SoftBank is planning up to 75 billion euros in artificial intelligence investments in France, a major proposed outlay aimed at expanding AI-focused infrastructure as Europe seeks to close the gap with the United States and China. The plan centers on building and backing AI data centers in France. SoftBank, the Japan-based technology investor, is positioning…
Israel said its forces seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as troops expanded a ground offensive in the area, marking a new phase of operations in the cross-border conflict. The Israel Defense Forces announced the capture of the historic hilltop fortress, also known as Qala’at al-Shqif, describing it as a strategic position. Multiple news outlets…
The U.S. military fired a missile into the engine room of a blockade runner after the vessel ignored more than 20 warnings, according to a report by Fortune. The incident involved U.S. forces taking action against a ship described as a blockade runner. The missile strike was directed at the vessel’s engine room, a move…
Matt Brown, a cast member of the Discovery reality series “Alaskan Bush People,” has died at 42 after he was found in a river, according to published reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Brown’s brother, Noah Brown, helped pull his body from the water. Entertainment Weekly identified the man as Matt Brown and reported that he…
Japan’s defense minister said the country is seeking candid dialog while rejecting claims that it is returning to “neo-militarism,” according to published reports. The comments addressed criticism of Japan’s security posture as the government continues to emphasize its approach to national defense and regional stability. The minister’s remarks framed Japan’s position as one centered on…
Donald Trump has reached an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service to drop his $10 billion lawsuit, a case that had challenged how the agency handled his tax records. The deal ends one of Trump’s most sweeping legal attacks on a federal institution as he continues to face multiple court battles tied to his finances…
SoftBank said it will invest up to €75 billion to build data centers in France, laying out one of its largest announced commitments in Europe as demand for computing capacity accelerates. The Japanese technology investment group said the planned spending would support the build-out of facilities designed to handle advanced artificial intelligence workloads. The announcement…
Peter Thiel, the billionaire technology investor and co-founder of PayPal, has temporarily relocated to Argentina and moved his family to Buenos Aires, according to multiple published reports. The New York Times reported that Thiel has decamped to Argentina for a period of time. The Washington Times reported that Thiel bought a $12 million mansion in…
The World Health Organization has reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo, according to Reuters. The tally reflects suspected infections and deaths tied to the Bundibugyo strain, one of several known forms of the Ebola virus. The figures were included in WHO reporting cited by…
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant, signaling a new wearable device concept under consideration as the company expands its hardware lineup. Reports from multiple outlets, including TechCrunch and Engadget, describe the device as a pendant-style wearable built around artificial intelligence features. The coverage frames the pendant as part of Meta’s broader push into consumer…
Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the most valuable artificial intelligence startup, according to multiple recent reports, marking a reshuffling at the top of the fast-growing generative AI market. Several outlets reported the change after Anthropic’s latest fundraising round assigned the company a higher valuation than OpenAI. The reports include coverage from CNBC, Axios, Quartz,…
A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to address what the court described as “grievous” claims of fraud in a case involving the Internal Revenue Service, reopening scrutiny of a lawsuit in which Trump is seeking $10 billion. The directive comes in litigation tied to Trump’s challenge against the IRS. The case has…