NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte laid on the flattery with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footpr…
NATO’s Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month’s summit – AP News
NATO’s Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month’s summit AP NewsNATO’s Leader Makes His Case to Trump for Preserving the Alliance The New York TimesTrump slams NATO over lax participation i…
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital
Ronaldinho makes surprise return to football at 46
Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian club Ravenna FC.
Trump’s maritime bill revealed: Much-anticipated legislative proposal handed to US Congress
Legislation would create Maritime Security Trust Fund, seafarer tax breaks and export financing for ships
SambaNova Executive Chairman Lip-Bu Tan says the AI chip startup is set to raise $800M to $1B, sources say at a ~$10B valuation, up from $2B in February (The Information)
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SambaNova Executive Chairman Lip-Bu Tan says the AI chip startup is set to raise $800M to $1B, sources say at a ~$10B valuation, up from $2B in February — AI server chips that effectively compete with Nvidia’s have …
Met gets extension to AI project with spy tech firm Palantir after mayor blocked deal
Sadiq Khan said procurement rules had been broken but allows police another 12 months to operate pilot in LondonThe Metropolitan police have been granted a 12-month extension to a pilot project with the spy-tech firm Palantir while the force carries ou…
The woman who fought for Pakistan’s disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.
Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian woman linked…