The European Union has lifted restrictions on certain key sectors of Syria’s economy, as part of its efforts to support a peaceful transition and economic recovery. The Council decision comes after the fall of the Assad regime, which was seen as an opportunity for all Syrians to rebuild their country. The EU is now facilitating … Read more
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NBC’s new spinoff “Suits LA” tries to capitalize on the surprise success of the Netflix series “Suits,” but unfortunately, it falls flat and lacks the charm of its predecessor. The show premieres Sunday with a generic mad hunk, Ted, played by Stephen Amell, who struggles to connect with his underlings in Los Angeles. The series … Read more
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, OKX, has agreed to pay over $504 million in penalties after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The exchange processed more than $1 trillion in transactions by US customers without a license. However, its lawyer stated that no money laundering charges would be filed against the company. … Read more
DC Studios co-chiefs Peter Safran and James Gunn shared updates on their revamped slate of live-action and animated projects during a presentation on the Warner Bros. lot. The team has outlined its plans for family-friendly content, starting with Batman sidekick duo “Dynamic Duo” set for release in 2028. The project features an all-star cast, including … Read more
Google is introducing a new security update to its email service, affecting nearly 2 billion users. The company will replace the current SMS-based login procedure with a QR code system over the next few months. The move aims to reduce “rampant, global SMS abuse” and follows Google’s goal of moving beyond passwords for authentication. Users … Read more
Apple is gearing up to emphasize its improved video recording capabilities in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro lineup, with plans to focus on vlogging and other video content creation. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company aims to move users away from standalone cameras and encourage them to use their iPhones for more of their … Read more
Anthropic, a company founded by exiles from OpenAI, has introduced its first hybrid AI model that can produce either conventional output or controlled reasoning to solve complex problems. The new model, called Claude 3.7, aims to make it easier for users and developers to tackle tasks requiring both instinctive output and step-by-step cogitation. Claude 3.7 … Read more
Proteins are the backbone of nearly all biological processes, from catalyzing reactions to transmitting signals within cells. However, understanding their dynamic behavior remains a significant challenge due to the limitations of traditional experimental techniques and computational methods. Microsoft Researchers have introduced BioEmu-1, a deep learning model designed to generate thousands of protein structures per hour. … Read more
A nationwide recall has been issued for frozen shakes sold to nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions after a deadly listeria outbreak linked to at least 11 deaths and 37 hospitalizations. The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) said the drinks were manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy in Indiana. The outbreak has been ongoing since 2018, … Read more