Microsoft fires employee for protesting after tech giant admits it provided AI for Israel’s ongoing onslaught in Gaza

Microsoft has dismissed an employee who interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s speech during the company’s annual Build developer conference to protest its involvement in providing technology to the Israeli military. Joe Lopez, a software engineer at Microsoft, disrupted the event by shouting at Nadella during his keynote address. Lopez was swiftly escorted out of the room. Later, … Read more

Top 10 health benefits of eating watermelon during summer

Listen to article As the summer heat intensifies, watermelon emerges not just as a refreshing seasonal treat, but as a powerful source of hydration and nutrition. Here are ten science-backed benefits of incorporating watermelon into your summer diet: Hydrates the body Watermelon is composed of over 90% water, making it one of the most hydrating fruits available. … Read more

AI ‘nudify’ apps blackmailing minors rising in number

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After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding $3,000 to suppress an AI-generated nude image of him, reports AFP. The tragedy underscores how so-called sextortion scams targeting children are growing around the world, particularly with the rapid proliferation of “nudify” apps — AI tools that digitally … Read more

Amin joins Pak Champions squad

Umar Amin is set to make his debut for the Pakistan Champions in the upcoming 2025 edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), which begins on July 18. The team will open their campaign against England Champions at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The team has also confirmed its squad for season two, … Read more

Afghan data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces: reports

LONDON: The details of more than 100 Britons, including spies and special forces personnel, were included in a massive data breach involving thousands of Afghans, UK media reported on Thursday. The information was included in the mistakenly released spreadsheet, British newspapers reported, citing unnamed defence sources. The leak was only revealed to the public earlier … Read more

US Senate passes landmark crypto bill for US-dollar-pegged stablecoins

Listen to article The US Senate on June 17 passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, in a watershed moment for the digital asset industry. The bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, received bipartisan support, with several Democrats joining most Republicans to back the proposed federal rules. It passed 68-30. … Read more