Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

Y Combinator's latest cohort of early-stage startups is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks and generate code, leading to significant revenue increases. This AI-driven growth has allowed startups to operate with smaller teams and focus on profitability, a shift away from the previous growth-at-all-costs mentality. YC's focus on AI-centric companies has resulted in earlier commercial validation and success, with the accelerator's strong network providing a competitive edge in the crowded...

Myanmar's military airstrike on a village controlled by a pro-democracy resistance group in Let Pan Hla resulted in the deaths of at least 27 civilians and injuries to 30 others. The attack, targeting a crowded market area, took place near Mandalay, escalating the conflict between the military government and opposition forces. The ongoing violence has claimed thousands of lives since the military coup in February 2021, with civilian casualties continuing to rise due to increasing...

A Florida couple used an online dating app to lure 16-year-old Miranda Corsette to their home, where they brutally tortured and murdered her before dismembering her remains. The body was found in a dumpster days after she went missing, with police alleging that Steven Gress and Michelle Brandes were responsible for her death. The investigation is ongoing, with Gress and Brandes facing charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping. Full Article

Amy Glover from HuffPost UK explores the difference between ab workouts and core workouts, emphasizing the importance of core muscles beyond just abs for overall health and fitness. She explains that core muscles include various muscle groups that support the spine and hips, and recommends incorporating compound exercises like planks, L-sits, and kettlebell swings to target multiple core muscles. Additionally, physical therapist Carina O’Neill suggests planks and bridges for core stability, while NHS Fife recommends...

Four people, including Marcus Huntley, Melissa Quailey-Dashper, Joshua Gordon, and Tony Porter, have been charged with murder after Joanne Penney, 40, was shot dead in Talbot Green, South Wales, possibly due to mistaken identity. Emergency services found Penney with serious injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, Tony Porter faces charges related to participating in criminal activities of an organised crime group, while Kistina Ginova is charged with assisting an offender. Full...

Nine Palestinians, including two journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Beit Lahiya town, with several critically injured. The strike targeted individuals identified as "terrorists" by the Israeli military, who were allegedly operating a drone posing a threat. The attack occurred as Hamas leaders engaged in ceasefire talks in Cairo. Full Article