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…
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 […]
The Digital Deluge: How AI-Generated Misinformation is Complicating Disaster Response in China
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The Digital Deluge: How AI-Generated Misinformation is Complicating Disaster Response in China

As China grapples with the aftermath of severe weather events, including recent typhoons and flooding, authorities are facing an escalating secondary crisis: the rapid proliferation of AI-generated misinformation. During times of emergency, social media platforms have become flooded with fabricated videos and images, ranging from staged scenes of disaster zones to false reports of animal […]
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 […]