding agent called Muse Code as the company tries to challenge leading AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI. Muse Code…
Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of global advertising, at Disney Upfront 2026. Courtesy: Disney Co. Disney could soon make a bigger play into advertising. During an earnings call with investors on Wednesday, CEO Josh D’Amaro said the company is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product for consumers. “We see it as a way to expand our…
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions for parents, and nature has always been a timeless source of inspiration. The beauty of a glowing sunrise, the warm hues of a sunset and the endless wonder of the sky have inspired names that are both poetic and meaningful. Whether you’re drawn to…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the health agency’s first permanent director in roughly a year. Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first term; before that, she was a Navy physician and chief medical officer in the Coast…
The recent youth-led protests have weakened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “terribly”, says leading activist Sonam Wangchuk whose hunger strike galvanised the movement. Wangchuk told the BBC that the atmosphere in the country had changed following mass demonstrations which triggered the resignation of the education minister on 25 July. Young people now have more confidence…
Twenty-one people were killed and dozens have been injured after Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles in Ukraine. Many of the drones were intercepted, but Kyiv’s depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not. Anastasiia Dudley’s home was significantly damaged in the attack, which she said was the “scariest night” of…
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country in December, despite facing the death penalty there for crimes against humanity. Hasina, who denies the charges, was tried in absentia after fleeing to India during an anti-government uprising in 2024. On the second anniversary of being ousted, Hasina said in an…
Napoleon Bonaparte (Image: Wikipedia) Success often gets pictured as quick decisions and instant reaction, striking the moment an opportunity appears. Napoleon Bonaparte understood something quieter than that. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake,” the line widely credited to him goes. Rather than rushing to intervene the moment things start going wrong…
Jay Parikh, executive vice president of CoreAI at Microsoft, speaks at a Siemens news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2026. Caroline Brehman | AFP | Getty Images Microsoft is telling developers working on AI coding projects to rely on OpenAI’s top-tier model over rival products as part of…
Flutter shares faltered Wednesday after the company slashed its full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announced the departure of CEO Peter Jackson at the end of the quarter. The current CEO of Flutter’s international business, Dan Taylor, will take the reins, effective Oct. 1. The company reported earnings per share of 49 cents for…