Author: Justin M. Larson

Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney analyzes Amazons earnings and explains why he raised his Meta price target on Varney & Co. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building a team of experts to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) that can meet or exceed human capabilities. Bloomberg News reported Zuckerberg is looking to build a superintelligence team and is recruiting from a group of artificial intelligence (AI) researchers and engineers who he has been holding a series of meetings with.Zuckerberg believes that Meta is positioned to outpace other tech companies in the race for AGI and has prioritized the recruitment…

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has recently opened up about the hurdles he faced in the industry after starting his career in 2007 with ‘Johnny Gaddaar’. Neil, who got his breakthrough with Kabir Khan’s ‘New York’, admitted that the industry has treated him unfairly. He also shared that while some stars continued to get films back-to-back despite multiple flops, he was written off by industry insiders after just a few box office setbacks.Neil Nitin Mukesh about ‘unfair’ practices in industry Hai Junoon! | Song – Hum The Woh ThiIn a conversation on Varinder Chawla’s YouTube channel, Neil reflected on how box…

President Trump’s “anti-migrant rhetoric” may be helping the UK’s tech industry, according to tech executives.”If the US continues its foreign policy, anti-migrant rhetoric, it’s going to put founders off and operators off,” said Husayn Kassai, a founder of the UK’s AI Hub and the chief executive of Quench AI. Image: Husayn Kassai, a founder of the UK’s AI Hub, at London Tech Week “Already you have some students that were considering moving to the US 1749586840 considering the UK, and you have tech founders and operators, which are just as important, again increasingly considering the UK relative to the US,”…

PUNE: NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Tuesday justified his and colleagues’ decision to rebel against uncle Sharad Pawar to join BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and said that he is not a saint to remain in the opposition and keep raising slogans against govt.Addressing a rally orgainsed on the occasion of NCP’s foundation day conclave at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pawar exhorted party workers to start preparations for the upcoming civic polls.”Some people raised questions about our decision to join NDA, claiming that NCP was founded on secular ideology. However, the party already made a compromise in 2019…

Livia Albeck-Ripka, a New York Times reporter based in Los Angeles, describes how she was one of the reporters struck by crowd control munitions. Experts say that some aggressive measures used by the authorities in the Los Angeles protests have violated their own policies, federal policies and injunctions put into place after the George Floyd protests. Source link

Rashmika Mandanna, Dhanush, and Nagarjuna Akkineni were seen attending the promotional event for the upcoming film ‘Kuberaa’, held in Mumbai. During the event, the actors shared candid moments from the shooting set, along with their mutual admiration for one another. Nagarjuna playfully teased Rashmika for having a series of back-to-back box office hits recently.Nagarjuna Akkineni showering praises over RashmikaA video of the duo from the event is going viral on the internet, where Nagarjuna is seen looking at Rashmika with a playful smile and calling her “a powerhouse of talent.” His light-hearted moment with Rashmika had the crowd cheering for…

CAPE CANAVERAL (FLORIDA): When India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and his three crewmates lift off aboard the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission on June 10, they’ll travel in a previously used SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket and a new Dragon spacecraft—the crew will give it a name in the coming days. But the journey from the launch pad to the International Space Station (ISS), where they’ll spend up to a fortnight, is a finely choreographed sequence of events that plays out over 28 hours. TOI explains how: Ready for liftoffThe process begins at the historic Launch Complex 39A at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. To…

President Trump said on Tuesday that protesters who assembled during a military parade he planned in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th birthday would be met with “very big force” — a dark warning that made no distinction between peaceful demonstrations and violent confrontations.In remarks from the Oval Office before he left for North Carolina, where he was scheduled to participate in events at Fort Bragg related to the anniversary, Mr. Trump boasted about the “amazing day” he planned before saying that any demonstrators would be dealt with harshly.“For those people that want to protest, they’re going to be…

Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike BlakeMike Blake | ReutersStarbucks plans to roll out a generative AI assistant created with Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform to 35 locations this month as part of its strategy to simplify baristas’ jobs and speed up service in its cafes.The coffee chain showed off the new technology to more than 14,000 North American store managers at its Leadership Experience in Las Vegas on Tuesday. A broad launch of the “Green Dot Assist” platform across the U.S. and Canada is slated for the company’s fiscal…

Filmmaker Karan Johar has finally broken his silence on the much-speculated fallout with Kartik Aaryan in 2021. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Karan reflected on their patch-up, calling it a mature and professional decision to move forward. The duo is now collaborating on Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, a romantic comedy under Dharma Productions, directed by Sameer Vidwans.Karan Johar praises Kartik AaryanPraising Kartik’s growth and professionalism, Karan said, “Kartik is an immensely hardworking actor and a very connective big star today who has a wide audience space. He has a great instinct on screenplay.” He further added, “I…

Ronald Reagan and his fellow Republicans once invoked what they referred to as “welfare queens” as they made the case for reining in social spending in the 1970s and 1980s, painting a picture of unscrupulous women bilking the system to finance a sumptuous lifestyle.Now as they try to justify cuts to Medicaid, congressional Republicans are focused on a different deadbeat poster child: the shiftless male video gamer who lazes around the house attached to his console while getting free health care that should go to more deserving people.The imagery has changed, but the political tactic from the G.O.P. remains the…

BENGALURU: Byju’s has sold its US-based subsidiaries, Epic and Tynker, as part of US bankruptcy proceedings, in what appears to be a fire sale. This marks the latest step in the Indian edtech company’s asset liquidation following its financial collapse. Epic was acquired for $95 million by the Chinese education firm TAL Education Group, while CodeHS purchased Tynker for $2.2 million in cash, according to court filings. Both transactions were approved by US Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon on May 20 and are intended to help lenders recoup losses from a $1.2 billion term loan extended to Byju’s.Tynker was acquired by…

Williams Companies CEO Alan Armstrong discusses the energy demand in AI on The Claman Countdown. New York is poised to play a central role in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), OpenAI executives told key business and civic leaders on Tuesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke at a private event hosted by the Partnership for New York City and the AI firm revealed a report showing that New York is well-positioned to play a central role in AI development, unlike during other stages of the digital economy, a source familiar with the event told FOX Business.Altman spoke to the business and civic…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui criticized streaming platforms for prioritizing profits over creativity, calling them marketplaces. He warned that overemphasizing commercial aspects harms art. Recently, Anurag Kashyap called Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos “the definition of dumb,” sparking mixed reactions, including a subtle jab from Ekta Kapoor referencing Kashyap’s “saas-bahu” remark. Nawazuddin Siddiqui has frequently voiced his concerns about the Hindi film industry’s shortcomings. Recently, he also took aim at streaming services, accusing them of putting business and profits ahead of creativity and artistic quality. According to him, these platforms have turned into commercial hubs, losing sight of true artistic values.Streaming Platforms Turning into…

Optical illusion personality tests are simple and fun tests that can decode a person’s true traits within seconds. But, how? These images are strange-looking, and they have one or more elements in them that trick the eyes. Depending on what a person notices first in the image, a lot can be revealed about their true nature as these images are based on psychology.This particular image claims to reveal if a person is a keen observer or look at the bigger picture. At first glance at the weird picture, a person can either see a man or a woman. Depending on…

NEW DELHI: Soon all new air-conditioners (ACs) will come with a minimum temperature setting of 20 degrees centigrade (degrees C) instead of 16 or 18 degrees and a maximum of 28 degrees against 30 degrees at present, a move that can potentially result in savings of Rs 18,000-20,000 crore for consumers in three years once the mandate becomes effective.Describing it as a “uniqe experiment”, power minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday said the new mandate for AC makers will improve efficiency in cooling operations, mitigating the surge in power demand and electricity bills as summers get hotter.As and when the new…

In response to often sharp questioning from House Democrats on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s deployment of nearly 5,000 active-duty Marines and National Guard members to help the police in Los Angeles quell sporadic unrest.Mr. Hegseth, a former National Guardsman, also suggested in testimony before the House Appropriations Committee that the use of the Guard, part-time citizen soldiers, for homeland defense would expand under President Trump.“I think we’re entering another phase, especially under President Trump with his focus on the homeland, where the National Guard and Reserves become a critical component of how we secure that homeland,”…

Salman Khan’s new slimmer, toned look has gone viral, earning praise from fans. His upcoming war film, based on Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu’s story from the Galwan Valley conflict, demands intense physical and emotional preparation. Salman trains rigorously, honoring the bravery of Indian soldiers. Salman Khan’s latest look has created a buzz across social media platforms. Shared by his ‘Race 3’ co-star Saajan Singh, the pictures showcase a noticeably slimmer and more toned Salman, drawing praise and eagerness from fans who are amazed by his stunning makeover.Casual Yet Striking AppearanceIn the pictures, Salman, 59, is spotted in a casual black…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses a gathering during a dialogue on the topic ‘National Security & Terrorism’, in Dehradun. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticised the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for appointing Pakistan as the vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. Singh said this decision is similar to “making the cat guard the milk” as Pakistan has a known history of protecting and supporting terrorists.”What is astonishing is that this Counter-Terrorism panel, was formed after the 9/11 terror attacks. Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. This (decision) is akin to cat guarding the…

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania warned fellow Democrats that they could face a political backlash if they were seen as failing to sufficiently condemn acts of violence by protesters in Southern California, which local officials have said were limited.On Monday, he posted a photo on social media of a car engulfed in flames and a masked, shirtless person waving a Mexican flag. He suggested that Democrats — many of whom have in fact criticized acts of destruction or violence — should go further in denouncing unruly demonstrations.“This is anarchy and true chaos,” he wrote. “My party loses the moral high…

Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, discusses DOGE cuts and Bill Gates’ reported feud with Elon Musk on ‘The Bottom Line.’ The Department of Government Efficiency announced in a Monday post on X that agencies had recently nixed “111 wasteful contracts,” resulting in millions of dollars in savings. “Great work by agencies over the last three days terminating 111 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $790M and savings of $263M,” the post on X noted, before going on to give a couple of examples.The post indicates the canceled contracts included $21,000 for an executive coaching program for the Energy Department and…

Genelia D’Souza is making a comeback in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ alongside Aamir Khan. She calls this role meaningful. The film releases on June 20. Genelia discusses challenges post-marriage and industry biases. Aamir Khan recognized her potential and she auditioned for the role. Director RS Prasanna praises her popularity and talent across various regional industries. Genelia D’Souza is all set to return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, where she stars opposite Aamir Khan in a role she calls one of the most meaningful of her career. As the film gears up for its June 20 release, Genelia opened…

Diageo India, the Indian branch of UK-based Diageo Plc and owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, has firmly rejected rumors of selling the team. In a letter addressed to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its Surveillance Department on Tuesday, June 10, a Diageo India representative stated that the media reports suggesting a potential sale are purely speculative.”The company would like to clarify that the aforesaid media reports are speculative in nature and it is not pursuing any such discussion,” Mital Sanghvi, the company secretary, informed the regulating body of the Indian Stock Market. “This is for…

This is not the image Army officials had wanted.While tanks, armored troop carriers and artillery systems pour into Washington for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration, National Guard troops from the Army’s 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, supplemented by active-duty Marines, have been deployed to the streets of Los Angeles.It is a juxtaposition that has military officials and experts concerned.Several current and former Army officials said the military parade and other festivities on Saturday — which is also President Trump’s 79th birthday — could make it appear as if the military is celebrating a crackdown on Americans.“The unfortunate coincidence of the…