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A facility in Jind will soon produce green hydrogen to be used as fuel for a locomotive. | Photo Credit: Miguel Baixauli/Unsplash The Indian Railways recently announced that a hydrogen-powered train, developed at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, has successfully completed all tests. This is a welcome sign of progress for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce at least five million metric tonnes of green hydrogen per year by the year 2030, a milestone on the way to achieving nationwide net zero emissions by 2070.The train will soon be carrying passengers between Jind and Sonipat on…
A case against Anthropic AI brought by a group of authors was settled on Friday. Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images In one of the largest copyright settlements involving generative artificial intelligence, Anthropic AI, a leading company in the generative AI space, has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a group of authors. If the court approves the settlement, Anthropic will compensate authors around $3,000 for each of the estimated 500,000 books covered by the settlement. The settlement, which U.S. Senior District Judge…
Recognized as a geological marvel, Niagara Falls draws millions of visitors every year. But now, they’ll be able to get closer than ever thanks to a new ride experience allowing travelers to virtually fly over the thunderous falls. Filmed using custom-built drones, the new “Niagara Takes Flight: A Soaring Adventure” experience offers visitors a birds-eye view of the falls from a more than 55-foot-wide dome screen, according to the Niagara Parks Commission. The new attraction suspends riders with gondola-style seating and uses sensory effects to enhance the experience, including wind, mist, and scent.“Niagara Takes Flight captures the essence of our…
A coalition of European countries has announced a plan to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine once the war has ended. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Europe has finalized a strategy to guarantee peace and security in Ukraine once the war comes to an end.MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The plan, which would include troops on the ground, was announced Thursday at a summit in Paris. It has yet to be guaranteed by the U.S., but already early this morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered his reaction.MARTÍNEZ: NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley is in Paris. So, Eleanor, what did the Europeans announce?ELEANOR BEARDSLEY, BYLINE: Well, A,…
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with AdWeek’s Brittaney Kiefer about Nike’s update to their iconic “Just Do It” slogan. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: One of the world’s most famous brands is getting a new slogan. Nike is turning its nearly 40-year-old tagline – just do it – into a question. Why do it?(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)TYLER, THE CREATOR: Why chance it? Why put it on the line? With so much at stake, with so much room to fail, why risk it?MARTÍNEZ: The company says greatness is a choice and that its new slogan is aimed at connecting with younger athletes. So will…
F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against drug cartels seen as designed to pressure Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.Published On 6 Sep 20256 Sep 2025United States President Donald Trump had ordered the deployment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Puerto Rico amid a report he is weighing options for strikes targeting drug cartels operating inside Venezuela, according to news organisations.Sources in the US told news agencies on Friday that 10 of the advanced fighter jets are being sent to an airfield in Puerto Rico as part of operations against Latin American drug cartels designated “narco-terrorist” organisations…
A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, a disabling form of anxiety that affects about 1 in 10 people over the course of a year. mikkelwilliam/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption mikkelwilliam/iStockphoto/Getty Images A rigorous new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease anxiety and depression for months. The study involved 198 adults with generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, a disabling form of anxiety that affects about 1 in 10 people over the course of a year. Participants who got lower doses of LSD (25 or 50…
Carlos Alcaraz with Novak Djokovic after winning his U.S. Open semifinal match in New York, U.S. on September 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book his place in the U.S. Open final on Friday and set up a potential blockbuster showdown with defending champion Jannik Sinner.Spanish second seed Alcaraz produced a ruthlessly efficient display to end Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in two hours and 23 minutes.The 22-year-old five-time Grand Slam winner, who has not dropped a set on his path…
The Attorneys General of California and Delaware on Friday (September 5, 2025) warned OpenAI that they have “serious concerns” about the safety of its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.The two state officials, who have unique powers to regulate nonprofits such as OpenAI, sent the letter to the company after a meeting with its legal team earlier this week in Wilmington, Delaware.California AG Rob Bonta and Delaware AG Kathleen Jennings have spent months reviewing OpenAI’s plans to restructure its business, with an eye on “ensuring rigorous and robust oversight of OpenAI’s safety mission”.But they said they were concerned…
Which White Lotus will we check into next? It seems the next welcome brigade might be saying “bienvenue” to greet a fresh round of guests. (Who will likely respond with blank stares because, of course, they cannot speak French.)Season four of The White Lotus will be heading to France, according to Deadline (HBO declined to confirm this information, while the Four Seasons did not respond before the publishing of this article.) This would mark a return to the continent of Europe for the beloved murder-mystery; season two previously ventured to the Italian island of Sicily and San Domenico Palace, Taormina,…
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