Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival
See the floats from the famous festival as the city’s top samba schools compete for first prize. Source link
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Quantum’s big leap puts data centers in the spotlight
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing chip Microsoft After decades confined largely to research labs, Quantum computing may be closer to its breakout moment than many on Wall Street expect. The technology, which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of the most powerful classical supercomputers, has long been described as futuristic. But rapid advancements have…
Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein files controversy
The announcement comes after days of uncertainty over whether Gates would attend the summit. He is currently in India and had visited the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, where he reportedly discussed initiatives for boosting health, agriculture, education and technology. Source link
France Visa: France announces visa-free transit for Indians and aims to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030 |
France is stepping up its academic engagement with India, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing a sweeping push to make it easier for Indian students to study in the country. Speaking in New Delhi during his official visit from February 17 to 19, 2026, Macron said France will simplify visa and sourcing procedures while expanding English-taught…
U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is sending a large array of additional weaponry to the Middle East, including more warships, air defenses and submarines, in preparation for a possible military strike on Iran if President Donald Trump makes that decision, according to U.S. officials and information from public tracking. The buildup of military hardware comes…
White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday. Source link
Microsoft president raises concerns over Chinese AI subsidies
Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks at a press conference at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia about future visions for the development and application of artificial intelligence in education in NRW in Berlin on June 4, 2025. Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images American tech companies should “worry a little bit”…
Chatfishing: How AI is creeping into your dating life (And ruining real romance) – How to fix it |
Remember when dating apps were all about perfect selfies? Now, the real drama is in your inbox: Is that flirty banter from a human… or a sneaky AI bot? Welcome to chatfishing – the latest twist in online dating where people outsource their charm to artificial intelligence (AI). It’s making swipes feel fake, connections shallow,…
Deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe kills 8
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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
But in court, Mark Lanier, the lawyer for the lead plaintiff in the case – known by her initials K.G.M – repeatedly presented internal emails, messages, and research showing Zuckerberg and other Meta employees discussing usage of Instagram and Facebook by teenagers and younger. Source link