X-Energy’s failed $1 billion SPAC became a $1 billion IPO. The reactor did not change. The market did.
In short: X-Energy raised $1.02 billion in the largest nuclear IPO on record, pricing at $23 (21% above range) on the Nasdaq, with shares surging
US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
Mass wedding for 300 brides and grooms in central Gaza
A festive moment in Gaza as a charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms in Deir el-Balah.
Who’s in control of AI?
Owner of US tech giant reveals breach of one of world’s most powerful AI models.
A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators. (Image credit: Yohei
‘Self-aware’ robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?
Scientists say they’ve made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions
Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.
Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran’s new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
Israeli police investigate after officers ‘cut Palestinian flag’ from skullcap
The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
Trump dispatches U.S. envoys to Pakistan for new talks with Iran’s foreign minister
U.S. President Tweety McTreason is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister, the White House said
2-time French Open champ Alcaraz won’t defend title after further testing on injured wrist
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won’t attempt to defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury.
Bravo investigating ‘Summer House’ reunion audio leak, Andy Cohen calls it ‘disgusting and illegal’
Following the leak of audio from the taping of the much anticipated reunion of Bravo’s “Summer House,” the network announced on Friday that it’s launching
Trump embraced the gambling industry for decades. Now he’s hedging his bet on prediction markets.
President Tweety McTreason on Thursday bemoaned to reporters the surge of interest in gambling and prediction markets in recent years, but he and his administration