Here’s how Microsoft is providing a ‘good outcome’ for Inflection AI VCs, as Reid Hoffman promised

Exactly how much Microsoft is paying all the investors of Inflection AI as part its oddly structured deal to abscond with the co-founders, much of the staff and the rights to use the tech hasn’t been publicly revealed. And Microsoft declined comment when asked. But unnamed sources tell The Information that it’s plunking out approximately … Read more

Ukraine’s defense minister: Delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives

KYIV, Ukraine — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers, the country’s defense minister said Sunday. Speaking at the “Ukraine. Year 2024” forum in Kyiv, Rustan Umerov said that each delayed aid shipment meant Ukrainian troop … Read more

Phoenix starts hard, long journey to reach PBA’s Promised Land

Jason Perkins (with ball) and the Fuel Masters refused to be held down by the Bolts despite a slight bump at the start. Phoenix will now be shooting to get to uncharted waters and hopefully go all the way. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The revelries inside the Phoenix Super LPG locker room came in short bursts … Read more

Modi’s promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India’s election

NEW DELHI — Frenzied preparations were underway Wednesday in India’s northern holy city of Ayodhya to mark the opening of a grand temple for Lord Ram, Hinduism’s most revered deity. The Ram Mandir’s opening Monday would fulfill a decadeslong Hindu nationalist pledge that is expected to resonate with voters during the upcoming national election expected … Read more

Bernardo Arévalo faces obstacles as Guatemala’s new president to deliver on promised change

GUATEMALA CITY — GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in early Monday as Guatemala’s new president. Many doubted they would ever see the day as powerful interests aligned against his anti-corruption campaign and authorities threw various legal challenges at him and his party. Arévalo is now president, but those disputes will continue and … Read more

The Promised Land Trailer Previews Mads Mikkelsen-Led Historical Drama

Magnolia Pictures has released the trailer for its historical drama film, The Promised Land. Starring award-winning actor Mads Mikkelsen as the determined yet poverty-stricken war hero Captain Ludvig Kahlen, the upcoming feature will hit theaters on February 2, 2024.  Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, who has previously worked with Mikkelsen for the 2012 acclaimed drama A … Read more

Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina is on course for reelection in a vote boycotted by most opposition candidates BySARAH TETAUD Associated Press November 23, 2023, 6:34 AM President, Andry Rajoelina, addresses supporters at an election rally in Antananarivo, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023. Rajoelina is pushing ahead with a presidential election, Thursday, Nov. 16, that could give … Read more

Promised pause in Israel-Hamas fighting brings relief, fear to Gaza

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave JERUSALEM — From the Gaza Strip’s shattered north to its overcrowded south, the news that this war’s guns might fall silent, if only for four days, was met Wednesday with relief, exhaustion — and a fear that worse is still to come. The toll already has been … Read more

Trump falsely claims he’d promised Mexico would pay for ‘a piece’ of the border wall

Former President Donald Trump attempted to rewrite history in a speech in Iowa on Sunday, falsely claiming he had campaigned for the presidency in 2016 on a promise that Mexico would pay for “a piece” of his border wall. Trump, now running again for the Republican presidential nomination, has been criticized by rival candidates such … Read more

Meta’s promised Quest 2 efficiency enhancements arrive with model 55 replace

Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Meta Quest 3 VR headset initially of this month, which ought to deliver enhanced capabilities for many who wish to improve their Quest 2. However that extra performant Quest 3 received’t be right here till September, so within the meantime, Meta promised a future replace will enhance the Quest 2’s (and … Read more