Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments, Cook says
Apple on Thursday signaled that it’s getting more serious about its plans to catch up in the AI race. “We see AI as one of the most profound technologies of…
Iconiq’s Will Griffith explains how his firm celebrated Figma’s IPO and why investors sold shares
Will Griffith had only been two months in his job as a venture investor for Iconiq when he met a 19-year-old college dropout named Dylan Field. This would lead to…
Uzbek national who pleaded guilty to voter fraud sentenced to time served
Sanjar Jamilov could face deportation. A foreign national from Uzbekistan has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud. Sanjar Jamilov has been…
In Myanmar, conflict and floods collide as UN warns of deepening crisis
Farhan Haq, UN Deputy Spokesperson, stressed the need for unimpeded relief operations and a peaceful path out of crisis. “The UN remains concerned by ongoing violence in Myanmar, including aerial…
Gaza Strip: Humanitarians warn of worsening famine conditions, attacks on civilians
Of the 154 malnutrition-related deaths since October 2023 (including 89 children) reported by Gazan health authorities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said 63 occurred in July alone. These deaths follow…
World News in Brief: First UN mission to Syria’s Sweida, fresh displacement in Haiti, new lightning record
The team went to Sweida City, as well as two districts – Shahba and Salkhad – where they met with local community representatives and partners, in addition to visiting displacement…
Trade measures critical to ending plastic pollution
That assessment by UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, comes in an update published on Thursday ahead of the final round of talks to develop a legally binding international instrument…
‘Delivering better’: New ECOSOC president emphasises climate action, food security
Mr. Thapa said that the motto of his presidency will be “Delivering Better,” which requires strengthening partnerships and multilateralism to achieve more effective implementation of initiatives, including the 2030 Agenda…
2025 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker:
Today’s the day. The sun is shining. The tank is clean and it’s 2025 MLB trade deadline day! With the deadline on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET, there are plenty…
The East take top spot after second week of Racing League
It was all change in Week Two of the Racing League as Charlie Fellowes and The East took the lead after a night of competitive action at Wolverhampton. The North…