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HOUSTON: NASA’s Artemis II crew aboard the Orion spacecraft set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth on Monday, surpassing the mark set by Apollo 13 in 1970 during a lunar flyby that carried the astronauts deeper into space than any crew before them. NASA said…
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are tightening coordination against unauthorized copying of advanced AI systems through the Frontier Model Forum, an industry nonprofit whose threat sharing framework now allows member companies to exchange information on vulnerabilities, attack methods and other security risks tied to frontier models. The forum,…
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said Thursday that Gen. Randy A. George is retiring from his post as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, effective immediately, ending the tenure of the service’s top uniformed officer in a brief public announcement from chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The statement offered no explanation…
FLORIDA: NASA launched Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Space Launch System rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at 6:35 p.m. EDT, beginning an approximately…
NEW YORK: The United Nations urged governments, businesses and households to reshape food systems and curb waste, saying the world discards more than 1 billion tonnes of food each year even as hunger persists across many regions. The appeal came as the UN marked the 2026 International Day of Zero Waste,…
MONTANA: The United States is set to close a historic cross-border road to Canadian traffic later this summer, ending a decades-old local arrangement along the frontier near Coutts, Alberta, and Sweet Grass, Montana. The road, known as Border Road, runs for about 14 kilometres along the boundary and sits on the…
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA…
CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring…
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker…
Technology
MENLO PARK: Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model released by its Meta Superintelligence Labs team, marking the company’s first major public…
CALIFORNIA: OpenAI has publicly said it is ending the Sora app, its consumer video generation product, in a March 24 message posted on the Sora account on…
SAN JOSE: Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said he would choose a job candidate who is skilled in artificial intelligence over one who is not, arguing that…
SAN JOSE: NVIDIA on March 16 expanded its physical AI push at its GTC conference, unveiling new Cosmos world models, Isaac simulation frameworks and Isaac GR00T N…
CUPERTINO: Apple on Tuesday introduced updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, positioning the laptops for professional…
CUPERTINO: Apple on March 2 introduced the iPhone 17e, a lower-priced model in its iPhone 17 lineup that starts at $599 with 256GB of storage and is…
WASHINGTON: OpenAI has reached an agreement with the U.S. Defense Department to deploy its artificial intelligence models on the military’s classified cloud networks, the company said late…
CALIFORNIA: Meta Platforms and Advanced Micro Devices have signed a multi-year partnership to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct graphics processing units across Meta’s artificial…
Sports
The US, Canada, and Mexico have launched trilateral efforts to counter drone threats, ensuring robust security measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Russian engineers have developed an AI robot that enhances athletic performance with real-time monitoring, customized training plans, and injury prevention tools.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win Wimbledon, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to claim his maiden title at the All England Club.
Mohamed Salah wins 2025 FWA Footballer of the Year, matching Thierry Henry’s record with a season that delivered 28 goals and Liverpool’s Premier League title.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs record nine-year deal, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2034, further cementing his role as a key figure in the club’s future.
Lewis Hamilton concludes his 12-year career with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leaving a legacy of 84 victories and joining Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.