SAN FRANCISCO—Anthropic, the Alphabet and Amazon.com-backed artificial intelligence startup, announced the launch of its newest model, Claude 4.5, on Monday. The release signals the company’s determined push into the lucrative enterprise AI sector, claiming the new version can handle longer, uninterrupted coding sessions and perform better on complex finance and scientific tasks. Anthropic is in a fierce competition with rivals, notably OpenAI, to build the next generation of AI models that can reliably operate software and complete multi-step workflows. This capability is foundational for the development of AI agents—systems that can autonomously execute tasks on behalf of human users in…
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DOHA/STOCKHOLM—Amid intense anticipation for the release of the highly-awaited Metroidvania title, Hollow Knight: Silksong, purported details regarding an arduous optional challenge have surfaced, sparking discussion among the global gaming community. While the game’s core is known for its brutal boss encounters, new information suggests the inclusion of a skill-based gauntlet known as the Flea Festival, which tests a player’s mastery of movement and combat mechanics. According to the details, this optional event is only unlocked after the protagonist, Hornet, successfully rescues every flea scattered throughout the game. Players can then travel to the area known as Fleatopia in the Putrified…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Spotify, the Swedish music streaming giant, announced a significant leadership restructuring on Tuesday, revealing that founder and CEO Daniel Ek will step down in January to assume the role of Executive Chairman. The company has appointed two long-time executives, Gustav Soderstrom and Alex Norstrom, as Co-CEOs. This transition comes as Spotify aggressively expands its offerings into podcasts and audiobooks, navigating a delicate strategic balance between maintaining aggressive growth and achieving sustainable profitability. The news caused the company’s shares to slip about 2.5% in premarket trading, following an impressive 63% gain earlier this year. As Executive Chairman—a role the company…
from the White House is rapidly redrawing the global map of high-value corporate work. The Donald Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on the H-1B skilled worker visa is widely expected by economists and industry insiders to accelerate a strategic shift of critical business functions—from advanced finance to research and development—from the United States to India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs). This trend is set to turbocharge the growth of these in-house corporate hubs, elevating India’s role from a source of mere technical support to a center of high-value innovation. The world’s fifth-largest economy already hosts 1,700 GCCs, representing over half the global…
DOHA/KARACHI—The global aviation industry is confronting an accelerating and largely invisible threat, one that recently manifested acutely in the skies over Pakistan. A foreign airline’s aircraft, while making its final approach into Karachi, experienced a significant disruption to its Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, sparking new alarm over the growing danger of digital attacks on air travel. The incident, confirmed by aviation sources, occurred as the airliner was flying at an altitude of 3,000 feet, just moments before its scheduled landing. The pilot, recognizing the critical nature of the situation, immediately alerted Karachi Air Traffic Control (ATC). In a testament…
Hollywood, USA For an actor, discussing a “big risk” usually refers to a daring career choice or an unconventional role. However, Academy Award-winning star Matthew McConaughey revealed that in his life, the ultimate risk was deeply personal. Appearing on Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom podcast, McConaughey disclosed that the “biggest risk” he ever took was getting married to his wife, Camila Alves. The actor dated Camila for six years and welcomed two of their three children before they officially tied the knot. He explained that his hesitation stemmed from a deep-seated fear of committing himself to one person for life. It…
Washington, D.C. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel offered a raw and personal account of the moment his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, was abruptly pulled off the air by ABC executives. Speaking candidly on Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show, Kimmel admitted the experience felt like an “emotional roller coaster” that was “very strange” at the time. Recounting the day the decision came down, Kimmel explained the unusual circumstances: “It was about 3 p.m.. We tape our show at 4:30. I’m in my office, typing away as I usually do.” He then received a phone call from ABC executives. “As far as I…
Hollywood The 19-year marriage between actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban is officially coming to a close, but the separation is reportedly fraught with financial controversy. The 58-year-old actress is said to be “furious” over the terms of their prenuptial agreement which heavily favor the singer. Radaronline.com reports that as part of the prenuptial deal signed before their 2006 wedding, Keith Urban is legally entitled to receive $17 million from Nicole Kidman. The controversial clause in their prenuptial agreement stipulated that if the “Somebody Like You” hitmaker remains sober, he is entitled to receive $600,000 for every year…
Hollywood, United States Actress Nicole Kidman reportedly made the difficult decision to end her 20-year marriage to country singer Keith Urban following a series of “questionable choices” made by the musician, according to sources close to the couple. While the separation of one of Hollywood’s longest marriages was confirmed in September, insider information shared with People Magazine indicates that the signs had been quietly building for some time. Sources suggest that Urban had “been going through some stuff” for quite a while. “He has been making questionable choices for some time now and this was not the case of them…
Hollywood Actress Aimee Lou Wood has never hidden her personal quirks, but she praises her fans for accepting her authenticity. The White Lotus star attributes her confidence to the positive feedback she receives from her audience. In an interview with the Radio Times, Wood stated, “I think of those people who thank me for being weird because it means they can embrace their weirdness.” The actress revealed that she actively practices mindfulness to combat negative intrusive thoughts. “It gives me confidence on the days where sometimes that little demon comes back up [in my head],” she said. It is well-documented…
