A routine mission in Syria turned deadly — and fast. Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed after an ambush in central Syria. US officials say the attack bears the hallmarks of Islamic State. The shooter didn’t escape. But the message was loud. According to US Central Command, a lone gunman opened fire
Could a robot be your next Michelin-starred chef? Dubai is betting yes. The city, known for its futuristic flair, has opened Woohoo, a neon-lit restaurant boasting the world’s “first AI chef.” Meet Chef Aiman, an AI trained on thousands of recipes and decades of culinary research. It is capable of crafting innovative fusion dishes—and even
In a shocking moment caught on camera, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was groped by a man while greeting citizens on the streets of Mexico City. The incident is now sparking outrage and debate across the country. The video shows a visibly intoxicated man trying to hug and kiss the president from behind. She quickly pushes
Brace yourself, America — health insurance costs are about to skyrocket. As open enrollment begins for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, millions could soon face jaw-dropping premium hikes. For the roughly 24 million Americans who rely on the ACA marketplace, the end of federal tax credits could mean monthly costs doubling — or worse. The
The chess world is in mourning after the sudden death of US grandmaster and beloved online personality Daniel Naroditsky at just 29. Known affectionately as “Danya” by fans, Naroditsky wasn’t just a top-tier player. He was a bridge between the traditional chessboard and the modern streaming world. His YouTube and Twitch channels drew hundreds of
Elon Musk has just shattered another record. This time becoming the first person in history to see his net worth soar past a staggering $500 billion. Yes, half a trillion dollars. According to Forbes’ billionaires index, Musk’s fortune briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday before dipping slightly below. The surge comes on the back of rising
Imagine stumbling upon a 4,000-year-old mural that looks like it could belong in a modern art gallery. That’s exactly what archaeologists in northern Peru just did—and the discovery is rewriting what we know about the continent’s earliest civilizations. The three-by-six meter wall, uncovered at the Huaca Yolanda site in La Libertad, is a multicolored, three-dimensional
Tennessee woke up to heartbreak this week as torrential rains turned streets into rivers. It claimed three lives and left one person still unaccounted for. In East Ridge, near Chattanooga, tragedy struck when a tree, loosened by the storm, crashed onto a car, killing two adults and a child. “It’s devastating… the kind of scene
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are about to share a table in one of the most unexpected places—Alaska. The meeting, set for 15 August, will focus on the war in Ukraine. According to the Kremlin, the location makes sense given it’s just a hop across the Bering Strait from Russia. What’s The Twist? But here’s
Imagine stumbling upon a centuries-old shipwreck… with a robot. That’s exactly what happened off the coast of southern France. Archaeologists have uncovered what they’re calling the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. It’s sitting 2,567 meters below the surface near Saint-Tropez. That’s deeper than two Burj Khalifas stacked on top of each other. So,
While most of the world was still asleep Thursday, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek quietly dropped an upgrade to its R1 model—R1-0528. It was released on developer hub Hugging Face. No splashy press release, no grand claims. Just a stealthy update that’s making some serious waves. So, how good is it? According to the LiveCodeBench leaderboard—developed
Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his role in the Trump administration—and it wasn’t exactly a grand farewell. After 130 days as a Special Government Employee heading the “Department of Government Efficiency” (or DOGE, as he cheekily called it), Musk announced on social media. He said that his time was up. “Thanks to President
