Hoy es día internacional de la mujer, y creo que este día más allá de celebrarlo es una invitación a reflexionar sobre la igualdad de derecho para todos en nuestra sociedad. Siempre me he sentido vinculado al feminismo filosóficamente hablando. Ahora bien, una cosa es el feminismo otra muy diferente el hembrismo.
Feliz fin de semana comunidad, que sea un gran día para todos, que logren compartir, disfrutar, comer y siempre con la mejor aptitud para que todo salga excelente. Éxitos 😎
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The couple separated less than two months after getting married, according to court documents obtained by The Post.
Nobody’s perfect.
Actress Emily Osment filed for divorce from her husband Jack Anthony – whose real name is Jack Farina – on Friday, TMZ first reported.
The “Hannah Montana” star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for dissolving her marriage with the former tech executive, according to court records viewed by The Post.
Osment issued the filing just three days before her 33rd birthday.
"Say Anything" star Ione Skye detailed how she's coming to terms with aging after calling the process "hard."
Ione Skye confessed it’s not easy getting older.
The “Say Anything” star talked about how, despite always feeling comfortable in her body, things suddenly changed when she turned 54.
“It’s hard, it’s so hard,” she exclusively said for Page Six’s “Unforgettably Famous” series.
“Like, this year is probably the hardest because I felt so great for so long and I look amazing. And this year, I started feeling, ‘Oh boy, this is going to be hard.'”
This is the most honest statement about women's day I have read so far. To acknowledge the important of men in the life of a women can only come from a woman with a pure heart.
Argentina, in prayer, all united, raising a prayer to heaven for the province of Bahía Blanca. Yesterday, the province was hit by a thunderstorm that left the whole province in ruins. There are thousands of victims, many hundreds of people missing and the number of dead is unknown. Everything is in chaos, the flooding is total. I ask you to unite in prayer, so that this people, our friend and brother, may be able to move forward. May God and Our Lady be with them.
Ukraine forges a minerals pact with the U.S., agreeing to contribute half of future mineral profits to a joint fund while receiving no security guarantees from Washington. #Ukraine #InternationalAffairs
The true name, a sacred identifier, captures the essence of a person, evoking their deepest self. Meanwhile, the public name fulfills a practical role, serving as a shield for the authentic self.
Sharing my journey as FinPulse9. Started late last season, but diving in headfirst! My mentor delegated some high-level cards, and it's been a wild ride in the Modern format.
It's international women's day, and this is what I have to say.
The greatest challenge a parent would have is how to raise their girl child especially when they are teenagers. They are just so complicated and full of shits.
2/ Dobronić was born in Čakovec. His father was agronomist and his mother pharmacist. When his family moved to Zagreb, he finished Classical Gymnasium and graduated law at University of Zagreb, ultimately earning masters degree.
He worked at Zagrebačka banka before being appointed to Court of Commerce in 1996.
He was elected for Chief Justice by Parliament in October 2021, with 120 MPs "yeah" and only 3 abstained.
He continued to work despite health drastically deteriorating in past month.
Supreme Court announced that it would elect acting Chief Justice on Monday.
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Still building that out but need to lay the foundation and get up to speed on some of these other platforms I never really use. Of course it will be about crypto, hive and finances aka growing wealth through various methods.
It was a hell of trouble for me yesterday to login to inleo. None of the browsers works, until I decided to clear cookies on chrome browser before I was able to login.
We welcome you once more to the 5th edition of our lions den on tiktok. To be honest, i sincerely to the stream although many people on web2 don't have much idea on what we are talking about.
we are not gonna stop spreading the message through out the web, because we are more than the spider man.. lol
The stream yesterday was pretty cool, task talked about many things mostly the aspect of feeding the leoai because that has been his no, 1 goal. oh yes.
This section is a full record on the lions den which is more than 2 hours.
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Thats pretty long but if you listen to it, you may be needing more of it every day because its so educative and informative. i sincerely want to use this medium to appreciate @taskmaster4450le for the section of the lions den and i will encourage you to keep joining us for more updates.
The Bigme Hibreak Pro is a new e-ink phone that promises to revolutionize the way we use our devices. With its 6.13-inch black and white e-ink screen, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, this device is designed to provide a more purposeful and less addictive alternative to traditional smartphones. The Hibreak Pro also features a fingerprint unlock reader, a 20-megapixel camera, and 5G connectivity.
In this unboxing and first impressions video, the reviewer is impressed with the device's responsiveness, clarity, and overall performance. They note that the e-ink screen is much nicer to read on than an LCD screen and that the device's deliberate limitations make it more likely to be used with a purpose.
The creator of a video recently experienced frustrating issues with their computer crashing every 15 minutes. Initially suspecting the Intel CPU, they replaced it but the problem persisted. The issue was eventually found to be a grounding problem with the RAM, causing crashes and security issues. After replacing the RAM, the problem was resolved, but not before significant frustration and wasted time.
This experience highlights the complexity of modern technology and the need for more reliable and user-friendly systems. The creator compares their old computer from 2016, which still works perfectly, to their new one plagued by issues, suggesting technology may be becoming more complicated and prone to problems rather than improving. This raises concerns about the reliability of modern technology.
The Xiaomi Pad 7 and iPad 10th Generation are compared in terms of price, storage, RAM, screen size, resolution, and refresh rate. The Xiaomi Pad 7 starts at $300 with 128 GB of storage and 8 or 12 GB of RAM, while the iPad 10th Generation starts at $300 with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.
The Xiaomi Pad 7 has a higher resolution and refresh rate, with a 144 Hz refresh rate compared to the iPad's 60 Hz. The battery life of both tablets is similar, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 lasting around 6 hours and the iPad 10 lasting around 5.5 hours. The software experience is also compared, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 running Android 15 and the iPad 10 running iPad OS 18.
The video discusses the top 5 laptops for college students in 2024, considering various factors such as performance, portability, and affordability. The laptops mentioned are the Dell XPS 15, Acer Swift 3, Lenovo Yoga 7i, Microsoft Surface Pro 9, and Apple MacBook Air M2. Each laptop has its unique features, such as the Dell XPS 15's powerful performance and impressive security features, the Acer Swift 3's affordable price and long battery life, and the Lenovo Yoga 7i's adaptable two-in-one design and military-grade durability.
The decision to buy a Steam Deck in 2025 depends on various factors, including budget, gaming preferences, and the type of experience you're looking for. If you're on a tight budget, the original LCD Steam Deck is still a great option, offering the same performance as the OLED model at a lower price point. However, if you want a better screen and longer battery life, the OLED model is a significant upgrade.
For those who already own a handheld console, the Steam Deck is worth considering if you want a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience.
The video discusses the problem of having too many retro handhelds and not knowing what to do with them. The host, TechDweeb, acknowledges that collecting retro handhelds can be a fun but expensive hobby. He suggests several solutions, including selling them, giving them away, using them to mine Bitcoin, getting crafty and modifying them, using them as a home console, and simply using them to play games.
Tech Dweeb also suggests having a "handheld of the week" where you use a different handheld each week, or dedicating specific handhelds to specific systems. Additionally, he mentions that retro handhelds can hold memories and playing them can bring back nostalgia.
ATTACK on the PC Master Race! Gooners, Pirates, Weird Flexes, & MORE!
The video discusses the common misconceptions about PC gamers, including the notion that they are pirates who don't buy games. However, statistics show that PC games are outselling console games, and the PC market is a "bright spot" in the troubled gaming industry.
The video also critiques a game developer who refused to release their game on PC due to concerns about vulgar mods, calling it a baffling decision. Additionally, the video mocks console gamers who make fun of PC gamers, saying they are "gooners" or "pirates." The video also touches on the topic of PC gaming hardware, with the host showing off their own laptop and discussing the affordability of gaming on PC.
The video transcript discusses the host's experience with setting up and using Salad AI on a Windows PC. The host, Modern Mining, converted a crypto mining rig into a Salad AI rig to test its profitability. The rig has a 3080 GPU and a 5900X CPU, and the host installed Windows 10 on a 1TB SSD drive. After setting up Salad AI, the host enabled remote desktop and began running the program.
The initial earnings were around $2 per day, but the host experienced some crashes and issues. After 72 hours, the host earned around $1.11, with an average daily earnings of 54 cents. The host also installed a watt meter to monitor the power consumption, which showed an average power usage of 400 watts.
Is this a go anywhere e-reader or a low distraction smartphone? Bigme Hibreak review
The Bigme Hibreak combines smartphone features with an e-ink screen, making it suitable for those seeking a low-distraction device or a portable e-reader. Running on Android 11, it has 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage (expandable via Micro SD), and a color e-ink screen. While its color quality and refresh rate are limited, the e-ink screen is easy on the eyes and ideal for reading.
Although it can be used as a smartphone replacement, the Bigme Hibreak may not be suitable for those seeking high-performance. However, its low price (around $250 or £220) and unique features make it a compelling option for a secondary device, offering a less distracting and more readable experience.
Linus discusses his experience using a MacBook as a desktop operating system, highlighting various frustrations and issues. He mentions that his experience was solid as long as he used it as a MacBook, but when trying to use it as a desktop, he faced several problems. Linus notes that he had to buy a dock and use it with his MacBook to make it work seamlessly. He also talks about the lack of obvious ways to configure certain settings for display resolution.
Linus expresses frustration with Mac OS, citing issues with scrolling behavior, the lack of a built-in screen capture tool, and inconsistent design. He had to install third-party software to fix problems like scrolling acceleration and mouse functionality. Linus compares Mac OS unfavorably to Windows, noting that each has its own unique set of issues.
Model Zero by Alef Aeronautics can be seen achieving a rare feat in air mobility from footage released by the company.
In what can be called a scene straight out of a Hollywood sci-fi, US-based Alef Aeronautics has released the first video of the vertical takeoff of its flying car. While most flying cars look or manoeuvre like helicopters, Alef’s new car brings back the memories of Flubber and Spaceballs. The flying prototype of the car has been designed to look like an actual car.
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially stepped down from their positions at parent company Alphabet in 2019.
Larry Page, the tech billionaire who co-founded Google with Sergey Brin, is setting up a new company focused on AI applications in product manufacturing.
Computer scientist Li Guojie’s remarks come as China rallies its tech industry players to break away from US-based Nvidia's AI ecosystem.
The success of DeepSeek’s cost-efficient, high-performance models may have given China an edge over the Unites States of America in the race for AI dominance. However, a Chinese AI expert has argued that true self-sufficiency in AI will come from developing homegrown alternatives to platforms such as Nvidia’s CUDA.
Some users are already complaining that the new circular and pill-shaped Gboard keys are unpleasent to look and hard to press. If you are in the same boat, here's how to restore the classic look.
Gboard, the default keyboard app that comes pre-installed on almost all Android devices is getting a visual change that might be making many uncomfortable.
The iPhone 17 series is still months away from launch, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from speculating what the upcoming Apple phones will bring to the table. While nothing is official at the moment, from chipset to design changes, here’s everything we know so far about the iPhone 17 Pro.
Since the iPhone 11’s launch back in 2020, Apple seems to have stuck to a tried and tested design language, but it looks like that might change with the iPhone 17 Pro. According to a recently shared render by the known Apple tipster Jon Prosser, the iPhone 17 Pro will have a huge camera island that spans across the width of the smartphone.
In today’s fast-paced, technologically-advanced world, a range of smart gadgets and digital tools are offering smart solutions tailored for women. From personal safety devices to health-tracking apps, these innovations provide security, independence, and peace of mind in everyday life. With Women’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the most effective tools designed to help women feel safer, stay healthy, and navigate the world with confidence.
Casio watches have always had a cult following, but lately, the brand has been experiencing a resurgence. Its G-Shock range is massively popular among A-list celebrities, increasing the brand’s visibility on social media. Not to mention, Casio is also innovating and bringing its A-game to its watches, including features like Bluetooth connectivity, making them more appealing to users. Here are five Casio watches with Bluetooth connectivity, all under Rs 12,000.
The US Department of Justice on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic, to boost competition in online search.
Google unveiled Android 15, the latest version of the world’s most popular mobile operating system in August last year. While several smartphones and tablets are yet to get the update, the tech giant is already working on Android 16. If you are interested in knowing what the upcoming version of Android has to offer, from new features to expected launch date, here’s everything you need to know about Android 16.
Microsoft is developing in-house artificial intelligence reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and may sell them to developers, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person involved in this initiative.
The Redmond, Washington-based company, a major backer of OpenAI, has begun testing out models from xAI, Meta and DeepSeek as potential OpenAI replacements in Copilot, according to the report.
Microsoft has been looking to reduce its dependence on the ChatGPT maker, even as its early partnership with the startup put it in a leadership position among Big Tech peers in the lucrative AI race.
It is hard to blow my mind with consumer tech, as I have seen it all. But there are times when this does happen. Like it did recently when I came home to find my teenage son uncharacteristically excited. He asked me where the music in the living room was coming from. The HomePod was not plugged in, and the TV was off. I was a bit dumbfounded. I knew the Xscace Bonsai was supposed to be delivered, but there were no speakers or their boxes to be seen. And certainly, the deep audio quality I was hearing could not come from a small Bluetooth sp
Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station, are finally gearing up for a return to Earth. The duo, who initially embarked on a 10-day mission aboard the Boeing Starliner, have been stranded for the past nine months. On Friday, Nasa cleared a relief crew to launch on SpaceX Dragon next week for their return. Nasa officials have confirmed that the duo will return to Earth on March 16.
Williams and Wilmore were launched on a crewed flight test on June 5. However, after their capsule faced successive failures, they have been living on the ISS.
According to the makers, Manus AI has been designed to autonomously perform complex tasks across various industries. Its distinct features are autonomous operations and asynchronous cloud-based functionality, which allows users to assign it tasks and disconnect their devices. The makers claim that Manus, even after being disconnected, continues working in the cloud and provides results upon completion. The AI agent adapts to the user’s preferences over time, enhancing its performance and personalisation and continued use.
Grand Theft Auto 6, popularly referred to as GTA VI, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated video games of all time is just a few months away, but that hasn’t stopped the fanbase from speculating what the upcoming game will have to offer. While nothing is confirmed at the moment, from release timeline to second trailer, here’s everything we know so far about GTA 6.
Earlier this year, Rockstar Games’ parent company – Take-Two Interactive recently announced during its earnings calls that GTA 6’s game development is currently on track and not facing any significant delays.
However, in a statement to gaming publication IGN, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said that “there’s always a risk of slippage” but they “feel really good about” the launch date
I Bought 77 Used ThinkPads To Help Prevent Future e-Waste (And Maybe Save My Business)
The video's creator has bought 77 used ThinkPads to refurbish and sell, aiming to provide affordable, repairable devices to customers. This venture is a response to the challenge of running a profitable business fixing consumer tech that's often designed to be unfixable.
The creator plans to personally refurbish each laptop, installing Windows 11, updating drivers, and replacing thermal paste. They emphasize the importance of selling devices that are repairable and somewhat affordable, as opposed to newer models that are often more expensive to repair than their original purchase price.
15 Practical Things You Can do With an Old Computer
Old computers can be repurposed for various tasks, including learning about computer hardware, practicing soldering, and experimenting with different operating systems like Linux or creating a Hackintosh. They can also be used as a home server, network-attached storage, or for various server roles such as media, file, web, email, or game servers. Additionally, old computers can be utilized for retro gaming, building a DIY arcade cabinet, or as a dedicated system for streaming TV shows.
Other options include setting up an external firewall or router, using it as a guest room or kitchen PC, creating a surveillance system, or donating it to someone in need. These computers can also be used for educational purposes, or setting up a live weather station for weather enthusiasts.
The creator, anyon_e, built a laptop from scratch, aiming to match modern thin and light laptops. The "anyon" laptop features a 4K AMOLED 13.3" display, wireless mechanical keyboard, and anodized aluminum chassis. The creator chose the RK3588 system on a chip, designed a custom motherboard, and developed a power system with four lithium-ion batteries and a custom power management system.
The laptop's peripherals include a removable keyboard, 10-finger touchpad, and USB-to-audio converter board. The creator encountered challenges such as signal integrity issues, thermal constraints, and difficulties with the keyboard's keycaps, but successfully designed a robust and minimalistic laptop chassis using CNC aluminum.
The Minisforum AI X1 Pro is a powerful mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU, Wi-Fi 7, and a built-in 135W power supply. It supports up to 96GB of RAM, has three M.2 SSD slots for up to 12TB of storage, and includes a USB 4 port and OCuLink port for external GPU connection.
The mini PC's performance is impressive, with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 2994 and multi-core score of 15431. Its Radeon 890m iGPU handles demanding games and applications, although it's slightly limited by slower RAM speed. The device maintains average CPU temps of 60°C and a maximum temp of 69°C during gaming.
Hinge Health to go public as soon as April, source says
Hinge Health could file for an initial public offering as soon as next week, CNBC has learned.
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, potentially as soon as next week, CNBC has learned.
Hinge Health helps patients with musculoskeletal injuries ranging from minor sprains to chronic pain recover from the comfort of their own homes. Its IPO has been a highly-anticipated exit within the battered digital health sector, which has been reeling from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The IPO could happen as early as April, but timelines might still change due to uncertainty around tariffs, according to a person familiar with the matter. Hinge Health, which contracts with employers, generated $390 million in revenue in 2024, had $45 million in free cash flow and hit gross margins of about 78%, the person said.
The San Francisco startup has raised more than $1 billion from investors like Tiger Global and Coatue Management. Hinge Health had a $6.2 billion valuation as of October 2021. Physical therapy is estimated to be a roughly $70 billion market by the end of the decade.
A spokesperson for Hinge Health declined to comment.
Hinge Health CEO Daniel Perez and Executive Chairman Gabriel Mecklenburg co-founded the company in 2014 after they were frustrated by their own experiences with physical rehabilitation, according to the company's website.
Members of Hinge Health can access virtual exercise therapy and an electrical nerve stimulation device called Enso that's designed to serve as an alternative to pain medications like opiates. The company has been using generative artificial intelligence to scale its care team in recent years.
The company competes directly with other digital health startups like Sword Health, but Hinge Health is about four times larger than is closet competitor, the person said.
Another Siri improvement that is also being delayed would have allowed it to take advantage of what Apple calls "personal context." For example, Siri would be able to fill out forms on users' behalf with their personal information based on their driver's license numbers taken from a photo.
"We've also been working on a more personalized Siri, giving it more awareness of your personal context, as well as the ability to take action for you within and across your apps," an Apple representative said in a statement. "It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year."
The agreement includes a total of 10 TITAN systems. Each system includes an advanced system with two larger trucks and a basic system with two vehicles delivered over five delivery orders, Jain explained. The systems allow soldiers to make intelligence decisions without requiring the cloud, putting "all that power in the back of a truck," he added.
Palantir also joined forces with Northrop Grumman, L3Harris and Palmer Luckey-founded defense tech startup Anduril Industries on some capabilities for the program.
The news from Palantir comes during a volatile period for the 2024 S&P 500 front-runner. Shares have lost more than one-fourth of their value over the past month as risk-off sentiment hits Wall Street and the buzzing tech sector. Last month, shares jumped 24% to a record high after the company reported strong earnings and guidance fueled by AI demand.
Many of the measures prosecutors proposed in November remain intact with a few tweaks.
A requirement that Google share search query data with competitors now says that Google can charge for the cost of access and that the competitors must not pose a national security risk.
In addition, the team claims the Ring will be able to identify other emotional states such as anxiety and sexual arousal.
It will also be sophisticated enough to “understand context” to decipher between your partner’s heart rate increasing from either exercise or from arousal.
A thin line centering the ring will turn pink or red to let you know if your partner is stressed or aroused.
“If your partner experiences unexpected arousal or excitement, your ring will immediately begin pulsing with that signature magenta glow – creating an intimate awareness that transcends distance and circumstance,” a spokesperson told SEXTECHGUIDE.
The creators said the product brings a “fundamentally new form of human connection” — and surveillance.
Raw also claims that the device will record voice patterns — not full conversations — and “only” take “emotional markers” discarding raw data, which will be encrypted.
But what happens if your ring starts to glow when you’re not with your partner — indicating something fishy is going on?
“When something’s up, you’ll know. Simple as that,” RAW co-founder Marina Anderson said.
The clergy and worshippers said they enjoyed it, but agreed it wouldn’t replace services led by humans anytime soon.
“It was pretty entertaining and fun, but it didn’t feel like a Mass or a service. … It felt distant. I didn’t feel like they were talking to me,” Taru Nieminen told The Associated Press.
The Rev. Kari Kanala, the vicar at St. Paul’s, echoed her sentiment.
“The warmth of the people is what people need,” he said.
Other experiments with AI church services
Churches and pastors around the world have been experimenting with AI, just like the rest of the society, to try to understand what role it could play in their lives — and if it can attract more worshippers.
In 2023, an AI-led service was held in a church in Germany. Last year, an avatar of “Jesus” on a computer screen in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland took questions from believers and offered responses based on Scripture.
ChatGPT also refused to give absolution or blessings, which is a good guardrail, Kanala said, “because somehow it can divide things which are very intimate and religious.”
Kopperoinen also said he was aware of the impact of AI tools on the environment, including, for example, the amount of water used to power them. Some in the Finnish Lutheran church criticized St. Paul’s for using AI to entertain people at the cost of the environment, he said.
The importance of human touch
Worshippers said they found the service different, interesting and entertaining, but also confusing at times. Speech patterns were rapid and hard to follow.
The app suspended its services in the U.S. for less than a day before restoring service following assurances from Trump that he would postpone banning it.
Earlier this week, the U.K.’s data protection watchdog said it was investigating how the app uses the personal information of 13 to 17-year-olds to deliver content recommendations to them.
The Information Commissioner’s Office said that there are growing concerns around how social media platforms were using data generated by children’s online activity to power their recommendation algorithms, and the potential for young people to see inappropriate or harmful content as a result.
The US Navy and NASA have also barred access to the app for their workers. A bipartisan bill seeking to ban DeepSeek from government devices also was introduced in Congress last month, but has yet to advance.
Congress banned TikTok over national security concerns after its Chinese parent, ByteDance, failed to divest by a Jan. 19 deadline.
However, President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of the law by 75 days until a US buyer could be found.
On Thursday, Trump said he would “probably” extend the order if necessary.
"Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we have some practice at this now," SpaceX flight commentator Dan Huot said from the launch site.
SpaceX later confirmed that the spacecraft experienced “a rapid unscheduled disassembly" during the ascent engine firing and said it alerted safety officials.
Flights were briefly grounded at Orlando International Airport "due to space launch debris in the area," the airport posted on X.
Starship didn't make it quite as high or as far as last time.
NASA has booked Starship to land its astronauts on the moon later this decade. SpaceX’s Elon Musk is aiming for Mars with Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket.
Sources: Some Malaria, TB Program Cuts Reversed by US
Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision, two sources familiar with the projects and one of the groups told Reuters.
Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision, two sources familiar with the projects and one of the groups told Reuters.
The aid recipients said the decisions were promising, but their work remains in limbo as funding for their projects from the world's biggest donor had not yet restarted.
The Trump administration canceled around 90% of contracts funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. State Department, sending shockwaves across the global aid community Thursday.
North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for First Time
State media on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards where warships are built.
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.
State media on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards where warships are built.
The Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, didn't provide details on the submarine, but said Kim was briefed on its construction.
Questions about how North Korea, a heavily sanctioned and impoverished country, could get resources and technology to build nuclear-powered submarines have surfaced.
Moon, the submarine expert, said North Korea may have received Russian technological assistance to build a nuclear reactor to be used in the submarine in return for supplying conventional weapons and troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine.
He also said North Korea could launch the submarine in one or two years to test its capability before its actual deployment.
North Korea has an estimated 70-90 diesel-powered submarines in one of the world’s largest fleets. However, they are mostly aging ones capable of launching only torpedoes and mines, not missiles.
Trudeau: Trump Aims to 'Collapse the Canadian Economy'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused President Donald Trump of seeking to "collapse the Canadian economy" following the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canada, The New York Times reported.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Trudeau dismissed Trump's justification for the tariffs, fentanyl, as "completely bogus, completely unjustified, completely false" and said Trump's true objective is to weaken Canada to the point of annexation.
During two phone calls between Trump and Trudeau on Feb. 3, Trump questioned the validity of the U.S.-Canada border and suggested revisiting shared water agreements. According to four anonymous sources familiar with the discussions, he raised concerns over Canada's dairy industry, banking regulations, and consumption taxes.
Canadian officials remain unsettled despite assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has refrained from issuing threats and downplayed any changes in military cooperation. The broader political landscape in Canada reflects growing unease, with many viewing Trump's actions as a deliberate shift in U.S.-Canada relations.
Italian PM Meloni: NATO Could Cover Ukraine With Defense Protection
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the NATO Alliance can provide military defense for non-member nations. She offered that assessment of NATO rights at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels, reports the KYIV Independent.
Meloni appeared to support some NATO countries defending Ukraine, even though Ukraine is not a member nation. Ukraine becoming a member nation of NATO has been a part of negotiations to bring about an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Donald Trump said he does not believe that will be an option.
The NATO protection umbrella talk is related to NATO's Article 5. That guarantees if any NATO nation is attacked, all must step in to help with defense. That has only happened once, following the September 11 attacks on the U.S.
Trump Appoints Fox News Hosts to Kennedy Center Board
President Donald Trump has appointed two Fox News Channel (FNC) hosts to serve on the board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
“I am thrilled to announce that Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo will be joining our Kennedy Center Board - This completes our selection. We look forward to restoring the Center to Greatness, and ushering in America’s Golden Age. Together, we will Make the Arts Great Again!,” Trump posted Friday evening on his Truth Social platform.
Bartiromo is the host of "Mornings with Maria" on Fox Business Network and Ingraham is the namesake of "The Ingraham Angle" on FNC.
Trump's Scottish Golf Resort Vandalized With Pro-Palestine Graffiti
President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti, with a protest group claiming responsibility.
Local media on Saturday showed images of red paint scrawled across walls at the course with the slogans "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine" as well as insults against Trump.
"Gaza is not for sale" was also painted on one of the greens and holes dug up on the course.
Palestine Action said it caused the damage, posting on social media platform X: "Whilst Trump attempts to treat Gaza as his property, he should know his own property is within reach."
Last month, Trump enraged the Arab world by declaring unexpectedly that the United States would take over Gaza, resettle its over 2-million Palestinian population and develop it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."
France, Germany, Italy and UK Back Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
"The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza," the ministers said in a joint statement.
The plan, which was drawn up by Egypt and adopted by Arab leaders on Tuesday, has been rejected by Israel and by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has presented his own vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a "Middle East Riviera."
Suit Aims to Strike EPA 'Forever Chemicals' Standards
Two trade organizations representing several Long Island water providers sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week, hoping to overturn government-mandated limits on "forever chemicals," the New York Post reported.
Two trade organizations representing several Long Island water providers sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week, hoping to overturn government-mandated limits on "forever chemicals," the New York Post reported.
In April, the Biden administration announced new legally enforceable drinking water standards aimed at reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as "forever chemicals" due to their inability to break down.
Interior Dept Reviewing Federal Lands for Energy Needs
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Feb. 3 directed his assistant secretaries to review and, as appropriate, revise all withdrawn public lands.
As part of President Donald Trump's push to increase domestic energy production, the Interior Department is reviewing ways to utilize federal lands, which has alarmed environmental activists.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Feb. 3 directed his assistant secretaries to "review and, as appropriate, revise all withdrawn public lands," citing a federal statute corresponding to the Antiquities Act of 1906, which allows presidents to create national monuments, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
During his first term, Trump sharply reduced the boundaries of two monuments in Utah — Bear's Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — and stripped protections from a marine monument off the coast of New England to allow commercial fishing, the Times reported. Former President Joe Biden reversed the changes, but some believe the review will pave the way for similar actions in Trump's second term.
"Donald Trump made it clear on Day 1 what his priorities for public lands and waters would be, and these orders are the next step in his reckless ‘drill, baby, drill' agenda," Athan Manuel, director of the Sierra Club's Lands Protection Program, said in a Feb. 4 statement. "But … we won't stop until these lands and waters are protected for the next generation."
SBA to Move Six Regional Offices Out of Sanctuary Cities
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler says the agency will move six of its regional offices to "less costly, more accessible locations" that follow immigration laws and better serve the business communities.
No details were given about where the offices might be moving to.
"Over the last four years, the record invasion of illegal aliens has jeopardized both the lives of American citizens and the livelihoods of American small business owners, who have each become victims of Joe Biden's migrant crime spree. Under President [Donald] Trump, the SBA is committed to putting American citizens first again — starting by ensuring that zero taxpayer dollars go to fund illegal aliens," Loeffler said in a release.
Separately, the Loeffler said SBA loans won't be eligible to businesses that have owners "in whole or in part" who aren't U.S. citizens. The SBA said in an email response to a query that it would make more details about that policy known "in coming days."
14-year-old charged with murder in Newark police officer shooting
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, died at a hospital and a second officer who was also shot was recovering from his injuries.
A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting a police officer before he could get out of his patrol car during an illegal firearms investigation in Newark, NJ, was charged with murder and attempted murder, officials said Saturday.
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, died at a hospital and a second officer shot is recovering from his injuries.
“Five-year veteran Joseph Azcona was shot before he even had the opportunity to leave his police car,” Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said at a news conference Saturday morning.
Chiefs' star receiver Xavier Worthy arrested, charged with assault
Chiefs star Xavier Worthy was reportedly arrested Friday night on an assault charge.
Only four weeks after he capped an impressive rookie season by scoring two touchdowns in Super Bowl 59, Worthy was posing for a mugshot after he was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, according to jailhouse records.
One man claims his car was trashed after making the mistake of parking outside a $17 million mansion on the city's Billionaires' Row.
A war over a precious parking spot has erupted between renters and mansion owners in a wealthy San Francisco enclave.
One man claims his car was trashed after making the mistake of parking outside a $17 million mansion on the city’s Billionaires’ Row — a spot that had apparently been illegally reserved by white traffic cones, according to a report.
The bizarre battle began in August after the renter, who had just moved into his apartment in Pacific Heights and noticed the dozens of white cones lining Broadway between Broderick and Baker.
Broadway ticket prices are completely out of control — Denzel Washington's show is charging $900 for just Row M
This is not a victory for classics. It’s a war on your wallet.
The highest-grossing show on Broadway last week wasn’t any of the big dogs: “Wicked,” “The Lion King” or “Hamilton.”
No. 1 wasn’t even a musical.
The winner was “Othello” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, which sold a mammoth $2.63 million in tickets last week over just seven performances.
The back row of the mezzanine at “Good Night and Good Luck,” starring George Clooney, is $272. Front row center is about $600.
Row D at “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” with “Succession” Emmy winner Sarah Snook, is a relatively kind $450.
Tickets costing the same as an apartment rental in Kansas City is especially rich coming from an industry that prides itself as a warrior against inequality.
Um, none of the people you’re fighting for can afford your freakin’ shows!
Expensive tickets are nothing new, of course. Scalpers make a mint selling hot tickets to high rollers.
“The Producers” caused a stir in 2001 when its face value jumped to $100. How quaint.
NYPD Internal Affairs boss repeatedly hit on sergeant, told her she had a 'nice rack' and demanded lap dance: suit
An NYPD lieutenant with the Internal Affairs Bureau repeatedly hit on a female sergeant who works under him, telling her she has “a nice rack” and demanding a lap dance, according to a new lawsuit.
Sgt. Fizgeralda Sanchez joined the department in 2007 and went to work for IAB Lt. Ronald Reynolds in November 2024 at a unit in the Bronx. He immediately began asking Sanchez, 46, out to “breakfast, lunch and dinner” and quizzing her on her relationship status, according to the suit.
One day when she wore a tighter top to work, he told her she had “a nice rack,” according to court papers.
She called the NYPD Equal Employment Opportunity unit twice to file a complaint but they never returned her call, she said.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch performed an overhaul at IAB in December, making major changes to the bureau’s leadership.
Reynolds refused to comment on the lawsuit. He has been transferred out of the unit, police sources said.
The Lieutenants Benevolent Association President Lou Turco defended Reynolds and called the allegations “categorically untrue.” The NYPD released a statement saying it “does not tolerate sexual harassment” and is reviewing the lawsuit.
Mellencamp noted that she has to keep going and “give myself joy and goals.”
Teddi Mellencamp is in the fight of her life.
After undergoing surgery last month to remove brain tumors, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 43, revealed more cancer has been found.
“Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 tumors in my lungs. These are all metastases of my melanoma,” Mellencamp wrote on Instagram on Friday. “The doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will effectively treat them.”
Kyle Richards echoed Kemsley’s sentiments, penning, “The best moment! Right after your surgery when you weren’t quite sure what year it was and I said “but I bet she can name all of Angelina Jolie’s kids names” and you did.”
On Saturday, Mellencamp posted to her Instagram Story, “Thank you all for the support. I am feeling great and got approval from my doctors to ride today. This makes my heart and soul happy.”
The reality star, who is an avid horseback rider, explained, “If I see you at the show today and you have the urge to try to tell me not to I kindly ask you to refrain. I unknowingly rode with huge tumors in my brain for 6 months and those big ones are gone now. When you are sick or have cancer your mental health is very important.”
“He walks into each day with kindness and silliness and a lust for life,” Osment wrote on Instagram in a post celebrating his 40th birthday.
Anthony, also a musician, studied at the University of Virginia, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He worked at the e-commerce platform Spring (formerly TeeSpring) and was the head of strategic partnerships at Linktree until July 2024, when he enrolled at the Chef Apprentice School of the Arts.
Osment rose to fame by playing the best friend, Lilly Truscott, of Hannah Montana — played by Miley Cyrus — on the hit Disney show from 2006 to 2011.
The actress later scored a leading spot on the sitcom “Young & Hungry,” before landing a recurring role on “Young Sheldon” in 2022 and the “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” spinoff.
Gene Hackman cause of death revealed as sheriff says his wife died from rare virus linked to rodents a week before he did
The couple was found ‘mummified’ in their New Mexico home in February.
Gene Hackman lived with his dead wife’s body for a full week before succumbing to complications from heart problems and advanced Alzheimer’s disease, officials said Friday as they revealed heartbreaking details of the legendary actor’s death.
His longtime love, Betsy Arakawa, died of Hantavirus, a rare flu-like disease linked to rats, likely on Feb. 11, the New Mexico officials said. The “French Connection” star, meanwhile, is believed to have died seven days later.
The tragic timeline ends the mystery that has surrounded the death of one of America’s most beloved actors, who was found with his wife on Feb. 26 inside their Santa Fe mansion.
Arakawa, 65, last left the sprawling estate on Feb. 11, which was also the last time she sent out any communications, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
She likely died of the virus that day, New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell said at a highly anticipated news conference Friday afternoon.
They also didn’t have any surveillance cameras inside their home to help piece together the circumstances surrounding their deaths, but investigators say it appeared that Hackman had suddenly fallen.
Initially theories swirled that the duo may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, but testing of their remains appeared to prove otherwise. And a local gas company said they only found a “miniscule” gas leak coming from their stove, which wouldn’t have been enough to kill them.
Officials also previously said they were trying to crack the code for their cell phones to look at their correspondence in an effort to put together a timeline leading up to their deaths.
Hackman – who has battled health issues – was last publicly seen going into a medical appointment in March 2024. He appeared gaunt and frail at the time.
His daughter, Leslie Anne Allen, 58 – whom he had with his ex-wife Faye Maltese – said she and her dad “were close” but said she hadn’t been in contact with him for months.
Hackman had three children in total, all of whom he shared with Maltese.
Despite finding it “difficult,” Skye has managed to come to terms with her aging, thanks to her active lifestyle.
After noticing the weight gain that naturally happens as a person ages, she said, “I’ll just exercise more — it might not make me lose weight, but I’ll feel healthier. And that’s been helping.”
Amid her struggles, Skye is also trying to be kind to herself, “have compassion and just be happy and healthy.”
She added, “I also feel like ‘Thank God, I’m healthy right now.’ I’m just trying to do what I can. It’s a whole minefield, but I’m trying to just have a good attitude.”
Toxic Algae Sickens Dozens of Marine Animals in LA
Dozens of disoriented and stranded marine animals sickened by a neurological toxin from algae have been found on Los Angeles beaches over the past six weeks, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.
Dozens of disoriented and stranded marine animals sickened by a neurological toxin from algae have been found on Los Angeles beaches over the past six weeks, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.
"Over the last week, the number of current MMCC patients likely impacted by the toxic algal bloom has more than tripled, with 35 in our care, and 8 of those being admitted yesterday alone," the center said in an Instagram post.
Social Security Plans to Restart Full Overpayment Clawbacks
The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to return to its policy of withholding up to 100% of recipients' checks to recover overpayments to beneficiaries, reinstating a plan that was abandoned last year when some Americans were shocked to get bills for thousands of dollars.
By law, the agency is required to claw back overpayments, but last year, the agency opted to cap the withholding rate, keeping 10% of the person's monthly benefit check, but on Friday, the agency said it will start to claim 100% of benefit checks to cover new cases of overpayments, reports CBS News.
SSA Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek said that it is the agency's "duty to revise the overpayment repayment policy back to full withholding."
Trump Organization Sues Capital One Over Closed Accounts
The Trump Organization has filed suit against Capitol One for closing hundreds of the company's accounts in 2021.
President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, on Friday posted a statement about the case on Instagram:
"Today, the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County against to hold the bank accountable for their egregious conduct in unjustifiably terminating over 300 of the company's bank accounts, without cause, in 2021.
"The decision by Capital One to 'debank' our company, after well over a decade, was a clear attack on free speech and free enterprise that flies in the face of the bedrock principles and freedoms that define our country. Moreover, the arbitrary closure of these accounts, without justifiable cause, reflects a broader effort to silence and undermine the success of the Trump Organization and those who dare to express their political views.
New Medicare Rules Aim to Reduce CT Scan Radiation Risk
Hospitals and imaging centers across the U.S. must now collect and share data on CT scan radiation levels under new Medicare regulations, a move aimed at improving patient safety and reducing cancer risks associated with excessive radiation exposure, NBC News reported.
Hospitals and imaging centers nationwide are facing new federal requirements to monitor and report radiation levels from CT scans under updated Medicare regulations that took effect in January. The changes, which will be phased in over the next three years, are intended to enhance patient safety by addressing inconsistencies in radiation doses and reducing unnecessary exposure.
Khamenei: Tehran Will Not Negotiate Under US 'Bully' Pressure
In a meeting with senior Iranian officials, Khamenei said the aim of Washington's offer for negotiations was to impose their own expectations, Iranian state media reported.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Tehran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the country's top authority to negotiate a nuclear deal.
In an interview with Fox Business, Trump said, "There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In a meeting with senior Iranian officials, Khamenei said the aim of Washington's offer for negotiations was to "impose their own expectations," Iranian state media reported.
"The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations.
Daily Mail: Putin Signals Willingness to End Ukraine War
The Daily Mail reported Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a willingness to end the war in Ukraine if a long-term peace can be reached.
But throughout The Mail's report, no names of sources were given. However, the publication did note that "according to individuals familiar with high-level" peace "negotiations" inside the Kremlin, "these include a concrete framework for a final peace agreement and a carefully curated list of countries to participate in a prospective peacekeeping mission."
The story follows after a similar report from Reuters two days earlier on Thursday. The Reuters story also mentioned that Putin is seeking a deal to ensure Russia's long-term security and that he would be unwilling to give up any of the land Russia has taken.
We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro
Ozempic and other diabetes drugs used for weight loss are leaving some users blind or with vision impairment.
When James Norris, a 56-year-old mechanic from Roxbury, New Jersey, went on a low dose of Mounjaro, a GLP-1 medication similar to Ozempic, to lose weight in March 2023, he thought it would be a miracle drug.
At 289 pounds, he had struggled to lose weight for years with diet and exercise. His wife had lost 60 pounds in several months on the medication, and her success convinced him to give it a shot.
“I just couldn’t keep weight off — [the drug] seemed like a good alternative,” he said.
“I’ve been a mechanic my whole life — I can’t do anything hands on anymore,” said Norris, who stopped taking Mounjaro around July 2024 but still has significantly impaired vision.
He now mostly does administrative work from a computer and believes the risk of the medications, particularly at higher doses, isn’t worth it.
While it’s unclear how many people on these drugs are experiencing vision issues, Norris’s attorney, Robert King, said his firm alone has received “hundreds” of GLP-1 medication and vision-loss related cases.
The Wallenberg family, one of Sweden’s most influential dynasties, exerts significant control over a vast business empire primarily through two key entities: Investor AB, a publicly traded investment company, and FAM AB, a private holding company wholly owned by the Wallenberg Foundations. Their ownership spans a wide range of industries, including banking, telecommunications, defense, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, with a focus on companies that are leaders in their fields. Below is an overview of their major holdings based on available information as of March 08, 2025:
Key Ownership Vehicles
Investor AB
Market capitalization: Approximately $60 billion (as referenced historically, though this may have grown by 2025).
The Wallenberg Foundations hold a controlling interest, with about 23.3% of the capital and 50% of the voting rights, ensuring their dominance in decision-making.
Focus: Long-term investments in listed companies and wholly-owned subsidiaries via Patricia Industries.
FAM AB
Wholly owned by the Wallenberg Foundations.
Manages a portfolio of strategic holdings and alternative investments, with assets valued at around SEK 46 billion (approximately $4.5 billion USD) as of 2017, though this figure may have increased.
Focus: Active ownership in innovative companies with a long-term horizon.
Major Holdings
The Wallenbergs have controlling or significant stakes in numerous globally recognized companies. Here’s a breakdown of some of their most notable investments:
Banking and Finance
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
Ownership: Approximately 21% through Investor AB.
One of Sweden’s largest banks, tracing its roots to the family’s founding of Stockholms Enskilda Bank in 1856.
A cornerstone of their financial influence.
Nasdaq
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (exact percentage varies but historically notable).
The family has influence over the U.S.-based stock exchange operator, reflecting their reach beyond Sweden.
Industrial and Manufacturing
ABB
Ownership: Major stake through Investor AB (around 10-12% historically).
A Swiss-Swedish multinational in robotics, power, and automation technology.
Nefab
Ownership: Controlled via FAM AB.
Provides packaging solutions for industrial products.
Defense and Aerospace
Saab AB
Ownership: Approximately 30% through Investor AB.
A Swedish defense and security company, known for the Gripen fighter jet.
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
AstraZeneca
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (around 4% historically, though diluted over time).
A global pharmaceutical giant co-headquartered in the UK and Sweden.
Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum)
Ownership: Stake via Investor AB.
Focuses on rare diseases and specialty pharmaceuticals.
Mölnlycke Health Care
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries (Investor AB subsidiary).
A leader in medical products and solutions.
Laborie
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
Specializes in medical diagnostics and devices.
Sarnova
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
A distributor of healthcare products in the U.S.
Permobil
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
Produces powered wheelchairs and mobility solutions.
Telecommunications
Ericsson
Ownership: Around 5-6% of capital but 22-23% of voting rights through Investor AB (combined with other shareholders).
A global leader in telecommunications equipment and services.
Private Equity and Real Estate
EQT
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (around 17-19% historically).
A major global private equity firm based in Sweden.
Grand Hôtel
Ownership: Controlled via FAM AB (The Grand Group).
An iconic luxury hotel in Stockholm.
Broader Influence
Wallenberg Foundations: The family’s 16 foundations, including the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, hold substantial assets (valued at SEK 262 billion, or roughly $25 billion USD, as of 2023). These foundations reinvest dividends from their holdings into research and education, reinforcing their economic and social influence in Sweden.
Wallenberg Sphere: Often referred to as the "Wallenberg ecosystem," this network of companies employs around 600,000 people globally and generates annual sales estimated at $154 billion (historical figure, likely higher by 2025).
Philosophy and Scale
The Wallenbergs’ ownership strategy emphasizes active, long-term engagement rather than passive investment. They prioritize controlling stakes or significant influence through voting rights, often exceeding their capital ownership. Their empire is estimated to control about one-third of Sweden’s GDP indirectly and 40% of the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s value (based on 1970s and 1990s estimates, with modern influence still substantial). Globally, their business empire has been valued at €250 billion (approximately $278 billion USD) by some reports, putting them in the league of the world’s wealthiest dynasties, though much of this wealth is tied up in foundations rather than personal fortunes.
This vast portfolio reflects their motto, “Esse, non Videri” ("To be, rather than to seem"), as they maintain a low public profile despite their outsized economic footprint. Their influence extends beyond ownership to shaping corporate governance and innovation, particularly in Sweden, where they’ve been pivotal since the 19th century.
The Wallenberg Foundations refer to a network of charitable organizations established by the Wallenberg family, one of Sweden’s most prominent industrialist dynasties. These foundations collectively form one of the largest private funding entities for research and education in Europe, channeling wealth generated from the family’s extensive business empire into societal benefits rather than personal enrichment. Below is a detailed explanation of their structure, purpose, and impact as of March 08, 2025, based on available information.
Origins and Purpose
The Wallenberg Foundations trace their roots to the family’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy, formalized in the early 20th century. The first foundation, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW), was established in 1917 by Knut Agathon Wallenberg and his wife Alice, with an initial donation of shares worth SEK 20 million (equivalent to over SEK 600 million, or about $58 million USD, in today’s terms). The family’s philosophy—reflected in their motto “Esse, non Videri” ("To be, rather than to seem")—emphasizes discreet but impactful contributions to society, particularly in advancing scientific research, education, and innovation in Sweden.
The foundations serve as a mechanism to reinvest profits from the Wallenberg business empire—primarily through holdings in Investor AB and FAM AB—into public good, rather than concentrating wealth in the hands of individual family members. This aligns with Sweden’s cultural emphasis on collective welfare and has cemented the Wallenbergs’ reputation as a "dynasty with a purpose."
Structure and Key Foundations
There are 16 Wallenberg Foundations, though three dominate in terms of assets and influence. These are managed independently but share a common goal of supporting Swedish research and education. Here’s an overview of the most significant ones:
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW)
Founded: 1917
Purpose: The largest of the foundations, it focuses on funding basic research in natural sciences, technology, and medicine, as well as supporting major scientific infrastructure projects in Sweden.
Assets: As of 2023, its endowment was valued at approximately SEK 130 billion (around $12.5 billion USD), though this may have grown by 2025.
Grants: In 2023 alone, it awarded SEK 2.2 billion (about $212 million USD), with a historical total of SEK 38 billion ($3.7 billion USD) since inception, adjusted for inflation.
Ownership: Holds 19.5% of Investor AB’s capital and 43% of its voting rights, ensuring significant control over the family’s business empire.
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW)
Founded: 1963
Purpose: Supports research and education in social sciences, humanities, and law, complementing KAW’s focus on hard sciences.
Assets: Part of the combined SEK 262 billion ($25 billion USD) total across all foundations as of 2023.
Grants: Awards around SEK 100-150 million ($9-14 million USD) annually.
Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (MAW)
Founded: 1960
Purpose: Focuses on education and humanities, often funding projects for children and youth development.
Assets: Contributes to the collective endowment of the foundations.
Grants: Similar scale to MMW, with an emphasis on cultural and educational initiatives.
Other Foundations: The remaining 13 include smaller entities like the Berit Wallenberg Foundation (archaeology and art history) and family-specific trusts (e.g., Peter Wallenberg Foundation). Together, they broaden the scope of the family’s philanthropy but are less prominent individually.
Funding and Assets
The foundations’ wealth is derived from dividends and returns on their stakes in Investor AB (a publicly traded investment company) and FAM AB (a private holding company). Together, these entities control a vast portfolio of companies (e.g., SEB, Ericsson, ABB, Saab, AstraZeneca), generating substantial revenue. As of 2023, the total asset value of the 16 foundations was approximately SEK 262 billion ($25 billion USD), with KAW holding the lion’s share. This figure likely reflects growth from earlier estimates (e.g., SEK 100 billion in 2017), driven by market performance and reinvestment.
The foundations do not rely on public donations; instead, they are self-sustaining through their investment income. For instance:
Investor AB dividends fund KAW, MMW, and MAW, with KAW alone receiving significant payouts due to its large voting stake.
FAM AB, wholly owned by the foundations, manages a portfolio worth SEK 46 billion ($4.5 billion USD) as of 2017, with profits also directed to charitable causes.
Impact and Grants
The Wallenberg Foundations have disbursed over SEK 50 billion ($4.8 billion USD) in grants since 1917, with a focus on long-term, transformative projects. Key areas of impact include:
Scientific Research:
KAW has funded initiatives like the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), investing SEK 5.5 billion ($530 million USD) since 2015 to advance AI and autonomous technology.
Support for the Human Protein Atlas and quantum technology research at Swedish universities.
Infrastructure:
Major investments in facilities like the MAX IV synchrotron laboratory and SciLifeLab, enhancing Sweden’s position in global science.
Education:
Scholarships, such as the Wallenberg Academy Fellows program, nurture young researchers, with over 200 fellows funded since 2012.
MMW and MAW support pedagogical innovation and cultural preservation.
Scale: In 2023, the foundations granted SEK 2.5 billion ($240 million USD) collectively, surpassing many government research budgets in Sweden. Over the past decade (2014-2023), KAW alone awarded SEK 20 billion ($1.9 billion USD).
Governance and Family Role
The foundations are governed by boards that include Wallenberg family members alongside independent experts, ensuring a balance of legacy and professionalism. For example:
Peter “Poker” Wallenberg Jr., Marcus Wallenberg, and Jacob Wallenberg—fifth-generation leaders—play active roles in both the foundations and the business empire.
Decisions reflect the family’s strategic vision, but day-to-day operations are managed by professional staff.
Unlike many billionaire families, the Wallenbergs channel most of their wealth into these foundations rather than personal fortunes. This structure limits individual inheritance while preserving influence, as the foundations own the controlling stakes in Investor AB and FAM AB.
Broader Significance
Economic Influence: The foundations’ ownership of business assets ties them to about one-third of Sweden’s GDP indirectly, amplifying their societal role.
Global Reach: While focused on Sweden, their funding supports international collaborations, and their business holdings (e.g., AstraZeneca, Nasdaq) have a worldwide footprint.
Legacy: The foundations embody a model of “capitalism with a conscience,” contrasting with dynasties that prioritize personal wealth accumulation (e.g., the Rockefellers or Kochs).
In summary, the Wallenberg Foundations are a sophisticated system for perpetuating the family’s influence while advancing Sweden’s intellectual and scientific capital. Their $25 billion endowment and annual grants of over $240 million position them as a powerhouse in philanthropy, seamlessly integrated with the family’s $278 billion business empire (estimated globally). By 2025, their assets and impact have likely grown further, driven by the success of their investments and a commitment to innovation.
The future of Ethereum scaling lies in hardware, not software
Hardware acceleration is essential for Ethereum’s future, enabling it to compete with faster blockchains, support real-world applications, and avoid stagnation.
Running Ethereum today is like trying to play a modern game on a 1980s laptop — the outdated hardware would struggle to load, lag endlessly, and likely crash under the weight of new demands. Designed for a simpler blockchain era, Ethereum’s infrastructure can no longer keep up, processing just 10 to 62 transactions per second, far below the thousands needed for mainstream adoption.
Meanwhile, with sub-second block times and near-zero fees, Solana enjoys growing mainstream popularity, which is evident in surging wallet downloads amid the TRUMP launch. Ethereum remains hindered by high gas fees and congestion, pushing users and developers to faster alternatives.
Without addressing its scaling bottlenecks, Ethereum risks falling behind. While Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) rollups have alleviated network congestion, they ultimately serve as stopgap measures that provide temporary relief. Software-first approaches are experiencing teething issues in interoperability and scalability, raising questions about Ethereum’s long-term sustainability and relevance.
Many L2s are designed to fit the native network and cannot support real-time applications such as decentralized gaming or cross-border payments. Ethereum needs a fundamental shift if it wants to maintain its leadership in the blockchain space. The solution lies not in incremental software updates but in hardware acceleration.
Aligning Ethereum’s vision with hardware
Vitalik Buterin’s Verge milestone envisions Ethereum achieving complete node verification on consumer-grade devices, a critical step toward the blockchain’s broader goals of accessibility and decentralization. Buterin has emphasized shifting from patchwork solutions to building a well-rounded computational infrastructure to realize this vision. Purpose-built hardware, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), is key: It enhances transaction processing speeds, reduces latency, and optimizes energy use. It lays the groundwork for sustainable Ethereum scaling, ensuring the network grows without compromising its core principles.
PostFinance AG, a prominent Swiss financial institution, has a rich history spanning over a century, evolving from a postal financial service into a modern, systemically important bank. Its origins trace back to 1906 when it was established as the financial services division of Swiss Post, initially offering a "post cheque and giro service" to facilitate payment transactions across Switzerland. This service leveraged the extensive network of approximately 3,000 post offices, making financial access widely available during a time when Switzerland’s dense postal infrastructure was a natural fit for such operations.
In its early years, PostFinance focused on basic payment services. A significant milestone came with the introduction of the inpayment slip with a reference number (VISR) during the 1930s economic crisis, a pioneering innovation that revolutionized paper-based payments in Switzerland. This system, later renamed ISR in 1996, solidified PostFinance’s role in the country’s payment infrastructure. However, the economic challenges of the time also led to very low interest rates—by 1949, interest on postal cheque balances had dropped to just 0.2%, prompting its discontinuation due to the minimal benefit and administrative burden.
PostFinance remained a core part of Swiss Post’s operations for decades, gradually expanding its offerings. A major shift occurred in 2008 when PostFinance AG was formally incorporated as a private limited company under Swiss Post’s ownership, marking the beginning of its transformation into a fully-fledged financial institution. This transition was completed in June 2013, when PostFinance obtained a banking license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). This license allowed it to operate as a private-law entity, though still wholly owned by Swiss Post, and subjected it to stricter regulatory oversight. The same year, PostFinance moved into its new headquarters at Mingerstrasse 20 in Bern.
The acquisition of the banking license also meant the phasing out of the Swiss government’s state guarantee, which had historically bolstered customer confidence and contributed to a significant increase in deposits—from 50 billion CHF in 2012 to over 100 billion CHF by 2017. The guarantee was fully discontinued by September 2017, pushing PostFinance to stand on its own financial merits. Around this time, it began modernizing its infrastructure, notably transitioning to a new core banking system from Tata Consultancy Services over Easter weekend in 2018.
Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, PostFinance expanded its services beyond payments. In the 1990s, it ventured into e-trading with "yellowtrade," followed by the launch of the Deposito savings account in 2000 and its digital counterpart, e-Deposito. By 2003, it entered the mortgage market through partnerships with institutions like Münchener Hypothekenbank, Valiant Bank, and Credit Exchange AG, as the Postal Organization Act prohibits it from directly issuing loans or mortgages. These collaborations allowed PostFinance to offer "yellow mortgages" and other financing products without bearing the credit risk itself.
Innovation continued to define PostFinance’s evolution. In 2008, it opened its first advice centers in Lausanne, Basel, and Zurich, enhancing customer access to financial planning. The 2010s saw a strong push toward digitalization: the e-banking system was overhauled in 2014, followed by a website redesign in 2017, and the launch of "Valuu" in 2019, a fully digital mortgage brokerage platform (later sold to Credit Exchange AG in 2023). In 2021, PostFinance partnered with Swissquote to introduce "Yuh," a mobile banking app integrating payments, savings, and investments, reflecting its focus on tech-savvy customers.
PostFinance also adapted to emerging trends, such as offering cryptocurrency access (Bitcoin and Ethereum) in April 2023 through a partnership with Sygnum, responding to growing customer interest in digital assets.
Meanwhile, it phased out physical services like cash deposit machines in 2022 and reduced its Postomat ATM network, aligning with the shift toward digital transactions.
Financially, PostFinance has faced challenges and adaptations. Its profits declined from 246 million CHF in 2019 to 131 million CHF in 2020, prompting job cuts (129 in 2020, after 500 in 2018). By 2023, total assets stood at 102.26 billion CHF, with a net profit of 164 million CHF, reflecting resilience despite a competitive environment and regulatory constraints. Its systemic importance was recognized in 2015 by the Swiss National Bank, subjecting it to stricter capital and liquidity rules, and it holds an AA rating from Standard & Poor’s as of 2023.
Today, PostFinance serves around 2.5 million customers with approximately 3,340 full-time equivalent staff. Its history reflects a journey from a postal payment service to a leading retail bank, balancing tradition with innovation while navigating Switzerland’s unique financial landscape.
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade also does not fully resolve its fundamental scaling challenges, highlighting the urgency for enhanced scalability and stability. The key optimizations introduced — account abstraction and enhanced validator operations — seek to refine Ethereum’s efficiency and user experience but do not significantly increase transaction throughput or reduce network latency.
Ethereum risks falling behind without specialized hardware, weakening its position as a settlement layer for the blockchain community. Investing in hardware-native solutions will allow Ethereum to scale effectively while upholding its commitment to decentralization and supporting a growing user base.
"We will not allow the CCP to manipulate the legal process to evade justice — our mission is to fight for the truth and recover damages for the people of Missouri," Bailey said.
Missouri won a $24 billion lawsuit against China on Friday for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic after none of its defendants appeared in court.
Barefoot Pro-Palestinian Protester Scales Big Ben Tower
A barefoot man who climbed up the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London while carrying a Palestinian flag early Saturday continued to refuse to come down, even as darkness started to fall.
A barefoot man who climbed up the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London while carrying a Palestinian flag early Saturday continued to refuse to come down, even as darkness started to fall.
According to police, officers were called after the man made his way up to a ledge on the tower, which houses the landmark Big Ben clock at 7:24 GMT, or 2:27 a.m. ET, reports BBC News.
Palestine Action, the group claiming responsibility, said protesters attacked the course "in response to the American administration's plans and threats to destroy, ethnically cleanse, and 'take over' the Gaza Strip, reports CNN.
They painted "GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE" on the lawn of the Turnberry resort and dug up parts of the golf course, including holes used in championship matches.
Palestine Action, a British-based activist group, says its goal is to disrupt the operations of weapons suppliers for the Israeli government.
Trump has said he wants to redevelop Gaza, and that the United States will "take over" the Gaza Strip.
Trump Names Walt Nauta to Naval Academy Board
President Donald Trump has appointed Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and former co-defendant in special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case, to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy, The Hill reported.
"Our GREAT United States Naval Academy needs a new Board of Visitors. I am pleased to announce that an incredible group of Patriots will serve on the Board— Walt Nauta, Sean Spicer, 'Doc Ronnie' Jackson, and Derek Van Orden," Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social. "Together, they will ensure continued Greatness for the Academy."
Spicer was reappointed to the Naval Academy after the Biden administration encouraged his resignation in 2021. He will serve alongside Nauta; Jackson, a Republican congressman from Texas and retired Navy officer; and Van Orden, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin and a retired Navy SEAL.
Hochul Declares State of Emergency as Long Island Fire Spreads
Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y. has declared a state of emergency as multiple brush fires erupted Saturday afternoon in Suffolk County, Long Island, sending giant plumes of smoke into the air, visible as far away as Connecticut.
What began as a several large brush fires along Sunrise Highway toward the East End of Long Island has rapidly spread, consuming several structures and closed freeways in the Hamptons. The latest reports are that the fire is a mile long and being fueled by low humidity and 35 mph winds. Authorities have closed the roadway from Exit 55 to Westhampton Beach and Speonk Riverhead Road has also been closed. The fire is reported to be approaching Gabreski Airport and authorities have ordered evacuations for the threatened areas.
Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore said the local firefighters are using the lessons they learned almost 30 years ago during the Sunrise Fires in Westhampton. “We are fortunate to have veteran firefighters among us who fought the 1996 fires,” she said. “Their experience, training, and dedication are invaluable in this fight, and we stand in full support of their efforts. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who are working tirelessly to bring this fire under control.”
“Public safety is my top priority, and I'm committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe." Hochul said in a statement.
X Scrubs Accounts Linked to Chinese Communist Party
Social media platform X has been removing thousands of accounts from its platform over the past month with apparent ties to the CCP (Chinese Communist Party).
The Times said it was involved in an investigation of thousands of fake accounts on X that had one apparent focus — getting more attention directed at posts supportive of the CCP's international objectives.
Those objectives, according to the Times, range from a broad-reaching attempt to influence American voters in the 2024 elections, to more targeted information posts aimed at specific organizations that are not aligned with the CCP.
The Times report said Meta, the parent organization operating Facebook and Instagram, revealed it was working in 2024 to target thousands of accounts that may have been directly controlled by the CCP on a variety of platforms, "that were part of what appears to be the largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world.”
Trump DOJ Fires Head of Organized Crime Drug Task Force
The head of a key U.S. Justice Department task force that combats drugs and organized crime was fired on Friday, amid a move by President Donald Trump's administration to purge or sideline career officials.
The head of a key U.S. Justice Department task force that combats drugs and organized crime was fired on Friday, amid a move by President Donald Trump's administration to purge or sideline career officials.
Adam Cohen, who was director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, in a social media post said he had been fired by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former criminal defense attorney who was confirmed to the department's No. 2 role by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
Former drug trafficker, Jorge Valdes, recounts his harrowing journey through the dangerous world of international drug smuggling. From running a high-stakes cocaine operation worth millions to a catastrophic plane crash in the jungles of Panama, his story is filled with betrayal, survival, and shocking encounters with corrupt officials—including the notorious Manuel Noriega.
Hear how he endured brutal torture, life-threatening situations, and ultimate betrayal, only to make an astonishing comeback. This is a raw and unfiltered look into the dark underbelly of the drug trade, where power, greed, and survival collide.
The AI factor
Blockchain isn’t operating in isolation; it competes with computationally intensive industries, such as AI, the buzzword of 2024. The rise of AI has reshaped industries, but it is also becoming a fierce competitor to blockchain for electricity and equipment. Data centers like Hut 8 and Coin Scientific are prioritizing AI workloads, which can generate up to 25 times more revenue than Bitcoin (BTC) mining. These moves highlight the growing pressure on blockchain networks to optimize resource efficiency or risk being sidelined in the race for computational dominance.
Americans Missing Car Payments at Historical Rate
Americans are falling behind on their car payments at the highest rate in more than three decades, The Hill reported Saturday.
According to Fitch Ratings, 6.56% of subprime auto borrowers were at least 60 days past due on their loans in January — the highest level since the agency began tracking the data in 1994. The trend reflects growing financial strain as consumers struggle to keep pace with inflation's strain on the economy.
Fitch Ratings's report was echoed by another from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which found Americans are falling behind on their car payments. The report lays out that in the fourth quarter of 2024, 3% of all outstanding auto loans were at least 90 days past due, the highest serious delinquency rate since 2010.
Rep. Himes: Some House Members 'Don't Have Faculties to Do Jobs'
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., claims some House members “don’t have the faculties to do their job,” while another House Republican says they have a “difficult time sometimes telling between the deterioration of members and a handful who are just not very smart,” according to Politico.
The news outlet spoke to 25 members of the House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans, about what Congress is really like.
Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., said he’s seen one Republican, who, “unfortunately for you, has to go unnamed, show up drunk a number of times.
“There were one or two Dems I thought might be high on something but not drunk,” he added.
Other lawmakers, including Himes and Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., said they hadn’t seen anyone drunk.
Israel to Send Delegation to Qatar for Ceasefire Negotiations
Without mentioning Trump, the ministers' statement said that they rejected plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people individually or collectively ... as ethnic cleansing, a grave violation of international law and a crime against humanity.
Israel said that it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday "in an effort to advance the negotiations" around the ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas reported "positive signals" in talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators on starting negotiations on the truce's delayed second phase.
The statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office gave no details except to say it had "accepted the invitation of U.S.-backed mediators." Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua also gave no details. Talks on the second phase should have started a month ago.
The ministers at the OIC gathering supported a proposal that an administrative committee replace Hamas in governing Gaza. The committee would work "under the umbrella" of the Palestinian Authority, based in the occupied West Bank. Israel has rejected the PA having any role in Gaza, but hasn't put forward an alternative for postwar rule.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom said in a joint statement that they welcome the Arab initiative for a Gaza reconstruction plan, calling it "a realistic path." They added that "Hamas must neither govern Gaza nor be a threat to Israel anymore," and they support the central role for the PA.
Early Saturday, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in the southernmost city of Rafah, the Health Ministry there said. The Israeli military said that it struck several men who appeared to be flying a drone that entered Israel.
Trump Wants to Build More Ships, 'Very Fast, Very Soon'
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build more ships, "very fast, very soon," as China's naval shipbuilding capacity is now more than 230 times greater than America's, reports Axios.
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build more ships, “very fast, very soon,” as China's naval shipbuilding capacity is now more than 230 times greater than America's, reports Axios.
Trump is also mulling having a White House shipbuilding office, according to the report.
Trump during his speech to Congress last week said he would “resurrect the American shipbuilding industry.”
"We used it to make so many ships," he said. "We don't make them anymore very much, but we're going to make them very fast, very soon."
Russia Claims Advances; Zelenskyy Says 'Committed' to Talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday Washington wanted to discuss a framework for a peace agreement.
Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in a fresh setback for Kyiv ahead of talks to try to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday named a high-level delegation including ministers to meet U.S. negotiators in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, seeking to repair ties with President Donald Trump's administration.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday Washington wanted to discuss a "framework for a peace agreement."
"We hope to discuss and agree on the necessary decisions and steps," Zelenskyy said, stressing that Ukraine was "fully committed to constructive dialogue."
Russia's defense ministry on Saturday announced the recapture of three more villages: Viktorovka, Nikolayevka, and Staraya Sorochina.
According to DeepState, an online military tracker linked to the Ukrainian army, the Russian move followed a "breach" in the Ukrainian defense lines near the town of Sudzha, which is under Kyiv's control.
The advance appears to have cut off the logistics route needed by Ukraine to supply its troops, although Kyiv has not confirmed this.
Russia has already taken back over two-thirds of the territory in Kursk initially seized by Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military General Staff said Saturday that clashes were ongoing amid heavy bombardment with artillery and guided aerial bombs.
"Russia is proving literally every day with its cruelty that nothing has changed for them," Zelenskyy said.
He accused Moscow of wanting to "destroy and capture more as long as the world allows them to wage this war."
On Saturday, a strike on the embattled city of Pokrovsk killed a man in his 40s and wounded two others, the Donetsk governor, Vadym Filashkin, said.
Separately, four people were killed Saturday by drone attacks in the eastern Kharkiv region, one of which hit a meat processing plant, the head of its military administration, Oleg Synegubov, said.
A drone attack also killed a 74-year-old man in the southern Kherson region, the governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, said.
Powell: Fed to Stay on Hold Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread “uncertainty” stemming from President Donald Trump's policies to resolve, Chair Jerome Powell said in written remarks to be delivered Friday in New York.
Powell said the Trump administration is making policy changes in several areas, including trade, taxes, government spending, immigration and regulation, and added that the “net effect” of those changes are what will matter for the economy and the Fed's interest rate policies.
“While there have been recent developments in some of these areas, especially trade policy, uncertainty around the changes and their likely effects remains high,” Powell said. “As we parse the incoming information, we are focused on separating the signal from the noise as the outlook evolves. We do not need to be in a hurry, and are well positioned to wait for greater clarity.”
Wall Street traders, as a result, have boosted their forecasts for rate cuts, with futures pricing indicating they now expect three rate cuts by the Fed this year, up from just one a month or so ago. Those rate reductions could help bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and business loans.
Yet as Fed governor Christopher Waller noted Thursday, there are “good news” cuts and “bad news” cuts. “Bad news” cuts occur if the Fed reduces rates out of concern that the economy is slowing, while “good news” reductions are those that reflect a sense by the Fed that inflation is returning to its target of 2%.
Waller added that he still believes it will be possible for the Fed to engineer “good news” rate cuts later this year, though he dismissed the potential for a cut at the Fed's next meeting this month.
Hedge fund stock pickers and multi-strategy funds gave up around half their average yearly gains in Thursday's tech-driven equity selloff, a note by Goldman Sachs showed.
Wall Street shares have been hit this week by a darkening U.S. economic outlook uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies, with the Nasdaq on Thursday confirming a correction since peaking in December.
Stock plunges were felt acutely in the parts of the markets where hedge funds held long bets such as on technology, media and telecommunications companies.
Global hedge funds were mostly long these stocks coming into this week, said a separate note from JPMorgan on Wednesday. A long position expects an asset value to rise whereas a short bet hopes it will decline.
British financier Andrew Law's secretive macro fund Caxton returned 4% in February adding gains to a positive year so far, up 7%, said another source with knowledge of the matter on Friday. Caxton did not immediately respond to several requests for comment.
Bitcoin forgets Strategic Reserve 'sell the news event' with 4% bounce
Bitcoin attempts to recover from a Strategic Reserve BTC price dip.
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD recovering from local lows of $84,713 on Bitstamp.
These came as US President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited executive order establishing the reserve, which will consist of no “new” BTC; only confiscated coins will form the stockpile.
El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal
El Salvador has been accumulating BTC at an accelerated pace amid pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to halt purchases.
El Salvador acquired 13 Bitcoin (BTC) since March 1, despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure on the country's public sector to stop accumulating the decentralized store of value asset.
According to the El Salvador Bitcoin Office, the country's Bitcoin treasury holds a total of over 6,105 BTC, valued at more than $527 million at current prices.
The Central American country typically acquires BTC at a steady pace of 1 coin every 24 hours. However, on March 3, El Salvador purchased 5 BTC in a single day.
President Nayib Bukele responded to the IMF pressure and said that El Salvador will continue buying BTC — characterizing the IMF's continued pressure as "whining."
“If it didn’t stop when the world ostracized us and most 'bitcoiners' abandoned us, it won’t stop now, and it won’t stop in the future," Bukele emphatically stated.
The government of El Salvador's unapologetic pro-Bitcoin stance caused several major crypto firms to announce that they are relocating to the Central American country.
On Jan. 7, Bitfinex Derivatives announced it was relocating from Seychelles to El Salvador. Stablecoin issuer Tether followed suit on Jan. 13 by announcing it was moving its headquarters to El Salvador.
David Sacks pushes back against idea of crypto transaction tax
Senior White House adviser David Sacks said he does not support a crypto transaction tax and cited the history of income tax as a warning.
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks rejected the idea of taxes on each cryptocurrency transaction as a method of filling the US strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and crypto stockpile with digital assets.
Trump proposes eliminating income tax and IRS
President Donald Trump previously proposed eliminating the federal income tax and replacing the income tax revenue with tariffs on imported goods.
Trump said the US federal government was funded exclusively by tariffs in the 19th century and argued it was a time of almost unparalleled prosperity for the country.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterated the proposal and said the Internal Revenue Service would be replaced by an “External Revenue Service.”
According to research from accounting automation company Dancing Numbers, the Trump administration’s plan to replace revenues from federal income taxes could save each American taxpayer at least $134,809.
50% of female crypto investors seek long-term wealth creation
Most female investors view Bitcoin as a long-term wealth creation strategy not just a vehicle to chase “overnight gains.”
Women are showing an increased interest in cryptocurrency investments, with the majority favoring long-term strategies and lower-risk assets like Bitcoin despite reporting a lack of industry knowledge, according to a new Bitpanda survey shared exclusively with Cointelegraph.
According to the survey, 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years and 39% planning to hold for more than five years.
Women also tend to prefer safer digital assets. Bitcoin (BTC) remains the most popular investment choice, with 30% of respondents selecting it as their first digital asset investment compared to 24% of men.
More than 54% of the 1,400 surveyed investors made their first investments in Bitcoin, Ether (ETH) or XRP (XRP).
FDIC resists transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Coinbase’s chief legal officer accuses the FDIC of resisting transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0 as Trump pledges to end crypto banking restrictions.
Some US government agencies continue to deny transparency regarding their role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a period during the Biden administration when crypto and tech founders were allegedly denied banking services, according to Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal.
The collapse of crypto-friendly banks in early 2023 sparked the first allegations of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Critics, including venture capitalist Nic Carter, described it as a government effort to pressure banks into cutting ties with cryptocurrency firms.
Despite recent regulatory shifts, agencies like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) continue to “resist basic transparency” efforts, Grewal wrote in a March 8 post on X.
How to utilize AI agents in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms
Discover how AI agents enhance DeFi platforms by automating trades, managing risk and optimizing strategies.
Key takeaways
AI agents in DeFi are self-operating apps that can help navigate by optimizing trading, adding risk management and market analysis without human intervention.
These agents integrate with DeFi platforms through smart contracts, offering automation for tasks like portfolio rebalancing, yield farming and enhanced security.
AI trading agents adapt to real-time market conditions, identifying trends and executing trades 24/7 across multiple platforms.
Despite their potential, AI agents face challenges such as reliance on high-quality data, regulatory uncertainties and vulnerability to security risks.
For instance, an AI agent could monitor interest rate trends in Aave, optimizing lending strategies. If the interest rates for borrowing assets on Aave drop below a threshold, the AI could automatically rebalance your portfolio, shifting your assets to a more profitable lending market.
In contrast, some platforms offer AI services through subscriptions. You pay a small fee, and the AI takes care of tasks like automatic trading or rebalancing your portfolio without needing you to do anything.
AI agents for crypto market analysis
AI agents can process vast amounts of data. By scanning the price history of cryptocurrencies, social media sentiment and economic indicators, these agents are constantly learning and adapting to predict market trends. As a result, they can spot emerging trends, forecast price movements and even identify the next big DeFi project.
With this information, traders and investors can stay ahead of the curve, making more informed decisions and avoiding risky markets.
AI agents for enhanced security
Security is one of the significant topics in DeFi, and AI agents can become crucial in helping detect fraudulent activities. They can analyze patterns to identify unusual behaviors, such as rapid, large withdrawals or trades that could signal a breach.
Step 1: Define portfolio management goals
Start by defining what you want your AI agent to achieve with your crypto wallet. Common portfolio management goals include:
Rebalancing: Ensuring the portfolio stays aligned with the desired allocation (e.g., 50% Bitcoin (BTC), 30% Ether (ETH) and 20% stablecoins).
Risk management: Adjusting allocations based on market conditions or volatility.
Diversification: Ensuring the portfolio is spread across a variety of assets to minimize risk.
Yield optimization: Allocating assets to maximize returns through yield farming or staking opportunities.
Your AI agent will analyze your portfolio and automatically rebalance it on a regular basis every month to keep your crypto allocation within the desired percentages, adding stablecoins when volatility is high or increasing exposure to promising altcoins during a bull market.
Step 6: Backtest and optimize the strategy
Before deploying the AI agent, backtest it using historical data to simulate how it would have performed under various market conditions.
Backtesting: Run the AI model using past market data to see how it would have adjusted the portfolio.
Optimization: Adjust the model based on backtesting results to ensure it meets your portfolio goals and risk tolerance.
You could run the AI agent with historical data from the past two years, simulating market crashes and rallies, to see how well it rebalances the portfolio and minimizes losses or maximizes gains.
Step 7: Launch and monitor the AI agent
Once the AI is trained and the smart contracts are deployed, you can launch your AI-powered portfolio manager.
Regularly check that the AI performs as expected and that the smart contracts execute correctly. You can set up alerts for significant changes or portfolio adjustments.
For instance, you might want to monitor how often the portfolio rebalances, ensuring the AI isn’t making unnecessary changes or accumulating high gas fees due to frequent swaps. You can also track the performance of your yield farming and staking efforts.
OCC lays out crypto banking after Trump vows to end Operation Chokepoint 2.0
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased "the burden" on banks engaging in crypto activities after Donald Trump vowed to end the “ridiculous” Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased its stance on how banks can engage with crypto just hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to end the prolonged crackdown restricting crypto firms’ access to banking services.
“Crypto-asset custody, certain stablecoin activities, and participation in independent node verification networks such as distributed ledger are permissible for national banks and federal savings associations,” the OCC said in a March 7 statement.
California delegation in Congress requests federal wildfire aid
California's colossal congressional delegation is pressing Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress for wildfire recovery aid.
In a letter signed by all 54 of the Golden State’s members in the U.S. House and Senate, they called for more federal aid to help in the recovery effort in Los Angeles County, where wildfires this year ravaged homes and businesses and led to dozens of deaths.
The lawmakers noted that reconstruction is underway, including the removal of household materials destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
“However,” they wrote, “the road to full recovery is long, and while the response from the federal government has been incredibly helpful to date, additional funding and resources will be needed.”
Julian Reese's 14th double-double leads No. 13 Maryland to 74-61 Senior Day win over Northwestern
In his final time taking the Xfinity Center court, Julian Reese registered his Big Ten-leading 14th double-double to keep Maryland afloat during a sluggish first half and eventually help it pull away
Maryland honored a group of five seniors, led by Reese, who scored 19 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, and was lauded all afternoon from the second sold-out crowd of the season.
“I was just happy that that he was able to get the ovation that he got, and I was really happy that he played the way he played,” Maryland coach Kevin Willard said, “because if he didn’t play as physical as he played, we would have struggled to win this game.”
In Nuggets' win over Suns, Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double
Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.
DENVER — Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.
The three-time NBA MVP had the league’s first 30-20-20 triple-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists.
Washington Commanders cut Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday.
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday. The team had granted him permission to seek a trade but decided to cut him when a trade partner didn’t materialize.
Allen was due a $15.5 million base salary in 2025. By releasing him, the Commanders saved $16.3 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap.
The Alabama product will look to rebound after a torn pectoral muscle derailed his season in 2024. Team officials initially expected the injury to keep him sidelined, but Allen returned for the playoff run.
In eight games last season, Allen recorded 19 tackles and three sacks.
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.
When unveiling Apple Intelligence last summer, one of Apple's flashiest demos showed the Siri voice assistant juggling several apps to help a user plan a lunch after landing from a flight.
Those capabilities won't be coming anytime soon.
Apple on Friday announced that it is delaying the features that would supercharge Siri with the ability to take action inside other apps until next year. That feature was expected to be released this spring.
Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.
Palantir is rolling out its first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems to the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.
The Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node systems, or TITAN, act as a mobile ground station that harness AI to collect data from space sensors to assist soldiers with warfare strategy and improve strike targeting and accuracy, according to Palantir.
President and Chief Technology Officer of Palantir USG Akash Jain called the agreement a "leapfrog moment" for the U.S. Army as it makes a big investment in software during an interview with CNBC's Morgan Brennan.
Palantir won the $178 million contract last March, beating out competitor and defense giant RTX Corporation. It marked a key milestone for the company known for its data analysis and software services, as well as the first time a software company has worked as a primary contractor for a significant hardware program.
The company has long provided solutions to U.S. government and defense agencies, showing 45% year-over-year growth in that segment last quarter. The agreement with Palantir also underscores the shifting landscape of software use on the battlefield. Earlier this week, Scale AI announced a deal with the Department of Defense for a flagship AI agent program.
Google holds a minority stake worth billions of dollars in OpenAI rival Anthropic.
The Justice Department on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic, to boost competition in online search.
The DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general still seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures aimed at addressing what a judge said was Google’s illegal search monopoly, according to court papers filed in Washington.
Google holds a minority stake worth billions of dollars in Anthropic. Losing the investment would hand a competitive advantage to OpenAI and its partner Microsoft, Anthropic wrote to the court in February.
The DOJ first made a draft recommendation in November. Prosecutors then continued to seek evidence from Google competitors and AI companies. The evidence showed a risk that banning Google from AI investments “could cause unintended consequences in the evolving AI space,” prosecutors said in the final proposal on Friday.
They asked that Google be required to give prior notice to the government about future investments in generative AI.
Couples will be able to track each other’s emotions — good and bad.
Forget diamonds — a futuristic new digital ring could become the real marker of a committed relationship.
The high-tech jewelry is being pitched as a way to help you emotionally connect with your partner — or catch them if they so much as think of syncing up with someone else.
The Ring, made by the dating app Raw in partnership with Queens Tech, will allow couples to track each other’s emotions — good and bad.
Designed to be bought in pairs, the creepy accountability contraption will sync between partners — so both people in the relationship can know each other’s emotional state using different colored LED lights.
It’s a like a digital mood ring — but connected to someone else’s emotions.
Using artificial intelligence, each ring has a microphone and biosensors to capture heart rate, skin temperature, and movement to determine how the wearer is emotionally feeling throughout the day, in any situation.
If you want to be looked at as partner of the year, the device will pick up on your significant other’s stress signals — allowing you to respond to their emotional needs without you asking or them telling you.
Meta maintains an internal "do not rehire" list of former employees who are not welcome back at the company.
Meta maintains an internal “do not rehire” list of former employees who are not welcome back at the company — even on the recommendation of a vice president, according to a report.
A former Meta engineer who was among the 10,000 employees laid off during the company’s 2022 downsizing told Business Insider that they were shocked to learn that they were deemed “ineligible for rehire” even though hiring managers spoke to them after submitting some 20 applications.
With over four years at the company and a consistent performance rating of “exceeded expectations,” the engineer had even been promoted to a senior technical position the previous year.
Their contributions had been acknowledged as “crucial” by a senior manager, and multiple hiring managers had initially expressed interest in rehiring them, according to the Business Insider report.
However, after submitting nearly 20 applications, a concerning pattern emerged.
Hiring managers would initiate conversations, but once the recruiter screening stage arrived, communication abruptly ceased.
Seeking clarity, the engineer inquired with a hiring manager and learned they were deemed “ineligible for rehire.”
“That was the first time I had a real indication that I was on some kind of list,” the engineer, who remains anonymous while seeking reemployment at Meta, told the news site.
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland.
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland.
Jesus was shown in robes with long hair and a beard, while Satan was dressed in more modern clothes but with a menacing frown and higher-pitched voice — all created by artificial intelligence.
Also addressing the flock at the Tuesday evening service were avatars of the church’s pastors and a former president of Finland who died in 1986, reading from the Old Testament.
It was the first church service in Finland put together mostly by AI tools, which wrote the sermons and some of the songs, composed the music and created the visuals.
The widely advertised experimental service drew over 120 people to the church in northeastern Helsinki, much more than on a typical weeknight.
People came from out of town as did a handful of foreigners who admitted they didn’t speak Finnish well enough to understand it all.
“Usually when people talk about AI, they are talking about what AI can do in the future. But the future is now. … AI can do all those things that people think that it can maybe do in 10 years or so,” said the Rev. Petja Kopperoinen, who came up with the idea and brought it to fruition.
The Albanian Cabinet decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.
Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said officials are in contact with TikTok on installing filters like parental control, age verification and the inclusion of the Albanian language in the application.
Authorities had conducted 1,300 meetings with some 65,000 parents who “recommended and were in favor of the shut down or limiting the TikTok platform,” the minister said.
The Cabinet initiated the move last year after a teen stabbed another teenager to death in November after a quarrel that started on TikTok.
TikTok did not immediately respond to a request to comment on the government’s decision.
When Prime Minister Edi Rama said in December they were aiming at closing the social media platform, TikTok asked for “urgent clarity from the Albanian government” on the case of the stabbed teenager.
On Thursday Rama said they were in a “positive dialogue with the company,” and that TikTok would visit the country soon to offer “a series of measures on increasing the security for children.”
The Trump administration is reportedly “likely” to ban Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from US government devices due to national security concerns.
As The Post reported, cybersecurity experts have warned that DeepSeek could pose an even greater threat to national security and the data privacy of American users than TikTok.
DeepSeek’s own terms of service reveal that it collects vast troves of user data ranging from IP addresses to keystrokes and then stores the information on servers in China — where they are subject to government laws requiring the startup to share data with investigators upon request.
US officials are specifically worried about that dynamic, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
They also believe that DeepSeek hasn’t fully explained how it uses the data it collects and who is able to access the sensitive information.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Aside from weighing a ban for DeepSeek downloads on government devices, officials are mulling potentially barring the AI chatbot from US-based app stores run by the likes of Apple and Google or restricting US cloud computing firms from supporting access to the service for their customers, the Journal reported.
The sources reportedly said discussions on those two alternative paths are still in their early stages.
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.
This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately known whether the spacecraft's self-destruct system had kicked in to blow it up.
The 403-foot rocket blasted off from Texas. SpaceX caught the first-stage booster back at the pad with giant mechanical arms, but engines on the spacecraft on top started shutting down as it streaked eastward for what was supposed to be a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean, half a world away. Contact was lost less than 10 minutes into the flight as the spacecraft went into an out-of-control spin.
Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed. It was not immediately clear where it came down, but images of flaming debris were captured from Florida, including near Cape Canaveral, and posted online.
The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour. The Federal Aviation Administration said it would require SpaceX to investigate the accident.
Receiving security alerts can send you into a panic — and that’s what cybercriminals are relying on.
In the latest wave of scams targeting Apple customers, iPhone users receive a text instructing them to authorize a payment or contact a fraudulent support line if it is not authorized, lest they be debited the amount charged.
According to Mac Observer, these messages may say something like, “Apple Alert: We’ve detected a suspicious purchase of $412.38 made with your Apple ID at the App Store.”
Another reads, “Apple Approval Notice: Your iCloud ID was used at ‘APPLE STORE – CA’ for $143.95, paid via Apple Pay Pre Authorization. We’ve also detected suspicious sign-in and Apple Pay activation requests. To keep your account secure, we’ve placed these requests on hold. If this wasn’t you, contact an Apple Representative immediately to prevent auto-debit charges. Call now to cancel.”
“These messages create urgency, making you feel like your account is in danger,” Mac Observer explained.
“They use phrases like ‘suspicious activity’ and ‘unauthorized purchase’ to push you into acting quickly.”
The video discusses the best laptops to buy, considering the current market prices and the minimal benefits of newer models. The host highlights that laptops from last year can offer 90% of the performance of new ones at half the price. They review several laptops, including the HP Aero 13, Lenovo Slim 7x, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and Asus Zenbook S14, pointing out their pros and cons.
For light users, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i and Asus Mbook S14 are recommended for their balance of performance and price. For those seeking serious performance, the HP Omni Book Ultra, Asus Airis G14 and G16, and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are suggested. The MacBook Pros with M4 chips are also praised for their exceptional performance and power efficiency.
QwQ: Tiny Thinking Model That Tops DeepSeek R1 (Open Source)
The QwQ 32B model, developed by Alibaba, rivals DeepSeek R1's performance with significantly fewer parameters (32 billion vs 671 billion). This open-source model uses reinforcement learning for math and coding tasks, eliciting thinking behavior. Its hybrid approach and separate models for math and code assessment enable accurate and verifiable rewards.
The model is fast and efficient, processing 450 tokens per second, but has limitations, including a small context window and potentially longer response times.
I just switched my summaries to the QwQ 32B model, and I already noticed how they're as good while costing less compared to Llama 3.3 which I used before!!
The last few summaries I posted today were summarized by this model.
#dripday done for another week :) As usually if you got any drips please take a screen shot and drop it in a Thread, tag me and hash tag dripdrp and #bbh
I recently got interviewed for Charla De Vida by the wonderful @acgalarza. 😍
We talked about music production and projects, my love to Hive and the challenges I had and have in life. It was an honor to be there.
Don´t miss this episode guys. Link to the post with the interview is in the replies.
#interview #hive #hiveartist #charladevida #hivecreative #raven
woah Raven I bet I'm not the first to say you looked absolutely beautiful in that outfit. Perfect look
Ohh thank you so much! =) Feels good to read that!!
I'm glad I made you feel good but just stating facts though. Beautiful dress
Thanks, I appreciate it! =)
Here is the link to the interview: https://peakd.com/@acgalarza/being-an-artist-on-hive
#hive #interview #raven #charladevida
Hey @ravenmus1c, the honor was all mine! We have to do it again! There is so much more to talk about!
!LUV
!BEER
!LOL
Hoy es día internacional de la mujer, y creo que este día más allá de celebrarlo es una invitación a reflexionar sobre la igualdad de derecho para todos en nuestra sociedad. Siempre me he sentido vinculado al feminismo filosóficamente hablando. Ahora bien, una cosa es el feminismo otra muy diferente el hembrismo.
#spanish #humanitas
Feliz fin de semana comunidad, que sea un gran día para todos, que logren compartir, disfrutar, comer y siempre con la mejor aptitud para que todo salga excelente. Éxitos 😎
#spanish
Another awesome dripday! @BradleyArrow #bbh #bbho #dripday #saturday
Thanks as always my friend :) !BBH !GIFU
looks like that hive will keep this value for a few weeks, for that reason i preffer stake all my tokens and not sell, i know that hive and #inleo will be biggers than web 2.0 someday _D
Leo Entertainment Threadcast
A big thanks to @mightpossibly, for granting us the free access to use the #aisummaries tool to feed in YouTube entertainment video on this cast because the LeoAi is hungry for more data..
08/03/2025#threadcast #leoentertainment #mcb
!summarize
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!summarize #english #entertainment
!summarize #funny #mrbean #entertainment
isummarize #entertainment
!summarize #entertainment
Will share a few after a break.
Its no problem man..
!summarize #enews #entertainment
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!summarize #hiptv #entertainment
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!summarize #therecapmania #entertainment
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!summarize #chevychase #johncarpenter #hollywood
Ex-Disney star Emily Osment files for divorce from husband Jack Anthony after 5 months of marriage
The couple separated less than two months after getting married, according to court documents obtained by The Post.
Nobody’s perfect.
Actress Emily Osment filed for divorce from her husband Jack Anthony – whose real name is Jack Farina – on Friday, TMZ first reported.
The “Hannah Montana” star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for dissolving her marriage with the former tech executive, according to court records viewed by The Post.
Osment issued the filing just three days before her 33rd birthday.
#divorce #emilyosment #marriage #celebrity
'Say Anything' star Ione Skye, 54, details how she's coming to terms with aging: 'It's so hard'
"Say Anything" star Ione Skye detailed how she's coming to terms with aging after calling the process "hard."
Ione Skye confessed it’s not easy getting older.
The “Say Anything” star talked about how, despite always feeling comfortable in her body, things suddenly changed when she turned 54.
“It’s hard, it’s so hard,” she exclusively said for Page Six’s “Unforgettably Famous” series.
“Like, this year is probably the hardest because I felt so great for so long and I look amazing. And this year, I started feeling, ‘Oh boy, this is going to be hard.'”
#hollywood #woman #star #ioneskye #aging #sayanything #hollywood
!summarize #starwars #disney #leak #hollywood #movie
!summarize #katebeckinsale #ednorton #hollywood #daughter #birthday
Daily #summarystats – March 7, 2025
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Thanks man, its a pleasure..
What a sweet output.
happy international women's day!
thanks for putting up with us men.
This is the most honest statement about women's day I have read so far. To acknowledge the important of men in the life of a women can only come from a woman with a pure heart.
Let's gooo ladies! 😂
Lmao
Thanks for having us 😂
Quite a challenging task to do
Black headed weavers in my backyard.
#thread2earn #amazingnature #photographers #birds
Please don't disturb them, they are trying to make love...
weaver birds are lovers birds. lol
You know a lot about love my friend.
Hahaha
lolthanks man, we understand me more than @luchyl
We are the rock stars ✨ lol
You are correct, just like the wise men.. lol
Wise men are mostly without women, the saga sayeth.
Rest 🙄.
My dear, happy Sunday from my end..
Today is resting day.
Lol
It's good you know.
Smile 😊😊😊😊..
Lovely click, cute they are.
Thank you.
!BBH
Rise and shine, it's Saturday! Embrace the day with the courage to chase your dreams and the wisdom to enjoy the journey. Make today legendary!
Fine and motivated Words
That's like a true legendary
Argentina, in prayer, all united, raising a prayer to heaven for the province of Bahía Blanca. Yesterday, the province was hit by a thunderstorm that left the whole province in ruins. There are thousands of victims, many hundreds of people missing and the number of dead is unknown. Everything is in chaos, the flooding is total. I ask you to unite in prayer, so that this people, our friend and brother, may be able to move forward. May God and Our Lady be with them.
Imagen tomada de Facebook
#thdearscat #inleo #cent #bbh
Bought Some ADA and Look what happens 🙃
#ADA
Price $HBD #hive #bbh #cent #freecompliments
author subscription of 5 HBD has a validity of a year or a month?
#askonleo
A month
ok, thanks
Barbie and G. I. Joe
#memes #fun #cent
They call 'em action figures but they're really dolls for boys 😅
!BBH
😂😭😂
Good morning friends, how is your weekend? Let's have some funs on threads today
Nice to have you on threads. Happy threading.
The significance of Bitcoin can only be grasped by recognizing the inherent issues of the US Dollar. #Bitcoin #Finance
Ukraine forges a minerals pact with the U.S., agreeing to contribute half of future mineral profits to a joint fund while receiving no security guarantees from Washington. #Ukraine #InternationalAffairs
In a country like Nigeria with serious hunger. One man stole N2.1 Trillion.
That's like $1.4billion
Individuals ought to possess two names: one for public identification and another that resonates with their inner essence.
The true name, a sacred identifier, captures the essence of a person, evoking their deepest self. Meanwhile, the public name fulfills a practical role, serving as a shield for the authentic self.
Was the Crypto Summit Just a Political Showcase?
Always is
Is this a recent observation? o_0
Transactions like this occur daily on THORChain, and often multiple times each day!
It’s important to do your own research, as we’re discussing around $1 billion in volume every week...
No offense meant.
1/ 🧵 #threadstorm #outreach #splinterlands #playtoearn
Sharing my journey as FinPulse9. Started late last season, but diving in headfirst! My mentor delegated some high-level cards, and it's been a wild ride in the Modern format.
2/ 🧵
Initially, those high-level cards gave me an edge! Lots of wins! But I quickly learned that understanding the rulesets is key.
I'm focusing on Modern for now. Wild seems interesting for brawls.
3🧵
Read more here-
https://inleo.io/@finpulse/diving-into-splinterlands-battles-card-rentals-and-sps-goals-8at
Happy weekend to everyone here , hope your weekend is going well.?
My name is asa iyke and I am proud to be a #newlion
Welcome, enjoy threading.
Welcome to inleo
Thank you
Welcome to Inleo Asa, I hope you find it interesting here.
Thank you so much
It's international women's day, and this is what I have to say.
The greatest challenge a parent would have is how to raise their girl child especially when they are teenagers. They are just so complicated and full of shits.
What and odd thing to say on women's day... but anyway, children and a reflection of their parents so
Sorry if that sounds too odd, but we know the trouble with raising the girl child when they are now teenagers.
Like what? Because no, I don't know what makes them trouble or full of shit as you said
Just got my rewards for #dripday. Thank you @bradleyarrow
#bbh #cent
Drips are amazing, on time ⌚ always.
Thank you for being so quick :) !BBH
Support will not be given to any Canadian politician who does not push for a government audit.
Canadian DOGE is needed urgently!
#newsonleo #croatia #politics #judiciary Radoslav Dobronić, chief justice of Supreme Court of Croatia, has died this morning at the age of 65. 1/
2/ Dobronić was born in Čakovec. His father was agronomist and his mother pharmacist. When his family moved to Zagreb, he finished Classical Gymnasium and graduated law at University of Zagreb, ultimately earning masters degree.
He worked at Zagrebačka banka before being appointed to Court of Commerce in 1996.
He was elected for Chief Justice by Parliament in October 2021, with 120 MPs "yeah" and only 3 abstained.
He continued to work despite health drastically deteriorating in past month.
Supreme Court announced that it would elect acting Chief Justice on Monday.
A teddy for you. Hope you'll like it.
#thread2earn #liotes.
Beautiful teddy 🐻
Yes, it is
She got a custom print on her bag. Coolest ikea bag in the world now
I swear man it's the absolute coolest IKEA bag no contesting
You did the printing?
no no the artist printed it for us at a workshop. We just choose the colors and position and bring the clothing
Looking fantastic.
Excellent smart idea making it coolest.
I need to do a little testing on telegram so if you have it and looking to join a up and coming project I'm working on join the telegram channel via the link below. Thanks!
What is the project about?
Still building that out but need to lay the foundation and get up to speed on some of these other platforms I never really use. Of course it will be about crypto, hive and finances aka growing wealth through various methods.
https://t.me/+DH25eXtCgo4yNmRh (Server is bitcoinflood)
Hey leon, Today is international women's day congratulate those treasures that life has given you.
#womenday #inleo #hive
!summarize #nature #widelife
He bit more than he could chew 😅
!BBH
Thats was so deadly 🤔🤔
If not got the rescue team, he would have been dead by now.
#feedback iPhone 12 Pro Max. Brave browser, INLEO not working
Hive keychain browser works fine.
It was a hell of trouble for me yesterday to login to inleo. None of the browsers works, until I decided to clear cookies on chrome browser before I was able to login.
yes man, inwas inactive on Inleo for almost a day because of the same issue. I had to switch up to another browser for it to work
How we doing #InLeo today's article we focus local economies and this months community market theme was European #outreach 1/3
I imagine it must be a very rewarding experience, especially the meals!
Remember to include the hashtag threadstorm and don't forget to reply to the first thread, so that the others are not hidden.
I seem to be having an issue I am responding to the first thread, I literally click the comment button and write there.
I can see it on my UI. How does it come up on your end.
From traditional foods, performers and music there was a lot to see and do 2/3
Find out more on #InLeo built on the #Hive blockchain 3/3
https://inleo.io/@melbourneswest/european-night-markets-and-dance--d4o
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We welcome you once more to the 5th edition of our lions den on tiktok. To be honest, i sincerely to the stream although many people on web2 don't have much idea on what we are talking about.
#threadstorm #outreach
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we are not gonna stop spreading the message through out the web, because we are more than the spider man.. lol
The stream yesterday was pretty cool, task talked about many things mostly the aspect of feeding the leoai because that has been his no, 1 goal. oh yes.
🧵/3
This section is a full record on the lions den which is more than 2 hours.
Thats pretty long but if you listen to it, you may be needing more of it every day because its so educative and informative. i sincerely want to use this medium to appreciate @taskmaster4450le for the section of the lions den and i will encourage you to keep joining us for more updates.
You can check here for more info, thanks once more for reading through.
https://inleo.io/@calebmarvel01/lions-den-5th-edition-on-tt-free-section-for-all-questions-fg3?referral=calebmarvel01
Prioritizing correctness outweighs the desire for wealth.
Silver Blogger of the Week 10
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#topauthors #silverbloggers #polls #poll #weeklytops #aotw
Nectarines 2/5@riverflows with
When Childhood Was Free 3/5@edith-4angelseu with
Reviving Cast Iron Pans and Bamboo Cutting Boards 4/5@sunscape with
The small accompaniments 5/5@nancybriti1 with
Helping parents break free from their 9-5 jobs is the ultimate achievement.
It would be nice if people think that way.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/8/25. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Bigme Hibreak Pro unboxing and first impressions
The Bigme Hibreak Pro is a new e-ink phone that promises to revolutionize the way we use our devices. With its 6.13-inch black and white e-ink screen, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, this device is designed to provide a more purposeful and less addictive alternative to traditional smartphones. The Hibreak Pro also features a fingerprint unlock reader, a 20-megapixel camera, and 5G connectivity.
In this unboxing and first impressions video, the reviewer is impressed with the device's responsiveness, clarity, and overall performance. They note that the e-ink screen is much nicer to read on than an LCD screen and that the device's deliberate limitations make it more likely to be used with a purpose.
Longer Summary ->
Is Technology Getting Less Reliable?
The creator of a video recently experienced frustrating issues with their computer crashing every 15 minutes. Initially suspecting the Intel CPU, they replaced it but the problem persisted. The issue was eventually found to be a grounding problem with the RAM, causing crashes and security issues. After replacing the RAM, the problem was resolved, but not before significant frustration and wasted time.
This experience highlights the complexity of modern technology and the need for more reliable and user-friendly systems. The creator compares their old computer from 2016, which still works perfectly, to their new one plagued by issues, suggesting technology may be becoming more complicated and prone to problems rather than improving. This raises concerns about the reliability of modern technology.
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WHICH IS BETTER? Xiaomi Pad 7 vs iPad 10
The Xiaomi Pad 7 and iPad 10th Generation are compared in terms of price, storage, RAM, screen size, resolution, and refresh rate. The Xiaomi Pad 7 starts at $300 with 128 GB of storage and 8 or 12 GB of RAM, while the iPad 10th Generation starts at $300 with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.
The Xiaomi Pad 7 has a higher resolution and refresh rate, with a 144 Hz refresh rate compared to the iPad's 60 Hz. The battery life of both tablets is similar, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 lasting around 6 hours and the iPad 10 lasting around 5.5 hours. The software experience is also compared, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 running Android 15 and the iPad 10 running iPad OS 18.
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Best Laptops for College Students 2024
The video discusses the top 5 laptops for college students in 2024, considering various factors such as performance, portability, and affordability. The laptops mentioned are the Dell XPS 15, Acer Swift 3, Lenovo Yoga 7i, Microsoft Surface Pro 9, and Apple MacBook Air M2. Each laptop has its unique features, such as the Dell XPS 15's powerful performance and impressive security features, the Acer Swift 3's affordable price and long battery life, and the Lenovo Yoga 7i's adaptable two-in-one design and military-grade durability.
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Steam Deck in 2025: Must Buy or Pass?
The decision to buy a Steam Deck in 2025 depends on various factors, including budget, gaming preferences, and the type of experience you're looking for. If you're on a tight budget, the original LCD Steam Deck is still a great option, offering the same performance as the OLED model at a lower price point. However, if you want a better screen and longer battery life, the OLED model is a significant upgrade.
For those who already own a handheld console, the Steam Deck is worth considering if you want a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience.
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What To Do With Your Old Handhelds
The video discusses the problem of having too many retro handhelds and not knowing what to do with them. The host, TechDweeb, acknowledges that collecting retro handhelds can be a fun but expensive hobby. He suggests several solutions, including selling them, giving them away, using them to mine Bitcoin, getting crafty and modifying them, using them as a home console, and simply using them to play games.
Tech Dweeb also suggests having a "handheld of the week" where you use a different handheld each week, or dedicating specific handhelds to specific systems. Additionally, he mentions that retro handhelds can hold memories and playing them can bring back nostalgia.
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ATTACK on the PC Master Race! Gooners, Pirates, Weird Flexes, & MORE!
The video discusses the common misconceptions about PC gamers, including the notion that they are pirates who don't buy games. However, statistics show that PC games are outselling console games, and the PC market is a "bright spot" in the troubled gaming industry.
The video also critiques a game developer who refused to release their game on PC due to concerns about vulgar mods, calling it a baffling decision. Additionally, the video mocks console gamers who make fun of PC gamers, saying they are "gooners" or "pirates." The video also touches on the topic of PC gaming hardware, with the host showing off their own laptop and discussing the affordability of gaming on PC.
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I Tested Salad AI for 72 Hours – Is It Worth It?
The video transcript discusses the host's experience with setting up and using Salad AI on a Windows PC. The host, Modern Mining, converted a crypto mining rig into a Salad AI rig to test its profitability. The rig has a 3080 GPU and a 5900X CPU, and the host installed Windows 10 on a 1TB SSD drive. After setting up Salad AI, the host enabled remote desktop and began running the program.
The initial earnings were around $2 per day, but the host experienced some crashes and issues. After 72 hours, the host earned around $1.11, with an average daily earnings of 54 cents. The host also installed a watt meter to monitor the power consumption, which showed an average power usage of 400 watts.
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Is this a go anywhere e-reader or a low distraction smartphone? Bigme Hibreak review
The Bigme Hibreak combines smartphone features with an e-ink screen, making it suitable for those seeking a low-distraction device or a portable e-reader. Running on Android 11, it has 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage (expandable via Micro SD), and a color e-ink screen. While its color quality and refresh rate are limited, the e-ink screen is easy on the eyes and ideal for reading.
Although it can be used as a smartphone replacement, the Bigme Hibreak may not be suitable for those seeking high-performance. However, its low price (around $250 or £220) and unique features make it a compelling option for a secondary device, offering a less distracting and more readable experience.
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Linus' MacBook Experience
Linus discusses his experience using a MacBook as a desktop operating system, highlighting various frustrations and issues. He mentions that his experience was solid as long as he used it as a MacBook, but when trying to use it as a desktop, he faced several problems. Linus notes that he had to buy a dock and use it with his MacBook to make it work seamlessly. He also talks about the lack of obvious ways to configure certain settings for display resolution.
Linus expresses frustration with Mac OS, citing issues with scrolling behavior, the lack of a built-in screen capture tool, and inconsistent design. He had to install third-party software to fix problems like scrolling acceleration and mouse functionality. Linus compares Mac OS unfavorably to Windows, noting that each has its own unique set of issues.
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Watch the world’s first flying car worth Rs 2.62 crore take off vertically
#flying #car
Google co-founder Larry Page’s new startup aims to build AI for product manufacturing:
#google #ai
After DeepSeek, Chinese AI expert calls for local alternative to Nvidia’s CUDA platform
#deepseek #nividia #ai
Gboard beta brings circular and pill-shaped keys, but here’s how you can do undo it
#gboard
iPhone 17 Pro: Everything we know so far about Apple’s upcoming flagship phones
#iphone17 #smartphones
International Women’s Day 2025: Must-have gadgets and apps for women’s safety
#women #gadgets #safety
5 surprisingly affordable Casio watches with Bluetooth connectivity
#casio #watches #bluetooth
US drops bid to make Google sell AI investments in antitrust case
#us #ai #google
Android 16: New features, release date and everything else you should know
#android16 #google
Microsoft developing AI reasoning models to compete with OpenAI: Report
#microsoft #openai #ai
These speakers are hard to spot… but are certainly heard
#technology #bluetooth
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore set to return to Earth: NASA reveals landing date
#nasa #landing
China’s second DeepSeek moment? Meet Manus, an AI agent that can think and act independently
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I Bought 77 Used ThinkPads To Help Prevent Future e-Waste (And Maybe Save My Business)
The video's creator has bought 77 used ThinkPads to refurbish and sell, aiming to provide affordable, repairable devices to customers. This venture is a response to the challenge of running a profitable business fixing consumer tech that's often designed to be unfixable.
The creator plans to personally refurbish each laptop, installing Windows 11, updating drivers, and replacing thermal paste. They emphasize the importance of selling devices that are repairable and somewhat affordable, as opposed to newer models that are often more expensive to repair than their original purchase price.
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15 Practical Things You Can do With an Old Computer
Old computers can be repurposed for various tasks, including learning about computer hardware, practicing soldering, and experimenting with different operating systems like Linux or creating a Hackintosh. They can also be used as a home server, network-attached storage, or for various server roles such as media, file, web, email, or game servers. Additionally, old computers can be utilized for retro gaming, building a DIY arcade cabinet, or as a dedicated system for streaming TV shows.
Other options include setting up an external firewall or router, using it as a guest room or kitchen PC, creating a surveillance system, or donating it to someone in need. These computers can also be used for educational purposes, or setting up a live weather station for weather enthusiasts.
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"Anyon_e" How I Made A Laptop From Scratch
The creator, anyon_e, built a laptop from scratch, aiming to match modern thin and light laptops. The "anyon" laptop features a 4K AMOLED 13.3" display, wireless mechanical keyboard, and anodized aluminum chassis. The creator chose the RK3588 system on a chip, designed a custom motherboard, and developed a power system with four lithium-ion batteries and a custom power management system.
The laptop's peripherals include a removable keyboard, 10-finger touchpad, and USB-to-audio converter board. The creator encountered challenges such as signal integrity issues, thermal constraints, and difficulties with the keyboard's keycaps, but successfully designed a robust and minimalistic laptop chassis using CNC aluminum.
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The New AI X1 Pro Ryzen HX370 Mini PC Is Fast!
The Minisforum AI X1 Pro is a powerful mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU, Wi-Fi 7, and a built-in 135W power supply. It supports up to 96GB of RAM, has three M.2 SSD slots for up to 12TB of storage, and includes a USB 4 port and OCuLink port for external GPU connection.
The mini PC's performance is impressive, with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 2994 and multi-core score of 15431. Its Radeon 890m iGPU handles demanding games and applications, although it's slightly limited by slower RAM speed. The device maintains average CPU temps of 60°C and a maximum temp of 69°C during gaming.
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Hinge Health to go public as soon as April, source says
Hinge Health could file for an initial public offering as soon as next week, CNBC has learned.
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, potentially as soon as next week, CNBC has learned.
Hinge Health helps patients with musculoskeletal injuries ranging from minor sprains to chronic pain recover from the comfort of their own homes. Its IPO has been a highly-anticipated exit within the battered digital health sector, which has been reeling from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The IPO could happen as early as April, but timelines might still change due to uncertainty around tariffs, according to a person familiar with the matter. Hinge Health, which contracts with employers, generated $390 million in revenue in 2024, had $45 million in free cash flow and hit gross margins of about 78%, the person said.
The San Francisco startup has raised more than $1 billion from investors like Tiger Global and Coatue Management. Hinge Health had a $6.2 billion valuation as of October 2021. Physical therapy is estimated to be a roughly $70 billion market by the end of the decade.
A spokesperson for Hinge Health declined to comment.
Hinge Health CEO Daniel Perez and Executive Chairman Gabriel Mecklenburg co-founded the company in 2014 after they were frustrated by their own experiences with physical rehabilitation, according to the company's website.
Members of Hinge Health can access virtual exercise therapy and an electrical nerve stimulation device called Enso that's designed to serve as an alternative to pain medications like opiates. The company has been using generative artificial intelligence to scale its care team in recent years.
The company competes directly with other digital health startups like Sword Health, but Hinge Health is about four times larger than is closet competitor, the person said.
Another Siri improvement that is also being delayed would have allowed it to take advantage of what Apple calls "personal context." For example, Siri would be able to fill out forms on users' behalf with their personal information based on their driver's license numbers taken from a photo.
"We've also been working on a more personalized Siri, giving it more awareness of your personal context, as well as the ability to take action for you within and across your apps," an Apple representative said in a statement. "It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year."
The agreement includes a total of 10 TITAN systems. Each system includes an advanced system with two larger trucks and a basic system with two vehicles delivered over five delivery orders, Jain explained. The systems allow soldiers to make intelligence decisions without requiring the cloud, putting "all that power in the back of a truck," he added.
Palantir also joined forces with Northrop Grumman, L3Harris and Palmer Luckey-founded defense tech startup Anduril Industries on some capabilities for the program.
The news from Palantir comes during a volatile period for the 2024 S&P 500 front-runner. Shares have lost more than one-fourth of their value over the past month as risk-off sentiment hits Wall Street and the buzzing tech sector. Last month, shares jumped 24% to a record high after the company reported strong earnings and guidance fueled by AI demand.
Many of the measures prosecutors proposed in November remain intact with a few tweaks.
A requirement that Google share search query data with competitors now says that Google can charge for the cost of access and that the competitors must not pose a national security risk.
In addition, the team claims the Ring will be able to identify other emotional states such as anxiety and sexual arousal.
It will also be sophisticated enough to “understand context” to decipher between your partner’s heart rate increasing from either exercise or from arousal.
A thin line centering the ring will turn pink or red to let you know if your partner is stressed or aroused.
“If your partner experiences unexpected arousal or excitement, your ring will immediately begin pulsing with that signature magenta glow – creating an intimate awareness that transcends distance and circumstance,” a spokesperson told SEXTECHGUIDE.
The creators said the product brings a “fundamentally new form of human connection” — and surveillance.
Raw also claims that the device will record voice patterns — not full conversations — and “only” take “emotional markers” discarding raw data, which will be encrypted.
But what happens if your ring starts to glow when you’re not with your partner — indicating something fishy is going on?
“When something’s up, you’ll know. Simple as that,” RAW co-founder Marina Anderson said.
The clergy and worshippers said they enjoyed it, but agreed it wouldn’t replace services led by humans anytime soon.
“It was pretty entertaining and fun, but it didn’t feel like a Mass or a service. … It felt distant. I didn’t feel like they were talking to me,” Taru Nieminen told The Associated Press.
The Rev. Kari Kanala, the vicar at St. Paul’s, echoed her sentiment.
“The warmth of the people is what people need,” he said.
Other experiments with AI church services
Churches and pastors around the world have been experimenting with AI, just like the rest of the society, to try to understand what role it could play in their lives — and if it can attract more worshippers.
In 2023, an AI-led service was held in a church in Germany. Last year, an avatar of “Jesus” on a computer screen in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland took questions from believers and offered responses based on Scripture.
ChatGPT also refused to give absolution or blessings, which is a good guardrail, Kanala said, “because somehow it can divide things which are very intimate and religious.”
Kopperoinen also said he was aware of the impact of AI tools on the environment, including, for example, the amount of water used to power them. Some in the Finnish Lutheran church criticized St. Paul’s for using AI to entertain people at the cost of the environment, he said.
The importance of human touch
Worshippers said they found the service different, interesting and entertaining, but also confusing at times. Speech patterns were rapid and hard to follow.
The app suspended its services in the U.S. for less than a day before restoring service following assurances from Trump that he would postpone banning it.
Earlier this week, the U.K.’s data protection watchdog said it was investigating how the app uses the personal information of 13 to 17-year-olds to deliver content recommendations to them.
The Information Commissioner’s Office said that there are growing concerns around how social media platforms were using data generated by children’s online activity to power their recommendation algorithms, and the potential for young people to see inappropriate or harmful content as a result.
The US Navy and NASA have also barred access to the app for their workers. A bipartisan bill seeking to ban DeepSeek from government devices also was introduced in Congress last month, but has yet to advance.
Congress banned TikTok over national security concerns after its Chinese parent, ByteDance, failed to divest by a Jan. 19 deadline.
However, President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of the law by 75 days until a US buyer could be found.
On Thursday, Trump said he would “probably” extend the order if necessary.
"Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we have some practice at this now," SpaceX flight commentator Dan Huot said from the launch site.
SpaceX later confirmed that the spacecraft experienced “a rapid unscheduled disassembly" during the ascent engine firing and said it alerted safety officials.
Flights were briefly grounded at Orlando International Airport "due to space launch debris in the area," the airport posted on X.
Starship didn't make it quite as high or as far as last time.
NASA has booked Starship to land its astronauts on the moon later this decade. SpaceX’s Elon Musk is aiming for Mars with Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket.
Sources: Some Malaria, TB Program Cuts Reversed by US
Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision, two sources familiar with the projects and one of the groups told Reuters.
Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision, two sources familiar with the projects and one of the groups told Reuters.
The aid recipients said the decisions were promising, but their work remains in limbo as funding for their projects from the world's biggest donor had not yet restarted.
The Trump administration canceled around 90% of contracts funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. State Department, sending shockwaves across the global aid community Thursday.
North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for First Time
State media on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards where warships are built.
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.
State media on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards where warships are built.
The Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, didn't provide details on the submarine, but said Kim was briefed on its construction.
Questions about how North Korea, a heavily sanctioned and impoverished country, could get resources and technology to build nuclear-powered submarines have surfaced.
Moon, the submarine expert, said North Korea may have received Russian technological assistance to build a nuclear reactor to be used in the submarine in return for supplying conventional weapons and troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine.
He also said North Korea could launch the submarine in one or two years to test its capability before its actual deployment.
North Korea has an estimated 70-90 diesel-powered submarines in one of the world’s largest fleets. However, they are mostly aging ones capable of launching only torpedoes and mines, not missiles.
Trudeau: Trump Aims to 'Collapse the Canadian Economy'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused President Donald Trump of seeking to "collapse the Canadian economy" following the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canada, The New York Times reported.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Trudeau dismissed Trump's justification for the tariffs, fentanyl, as "completely bogus, completely unjustified, completely false" and said Trump's true objective is to weaken Canada to the point of annexation.
During two phone calls between Trump and Trudeau on Feb. 3, Trump questioned the validity of the U.S.-Canada border and suggested revisiting shared water agreements. According to four anonymous sources familiar with the discussions, he raised concerns over Canada's dairy industry, banking regulations, and consumption taxes.
Canadian officials remain unsettled despite assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has refrained from issuing threats and downplayed any changes in military cooperation. The broader political landscape in Canada reflects growing unease, with many viewing Trump's actions as a deliberate shift in U.S.-Canada relations.
Italian PM Meloni: NATO Could Cover Ukraine With Defense Protection
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the NATO Alliance can provide military defense for non-member nations. She offered that assessment of NATO rights at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels, reports the KYIV Independent.
Meloni appeared to support some NATO countries defending Ukraine, even though Ukraine is not a member nation. Ukraine becoming a member nation of NATO has been a part of negotiations to bring about an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Donald Trump said he does not believe that will be an option.
The NATO protection umbrella talk is related to NATO's Article 5. That guarantees if any NATO nation is attacked, all must step in to help with defense. That has only happened once, following the September 11 attacks on the U.S.
Trump Appoints Fox News Hosts to Kennedy Center Board
President Donald Trump has appointed two Fox News Channel (FNC) hosts to serve on the board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
“I am thrilled to announce that Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo will be joining our Kennedy Center Board - This completes our selection. We look forward to restoring the Center to Greatness, and ushering in America’s Golden Age. Together, we will Make the Arts Great Again!,” Trump posted Friday evening on his Truth Social platform.
Bartiromo is the host of "Mornings with Maria" on Fox Business Network and Ingraham is the namesake of "The Ingraham Angle" on FNC.
Trump's Scottish Golf Resort Vandalized With Pro-Palestine Graffiti
President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti, with a protest group claiming responsibility.
Local media on Saturday showed images of red paint scrawled across walls at the course with the slogans "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine" as well as insults against Trump.
"Gaza is not for sale" was also painted on one of the greens and holes dug up on the course.
Palestine Action said it caused the damage, posting on social media platform X: "Whilst Trump attempts to treat Gaza as his property, he should know his own property is within reach."
Last month, Trump enraged the Arab world by declaring unexpectedly that the United States would take over Gaza, resettle its over 2-million Palestinian population and develop it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."
Police Scotland said it was investigating.
France, Germany, Italy and UK Back Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
"The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza," the ministers said in a joint statement.
The plan, which was drawn up by Egypt and adopted by Arab leaders on Tuesday, has been rejected by Israel and by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has presented his own vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a "Middle East Riviera."
Suit Aims to Strike EPA 'Forever Chemicals' Standards
Two trade organizations representing several Long Island water providers sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week, hoping to overturn government-mandated limits on "forever chemicals," the New York Post reported.
Two trade organizations representing several Long Island water providers sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week, hoping to overturn government-mandated limits on "forever chemicals," the New York Post reported.
In April, the Biden administration announced new legally enforceable drinking water standards aimed at reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as "forever chemicals" due to their inability to break down.
Interior Dept Reviewing Federal Lands for Energy Needs
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Feb. 3 directed his assistant secretaries to review and, as appropriate, revise all withdrawn public lands.
As part of President Donald Trump's push to increase domestic energy production, the Interior Department is reviewing ways to utilize federal lands, which has alarmed environmental activists.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Feb. 3 directed his assistant secretaries to "review and, as appropriate, revise all withdrawn public lands," citing a federal statute corresponding to the Antiquities Act of 1906, which allows presidents to create national monuments, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
During his first term, Trump sharply reduced the boundaries of two monuments in Utah — Bear's Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — and stripped protections from a marine monument off the coast of New England to allow commercial fishing, the Times reported. Former President Joe Biden reversed the changes, but some believe the review will pave the way for similar actions in Trump's second term.
"Donald Trump made it clear on Day 1 what his priorities for public lands and waters would be, and these orders are the next step in his reckless ‘drill, baby, drill' agenda," Athan Manuel, director of the Sierra Club's Lands Protection Program, said in a Feb. 4 statement. "But … we won't stop until these lands and waters are protected for the next generation."
SBA to Move Six Regional Offices Out of Sanctuary Cities
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler says the agency will move six of its regional offices to "less costly, more accessible locations" that follow immigration laws and better serve the business communities.
No details were given about where the offices might be moving to.
"Over the last four years, the record invasion of illegal aliens has jeopardized both the lives of American citizens and the livelihoods of American small business owners, who have each become victims of Joe Biden's migrant crime spree. Under President [Donald] Trump, the SBA is committed to putting American citizens first again — starting by ensuring that zero taxpayer dollars go to fund illegal aliens," Loeffler said in a release.
Separately, the Loeffler said SBA loans won't be eligible to businesses that have owners "in whole or in part" who aren't U.S. citizens. The SBA said in an email response to a query that it would make more details about that policy known "in coming days."
14-year-old charged with murder in Newark police officer shooting
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, died at a hospital and a second officer who was also shot was recovering from his injuries.
A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting a police officer before he could get out of his patrol car during an illegal firearms investigation in Newark, NJ, was charged with murder and attempted murder, officials said Saturday.
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, died at a hospital and a second officer shot is recovering from his injuries.
“Five-year veteran Joseph Azcona was shot before he even had the opportunity to leave his police car,” Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said at a news conference Saturday morning.
Chiefs' star receiver Xavier Worthy arrested, charged with assault
Chiefs star Xavier Worthy was reportedly arrested Friday night on an assault charge.
Only four weeks after he capped an impressive rookie season by scoring two touchdowns in Super Bowl 59, Worthy was posing for a mugshot after he was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, according to jailhouse records.
Fox26 in Houston was first to report the news.
One man claims his car was trashed after making the mistake of parking outside a $17 million mansion on the city's Billionaires' Row.
A war over a precious parking spot has erupted between renters and mansion owners in a wealthy San Francisco enclave.
One man claims his car was trashed after making the mistake of parking outside a $17 million mansion on the city’s Billionaires’ Row — a spot that had apparently been illegally reserved by white traffic cones, according to a report.
The bizarre battle began in August after the renter, who had just moved into his apartment in Pacific Heights and noticed the dozens of white cones lining Broadway between Broderick and Baker.
Broadway ticket prices are completely out of control — Denzel Washington's show is charging $900 for just Row M
This is not a victory for classics. It’s a war on your wallet.
The highest-grossing show on Broadway last week wasn’t any of the big dogs: “Wicked,” “The Lion King” or “Hamilton.”
No. 1 wasn’t even a musical.
The winner was “Othello” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, which sold a mammoth $2.63 million in tickets last week over just seven performances.
The back row of the mezzanine at “Good Night and Good Luck,” starring George Clooney, is $272. Front row center is about $600.
Row D at “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” with “Succession” Emmy winner Sarah Snook, is a relatively kind $450.
Tickets costing the same as an apartment rental in Kansas City is especially rich coming from an industry that prides itself as a warrior against inequality.
Um, none of the people you’re fighting for can afford your freakin’ shows!
Expensive tickets are nothing new, of course. Scalpers make a mint selling hot tickets to high rollers.
“The Producers” caused a stir in 2001 when its face value jumped to $100. How quaint.
NYPD Internal Affairs boss repeatedly hit on sergeant, told her she had a 'nice rack' and demanded lap dance: suit
An NYPD lieutenant with the Internal Affairs Bureau repeatedly hit on a female sergeant who works under him, telling her she has “a nice rack” and demanding a lap dance, according to a new lawsuit.
Sgt. Fizgeralda Sanchez joined the department in 2007 and went to work for IAB Lt. Ronald Reynolds in November 2024 at a unit in the Bronx. He immediately began asking Sanchez, 46, out to “breakfast, lunch and dinner” and quizzing her on her relationship status, according to the suit.
One day when she wore a tighter top to work, he told her she had “a nice rack,” according to court papers.
She called the NYPD Equal Employment Opportunity unit twice to file a complaint but they never returned her call, she said.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch performed an overhaul at IAB in December, making major changes to the bureau’s leadership.
Reynolds refused to comment on the lawsuit. He has been transferred out of the unit, police sources said.
The Lieutenants Benevolent Association President Lou Turco defended Reynolds and called the allegations “categorically untrue.” The NYPD released a statement saying it “does not tolerate sexual harassment” and is reviewing the lawsuit.
Mellencamp noted that she has to keep going and “give myself joy and goals.”
Teddi Mellencamp is in the fight of her life.
After undergoing surgery last month to remove brain tumors, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 43, revealed more cancer has been found.
“Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 tumors in my lungs. These are all metastases of my melanoma,” Mellencamp wrote on Instagram on Friday. “The doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will effectively treat them.”
Kyle Richards echoed Kemsley’s sentiments, penning, “The best moment! Right after your surgery when you weren’t quite sure what year it was and I said “but I bet she can name all of Angelina Jolie’s kids names” and you did.”
On Saturday, Mellencamp posted to her Instagram Story, “Thank you all for the support. I am feeling great and got approval from my doctors to ride today. This makes my heart and soul happy.”
The reality star, who is an avid horseback rider, explained, “If I see you at the show today and you have the urge to try to tell me not to I kindly ask you to refrain. I unknowingly rode with huge tumors in my brain for 6 months and those big ones are gone now. When you are sick or have cancer your mental health is very important.”
“He walks into each day with kindness and silliness and a lust for life,” Osment wrote on Instagram in a post celebrating his 40th birthday.
Anthony, also a musician, studied at the University of Virginia, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He worked at the e-commerce platform Spring (formerly TeeSpring) and was the head of strategic partnerships at Linktree until July 2024, when he enrolled at the Chef Apprentice School of the Arts.
Osment rose to fame by playing the best friend, Lilly Truscott, of Hannah Montana — played by Miley Cyrus — on the hit Disney show from 2006 to 2011.
The actress later scored a leading spot on the sitcom “Young & Hungry,” before landing a recurring role on “Young Sheldon” in 2022 and the “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” spinoff.
Gene Hackman cause of death revealed as sheriff says his wife died from rare virus linked to rodents a week before he did
The couple was found ‘mummified’ in their New Mexico home in February.
Gene Hackman lived with his dead wife’s body for a full week before succumbing to complications from heart problems and advanced Alzheimer’s disease, officials said Friday as they revealed heartbreaking details of the legendary actor’s death.
His longtime love, Betsy Arakawa, died of Hantavirus, a rare flu-like disease linked to rats, likely on Feb. 11, the New Mexico officials said. The “French Connection” star, meanwhile, is believed to have died seven days later.
The tragic timeline ends the mystery that has surrounded the death of one of America’s most beloved actors, who was found with his wife on Feb. 26 inside their Santa Fe mansion.
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Arakawa, 65, last left the sprawling estate on Feb. 11, which was also the last time she sent out any communications, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
She likely died of the virus that day, New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell said at a highly anticipated news conference Friday afternoon.
They also didn’t have any surveillance cameras inside their home to help piece together the circumstances surrounding their deaths, but investigators say it appeared that Hackman had suddenly fallen.
Initially theories swirled that the duo may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, but testing of their remains appeared to prove otherwise. And a local gas company said they only found a “miniscule” gas leak coming from their stove, which wouldn’t have been enough to kill them.
Officials also previously said they were trying to crack the code for their cell phones to look at their correspondence in an effort to put together a timeline leading up to their deaths.
Hackman – who has battled health issues – was last publicly seen going into a medical appointment in March 2024. He appeared gaunt and frail at the time.
His daughter, Leslie Anne Allen, 58 – whom he had with his ex-wife Faye Maltese – said she and her dad “were close” but said she hadn’t been in contact with him for months.
Hackman had three children in total, all of whom he shared with Maltese.
Despite finding it “difficult,” Skye has managed to come to terms with her aging, thanks to her active lifestyle.
After noticing the weight gain that naturally happens as a person ages, she said, “I’ll just exercise more — it might not make me lose weight, but I’ll feel healthier. And that’s been helping.”
Amid her struggles, Skye is also trying to be kind to herself, “have compassion and just be happy and healthy.”
She added, “I also feel like ‘Thank God, I’m healthy right now.’ I’m just trying to do what I can. It’s a whole minefield, but I’m trying to just have a good attitude.”
Toxic Algae Sickens Dozens of Marine Animals in LA
Dozens of disoriented and stranded marine animals sickened by a neurological toxin from algae have been found on Los Angeles beaches over the past six weeks, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.
Dozens of disoriented and stranded marine animals sickened by a neurological toxin from algae have been found on Los Angeles beaches over the past six weeks, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.
"Over the last week, the number of current MMCC patients likely impacted by the toxic algal bloom has more than tripled, with 35 in our care, and 8 of those being admitted yesterday alone," the center said in an Instagram post.
Social Security Plans to Restart Full Overpayment Clawbacks
The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to return to its policy of withholding up to 100% of recipients' checks to recover overpayments to beneficiaries, reinstating a plan that was abandoned last year when some Americans were shocked to get bills for thousands of dollars.
By law, the agency is required to claw back overpayments, but last year, the agency opted to cap the withholding rate, keeping 10% of the person's monthly benefit check, but on Friday, the agency said it will start to claim 100% of benefit checks to cover new cases of overpayments, reports CBS News.
SSA Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek said that it is the agency's "duty to revise the overpayment repayment policy back to full withholding."
Trump Organization Sues Capital One Over Closed Accounts
The Trump Organization has filed suit against Capitol One for closing hundreds of the company's accounts in 2021.
President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, on Friday posted a statement about the case on Instagram:
"Today, the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County against to hold the bank accountable for their egregious conduct in unjustifiably terminating over 300 of the company's bank accounts, without cause, in 2021.
"The decision by Capital One to 'debank' our company, after well over a decade, was a clear attack on free speech and free enterprise that flies in the face of the bedrock principles and freedoms that define our country. Moreover, the arbitrary closure of these accounts, without justifiable cause, reflects a broader effort to silence and undermine the success of the Trump Organization and those who dare to express their political views.
New Medicare Rules Aim to Reduce CT Scan Radiation Risk
Hospitals and imaging centers across the U.S. must now collect and share data on CT scan radiation levels under new Medicare regulations, a move aimed at improving patient safety and reducing cancer risks associated with excessive radiation exposure, NBC News reported.
Hospitals and imaging centers nationwide are facing new federal requirements to monitor and report radiation levels from CT scans under updated Medicare regulations that took effect in January. The changes, which will be phased in over the next three years, are intended to enhance patient safety by addressing inconsistencies in radiation doses and reducing unnecessary exposure.
Khamenei: Tehran Will Not Negotiate Under US 'Bully' Pressure
In a meeting with senior Iranian officials, Khamenei said the aim of Washington's offer for negotiations was to impose their own expectations, Iranian state media reported.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Tehran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the country's top authority to negotiate a nuclear deal.
In an interview with Fox Business, Trump said, "There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal" to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In a meeting with senior Iranian officials, Khamenei said the aim of Washington's offer for negotiations was to "impose their own expectations," Iranian state media reported.
"The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations.
Daily Mail: Putin Signals Willingness to End Ukraine War
The Daily Mail reported Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a willingness to end the war in Ukraine if a long-term peace can be reached.
But throughout The Mail's report, no names of sources were given. However, the publication did note that "according to individuals familiar with high-level" peace "negotiations" inside the Kremlin, "these include a concrete framework for a final peace agreement and a carefully curated list of countries to participate in a prospective peacekeeping mission."
The story follows after a similar report from Reuters two days earlier on Thursday. The Reuters story also mentioned that Putin is seeking a deal to ensure Russia's long-term security and that he would be unwilling to give up any of the land Russia has taken.
We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro
Ozempic and other diabetes drugs used for weight loss are leaving some users blind or with vision impairment.
When James Norris, a 56-year-old mechanic from Roxbury, New Jersey, went on a low dose of Mounjaro, a GLP-1 medication similar to Ozempic, to lose weight in March 2023, he thought it would be a miracle drug.
At 289 pounds, he had struggled to lose weight for years with diet and exercise. His wife had lost 60 pounds in several months on the medication, and her success convinced him to give it a shot.
“I just couldn’t keep weight off — [the drug] seemed like a good alternative,” he said.
“I’ve been a mechanic my whole life — I can’t do anything hands on anymore,” said Norris, who stopped taking Mounjaro around July 2024 but still has significantly impaired vision.
He now mostly does administrative work from a computer and believes the risk of the medications, particularly at higher doses, isn’t worth it.
While it’s unclear how many people on these drugs are experiencing vision issues, Norris’s attorney, Robert King, said his firm alone has received “hundreds” of GLP-1 medication and vision-loss related cases.
The Wallenberg family, one of Sweden’s most influential dynasties, exerts significant control over a vast business empire primarily through two key entities: Investor AB, a publicly traded investment company, and FAM AB, a private holding company wholly owned by the Wallenberg Foundations. Their ownership spans a wide range of industries, including banking, telecommunications, defense, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, with a focus on companies that are leaders in their fields. Below is an overview of their major holdings based on available information as of March 08, 2025:
Key Ownership Vehicles
Investor AB
Market capitalization: Approximately $60 billion (as referenced historically, though this may have grown by 2025).
The Wallenberg Foundations hold a controlling interest, with about 23.3% of the capital and 50% of the voting rights, ensuring their dominance in decision-making.
Focus: Long-term investments in listed companies and wholly-owned subsidiaries via Patricia Industries.
FAM AB
Wholly owned by the Wallenberg Foundations.
Manages a portfolio of strategic holdings and alternative investments, with assets valued at around SEK 46 billion (approximately $4.5 billion USD) as of 2017, though this figure may have increased.
Focus: Active ownership in innovative companies with a long-term horizon.
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Major Holdings
The Wallenbergs have controlling or significant stakes in numerous globally recognized companies. Here’s a breakdown of some of their most notable investments:
Banking and Finance
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
Ownership: Approximately 21% through Investor AB.
One of Sweden’s largest banks, tracing its roots to the family’s founding of Stockholms Enskilda Bank in 1856.
A cornerstone of their financial influence.
Nasdaq
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (exact percentage varies but historically notable).
The family has influence over the U.S.-based stock exchange operator, reflecting their reach beyond Sweden.
Industrial and Manufacturing
ABB
Ownership: Major stake through Investor AB (around 10-12% historically).
A Swiss-Swedish multinational in robotics, power, and automation technology.
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Nefab
Ownership: Controlled via FAM AB.
Provides packaging solutions for industrial products.
Defense and Aerospace
Saab AB
Ownership: Approximately 30% through Investor AB.
A Swedish defense and security company, known for the Gripen fighter jet.
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
AstraZeneca
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (around 4% historically, though diluted over time).
A global pharmaceutical giant co-headquartered in the UK and Sweden.
Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum)
Ownership: Stake via Investor AB.
Focuses on rare diseases and specialty pharmaceuticals.
Mölnlycke Health Care
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries (Investor AB subsidiary).
A leader in medical products and solutions.
Wallenberg
Laborie
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
Specializes in medical diagnostics and devices.
Sarnova
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
A distributor of healthcare products in the U.S.
Permobil
Ownership: Wholly owned via Patricia Industries.
Produces powered wheelchairs and mobility solutions.
Telecommunications
Ericsson
Ownership: Around 5-6% of capital but 22-23% of voting rights through Investor AB (combined with other shareholders).
A global leader in telecommunications equipment and services.
Private Equity and Real Estate
EQT
Ownership: Significant stake via Investor AB (around 17-19% historically).
A major global private equity firm based in Sweden.
Grand Hôtel
Ownership: Controlled via FAM AB (The Grand Group).
An iconic luxury hotel in Stockholm.
Manages forest assets in Sweden.
Broader Influence
Wallenberg Foundations: The family’s 16 foundations, including the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, hold substantial assets (valued at SEK 262 billion, or roughly $25 billion USD, as of 2023). These foundations reinvest dividends from their holdings into research and education, reinforcing their economic and social influence in Sweden.
Wallenberg Sphere: Often referred to as the "Wallenberg ecosystem," this network of companies employs around 600,000 people globally and generates annual sales estimated at $154 billion (historical figure, likely higher by 2025).
Philosophy and Scale
The Wallenbergs’ ownership strategy emphasizes active, long-term engagement rather than passive investment. They prioritize controlling stakes or significant influence through voting rights, often exceeding their capital ownership. Their empire is estimated to control about one-third of Sweden’s GDP indirectly and 40% of the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s value (based on 1970s and 1990s estimates, with modern influence still substantial). Globally, their business empire has been valued at €250 billion (approximately $278 billion USD) by some reports, putting them in the league of the world’s wealthiest dynasties, though much of this wealth is tied up in foundations rather than personal fortunes.
This vast portfolio reflects their motto, “Esse, non Videri” ("To be, rather than to seem"), as they maintain a low public profile despite their outsized economic footprint. Their influence extends beyond ownership to shaping corporate governance and innovation, particularly in Sweden, where they’ve been pivotal since the 19th century.
The Wallenberg Foundations refer to a network of charitable organizations established by the Wallenberg family, one of Sweden’s most prominent industrialist dynasties. These foundations collectively form one of the largest private funding entities for research and education in Europe, channeling wealth generated from the family’s extensive business empire into societal benefits rather than personal enrichment. Below is a detailed explanation of their structure, purpose, and impact as of March 08, 2025, based on available information.
Origins and Purpose
The Wallenberg Foundations trace their roots to the family’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy, formalized in the early 20th century. The first foundation, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW), was established in 1917 by Knut Agathon Wallenberg and his wife Alice, with an initial donation of shares worth SEK 20 million (equivalent to over SEK 600 million, or about $58 million USD, in today’s terms). The family’s philosophy—reflected in their motto “Esse, non Videri” ("To be, rather than to seem")—emphasizes discreet but impactful contributions to society, particularly in advancing scientific research, education, and innovation in Sweden.
The foundations serve as a mechanism to reinvest profits from the Wallenberg business empire—primarily through holdings in Investor AB and FAM AB—into public good, rather than concentrating wealth in the hands of individual family members. This aligns with Sweden’s cultural emphasis on collective welfare and has cemented the Wallenbergs’ reputation as a "dynasty with a purpose."
Structure and Key Foundations
There are 16 Wallenberg Foundations, though three dominate in terms of assets and influence. These are managed independently but share a common goal of supporting Swedish research and education. Here’s an overview of the most significant ones:
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW)
Founded: 1917
Purpose: The largest of the foundations, it focuses on funding basic research in natural sciences, technology, and medicine, as well as supporting major scientific infrastructure projects in Sweden.
Assets: As of 2023, its endowment was valued at approximately SEK 130 billion (around $12.5 billion USD), though this may have grown by 2025.
Grants: In 2023 alone, it awarded SEK 2.2 billion (about $212 million USD), with a historical total of SEK 38 billion ($3.7 billion USD) since inception, adjusted for inflation.
Ownership: Holds 19.5% of Investor AB’s capital and 43% of its voting rights, ensuring significant control over the family’s business empire.
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW)
Founded: 1963
Purpose: Supports research and education in social sciences, humanities, and law, complementing KAW’s focus on hard sciences.
Assets: Part of the combined SEK 262 billion ($25 billion USD) total across all foundations as of 2023.
Grants: Awards around SEK 100-150 million ($9-14 million USD) annually.
Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (MAW)
Founded: 1960
Purpose: Focuses on education and humanities, often funding projects for children and youth development.
Assets: Contributes to the collective endowment of the foundations.
Grants: Similar scale to MMW, with an emphasis on cultural and educational initiatives.
Other Foundations: The remaining 13 include smaller entities like the Berit Wallenberg Foundation (archaeology and art history) and family-specific trusts (e.g., Peter Wallenberg Foundation). Together, they broaden the scope of the family’s philanthropy but are less prominent individually.
Funding and Assets
The foundations’ wealth is derived from dividends and returns on their stakes in Investor AB (a publicly traded investment company) and FAM AB (a private holding company). Together, these entities control a vast portfolio of companies (e.g., SEB, Ericsson, ABB, Saab, AstraZeneca), generating substantial revenue. As of 2023, the total asset value of the 16 foundations was approximately SEK 262 billion ($25 billion USD), with KAW holding the lion’s share. This figure likely reflects growth from earlier estimates (e.g., SEK 100 billion in 2017), driven by market performance and reinvestment.
The foundations do not rely on public donations; instead, they are self-sustaining through their investment income. For instance:
Investor AB dividends fund KAW, MMW, and MAW, with KAW alone receiving significant payouts due to its large voting stake.
FAM AB, wholly owned by the foundations, manages a portfolio worth SEK 46 billion ($4.5 billion USD) as of 2017, with profits also directed to charitable causes.
Impact and Grants
The Wallenberg Foundations have disbursed over SEK 50 billion ($4.8 billion USD) in grants since 1917, with a focus on long-term, transformative projects. Key areas of impact include:
Scientific Research:
KAW has funded initiatives like the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), investing SEK 5.5 billion ($530 million USD) since 2015 to advance AI and autonomous technology.
Support for the Human Protein Atlas and quantum technology research at Swedish universities.
Infrastructure:
Major investments in facilities like the MAX IV synchrotron laboratory and SciLifeLab, enhancing Sweden’s position in global science.
Education:
Scholarships, such as the Wallenberg Academy Fellows program, nurture young researchers, with over 200 fellows funded since 2012.
MMW and MAW support pedagogical innovation and cultural preservation.
Scale: In 2023, the foundations granted SEK 2.5 billion ($240 million USD) collectively, surpassing many government research budgets in Sweden. Over the past decade (2014-2023), KAW alone awarded SEK 20 billion ($1.9 billion USD).
Governance and Family Role
The foundations are governed by boards that include Wallenberg family members alongside independent experts, ensuring a balance of legacy and professionalism. For example:
Peter “Poker” Wallenberg Jr., Marcus Wallenberg, and Jacob Wallenberg—fifth-generation leaders—play active roles in both the foundations and the business empire.
Decisions reflect the family’s strategic vision, but day-to-day operations are managed by professional staff.
Unlike many billionaire families, the Wallenbergs channel most of their wealth into these foundations rather than personal fortunes. This structure limits individual inheritance while preserving influence, as the foundations own the controlling stakes in Investor AB and FAM AB.
Broader Significance
Economic Influence: The foundations’ ownership of business assets ties them to about one-third of Sweden’s GDP indirectly, amplifying their societal role.
Global Reach: While focused on Sweden, their funding supports international collaborations, and their business holdings (e.g., AstraZeneca, Nasdaq) have a worldwide footprint.
Legacy: The foundations embody a model of “capitalism with a conscience,” contrasting with dynasties that prioritize personal wealth accumulation (e.g., the Rockefellers or Kochs).
In summary, the Wallenberg Foundations are a sophisticated system for perpetuating the family’s influence while advancing Sweden’s intellectual and scientific capital. Their $25 billion endowment and annual grants of over $240 million position them as a powerhouse in philanthropy, seamlessly integrated with the family’s $278 billion business empire (estimated globally). By 2025, their assets and impact have likely grown further, driven by the success of their investments and a commitment to innovation.
The future of Ethereum scaling lies in hardware, not software
Hardware acceleration is essential for Ethereum’s future, enabling it to compete with faster blockchains, support real-world applications, and avoid stagnation.
Running Ethereum today is like trying to play a modern game on a 1980s laptop — the outdated hardware would struggle to load, lag endlessly, and likely crash under the weight of new demands. Designed for a simpler blockchain era, Ethereum’s infrastructure can no longer keep up, processing just 10 to 62 transactions per second, far below the thousands needed for mainstream adoption.
Meanwhile, with sub-second block times and near-zero fees, Solana enjoys growing mainstream popularity, which is evident in surging wallet downloads amid the TRUMP launch. Ethereum remains hindered by high gas fees and congestion, pushing users and developers to faster alternatives.
Without addressing its scaling bottlenecks, Ethereum risks falling behind. While Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) rollups have alleviated network congestion, they ultimately serve as stopgap measures that provide temporary relief. Software-first approaches are experiencing teething issues in interoperability and scalability, raising questions about Ethereum’s long-term sustainability and relevance.
Many L2s are designed to fit the native network and cannot support real-time applications such as decentralized gaming or cross-border payments. Ethereum needs a fundamental shift if it wants to maintain its leadership in the blockchain space. The solution lies not in incremental software updates but in hardware acceleration.
Aligning Ethereum’s vision with hardware
Vitalik Buterin’s Verge milestone envisions Ethereum achieving complete node verification on consumer-grade devices, a critical step toward the blockchain’s broader goals of accessibility and decentralization. Buterin has emphasized shifting from patchwork solutions to building a well-rounded computational infrastructure to realize this vision. Purpose-built hardware, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), is key: It enhances transaction processing speeds, reduces latency, and optimizes energy use. It lays the groundwork for sustainable Ethereum scaling, ensuring the network grows without compromising its core principles.
PostFinance AG, a prominent Swiss financial institution, has a rich history spanning over a century, evolving from a postal financial service into a modern, systemically important bank. Its origins trace back to 1906 when it was established as the financial services division of Swiss Post, initially offering a "post cheque and giro service" to facilitate payment transactions across Switzerland. This service leveraged the extensive network of approximately 3,000 post offices, making financial access widely available during a time when Switzerland’s dense postal infrastructure was a natural fit for such operations.
In its early years, PostFinance focused on basic payment services. A significant milestone came with the introduction of the inpayment slip with a reference number (VISR) during the 1930s economic crisis, a pioneering innovation that revolutionized paper-based payments in Switzerland. This system, later renamed ISR in 1996, solidified PostFinance’s role in the country’s payment infrastructure. However, the economic challenges of the time also led to very low interest rates—by 1949, interest on postal cheque balances had dropped to just 0.2%, prompting its discontinuation due to the minimal benefit and administrative burden.
PostFinance remained a core part of Swiss Post’s operations for decades, gradually expanding its offerings. A major shift occurred in 2008 when PostFinance AG was formally incorporated as a private limited company under Swiss Post’s ownership, marking the beginning of its transformation into a fully-fledged financial institution. This transition was completed in June 2013, when PostFinance obtained a banking license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). This license allowed it to operate as a private-law entity, though still wholly owned by Swiss Post, and subjected it to stricter regulatory oversight. The same year, PostFinance moved into its new headquarters at Mingerstrasse 20 in Bern.
The acquisition of the banking license also meant the phasing out of the Swiss government’s state guarantee, which had historically bolstered customer confidence and contributed to a significant increase in deposits—from 50 billion CHF in 2012 to over 100 billion CHF by 2017. The guarantee was fully discontinued by September 2017, pushing PostFinance to stand on its own financial merits. Around this time, it began modernizing its infrastructure, notably transitioning to a new core banking system from Tata Consultancy Services over Easter weekend in 2018.
Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, PostFinance expanded its services beyond payments. In the 1990s, it ventured into e-trading with "yellowtrade," followed by the launch of the Deposito savings account in 2000 and its digital counterpart, e-Deposito. By 2003, it entered the mortgage market through partnerships with institutions like Münchener Hypothekenbank, Valiant Bank, and Credit Exchange AG, as the Postal Organization Act prohibits it from directly issuing loans or mortgages. These collaborations allowed PostFinance to offer "yellow mortgages" and other financing products without bearing the credit risk itself.
Innovation continued to define PostFinance’s evolution. In 2008, it opened its first advice centers in Lausanne, Basel, and Zurich, enhancing customer access to financial planning. The 2010s saw a strong push toward digitalization: the e-banking system was overhauled in 2014, followed by a website redesign in 2017, and the launch of "Valuu" in 2019, a fully digital mortgage brokerage platform (later sold to Credit Exchange AG in 2023). In 2021, PostFinance partnered with Swissquote to introduce "Yuh," a mobile banking app integrating payments, savings, and investments, reflecting its focus on tech-savvy customers.
PostFinance also adapted to emerging trends, such as offering cryptocurrency access (Bitcoin and Ethereum) in April 2023 through a partnership with Sygnum, responding to growing customer interest in digital assets.
Meanwhile, it phased out physical services like cash deposit machines in 2022 and reduced its Postomat ATM network, aligning with the shift toward digital transactions.
Financially, PostFinance has faced challenges and adaptations. Its profits declined from 246 million CHF in 2019 to 131 million CHF in 2020, prompting job cuts (129 in 2020, after 500 in 2018). By 2023, total assets stood at 102.26 billion CHF, with a net profit of 164 million CHF, reflecting resilience despite a competitive environment and regulatory constraints. Its systemic importance was recognized in 2015 by the Swiss National Bank, subjecting it to stricter capital and liquidity rules, and it holds an AA rating from Standard & Poor’s as of 2023.
Today, PostFinance serves around 2.5 million customers with approximately 3,340 full-time equivalent staff. Its history reflects a journey from a postal payment service to a leading retail bank, balancing tradition with innovation while navigating Switzerland’s unique financial landscape.
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade also does not fully resolve its fundamental scaling challenges, highlighting the urgency for enhanced scalability and stability. The key optimizations introduced — account abstraction and enhanced validator operations — seek to refine Ethereum’s efficiency and user experience but do not significantly increase transaction throughput or reduce network latency.
Ethereum risks falling behind without specialized hardware, weakening its position as a settlement layer for the blockchain community. Investing in hardware-native solutions will allow Ethereum to scale effectively while upholding its commitment to decentralization and supporting a growing user base.
"We will not allow the CCP to manipulate the legal process to evade justice — our mission is to fight for the truth and recover damages for the people of Missouri," Bailey said.
Missouri won a $24 billion lawsuit against China on Friday for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic after none of its defendants appeared in court.
Barefoot Pro-Palestinian Protester Scales Big Ben Tower
A barefoot man who climbed up the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London while carrying a Palestinian flag early Saturday continued to refuse to come down, even as darkness started to fall.
A barefoot man who climbed up the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London while carrying a Palestinian flag early Saturday continued to refuse to come down, even as darkness started to fall.
According to police, officers were called after the man made his way up to a ledge on the tower, which houses the landmark Big Ben clock at 7:24 GMT, or 2:27 a.m. ET, reports BBC News.
Palestine Action, the group claiming responsibility, said protesters attacked the course "in response to the American administration's plans and threats to destroy, ethnically cleanse, and 'take over' the Gaza Strip, reports CNN.
They painted "GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE" on the lawn of the Turnberry resort and dug up parts of the golf course, including holes used in championship matches.
Palestine Action, a British-based activist group, says its goal is to disrupt the operations of weapons suppliers for the Israeli government.
Trump has said he wants to redevelop Gaza, and that the United States will "take over" the Gaza Strip.
Trump Names Walt Nauta to Naval Academy Board
President Donald Trump has appointed Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and former co-defendant in special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case, to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy, The Hill reported.
"Our GREAT United States Naval Academy needs a new Board of Visitors. I am pleased to announce that an incredible group of Patriots will serve on the Board— Walt Nauta, Sean Spicer, 'Doc Ronnie' Jackson, and Derek Van Orden," Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social. "Together, they will ensure continued Greatness for the Academy."
Spicer was reappointed to the Naval Academy after the Biden administration encouraged his resignation in 2021. He will serve alongside Nauta; Jackson, a Republican congressman from Texas and retired Navy officer; and Van Orden, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin and a retired Navy SEAL.
Hochul Declares State of Emergency as Long Island Fire Spreads
Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y. has declared a state of emergency as multiple brush fires erupted Saturday afternoon in Suffolk County, Long Island, sending giant plumes of smoke into the air, visible as far away as Connecticut.
What began as a several large brush fires along Sunrise Highway toward the East End of Long Island has rapidly spread, consuming several structures and closed freeways in the Hamptons. The latest reports are that the fire is a mile long and being fueled by low humidity and 35 mph winds. Authorities have closed the roadway from Exit 55 to Westhampton Beach and Speonk Riverhead Road has also been closed. The fire is reported to be approaching Gabreski Airport and authorities have ordered evacuations for the threatened areas.
Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore said the local firefighters are using the lessons they learned almost 30 years ago during the Sunrise Fires in Westhampton. “We are fortunate to have veteran firefighters among us who fought the 1996 fires,” she said. “Their experience, training, and dedication are invaluable in this fight, and we stand in full support of their efforts. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who are working tirelessly to bring this fire under control.”
“Public safety is my top priority, and I'm committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe." Hochul said in a statement.
X Scrubs Accounts Linked to Chinese Communist Party
Social media platform X has been removing thousands of accounts from its platform over the past month with apparent ties to the CCP (Chinese Communist Party).
The Times said it was involved in an investigation of thousands of fake accounts on X that had one apparent focus — getting more attention directed at posts supportive of the CCP's international objectives.
Those objectives, according to the Times, range from a broad-reaching attempt to influence American voters in the 2024 elections, to more targeted information posts aimed at specific organizations that are not aligned with the CCP.
The Times report said Meta, the parent organization operating Facebook and Instagram, revealed it was working in 2024 to target thousands of accounts that may have been directly controlled by the CCP on a variety of platforms, "that were part of what appears to be the largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world.”
Trump DOJ Fires Head of Organized Crime Drug Task Force
The head of a key U.S. Justice Department task force that combats drugs and organized crime was fired on Friday, amid a move by President Donald Trump's administration to purge or sideline career officials.
The head of a key U.S. Justice Department task force that combats drugs and organized crime was fired on Friday, amid a move by President Donald Trump's administration to purge or sideline career officials.
Adam Cohen, who was director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, in a social media post said he had been fired by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former criminal defense attorney who was confirmed to the department's No. 2 role by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
Former drug trafficker, Jorge Valdes, recounts his harrowing journey through the dangerous world of international drug smuggling. From running a high-stakes cocaine operation worth millions to a catastrophic plane crash in the jungles of Panama, his story is filled with betrayal, survival, and shocking encounters with corrupt officials—including the notorious Manuel Noriega.
Hear how he endured brutal torture, life-threatening situations, and ultimate betrayal, only to make an astonishing comeback. This is a raw and unfiltered look into the dark underbelly of the drug trade, where power, greed, and survival collide.
The AI factor
Blockchain isn’t operating in isolation; it competes with computationally intensive industries, such as AI, the buzzword of 2024. The rise of AI has reshaped industries, but it is also becoming a fierce competitor to blockchain for electricity and equipment. Data centers like Hut 8 and Coin Scientific are prioritizing AI workloads, which can generate up to 25 times more revenue than Bitcoin (BTC) mining. These moves highlight the growing pressure on blockchain networks to optimize resource efficiency or risk being sidelined in the race for computational dominance.
Americans Missing Car Payments at Historical Rate
Americans are falling behind on their car payments at the highest rate in more than three decades, The Hill reported Saturday.
According to Fitch Ratings, 6.56% of subprime auto borrowers were at least 60 days past due on their loans in January — the highest level since the agency began tracking the data in 1994. The trend reflects growing financial strain as consumers struggle to keep pace with inflation's strain on the economy.
Fitch Ratings's report was echoed by another from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which found Americans are falling behind on their car payments. The report lays out that in the fourth quarter of 2024, 3% of all outstanding auto loans were at least 90 days past due, the highest serious delinquency rate since 2010.
Rep. Himes: Some House Members 'Don't Have Faculties to Do Jobs'
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., claims some House members “don’t have the faculties to do their job,” while another House Republican says they have a “difficult time sometimes telling between the deterioration of members and a handful who are just not very smart,” according to Politico.
The news outlet spoke to 25 members of the House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans, about what Congress is really like.
Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., said he’s seen one Republican, who, “unfortunately for you, has to go unnamed, show up drunk a number of times.
“There were one or two Dems I thought might be high on something but not drunk,” he added.
Other lawmakers, including Himes and Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., said they hadn’t seen anyone drunk.
Israel to Send Delegation to Qatar for Ceasefire Negotiations
Without mentioning Trump, the ministers' statement said that they rejected plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people individually or collectively ... as ethnic cleansing, a grave violation of international law and a crime against humanity.
Israel said that it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday "in an effort to advance the negotiations" around the ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas reported "positive signals" in talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators on starting negotiations on the truce's delayed second phase.
The statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office gave no details except to say it had "accepted the invitation of U.S.-backed mediators." Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua also gave no details. Talks on the second phase should have started a month ago.
The ministers at the OIC gathering supported a proposal that an administrative committee replace Hamas in governing Gaza. The committee would work "under the umbrella" of the Palestinian Authority, based in the occupied West Bank. Israel has rejected the PA having any role in Gaza, but hasn't put forward an alternative for postwar rule.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom said in a joint statement that they welcome the Arab initiative for a Gaza reconstruction plan, calling it "a realistic path." They added that "Hamas must neither govern Gaza nor be a threat to Israel anymore," and they support the central role for the PA.
Early Saturday, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in the southernmost city of Rafah, the Health Ministry there said. The Israeli military said that it struck several men who appeared to be flying a drone that entered Israel.
Trump Wants to Build More Ships, 'Very Fast, Very Soon'
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build more ships, "very fast, very soon," as China's naval shipbuilding capacity is now more than 230 times greater than America's, reports Axios.
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build more ships, “very fast, very soon,” as China's naval shipbuilding capacity is now more than 230 times greater than America's, reports Axios.
Trump is also mulling having a White House shipbuilding office, according to the report.
Trump during his speech to Congress last week said he would “resurrect the American shipbuilding industry.”
"We used it to make so many ships," he said. "We don't make them anymore very much, but we're going to make them very fast, very soon."
Russia Claims Advances; Zelenskyy Says 'Committed' to Talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday Washington wanted to discuss a framework for a peace agreement.
Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in a fresh setback for Kyiv ahead of talks to try to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday named a high-level delegation including ministers to meet U.S. negotiators in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, seeking to repair ties with President Donald Trump's administration.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday Washington wanted to discuss a "framework for a peace agreement."
"We hope to discuss and agree on the necessary decisions and steps," Zelenskyy said, stressing that Ukraine was "fully committed to constructive dialogue."
Russian Claims Gains
Russia's defense ministry on Saturday announced the recapture of three more villages: Viktorovka, Nikolayevka, and Staraya Sorochina.
According to DeepState, an online military tracker linked to the Ukrainian army, the Russian move followed a "breach" in the Ukrainian defense lines near the town of Sudzha, which is under Kyiv's control.
The advance appears to have cut off the logistics route needed by Ukraine to supply its troops, although Kyiv has not confirmed this.
Russia has already taken back over two-thirds of the territory in Kursk initially seized by Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military General Staff said Saturday that clashes were ongoing amid heavy bombardment with artillery and guided aerial bombs.
"Russia is proving literally every day with its cruelty that nothing has changed for them," Zelenskyy said.
He accused Moscow of wanting to "destroy and capture more as long as the world allows them to wage this war."
On Saturday, a strike on the embattled city of Pokrovsk killed a man in his 40s and wounded two others, the Donetsk governor, Vadym Filashkin, said.
Separately, four people were killed Saturday by drone attacks in the eastern Kharkiv region, one of which hit a meat processing plant, the head of its military administration, Oleg Synegubov, said.
A drone attack also killed a 74-year-old man in the southern Kherson region, the governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, said.
Powell: Fed to Stay on Hold Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread “uncertainty” stemming from President Donald Trump's policies to resolve, Chair Jerome Powell said in written remarks to be delivered Friday in New York.
Powell said the Trump administration is making policy changes in several areas, including trade, taxes, government spending, immigration and regulation, and added that the “net effect” of those changes are what will matter for the economy and the Fed's interest rate policies.
“While there have been recent developments in some of these areas, especially trade policy, uncertainty around the changes and their likely effects remains high,” Powell said. “As we parse the incoming information, we are focused on separating the signal from the noise as the outlook evolves. We do not need to be in a hurry, and are well positioned to wait for greater clarity.”
Wall Street traders, as a result, have boosted their forecasts for rate cuts, with futures pricing indicating they now expect three rate cuts by the Fed this year, up from just one a month or so ago. Those rate reductions could help bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and business loans.
Yet as Fed governor Christopher Waller noted Thursday, there are “good news” cuts and “bad news” cuts. “Bad news” cuts occur if the Fed reduces rates out of concern that the economy is slowing, while “good news” reductions are those that reflect a sense by the Fed that inflation is returning to its target of 2%.
Waller added that he still believes it will be possible for the Fed to engineer “good news” rate cuts later this year, though he dismissed the potential for a cut at the Fed's next meeting this month.
Hedge Funds Give up Half of 2025 Gains
Hedge fund stock pickers and multi-strategy funds gave up around half their average yearly gains in Thursday's tech-driven equity selloff, a note by Goldman Sachs showed.
Wall Street shares have been hit this week by a darkening U.S. economic outlook uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies, with the Nasdaq on Thursday confirming a correction since peaking in December.
Stock plunges were felt acutely in the parts of the markets where hedge funds held long bets such as on technology, media and telecommunications companies.
Global hedge funds were mostly long these stocks coming into this week, said a separate note from JPMorgan on Wednesday. A long position expects an asset value to rise whereas a short bet hopes it will decline.
British financier Andrew Law's secretive macro fund Caxton returned 4% in February adding gains to a positive year so far, up 7%, said another source with knowledge of the matter on Friday. Caxton did not immediately respond to several requests for comment.
Bitcoin forgets Strategic Reserve 'sell the news event' with 4% bounce
Bitcoin attempts to recover from a Strategic Reserve BTC price dip.
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD recovering from local lows of $84,713 on Bitstamp.
These came as US President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited executive order establishing the reserve, which will consist of no “new” BTC; only confiscated coins will form the stockpile.
El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal
El Salvador has been accumulating BTC at an accelerated pace amid pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to halt purchases.
El Salvador acquired 13 Bitcoin (BTC) since March 1, despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure on the country's public sector to stop accumulating the decentralized store of value asset.
According to the El Salvador Bitcoin Office, the country's Bitcoin treasury holds a total of over 6,105 BTC, valued at more than $527 million at current prices.
The Central American country typically acquires BTC at a steady pace of 1 coin every 24 hours. However, on March 3, El Salvador purchased 5 BTC in a single day.
President Nayib Bukele responded to the IMF pressure and said that El Salvador will continue buying BTC — characterizing the IMF's continued pressure as "whining."
“If it didn’t stop when the world ostracized us and most 'bitcoiners' abandoned us, it won’t stop now, and it won’t stop in the future," Bukele emphatically stated.
The government of El Salvador's unapologetic pro-Bitcoin stance caused several major crypto firms to announce that they are relocating to the Central American country.
On Jan. 7, Bitfinex Derivatives announced it was relocating from Seychelles to El Salvador. Stablecoin issuer Tether followed suit on Jan. 13 by announcing it was moving its headquarters to El Salvador.
David Sacks pushes back against idea of crypto transaction tax
Senior White House adviser David Sacks said he does not support a crypto transaction tax and cited the history of income tax as a warning.
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks rejected the idea of taxes on each cryptocurrency transaction as a method of filling the US strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and crypto stockpile with digital assets.
Trump proposes eliminating income tax and IRS
President Donald Trump previously proposed eliminating the federal income tax and replacing the income tax revenue with tariffs on imported goods.
Trump said the US federal government was funded exclusively by tariffs in the 19th century and argued it was a time of almost unparalleled prosperity for the country.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterated the proposal and said the Internal Revenue Service would be replaced by an “External Revenue Service.”
According to research from accounting automation company Dancing Numbers, the Trump administration’s plan to replace revenues from federal income taxes could save each American taxpayer at least $134,809.
50% of female crypto investors seek long-term wealth creation
Most female investors view Bitcoin as a long-term wealth creation strategy not just a vehicle to chase “overnight gains.”
Women are showing an increased interest in cryptocurrency investments, with the majority favoring long-term strategies and lower-risk assets like Bitcoin despite reporting a lack of industry knowledge, according to a new Bitpanda survey shared exclusively with Cointelegraph.
According to the survey, 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years and 39% planning to hold for more than five years.
Women also tend to prefer safer digital assets. Bitcoin (BTC) remains the most popular investment choice, with 30% of respondents selecting it as their first digital asset investment compared to 24% of men.
More than 54% of the 1,400 surveyed investors made their first investments in Bitcoin, Ether (ETH) or XRP (XRP).
FDIC resists transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Coinbase’s chief legal officer accuses the FDIC of resisting transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0 as Trump pledges to end crypto banking restrictions.
Some US government agencies continue to deny transparency regarding their role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a period during the Biden administration when crypto and tech founders were allegedly denied banking services, according to Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal.
The collapse of crypto-friendly banks in early 2023 sparked the first allegations of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Critics, including venture capitalist Nic Carter, described it as a government effort to pressure banks into cutting ties with cryptocurrency firms.
Despite recent regulatory shifts, agencies like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) continue to “resist basic transparency” efforts, Grewal wrote in a March 8 post on X.
“They haven’t gotten the message,” he wrote.
How to utilize AI agents in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms
Discover how AI agents enhance DeFi platforms by automating trades, managing risk and optimizing strategies.
Key takeaways
AI agents in DeFi are self-operating apps that can help navigate by optimizing trading, adding risk management and market analysis without human intervention.
These agents integrate with DeFi platforms through smart contracts, offering automation for tasks like portfolio rebalancing, yield farming and enhanced security.
AI trading agents adapt to real-time market conditions, identifying trends and executing trades 24/7 across multiple platforms.
Despite their potential, AI agents face challenges such as reliance on high-quality data, regulatory uncertainties and vulnerability to security risks.
For instance, an AI agent could monitor interest rate trends in Aave, optimizing lending strategies. If the interest rates for borrowing assets on Aave drop below a threshold, the AI could automatically rebalance your portfolio, shifting your assets to a more profitable lending market.
In contrast, some platforms offer AI services through subscriptions. You pay a small fee, and the AI takes care of tasks like automatic trading or rebalancing your portfolio without needing you to do anything.
AI agents for crypto market analysis
AI agents can process vast amounts of data. By scanning the price history of cryptocurrencies, social media sentiment and economic indicators, these agents are constantly learning and adapting to predict market trends. As a result, they can spot emerging trends, forecast price movements and even identify the next big DeFi project.
With this information, traders and investors can stay ahead of the curve, making more informed decisions and avoiding risky markets.
AI agents for enhanced security
Security is one of the significant topics in DeFi, and AI agents can become crucial in helping detect fraudulent activities. They can analyze patterns to identify unusual behaviors, such as rapid, large withdrawals or trades that could signal a breach.
Step 1: Define portfolio management goals
Start by defining what you want your AI agent to achieve with your crypto wallet. Common portfolio management goals include:
Rebalancing: Ensuring the portfolio stays aligned with the desired allocation (e.g., 50% Bitcoin (BTC), 30% Ether (ETH) and 20% stablecoins).
Risk management: Adjusting allocations based on market conditions or volatility.
Diversification: Ensuring the portfolio is spread across a variety of assets to minimize risk.
Yield optimization: Allocating assets to maximize returns through yield farming or staking opportunities.
Your AI agent will analyze your portfolio and automatically rebalance it on a regular basis every month to keep your crypto allocation within the desired percentages, adding stablecoins when volatility is high or increasing exposure to promising altcoins during a bull market.
Step 6: Backtest and optimize the strategy
Before deploying the AI agent, backtest it using historical data to simulate how it would have performed under various market conditions.
Backtesting: Run the AI model using past market data to see how it would have adjusted the portfolio.
Optimization: Adjust the model based on backtesting results to ensure it meets your portfolio goals and risk tolerance.
You could run the AI agent with historical data from the past two years, simulating market crashes and rallies, to see how well it rebalances the portfolio and minimizes losses or maximizes gains.
Step 7: Launch and monitor the AI agent
Once the AI is trained and the smart contracts are deployed, you can launch your AI-powered portfolio manager.
Regularly check that the AI performs as expected and that the smart contracts execute correctly. You can set up alerts for significant changes or portfolio adjustments.
For instance, you might want to monitor how often the portfolio rebalances, ensuring the AI isn’t making unnecessary changes or accumulating high gas fees due to frequent swaps. You can also track the performance of your yield farming and staking efforts.
OCC lays out crypto banking after Trump vows to end Operation Chokepoint 2.0
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased "the burden" on banks engaging in crypto activities after Donald Trump vowed to end the “ridiculous” Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased its stance on how banks can engage with crypto just hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to end the prolonged crackdown restricting crypto firms’ access to banking services.
“Crypto-asset custody, certain stablecoin activities, and participation in independent node verification networks such as distributed ledger are permissible for national banks and federal savings associations,” the OCC said in a March 7 statement.
California delegation in Congress requests federal wildfire aid
California's colossal congressional delegation is pressing Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress for wildfire recovery aid.
In a letter signed by all 54 of the Golden State’s members in the U.S. House and Senate, they called for more federal aid to help in the recovery effort in Los Angeles County, where wildfires this year ravaged homes and businesses and led to dozens of deaths.
The lawmakers noted that reconstruction is underway, including the removal of household materials destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
“However,” they wrote, “the road to full recovery is long, and while the response from the federal government has been incredibly helpful to date, additional funding and resources will be needed.”
Julian Reese's 14th double-double leads No. 13 Maryland to 74-61 Senior Day win over Northwestern
In his final time taking the Xfinity Center court, Julian Reese registered his Big Ten-leading 14th double-double to keep Maryland afloat during a sluggish first half and eventually help it pull away
Maryland honored a group of five seniors, led by Reese, who scored 19 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, and was lauded all afternoon from the second sold-out crowd of the season.
“I was just happy that that he was able to get the ovation that he got, and I was really happy that he played the way he played,” Maryland coach Kevin Willard said, “because if he didn’t play as physical as he played, we would have struggled to win this game.”
In Nuggets' win over Suns, Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double
Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.
DENVER — Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.
The three-time NBA MVP had the league’s first 30-20-20 triple-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists.
Washington Commanders cut Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday.
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday. The team had granted him permission to seek a trade but decided to cut him when a trade partner didn’t materialize.
Allen was due a $15.5 million base salary in 2025. By releasing him, the Commanders saved $16.3 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap.
The Alabama product will look to rebound after a torn pectoral muscle derailed his season in 2024. Team officials initially expected the injury to keep him sidelined, but Allen returned for the playoff run.
In eight games last season, Allen recorded 19 tackles and three sacks.
Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.
When unveiling Apple Intelligence last summer, one of Apple's flashiest demos showed the Siri voice assistant juggling several apps to help a user plan a lunch after landing from a flight.
Those capabilities won't be coming anytime soon.
Apple on Friday announced that it is delaying the features that would supercharge Siri with the ability to take action inside other apps until next year. That feature was expected to be released this spring.
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Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army
Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.
Palantir is rolling out its first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems to the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.
The Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node systems, or TITAN, act as a mobile ground station that harness AI to collect data from space sensors to assist soldiers with warfare strategy and improve strike targeting and accuracy, according to Palantir.
President and Chief Technology Officer of Palantir USG Akash Jain called the agreement a "leapfrog moment" for the U.S. Army as it makes a big investment in software during an interview with CNBC's Morgan Brennan.
#palantir #ai #usarmy #automation
Palantir won the $178 million contract last March, beating out competitor and defense giant RTX Corporation. It marked a key milestone for the company known for its data analysis and software services, as well as the first time a software company has worked as a primary contractor for a significant hardware program.
The company has long provided solutions to U.S. government and defense agencies, showing 45% year-over-year growth in that segment last quarter. The agreement with Palantir also underscores the shifting landscape of software use on the battlefield. Earlier this week, Scale AI announced a deal with the Department of Defense for a flagship AI agent program.
Feds drop bid to make Google sell AI investments — but still seek sale of Chrome
Google holds a minority stake worth billions of dollars in OpenAI rival Anthropic.
The Justice Department on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic, to boost competition in online search.
The DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general still seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures aimed at addressing what a judge said was Google’s illegal search monopoly, according to court papers filed in Washington.
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Google holds a minority stake worth billions of dollars in Anthropic. Losing the investment would hand a competitive advantage to OpenAI and its partner Microsoft, Anthropic wrote to the court in February.
The DOJ first made a draft recommendation in November. Prosecutors then continued to seek evidence from Google competitors and AI companies. The evidence showed a risk that banning Google from AI investments “could cause unintended consequences in the evolving AI space,” prosecutors said in the final proposal on Friday.
They asked that Google be required to give prior notice to the government about future investments in generative AI.
Dystopian loyalty tracker smart ring could help you catch your partner cheating: 'When something's up, you'll know'
Couples will be able to track each other’s emotions — good and bad.
Forget diamonds — a futuristic new digital ring could become the real marker of a committed relationship.
The high-tech jewelry is being pitched as a way to help you emotionally connect with your partner — or catch them if they so much as think of syncing up with someone else.
The Ring, made by the dating app Raw in partnership with Queens Tech, will allow couples to track each other’s emotions — good and bad.
#mood #technology
Designed to be bought in pairs, the creepy accountability contraption will sync between partners — so both people in the relationship can know each other’s emotional state using different colored LED lights.
It’s a like a digital mood ring — but connected to someone else’s emotions.
Using artificial intelligence, each ring has a microphone and biosensors to capture heart rate, skin temperature, and movement to determine how the wearer is emotionally feeling throughout the day, in any situation.
If you want to be looked at as partner of the year, the device will pick up on your significant other’s stress signals — allowing you to respond to their emotional needs without you asking or them telling you.
Meta keeps secret 'do not rehire' list of ex-employees — despite exceptional performance reviews: report
Meta maintains an internal "do not rehire" list of former employees who are not welcome back at the company.
Meta maintains an internal “do not rehire” list of former employees who are not welcome back at the company — even on the recommendation of a vice president, according to a report.
A former Meta engineer who was among the 10,000 employees laid off during the company’s 2022 downsizing told Business Insider that they were shocked to learn that they were deemed “ineligible for rehire” even though hiring managers spoke to them after submitting some 20 applications.
#meta #employees #hiring #technology
With over four years at the company and a consistent performance rating of “exceeded expectations,” the engineer had even been promoted to a senior technical position the previous year.
Their contributions had been acknowledged as “crucial” by a senior manager, and multiple hiring managers had initially expressed interest in rehiring them, according to the Business Insider report.
However, after submitting nearly 20 applications, a concerning pattern emerged.
Hiring managers would initiate conversations, but once the recruiter screening stage arrived, communication abruptly ceased.
Seeking clarity, the engineer inquired with a hiring manager and learned they were deemed “ineligible for rehire.”
“That was the first time I had a real indication that I was on some kind of list,” the engineer, who remains anonymous while seeking reemployment at Meta, told the news site.
What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland.
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland.
Jesus was shown in robes with long hair and a beard, while Satan was dressed in more modern clothes but with a menacing frown and higher-pitched voice — all created by artificial intelligence.
Also addressing the flock at the Tuesday evening service were avatars of the church’s pastors and a former president of Finland who died in 1986, reading from the Old Testament.
#finnish #church #ai #service #religion
It was the first church service in Finland put together mostly by AI tools, which wrote the sermons and some of the songs, composed the music and created the visuals.
The widely advertised experimental service drew over 120 people to the church in northeastern Helsinki, much more than on a typical weeknight.
People came from out of town as did a handful of foreigners who admitted they didn’t speak Finnish well enough to understand it all.
“Usually when people talk about AI, they are talking about what AI can do in the future. But the future is now. … AI can do all those things that people think that it can maybe do in 10 years or so,” said the Rev. Petja Kopperoinen, who came up with the idea and brought it to fruition.
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Albania shuts down TikTok for a year, blames platform for inciting violence, bullying among children
The Albanian Cabinet decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.
Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said officials are in contact with TikTok on installing filters like parental control, age verification and the inclusion of the Albanian language in the application.
Authorities had conducted 1,300 meetings with some 65,000 parents who “recommended and were in favor of the shut down or limiting the TikTok platform,” the minister said.
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The Cabinet initiated the move last year after a teen stabbed another teenager to death in November after a quarrel that started on TikTok.
TikTok did not immediately respond to a request to comment on the government’s decision.
When Prime Minister Edi Rama said in December they were aiming at closing the social media platform, TikTok asked for “urgent clarity from the Albanian government” on the case of the stabbed teenager.
On Thursday Rama said they were in a “positive dialogue with the company,” and that TikTok would visit the country soon to offer “a series of measures on increasing the security for children.”
Trump administration reportedly eyeing DeepSeek ban on US government devices
The Trump administration is reportedly “likely” to ban Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from US government devices due to national security concerns.
As The Post reported, cybersecurity experts have warned that DeepSeek could pose an even greater threat to national security and the data privacy of American users than TikTok.
DeepSeek’s own terms of service reveal that it collects vast troves of user data ranging from IP addresses to keystrokes and then stores the information on servers in China — where they are subject to government laws requiring the startup to share data with investigators upon request.
#trump #deepseek #government #ban
US officials are specifically worried about that dynamic, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
They also believe that DeepSeek hasn’t fully explained how it uses the data it collects and who is able to access the sensitive information.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Aside from weighing a ban for DeepSeek downloads on government devices, officials are mulling potentially barring the AI chatbot from US-based app stores run by the likes of Apple and Google or restricting US cloud computing firms from supporting access to the service for their customers, the Journal reported.
The sources reportedly said discussions on those two alternative paths are still in their early stages.
SpaceX Test Flight Ends With Explosion
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.
This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately known whether the spacecraft's self-destruct system had kicked in to blow it up.
#spacex #testflight #space #Rockets
The 403-foot rocket blasted off from Texas. SpaceX caught the first-stage booster back at the pad with giant mechanical arms, but engines on the spacecraft on top started shutting down as it streaked eastward for what was supposed to be a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean, half a world away. Contact was lost less than 10 minutes into the flight as the spacecraft went into an out-of-control spin.
Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed. It was not immediately clear where it came down, but images of flaming debris were captured from Florida, including near Cape Canaveral, and posted online.
The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour. The Federal Aviation Administration said it would require SpaceX to investigate the accident.
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Urgent warning for Apple users over new 'suspicious activity' scam targeting iPhones: Here's how to stay safe
Receiving security alerts can send you into a panic — and that’s what cybercriminals are relying on.
In the latest wave of scams targeting Apple customers, iPhone users receive a text instructing them to authorize a payment or contact a fraudulent support line if it is not authorized, lest they be debited the amount charged.
#apple #iphones #scam
According to Mac Observer, these messages may say something like, “Apple Alert: We’ve detected a suspicious purchase of $412.38 made with your Apple ID at the App Store.”
Another reads, “Apple Approval Notice: Your iCloud ID was used at ‘APPLE STORE – CA’ for $143.95, paid via Apple Pay Pre Authorization. We’ve also detected suspicious sign-in and Apple Pay activation requests. To keep your account secure, we’ve placed these requests on hold. If this wasn’t you, contact an Apple Representative immediately to prevent auto-debit charges. Call now to cancel.”
“These messages create urgency, making you feel like your account is in danger,” Mac Observer explained.
“They use phrases like ‘suspicious activity’ and ‘unauthorized purchase’ to push you into acting quickly.”
!summarize #technology
The Best Laptops to Buy Right Now
The video discusses the best laptops to buy, considering the current market prices and the minimal benefits of newer models. The host highlights that laptops from last year can offer 90% of the performance of new ones at half the price. They review several laptops, including the HP Aero 13, Lenovo Slim 7x, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and Asus Zenbook S14, pointing out their pros and cons.
For light users, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i and Asus Mbook S14 are recommended for their balance of performance and price. For those seeking serious performance, the HP Omni Book Ultra, Asus Airis G14 and G16, and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are suggested. The MacBook Pros with M4 chips are also praised for their exceptional performance and power efficiency.
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QwQ: Tiny Thinking Model That Tops DeepSeek R1 (Open Source)
The QwQ 32B model, developed by Alibaba, rivals DeepSeek R1's performance with significantly fewer parameters (32 billion vs 671 billion). This open-source model uses reinforcement learning for math and coding tasks, eliciting thinking behavior. Its hybrid approach and separate models for math and code assessment enable accurate and verifiable rewards.
The model is fast and efficient, processing 450 tokens per second, but has limitations, including a small context window and potentially longer response times.
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