WhatsApp Web Introduces In-Browser Calling, Device Handoff, and Meeting Waiting Rooms
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WhatsApp Web Introduces In-Browser Calling, Device Handoff, and Meeting Waiting Rooms

Meta has officially expanded WhatsApp Web’s capabilities by introducing native audio and video calling directly within web browsers. Previously restricted to mobile applications and desktop software, this feature brings a full-fledged communication suite to browser users. A dedicated Calls tab has been integrated into the web client, housing call history, contact favorites, screen-sharing tools, and […]
US Grid Operator to Implement Power Curtailments for Large Data Centers Amid Surging Demand
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US Grid Operator to Implement Power Curtailments for Large Data Centers Amid Surging Demand

The largest electricity transmission organization in the United States is preparing to implement temporary power curtailments for major data centers and other substantial energy consumers. This decision comes after an auction to secure additional generating capacity fell short, highlighting the immense strain placed on the grid by the rapid expansion of data infrastructure. Data centers […]
PayPal Signals Openness to Enhanced Takeover Bid Amid Strong Earnings and AI-Driven Turnaround
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PayPal Signals Openness to Enhanced Takeover Bid Amid Strong Earnings and AI-Driven Turnaround

During its Q2 2026 earnings call, digital payments giant PayPal indicated a willingness to consider acquisition proposals that would deliver “superior value” to its shareholders, a stance articulated by CEO Enrique Lores. While not outright rejecting the concept of a sale, the company’s position suggests that the current $60.50 per share offer from a consortium […]
High-Stakes Diplomacy in Washington: Zelensky and Netanyahu Set for Critical Talks with Trump
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High-Stakes Diplomacy in Washington: Zelensky and Netanyahu Set for Critical Talks with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., converging on the American capital amidst a period of profound geopolitical tension. The diplomatic visits coincide with the memorial services for long-serving Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a figure whose foreign policy legacy deeply influenced both European and […]
Inside the Cocaine Superhighway: Ecuador’s Brutal War Against Cartel Influence
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Inside the Cocaine Superhighway: Ecuador’s Brutal War Against Cartel Influence

In the embattled city of Durán, Ecuador, law enforcement officials are engaged in a high-stakes struggle against deeply entrenched criminal organizations. Police Captain Jean Carlos Bustamante, who leads a specialized unit, describes a landscape where the threat is twofold: the violent gangs that control local neighborhoods and the pervasive corruption within state institutions. According to […]
Homer’s Translator Slams Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Adaptation as ‘Abysmal’ and ‘Superficial’
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Homer’s Translator Slams Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Adaptation as ‘Abysmal’ and ‘Superficial’

Despite the critical acclaim and box office success of Sir Christopher Nolan’s latest cinematic endeavor, ‘The Odyssey,’ a prominent voice has emerged with a starkly contrasting opinion. Emily Wilson, the acclaimed academic whose 2017 translation of Homer’s epic poem served as an acknowledged influence for the film, has penned a scathing review, expressing profound disappointment […]
Zelensky Seeks Missile Defense Boost from Trump Amid Escalating Drone Attacks
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Zelensky Seeks Missile Defense Boost from Trump Amid Escalating Drone Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to engage in crucial discussions with US President Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to solidify commitments for enhancing Ukraine’s anti-ballistic missile defense capabilities. Zelensky’s visit comes at a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict, with Russia intensifying its aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital. During the high-stakes meeting, […]