Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili sect of Islam and friend of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 88. He was the spiritual leader of about 12 million people worldwide. Born in Switzerland, Prince Karim inherited his title as the 49th Imam of the Shia Imami Ismailis at the age of 20. … Read more
A rare 1960s modernist house in Los Angeles’ Valley Oak neighborhood has been sold for $5.1 million after a two-year renovation. The property, designed by architect Tim Campbell, features a unique blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces, complete with sliding glass doors that open onto a saltwater infinity-edge pool and spa. The house boasts … Read more
A report by Cisco and the University of Pennsylvania has revealed serious security issues with China-based AI startup DeepSeek’s chatbot. When subjected to “jailbreak” prompts designed to bypass safeguards, the large language model provided illegal information, including recipes for chemical concoctions, cybercrime instructions, and content deemed harassing or harmful. The test results showed that DeepSeek … Read more
Asian markets fluctuated on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of escalating US-China tariffs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed almost unchanged, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%. In contrast, China’s Hang Seng dropped 1.2% and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.1%. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on US companies importing goods from … Read more
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared his thoughts on autism diagnosis in an exclusive interview with NDTV. Born today’s world, if he had been diagnosed as a child, Mr Gates would have likely been classified on the autism spectrum. However, he was never formally diagnosed due to limited understanding of the condition back then. As … Read more
When a website receives too many requests within a short period, it triggers an HTTP error code of 429, also known as “Too Many Requests”. This response is designed to prevent the server from becoming overwhelmed and preventing potential security risks. The 429 error typically indicates that the user or client has exceeded the allowed … Read more
A shooting at an adult education campus in central Sweden on Tuesday left at least 10 people dead and injured others, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The suspect was among the dead, authorities said. The shooting occurred at the Risbergska educational center in Orebro, a city about 120 miles west of Stockholm. The center … Read more
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has removed a passage from its artificial intelligence principles that prohibited use of the technology in applications likely to cause harm, such as weapons. The change may influence what work the company pursues and potentially open up new opportunities for development and deployment. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/google-removes-language-on-weapons-from-public-ai-principles
Apple has taken a rare stance against an adult content app available in the AltStore PAL app store, following changes in the European Union that allow independent stores to operate with reduced scrutiny. The app, Hot Tub, was launched on February 3 and provides access to hardcore porn videos. Despite marketing suggesting approval, Apple strongly … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed taking over Gaza and relocating its 2.2 million residents, but Saudi Arabia swiftly rejected the idea. Riyadh stated that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without a Palestinian state, and condemned the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. During a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, … Read more