CAG report flags 'persistent delays' in finalisation of Court of Inquiry proceedings in Army

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a two-state solution without Hamas. This shift in policy comes amid increasing international pressure and follows similar moves by other nations, reflecting growing outrage over Israel's actions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

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CNN anchor Erin Burnett is facing backlash after misidentifying the shooter in the Park Avenue mass shooting as “possibly white,” conflicting with the NYPD’s description of him as “possibly Middle Eastern.” The incident, which resulted in four deaths including an NYPD officer, has sparked debate over media responsibility and accuracy in real-time reporting. Want More Context? 🔎

Ramine Tinati, lead at Accenture’s APAC Center for Advanced AI, emphasized that while AI can expedite task completion, it doesn’t inherently boost productivity unless companies overhaul their workflows. This insight comes amid significant AI investments by major firms like Amazon and Microsoft, contrasting with Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang's view that AI enhances cognitive skills, a sentiment echoed by OpenAI's Sam Altman. Want More Context? 🔎

A 21-year-old inventor from Atlanta, Julian Brown, known for his work in converting plastic waste into fuel through his company Naturejab, has been missing for nearly two weeks following a cryptic social media post expressing his concerns about being "under attack." His disappearance has raised alarms among followers and prompted calls for investigation, but no official missing report has been filed. Want More Context? 🔎