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Jeff Bezos has invested $6. 2 million in Project Prometheus, a new artificial intelligence startup. The company focuses on technologies that assist in engineering and manufacturing, including computers, aerospace, and automobiles.
In the US, Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's emails, in which he claimed that Donald Trump was aware of the girls involved in his affairs. Trump has consistently denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
American geneticist James Watson died at the age of 97 in East Northport. He was one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953 and a Nobel laureate in 1962.
The legendary Florentine Diamond, which belonged to the Habsburgs, was discovered in a Canadian bank vault after more than 100 years of being missing. Empress Zita hid the 137-carat jewel in a safe after the family fled during World War II.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported to the police after a man groped her during a walk in downtown Mexico City. She called it a crime to set an example for all women in the country.
New court documents have revealed that the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had accounts at Goldman Sachs and HSBC banks. This information came to light after the release of materials as part of a settled case between JPMorgan Chase and the U.S. Virgin Islands authorities.
A study identified Florida, Minnesota, and Colorado among the top 10 US states for retirement living. The assessment was based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare.
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, bought a beachfront estate in Coral Gables, Florida, for $50 million. This deal set a record for the gated community of Gables Estates.
Elon Musk unveiled the Grokipedia project, which, according to him, in version 0. 1 already surpasses Wikipedia. The platform, developed by xAI, has over 800,000 articles created by artificial intelligence.
Amazon's CEO and a representative of the Robotics division stated that the company will use AI to combine efforts and reduce costs, but also plans to create new jobs for people. This decision is a response to the discussion about the impact of AI on the labor market.
Seven out of nine US universities refused federal funds in exchange for adhering to the Trump administration's "priorities. " Only one university expressed interest in signing the agreement.
A global outage of Amazon Web Services paralyzed dozens of popular websites and applications, sparking a wave of memes on social media. The problems affected services from Roblox to Microsoft 365, but Amazon assured that there was no cyberattack.
It took the criminals only a few minutes to steal nearly a dozen precious exhibits from the Louvre. French authorities promise that the priceless treasures will be found and the culprits punished.
The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has increased the most in over 50 years of observations, with a sharp jump in CO2 recorded between 2023 and 2024. The main reasons are the burning of fossil fuels and large-scale forest fires, which exacerbate extreme weather events.
Kyiv is considering a meeting on Friday to secure modern weapons needed for a counteroffensive. Tomahawk cruise missiles and air defense systems will be discussed, and the Ukrainian delegation has already met with missile manufacturer Raytheon.
The administration of US President Donald Trump will significantly expand the state's role in the economy, increasing its stake in strategic companies. This is aimed at reducing dependence on China in the supply chains of rare earth minerals and technologies.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela to remove Nicolas Maduro. The authorization allows for the elimination of top government officials and a wide range of actions in the Caribbean.
Yermak reported on a working call with the President of Ukraine, where they discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of air defense, long-range weapons, and aviation. The delegation is preparing the groundwork for a future conversation between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for Friday.
The US Department of Defense has prepared plans to sell or transfer Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, but the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. The supply of missiles is complicated by the absence of launchers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the risk of confrontation with Russia.
The Ukrainian delegation visited Washington to discuss the purchase of American weapons, including Tomahawk missiles. This indicates a change in the approach to ending the war, where the emphasis is on strengthening combat power.
Due to the US government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program has suspended the issuance of new policies, delaying approximately 1,400 real estate transactions daily. Private insurance is significantly more expensive and unavailable in many areas.
The Nobel Committee contacted one of the 2025 Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine, Fred Ramsdell, who was on a hiking trip. He learned about the award from his wife when she re-established mobile communication at the campsite.
The price of gold has risen above four thousand dollars per ounce for the first time, increasing by more than 50 percent this year. Investors are seeking safe-haven assets due to political turmoil and uncertainty, as well as the weakening dollar and US government bonds.
US President Donald Trump has instructed Special Representative Richard Grenell to cease engagement with Venezuela. This decision is related to the problem of drug trafficking and Nicolas Maduro's refusal to relinquish power, and the US is ready for an escalation of relations.
The Trump administration sent 200 National Guard troops to Portland, despite attempts by Oregon authorities to block the decision through court. Local officials warn that the president's actions could escalate the situation and provoke new protests.
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of refugees admitted to 7,500 next year. This is significantly less than the 125,000 limit set by the Biden administration.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly yelled at Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in February during negotiations over a mineral deal. Washington made demands that Ukrainian officials perceived as blackmail, such as granting the US half of the mining rights in Ukraine.
Director David Lynch's Hollywood Hills home is for sale for $15 million. The approximately 1-hectare estate includes five buildings where Lynch lived and worked for over three decades.
On Sunday, a dead stowaway was found in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines plane that arrived from Europe at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Police are investigating the case, without disclosing the identity of the deceased or the city of departure.
Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared in court in London, pleading guilty to eight counts of receiving money between December 2018 and July 2019. He received bribes for following instructions from Ukrainian citizen Oleh Voloshyn, who was an official in Viktor Yanukovych's government.