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Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
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Trump Announces Stargate, A $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Initiative
US President Donald Trump announced a USD 500 billion investment in AI infrastructure through a new company, which is being created in partnership with Oracle, SoftBank and Open AI.
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Elon Musk Sued by US SEC Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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SpaceX Launches NROL-153 Mission, Deploying Next-Gen Spy Satellites
SpaceX launched the NROL-153 mission on January 9 from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission marks the seventh launch under the US National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture programme. Designed to deploy smaller, resilient satellites, the initiative aims to enhance surveillance capabilities. The Falcon 9’s first ...
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S Jaishankar Praises NSA Jake Sullivan's Contribution In Strong India-US Ties
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is in India to take stock of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), met Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Delhi on Monday.
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Before Deadly Truck Attack, New Orleans Residents Traded Guns for PlayStations
A day before the deadly pickup truck attack, residents of New Orleans participated in a city-supported gun buyback initiative meant to improve public safety as Louisiana loosened gun ownership laws.
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Biden Announces $2.5 Billion In Fresh Military Assistance To Ukraine
Biden's announcement includes $1.25 billion in military aid drawn from U.S. stockpiles and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package, the final USAI package of Biden's time in office.
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In Apparent Message To Elon Musk, Donald Trump Says Bill Gates Asked To Meet Him
Trump and Gates initially met in December 2016, prior to Trump's first term as president. Since Trump's recent election victory, numerous tech CEOs have sought meetings with him, aiming to establish a positive relationship with the president-elect.
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Donald Trump Appoints Bo Hines as Executive Director of US Crypto Council: All You Need to Know
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Yale alumnus Bo Hines as the Executive Director of the emerging ‘Crypto Council,’ which continues to evolve with the addition of new members. Earlier this month, Trump also designated David Sacks as the Chairperson and ‘Czar’ of Crypto and AI initiatives in the White House.
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Who Was Suchir Balaji, 26-Year-Old OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead In US
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, was found dead at his San Francisco apartment on November 26, a day after Thanksgiving. Authorities have ruled the death an apparent suicide, with the initial probe showing no evidence of foul play.
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OnePlus Watch 3 Reportedly Spotted on US FCC Website; Likely to Get Bigger Battery
OnePlus Watch 3 may soon be introduced as a successor to the OnePlus Watch 2, which was initially unveiled at MWC 2024 in February. A report suggests that the watch appeared on a certification site. The listing hints at the probable dimension details, battery size and connectivity options of the smartwatch.
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7 Heart-Warming Foodie Stories That Made Us Smile In 2024
From a boy reviving his late father's food stall to a man sharing a meal with an elderly stranger, these tales have left a mark on us.
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Opinion: Russia-Ukraine War - ATACMS vs Oreshniks Amid Escalation Fears
Ukraine's request to use American ATACMS and Anglo-French Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles was initially considered by US President Biden in September.
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Walmart Scales Back Diversity Push, Quietly Removes LGBTQ Merchandise
Walmart has scaled back its diversity initiatives, including removing LGBTQ products from its website and closing a nonprofit that supported minority programs.
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Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
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Trump Announces Stargate, A $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Initiative
US President Donald Trump announced a USD 500 billion investment in AI infrastructure through a new company, which is being created in partnership with Oracle, SoftBank and Open AI.
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Elon Musk Sued by US SEC Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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SpaceX Launches NROL-153 Mission, Deploying Next-Gen Spy Satellites
SpaceX launched the NROL-153 mission on January 9 from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission marks the seventh launch under the US National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture programme. Designed to deploy smaller, resilient satellites, the initiative aims to enhance surveillance capabilities. The Falcon 9’s first ...
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S Jaishankar Praises NSA Jake Sullivan's Contribution In Strong India-US Ties
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is in India to take stock of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), met Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Delhi on Monday.
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Before Deadly Truck Attack, New Orleans Residents Traded Guns for PlayStations
A day before the deadly pickup truck attack, residents of New Orleans participated in a city-supported gun buyback initiative meant to improve public safety as Louisiana loosened gun ownership laws.
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Biden Announces $2.5 Billion In Fresh Military Assistance To Ukraine
Biden's announcement includes $1.25 billion in military aid drawn from U.S. stockpiles and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package, the final USAI package of Biden's time in office.
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In Apparent Message To Elon Musk, Donald Trump Says Bill Gates Asked To Meet Him
Trump and Gates initially met in December 2016, prior to Trump's first term as president. Since Trump's recent election victory, numerous tech CEOs have sought meetings with him, aiming to establish a positive relationship with the president-elect.
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Donald Trump Appoints Bo Hines as Executive Director of US Crypto Council: All You Need to Know
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Yale alumnus Bo Hines as the Executive Director of the emerging ‘Crypto Council,’ which continues to evolve with the addition of new members. Earlier this month, Trump also designated David Sacks as the Chairperson and ‘Czar’ of Crypto and AI initiatives in the White House.
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Who Was Suchir Balaji, 26-Year-Old OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead In US
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, was found dead at his San Francisco apartment on November 26, a day after Thanksgiving. Authorities have ruled the death an apparent suicide, with the initial probe showing no evidence of foul play.
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OnePlus Watch 3 Reportedly Spotted on US FCC Website; Likely to Get Bigger Battery
OnePlus Watch 3 may soon be introduced as a successor to the OnePlus Watch 2, which was initially unveiled at MWC 2024 in February. A report suggests that the watch appeared on a certification site. The listing hints at the probable dimension details, battery size and connectivity options of the smartwatch.
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7 Heart-Warming Foodie Stories That Made Us Smile In 2024
From a boy reviving his late father's food stall to a man sharing a meal with an elderly stranger, these tales have left a mark on us.
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Opinion: Russia-Ukraine War - ATACMS vs Oreshniks Amid Escalation Fears
Ukraine's request to use American ATACMS and Anglo-French Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles was initially considered by US President Biden in September.
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Walmart Scales Back Diversity Push, Quietly Removes LGBTQ Merchandise
Walmart has scaled back its diversity initiatives, including removing LGBTQ products from its website and closing a nonprofit that supported minority programs.
