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Who is Matt Deitke? 24-year-old AI genius who rejected Meta’s $125 million offer and then Mark Zuckerberg personally met him with a doubled package
Matt Deitke, a 24-year-old AI prodigy, initially rejected a $125 million offer from Meta. Mark Zuckerberg intervened, doubling the offer to $250 million. Deitke's work at AI2 on Molmo, a multimodal chatbot, earned him recognition. He also co-founded Vercept, an AI agent startup. Meta's pursuit highlights the intense competition for top AI talent. Deitke ultimately accepted Meta's unprecedented offer.
'Can't relinquish right to resist': Hamas dismisses Witkoff's 'disarm' claim
Hamas denies agreeing to disarm during ceasefire talks with Israel. The group asserts its right to resist the Israeli occupation. This denial follows reports of a US envoy suggesting Hamas was ready to demilitarize. International pressure grows for Palestinian statehood recognition. The UK may recognize Palestine if a ceasefire is not reached. Seventeen nations support a two-state solution.
Who is Jeanine Pirro? Trump loyalist and ex-Fox News host confirmed as top US attorney; wins Senate approval
Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality and staunch Trump loyalist, has been confirmed as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia by the Senate. The 50-45 vote cemented Trump's provisional appointment from May. Pirro, a former Westchester County district attorney, transitioned to television and is known for her outspoken commentary.
Anaconda shooting: Montana manhunt intensifies for veteran accused after 4 killed; kin says suspect struggled with mental health issues
Police are searching for Michael Paul Brown in Montana. He is accused of killing four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. Brown fled in a white pickup truck. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous. The community is in shock. Brown is a military veteran with mental health issues. The search is focused near Stumptown Road.
"She Wasn’t Stolen, She Was Preyed On" Epstein Abuse Survivor Virginia Giuffre's Family Slams Trump
The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sex trafficking and who died by suicide earlier this year, said that she would have wanted documents related to the disgraced financier to be made public. This comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure around the case. President Donald Trump, who had decadeslong ties to Epstein, said earlier this week that the sex offender "stole" young women from Mar-a-Lago, including Giuffre, who worked at Trump’s resort as a teenager. Giuffre's family reacted sharply to the allegations, saying “stolen seems v
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed takes first passenger ride on Etihad Rail between Dubai and Fujairah
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently took a passenger train journey between Dubai and Fujairah to review the progress of Etihad Rail, the UAE’s 1,200km national railway network. The project, set to begin passenger operations in 2026, connects all seven emirates and key cities, aiming to improve connectivity, support economic growth, boost social cohesion, and advance sustainable transportation nationwide.
Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati family’: But what is its purpose? Find out!
Dubai introduced the first AI-generated “Emirati Family” to deliver government messages and promote digital services in an accessible way. This reflects Dubai’s position as a top-five global AI city. The project aims to engage all communities by combining Emirati culture with advanced AI, supporting the city’s goal of improving public interaction with smart government services.
Myanmar junta air strike on ruby mine hub kills 13
A Myanmar junta air strike on the rebel-held ruby mining center of Mogok resulted in 13 fatalities, including a monk and civilians. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army reported 14 injuries following the morning strike on a public area. This incident occurs amidst ongoing civil war and resistance since the 2021 coup, with both sides vying for control of resource-rich areas.
Pakistan earthquake: 5.4 magnitude tremor jolts several areas; no damage reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan early Saturday, triggering widespread panic across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad. The epicentre was traced to Afghanistan's Hindukush region at a depth of 102 kilometres. Tremors were felt in various Afghan and Tajik regions. While no casualties or property damage were reported, residents rushed outdoors reciting Quranic verses.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks ISS; Astronauts Set To Simulate Moon Landings
On August 2, four astronauts—Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov—successfully docked with the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. This marks NASA’s 11th crew rotation mission under the Commercial Crew Program. Crew-11 brought Armenian pomegranate seeds to study how plants grow in microgravity and will also conduct Moon landing simulations near the lunar South Pole to support the Artemis program. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
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