China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. Source link
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Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
The smart lighting company is having a busy month. After releasing its first solar-powered lights, a cordless table lamp, and an updated LED light wall over the past few weeks, Govee has announced a new multicolor ceiling light. Available starting today through the company’s online store and Amazon for $249.99, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra…
Private Equity’s Slowdown Hands More Control to Limited Partners
Investors in private equity funds are gaining more sway over the general partners that manage the vehicles as the industry’s payouts continue to lag the historical average, according to a new report. Source link
Sabastian Sawe: How Kenyan broke two-hour barrier to make history at London Marathon
At the finish line, Sawe held up sponsors Adidas’ latest ‘supershoe’ with his time written along the side, acknowledging the technology which had assisted him. The Adidas Adios Pro 3 shoes, available to purchase for an eye-watering £450, weigh just 97g – 30% lighter than the previous model. The company claims they deliver an 11%…
Oprah Inks Amazon Deal for Podcast, Book Club and Original TV Show
Oprah Winfrey, the “Queen of Talk,” is bringing her podcast, book club and old episodes of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to Amazon under an exclusive multiyear deal. Under the deal with Winfrey’s Harpo Productions, Amazon’s Wondery podcast network will have video and audio distribution and ad-sales rights to “The Oprah Podcast” across all channels. The…
Nature seeks striking photographs that capture researchers at work
This dawn shot of biologist Audun Rikardsen following trawlers in a Norwegian fjord was last year’s overall winner.Credit: Emma Vogel Entries are now open for Nature’s 2026 #ScientistAtWork photo competition. Capture a moment in your working day on camera for the chance to win a £500 cash prize (or local-currency equivalent) and the opportunity to…
China’s Economy Starts to Show Cracks From Iran War
China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter. Source link
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage. Source link
Trump backing Secret Service leadership after correspondents' dinner shooting
President Trump is standing by Secret Service leadership following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. In a statement, a senior White House official said Trump thinks the Secret Service did “an excellent job” of neutralizing the shooter and moving the president, along with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Vance……
Senate Republican calls for scrapping filibuster to fund DHS after correspondents’ dinner shooting
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says Republicans should “nuke” the Senate’s filibuster rule if Democrats continue to block Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the third assassination attempt against President Trump, citing “a moment of national danger.” Johnson acknowledged in an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that Republicans would want……