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Sources: Cursor-maker Anysphere is considering investment offers at a ~$30B valuation; Cursor generates $500M in ARR as of June, third highest for an AI app — Anysphere, the maker of coding ass…
More Than 20 Civilians Killed in Myanmar Military Paraglider Attack: Reports
The junta continues to intensify its attacks on resistance forces in the run-up to its controversial planned election at the end of the year.
Analysis: With Mideast deal, Trump on brink of major diplomatic feat
President Donald Trump is at the brink of the biggest diplomatic accomplishment of his second term — a cessation of the brutal war between Israel and Hamas.
Protesters take to the streets of Chicago as National Guard troops are deployed in Trump’s crime crackdown
“Donald Trump, you stupid clown; ICE ain’t welcome in this town,” protesters chanted
Outdated encryption leaves crypto wide open
The cryptocurrency sector faces an existential threat on two fronts: none of the 2,138 web applications and 146 mobile apps tested by ImmuniWeb support post-quantum encryption, and more than 7.8 million user records are already circulating on the dark …
Gaza breakthrough: Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Trump plan
Agreement by the two warring parties in Gaza after months of tense negotiations and near-deals brought widespread relief, raising hopes that a war that was sparked by Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack will finally be brought to a close.
UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall
The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.
Tresses of presidents, jewelry made from the locks of the dead find new homes as hair museum closes
Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead.
Indiana man convicted in 2001 rape and murder of teenager to be executed by lethal injection
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl is set to die by lethal injection early Friday in the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
India Aims To Diversify Fighter Jet Production, With The AMCA Project As The Starting Point
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project exemplifies the country’s drive toward Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance) in defence aerospace but faces significant fiscal and structural challenges.The project aims to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter with five prototypes planned for development, first flight expected by late 2028, and series production by the mid-2030s targeting