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Alibaba

China turns up the heat with open model blitz as US model makers panic

The AI arms race reached a fever pitch on Monday after Chinese e-commerce and cloud provider Alibaba called into question America’s technological lead with the launch of Qwen 3.8-Max, a 2.4 trillion-parameter model that goes toe-to-toe with the best models from Anthropic and OpenAI. The new model comes just days…

bubmagAugust 4, 2026

Syria

As Haitians brace for end of TPS, some Republicans rejoice

Trump administration plans to deport more than 300,000 Haitians who just lost their lawful status after a Supreme Court ruling is showing a split screen in U.S. politics, with some Republicans openly rejoicing in the pending removals while others plead for leniency. The high court’s June ruling ended Temporary Protected…

bubmagAugust 4, 2026

Syria

Chevron CEO evaluates new pipeline route around Strait of Hormuz

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bubmagAugust 4, 2026

Palantir

Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises

Palantir shares surged nearly 13% in after hours trading on Monday after the company reported second quarter revenue growth of 93% and raised its full year outlook as demand for its artificial intelligence software accelerated. Revenue reached $1.94 billion during the quarter ended June 30, up 93% from a year…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Electric Car

Why EVs Don’t Have Traditional Grilles

Take a look at almost any electric vehicle from the front; something seems to be missing. There’s no large mesh opening, no chrome-covered air intake, and often no obvious grille at all. Instead, many EVs have a smooth, nearly solid panel where a traditional car would have a spot for…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Palantir

Palantir shares jump 13% as U.S. AI demand sends revenue soaring past targets

Palantir blew past Wall Street’s financial targets in its second quarter and forecast strong growth in the coming months, sending its stock surging 13% in after-hours trading on Monday. Revenue in the three months ended June 30 increased 93% year over year, totaling $1.94 billion, compared with the $1.801 billion…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Belfast

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Two tribes unite for Belfast festival

There was standing room only in a windowless arts venue in Belfast where a neuroscientist recorded the brain activity of a harpist as she played a melody about trees. The audience was enrapt. This was a lunchtime fringe event in the city’s Cathedral Quarter on the second day of Fleadh…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Palantir

Palantir Just Crushed Wall Street by $125 Million: How Will Stock React?

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) beat Wall Street on every headline figure in the second quarter and lifted its full-year outlook. Shares climbed more than 7% in after-hours trading on Monday. The data analytics firm reported $1.94 billion in revenue, up 93% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings reached 41 cents per…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Refugees

AJK information secretary says 7 law enforcement personnel martyred in recent unrest

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif on Monday said that seven law enforcement personnel, including those of police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest in the region. The now-proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been demanding the abolishment of 12 seats in the…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Pandemic

The GOP Thinks Relitigating the Pandemic Will Help Them in the Midterms. They Might Have One Small Point Here.

Politics There are some ways in which they’re right. But then there are all the ways that they’re wrong. By Molly Olmstead Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Sign in or create an account to better manage your email preferences. Unsubscribe from email alerts Are you sure…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

China turns up the heat with open model blitz as US model makers panic

As Haitians brace for end of TPS, some Republicans rejoice

Chevron CEO evaluates new pipeline route around Strait of Hormuz

Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises

Why EVs Don’t Have Traditional Grilles

Palantir shares jump 13% as U.S. AI demand sends revenue soaring past targets

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Two tribes unite for Belfast festival

Palantir Just Crushed Wall Street by $125 Million: How Will Stock React?

AJK information secretary says 7 law enforcement personnel martyred in recent unrest

The GOP Thinks Relitigating the Pandemic Will Help Them in the Midterms. They Might Have One Small Point Here.

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