Month: February 2025

NVIDIA has unveiled an open-source reasoning model called DeepSeek-R1, designed to deliver accurate and efficient real-time inference capabilities for agentic AI systems. Unlike traditional models that respond directly, DeepSeek-R1 uses a chain-of-thought approach by performing multiple inference passes over a query to generate the best answer. This process, known as test-time scaling, requires significant compute … Read more

The Indian government has revised its tax structure under a new regime, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay income tax. The proposed changes aim to reduce taxes and provide taxpayers with more money in hand. However, the exemption limit only applies … Read more

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 15 people and damaging dozens of residential buildings as well as energy infrastructure across the country. In Poltava, a Russian missile hit an apartment building, killing 11 people and wounding 16. The attacks also injured one person in Kharkiv, northeast … Read more

Looking up at the night sky tonight? You might be seeing more than just stars. Venus and Saturn are visible next to each other near the Moon, making for a stunning celestial sight. Venus is currently the brightest ‘star’ in the sky, shining very bright with a magnitude of -4.5. It’s easy to spot against … Read more

The United States and Virginia are seeing an increase in bird flu cases. To prevent the spread of disease, experts recommend removing bird feeders, especially near homes where people may interact with birds. Connor Gillespie, outreach director at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, advises taking down bird feeders to minimize the risk of contracting the … Read more

A deadly attack on a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries in southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province has left at least 18 security personnel dead, according to officials. The incident occurred when fighters tried to dismantle a roadblock and opened fire on the vehicle. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, but the military … Read more

Sundance has faced a piracy problem, with film “Twinless” being pulled from its online screening portal after clips surfaced on social media platforms. The decision comes just hours after another Sundance selection, “Selena y Los Dinos,” was also removed due to piracy concerns. The festival claims to take copyright infringement seriously and will fully cooperate … Read more

Horror thriller film “Companion”, starring Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher, is now playing in theaters nationwide. The movie follows the story of Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to a billionaire’s lakeside estate after his death sets off a chain of events. Written and directed by Drew Hancock, the film also stars Harvey … Read more

Reality star Angela White (formerly known as Blac Chyna) has called out Tristan Thompson for clout-chasing after he referred to her daughter, Dream Kardashian, as his daughter in a video. Angela stated that she and Rob Kardashian hold joint custody over Dream and have a “beautiful, healthy co-parenting relationship.” The controversy started when The Shade … Read more

A large asteroid named 2024 YR4 may hit Earth within the next decade, according to NASA. The space rock is between 130-330 feet in diameter and has a 1.3% chance of making direct impact on December 22, 2032. While the likelihood is low, astronomers are monitoring its unique orbit to learn as much as possible … Read more