Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta
During Meta’s earnings call on Wednesday, the company revealed its board had approved a new…
Losing streak hits four for Winnipeg Jets after 3-2 OT loss in Dallas – Winnipeg
Nursing a three-game losing skid, the Winnipeg Jets were hoping to turn things around in Dallas Thursday night. For a while, it looked like they were going to, but they were unable to protect the lead late in the third period before falling 3-2 in overtime to the Stars. Roope Hintz evened the score for…
Diomande starting to shine as Leipzig visit
MADRID: When Real Madrid splashed a club record 140 million euros ($157m) to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer, it was because of his clear potential to become one of the game’s stars, as showcased at the 2026 World Cup. That talent has begun to unveil itself in recent matches, with Diomande lashing…
As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
In a sign that crypto and blockchain-focused investing has receded in importance, Andreessen Horowitz announced Thursday that it is renaming its digital asset unit from a16z Crypto to a16z Frontier. The practice, helmed by Chris Dixon, has raised nearly $10 billion across five funds since launching in 2018, backing some of the sector’s biggest wins,…
Raids, regulation and risks to infants
In shops and markets across Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, smuggled powdered milk is sold not only in branded packets but also loose, scooped from open containers and weighed out for customers. Some products are repackaged under different labels, while others carry little information about their origin or registration. For parents buying milk for their…
Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race – Okanagan
Crime and public safety are emerging as key issues in Kelowna Centre, where candidates from the BC NDP, BC Conservatives and OneBC say addressing safety concerns is a priority ahead of the provincial election. “Undoubtedly it comes down to making streets safer,” said NDP candidate Loyal Wooldridge. “The number one issue is crime and safety,”…
Mari Energies down Guangdong
Mari Energies defeated China’s Guangdong team 5-2 in the first Test match at General Ashfaq Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday. Muhammad Mohsin opened the scoring for Mari Energies with a field goal in the tenth minute, giving his side a 1-0 lead. Mari Energies stepped up their attack in the third quarter, scoring three goals in…
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
AI agents left to explore a virtual island without a specific task began inventing challenges of their own. MIT researchers say the behavior bears the hallmarks of play. The researchers put 13 AI agents called Eko, each running on Claude Opus 4.7, alone on a simulated desert island for 30 hours. They describe the experiment…
King Charles’ charity partners with Europe’s biggest halal meat supplier to support mental health care in Pakistan
Asif Rangoonwala CBE and Tariq Sheikh signed the deal for King Charles’ charitable Pakistan mental health care work in Pakistan. — Reporter LONDON: King Charles’ charity, the British Asian Trust, has launched a landmark partnership with the UK and Europe’s biggest halal meat supplier, Tariq Halal Meats, to support its work transforming mental health awareness,…
Late goal lifts Maple Leafs over Rangers
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Troy Stecher scored with 26.3 seconds left in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 5-4 in a back-and-forth affair for their third straight victory Thursday. Brandon Duhaime, with a goal and two assists, Teddy Blueger, Kirill Marchenko and Easton Cowan…
Nasir begins Venus ABC Open title quest
England’s top seed Curtis Malik (L) trains ahead of the Venus ABC Open Squash Championship, which begins at DHA Creek Club on Wednesday. Photo: Express Tribune KARACHI: Pakistan’s experienced squash player Nasir Iqbal will begin his title quest against Canada’s Salah Eltorgman in the men’s singles preliminary round of the Venus ABC Open 2026, which…
