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The massive funding round for a company launched only in February, with no revenue or products yet [File] | Photo Credit: AP Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, said on Tuesday it has raised about $2 billion at a valuation of $12 billion in a funding round led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.The fundraise also saw participation from AI chip giant Nvidia, Accel, ServiceNow, Cisco, AMD and Jane Street, the startup said.The massive funding round for a company launched only in February, with no revenue or products yet, underscores Murati’s ability…

One of my greatest travel memories is the first time I dug my feet into the blush-colored sand of Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay Beach. Decades later, I’m still just as awestruck by the pink-hued coastlines of this archipelago some 650 miles east of North Carolina.But I’ve learned over the years that the island nation has far more to offer than just its prized beaches. It also has excellent places to stay (good news, considering you’re probably here looking for an Airbnb in Bermuda), and a treasure trove of natural wonders, including the historic ruins of Southlands National Park, a birdwatching sanctuary…

The Trump administration seeks a claw back billions in foreign aid following an “exhaustive review”. But officials at USAID say it did not conduct a review of foreign aid programs it has terminated. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Foreign aid spending is once again on the chopping block. The Senate is expected to vote this week on a request from the Trump administration to rescind about $8 billion. That is money that had been previously approved by Congress for global health programs and emergency food aid. And if Congress says, yeah, we’re going to take back that money, well, then the United…

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to actor B Saroja Devi, who passed away on Monday (July 14, 2025) at her residence in Bengaluru. Legendary film actor B Saroja Devi was laid to rest in her native village of Dashavara in Channapatna Taluk in Ramanagara district with full state honours on Tuesday (July 15, 2025). The 87-year-old passed away due to age-related ailments at her home in Malleswaram in Bengaluru on Monday (July 14, 2025).Her funeral was held in accordance with Vokkaliga traditions, with burial rites performed. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with prominent personalities from the Karnataka…

Regular monitoring of blood pressure is crucial for detecting hypertension, or high blood pressure that typically has no symptoms but is responsible for an increased risk of heart diseases and strokes when left untreated. There are times when you will be required to check your blood pressure at home. However, there is a lack of awareness when it comes to doing so. “Understand that checking your blood pressure may seem simple, but doing it the right way makes a big difference. Many people don’t realise that small things like sitting in an incorrect posture or having a full bladder can…

Medical plan cards are seen in Portland, Ore. A federal judge this past week overturned a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical bills from credit reports and prevented lenders from making decisions based on that medical information. Jenny Kane/AP hide caption toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP A federal judge has ruled that medical debt can remain on Americans’ credit reports, cancelling a policy set in place by the Biden administration to help relieve the burden of healthcare expenses weighing on nearly a third of the population. The ruling — handed down by U.S. District Court of Texas’…

Chinese firms are scrambling to buy Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chips, two sources told Reuters, as the company said it planned to resume sales to the mainland days after its CEO met U.S. President Donald Trump.Nvidia’s AI chips have been a key focus of U.S. export controls designed to keep the most advanced chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns. The U.S.-listed company has said the curbs would cut its revenue by $15 billion. The world’s most valuable firm is filing applications with the U.S. government to resume sales to China of the H20 graphics processing unit (GPU),…

Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested Tuesday that she has no plans to step down as she dodged questions about Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official, seeking to press ahead with a business-as-usual approach in the face of right-wing turmoil.Pressed by reporters during an announcement touting drug seizures, Bondi sidestepped questions about the fallout of the Trump administration’s decision not to release more records related to the wealthy financier’s sex trafficking investigation. With some high profile-members of President Donald Trump’s base calling for her resignation, Bondi made clear she intends to remain attorney general. “I’m going to…

A view of high-voltage transmission towers in Houston. The law President Trump signed on July 4 ends tax incentives for wind and solar projects and is expected to drive up electricity bills across the U.S., according to a nonpartisan think tank. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The law that President Trump signed on July 4 ending tax incentives for wind and solar projects is expected to drive up electricity bills across the U.S., with some of the sharpest increases in Republican-led states, according to Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan think tank. Without tax credits, the cost…

Justin Bieber dropped his seventh studio album without any promotions, no press notes, not even a proper credit sheet for streaming platforms. The move sparked instant buzz, but it looks like it’s backfired. The album shot to number one on Apple Music and Spotify, both US and global charts, within hours. The lead track, “Daisies,” pulled a staggering 8.5 million streams on day one. But by July 14, the hype started to burn out. Critics and listeners didn’t have much to say about it, although some appreciated Bieber for speaking out about his marriage and mental health struggles. “Daisies” slipped…