Author: Tanjid Osman

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI, has announced a major milestone for her new venture. Her artificial intelligence startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has secured $2 billion in funding. The company plans to introduce its first product within the next few months. Murati became a well-known name in the tech world in 2023 when she briefly led OpenAI as interim CEO. She took on that role after Sam Altman was temporarily removed by the board. After leaving OpenAI in September 2024, she launched Thinking Machines Lab in February 2025. This week, Murati posted on social media platform X…

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is preparing to resume exports of its MI308 artificial intelligence chips to China. This move follows the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision to restart the review of license applications needed for such exports. After receiving approval, AMD plans to begin shipments immediately. The company’s stock rose more than 6% following the announcement. An AMD spokesperson said the company welcomed the efforts by the Trump administration to improve trade ties and support U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. This progress comes after months of tension between the U.S. and China, fueled by trade restrictions and tariffs. Earlier this year,…

Parents and guardians in the South East are calling for a major overhaul of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. They say the current setup is harming their children’s mental health. Tora, a mother from East Sussex, said the lack of SEND support has hurt her 16-year-old son Mason’s wellbeing. Mason has autism, type 1 diabetes, and a severe learning disability. He was asked to leave his special needs school last October because the school could no longer meet his needs. Since then, Tora has applied to 20 different schools for her son. Each one rejected him, saying…

A recent study shows that popular GLP-1 medications help patients lose weight even when their access is inconsistent. This research was shared at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco. GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are widely used to fight obesity. But many patients face problems getting their medication regularly. Supply shortages and insurance issues often cause these interruptions. Kaelen L. Medeiros, M.S., director of data and research at a private weight-loss company in New York, explained, “Patients taking GLP-1 treatments often face challenges consistently accessing their medications due to supply shortages or insurance coverage obstacles.”…

Roman Reigns made a surprise return to WWE Raw after months away from the ring. Fans had not seen the wrestling star since his appearance at WrestleMania 41 in April. His return came just as CM Punk was being attacked by Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Reigns stepped in to help, leaving fans cheering and wondering what his next move might be. The main reason for his absence was his busy schedule in Hollywood. Reigns has landed a major role as Akuma in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie, set to release in 2026. The film features a strong cast,…

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh claimed the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby title in Atlanta. The event took place at Truist Park and featured some of baseball’s brightest sluggers. Raleigh, who hit 38 homers before the All-Star break, became the first catcher ever to win the Derby. He beat Tampa Bay’s 22-year-old Junior Caminero in the final. With his father pitching and his brother catching, Raleigh delivered a memorable performance that thrilled fans and made history. Raleigh also joined Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. as the only players from the Mariners to win the Derby. Griffey won the contest…

Many internet users around the world experienced issues loading websites due to a temporary problem with Cloudflare’s DNS service. The problem made some sites slow to load or completely unreachable for users relying on the popular 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver. Cloudflare confirmed the issue on Sunday night. The company reported that the problem only affected people using 1.1.1.1, which is known for offering fast and private internet browsing. Other Cloudflare DNS services, such as its Gateway and Authoritative DNS, continued working as usual. The outage began at 22:13 UTC. Minutes later, Cloudflare engineers identified the cause and started working on…

Nvidia said it plans to restart sales of its H20 AI chips to China. This decision follows fresh support from the U.S. government, marking a major shift in trade policy. The company had stopped selling the chips after the U.S. imposed export rules in April. The H20 chip was designed to follow earlier U.S. export limits but still meet the needs of Chinese buyers. However, in April, the U.S. told Nvidia it needed a license to sell the chips to China. This caused a halt in shipments and hurt Nvidia’s sales in the region. In a new statement, Nvidia said…

Florida State junior shortstop Alex Lodise was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft. He was the 60th overall pick on Sunday evening, marking a major milestone for both Lodise and Florida State baseball. With Lodise’s selection, Florida State has now had two players picked in the first two rounds of the MLB Draft for the seventh time in its history. The Seminoles also achieved this feat in 1991, 1992, 1995, 2001, 2004, and 2024. Earlier on draft day, Florida State’s junior left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold was picked 11th overall by the Oakland…

MI New York won their second Major League Cricket (MLC) title in a dramatic last-over finish against Washington Freedom. The match ended with MI New York scoring 180 for 7, beating Washington Freedom’s 175 for 5 by five runs. The final over was intense. Washington Freedom needed 12 runs from six balls to win. Young medium pacer Rushil Ugarkar, just 22 years old and without international experience, held the ball for MI New York. Facing him were white-ball stars Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips. Despite the pressure, Ugarkar kept his cool. He conceded only six runs in the over, dismissing…