The US launched a seventh wave of airstrikes on Iran overnight on Friday despite a warning from Tehran that it would resume “full-scale offensive operations” if the attacks continued. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak into third-place playoff
England face France in a third-place playoff on Saturday, shortly after suffering a late semifinal defeat to Argentina.
‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fightCésar Alcaraz had only just become a firefighter in the late 1990s when he found himsel…
Thira, an AI startup founded by Apptio co-founders to develop AI agents that handle back-office tasks such as IT support, raised a $21M seed led by Madrona (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)
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Thira, an AI startup founded by Apptio co-founders to develop AI agents that handle back-office tasks such as IT support, raised a $21M seed led by Madrona — Sunny Gupta has led two prior enterprise tech comp…
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Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet
Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
Both sides also took aim at shipping traffic, with the US saying it was enforcing a naval blockade while Iran said it targeted vessels that violated its rules on navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final
Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
A seventh night of US strikes cuts water to villages in Iran’s south
The US has bombed bridges and energy infrastructure in the seventh straight night of attacks on Iran.
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC — Japan is planning to buy 27,500 next-generation Rubin chips…