Elon Musk's The Boring Company has proposed a $20 billion transatlantic tunnel connecting New York and London, utilizing Hyperloop technology to achieve travel times of under an hour. This ambitious project faces significant technical, financial, and environmental challenges, but Musk believes advancements in tunneling technology make it feasible. Experts remain skeptical, citing the project's scale and unproven technology.
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Eric Dane, known as "McSteamy" from Grey's Anatomy, has been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurological disorder. Despite this challenging diagnosis, the 51-year-old actor remains determined to continue working, including his role in Euphoria Season 3. Dane's resilience and openness are inspiring others and highlighting the need for increased ALS awareness and research funding.
Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes warned tech companies to comply with local laws to continue operations. This comes after Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for non-compliance. His remarks follow Meta's suspension of its US fact-checking program. Brazilian prosecutors also seek clarification from Meta on the impact of these changes in Brazil.
US President Trump has directed the deployment of an additional 1,500 military personnel to the US-Mexico border, raising the troop count to roughly 4,000. The forces, comprising Army and Marine units, will assist in constructing physical barriers and other duties. Additionally, military airlift support will aid DHS in deporting over 5,000 migrants from key sectors.
Nandan Nilekani believes India is making significant strides in AI, emphasizing the need to scale national initiatives rather than focusing solely on developing large AI models. He cautioned that integrating AI into everyday systems requires substantial effort and workflow reengineering.
Amazon appoints Alex Dunlap, a 17-year AWS veteran, as new shadow advisor to CEO Andy Jassy. This role, which previously groomed Jassy himself, indicates Dunlap's potential for future leadership. With a strong background in productivity apps, Dunlap’s position aligns with Amazon's push into AI and enterprise software. Previous shadows have secured prominent roles at Amazon.
India's selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy. Despite four spinners already in the squad, Varun's inclusion raised eyebrows. The key decision now revolves around who will play in the XI between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy.
Hamas released six Israeli hostages, including Omer Shem Tov, in a public ceremony. Omer's actions during the exchange, such as kissing militants, elicited significant reactions. His family expressed joy and relief at his return, describing his positive disposition despite his ordeal.
Elon Musk reaffirmed his ambition for Mars exploration, mentioning potential human missions by 2029 or 2031 using SpaceX's Starship. A recent setback occurred when the Starship exploded during a test flight, highlighting the technical challenges ahead. Despite this, SpaceX celebrated its 23rd anniversary, continuing its pursuit of making life multi-planetary.
Light rain and dense fog in New Delhi brought pleasant weather, while reducing pollution levels. The city's air quality index remained in the 'very poor' category. IMD forecasts thunderstorms and further showers. Stage IV measures to curb severe pollution were revoked, though actions to prevent further air quality deterioration remain in force.