Tag: USA

Chinese and Russian operatives are reportedly employing “sex warfare” to infiltrate Silicon Valley, using personal relationships to extract sensitive trade secrets and intellectual property. This human intelligence strategy targets emotional vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to national security and the tech industry’s openness. Experts warn of a growing pattern of…

A 17-year-old Indian-origin student, Siddhartha Patel Daswani, is revolutionizing wildfire prevention with AI. His initiative, SmokeSignal, uses advanced tools to detect and predict fires in real-time, offering crucial early warnings. Beyond technology, Daswani champions youth education and policy advocacy, planting trees and inspiring global climate action. Read More |…

In a surprising political maneuver, Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for mayor, aiming to counter the rise of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani. This unlikely alliance seeks to unite traditional Democrats and moderates against Mamdani’s progressive platform, with both men focusing on key voter demographics. Read…

Donald Trump is leveraging AI-generated images and videos on Truth Social, blending spectacle with misinformation. These creations, ranging from self-flattering to mocking opponents, represent a new evolution in political communication. Experts note the absurdity enhances virality, blurring lines between parody and propaganda, and normalizing digital manipulation as state-sanctioned messaging. …

A California mother’s lawsuit challenging school staff’s social transition of her daughter without parental consent has been revived by a federal appeals court. The ruling allows the case to proceed, emphasizing parental rights in child welfare decisions. This decision could significantly impact school gender policies nationwide, sparking debate on student…

Elon Musk and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy reignited their feud this week after Duffy criticised SpaceX for falling behind on the Artemis lunar programme and announced he would open the $2.9 billion lunar lander contract to competitors, including Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin. The clash comes months after President Trump…

Former Fiji rugby captain Joeli Veitayaki, aged 58, has passed away unexpectedly. Known as Big Joe, he earned 49 caps for Fiji between 1994 and 2003, playing at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups. Veitayaki also played for the Chiefs, Blues, Northland, and Ulster, leaving a lasting legacy both…

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faces accusations of abuse and digital surveillance from his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Ritter. Court filings detail allegations of a “system of total control,” including monitoring communications and financial coercion. Schmidt denies the claims, calling them false, as the legal dispute over a failed AI startup and…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Diwali message on X has drawn criticism for omitting any mention of Hindus, the festival’s core community. Critics argue this dilutes Diwali’s Hindu origins and feels dismissive, despite the message wishing joy and peace to all celebrants. The omission overlooks the festival’s deep religious…

Reports of escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria have prompted US lawmakers, including Congressman Riley Moore and Senator Ted Cruz, to call for urgent diplomatic action, urging Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Thousands of deaths, mass church attacks, and kidnappings are reported, while Nigerian authorities emphasize…

Stargazers across the US are in for a treat as the Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight, offering up to 20 shooting stars hourly. Best viewed after midnight until dawn, this celestial spectacle is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet. Read More | Source: Times of India…

President Donald J. Trump has broken ground on a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, marking a historic East Wing renovation. Privately funded by Trump and major donors, the project will host up to 650 guests and preserve the mansion’s neoclassical style. Demolition has begun, with completion expected by January…

Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost drew historical parallels by suggesting Trump administration officials might flee to Argentina, following a $20 billion US economic bailout for the nation. This bold comparison to post-WWII Nazi escapes, while met with a mixed audience, highlights SNL’s tradition of using sharp, exaggerated commentary to provoke…

Sadie Sink joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day, igniting speculation as a new Mary Jane or original superhero. From Maguire’s rooftop kisses to Garfield’s rooftop tragedy and Holland’s memory-erased MJ, Peter Parker’s past romances collide with a multiverse in flux. With the MCU keeping secrets tight, twists, surprises, and a reimagined…

In an unexpected twist on Saturday Night Live’s ‘Weekend Update’, co-host Colin Jost found himself humorously transported back to a 1992 bash alongside Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, all thanks to an AI-generated clip crafted by Michael Che using OpenAI’s innovative Sora tool. Read More | Source: Times of…