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Tokyo — Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal for most of her life. Since playing drums in his college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups such as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. Japanese media reported that she used to play so hard that she carried four pairs of sticks as extra sticks in case they broke. But unlike most metalheads who calm down with age, the woman likely to become Japan’s next prime minister remains passionate. She has an electric drum set at home and whenever she feels stressed, she usually belts out a song about…
Prezent, a startup that provides an AI-powered presentation builder to businesses, today announced that it has raised $30 million in funding led by Multiplier Capital, Greycroft, and Nomura Strategic Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Emergent Ventures, WestWave Capital, and Alumni Ventures. The Los Altos, California startup is currently valued at $400 million and has raised more than $74 million to date. The new capital will be used primarily for acquisitions. The company also made its first acquisition, acquiring Prezentium, founded by Deepti Juturu, a services-driven presentation company operating in the life sciences space. In an unusual arrangement, Prezent…
Who: Portugal vs Republic of IrelandContent: UEFA World Cup QualifiersLocation: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, PortugalDate and time: Saturday, October 11th, 7:45pm (18:45 GMT)Portugal will look to strengthen their grip on Group F in UEFA World Cup qualifying when they take on unbeaten Republic of Ireland in Lisbon on Saturday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Portuguese team won the UEFA Nations League title earlier this year and is part of the soccer team that belatedly joined the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Al Jazeera Sports is covering the match, which could decide Portugal’s…
Running AI products requires a lot of computing power. As the technology industry races to harness the power of AI models, there is a parallel race underway to build the infrastructure to power them. On a recent earnings call, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang estimated that $3 trillion to $4 trillion will be spent on AI infrastructure by the end of 2020, with much of that money coming from AI companies. In the process, they are putting enormous strain on the power grid and pushing the industry’s construction capacity to its limits. Below, we list everything we know about the largest…
opposition leader Maria Colina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her as a unifier of Venezuela’s political opposition. Machado remains in hiding because his life is threatened. Her courage was an inspiration to many, especially as President Nicolas Maduro’s government targets its opponents. This is a photo gallery carefully selected by AP photo editors. Opposition leader Maria Colina Machado addresses supporters during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on the eve of his third term inauguration in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, January 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Delacroix, File) Opposition leader Maria Colina Machado…
More than 10 years have passed since 2010. So it’s no surprise that fashion trends from the era are making a comeback on Instagram feeds, including 2016’s army jacket. I remember buying mine at Gap in 2013 and thinking it was peak fashion. Well, I’m here to tell you that the green army jacket is back to reclaim its title. Whether you call it olive, sage, or army green, brands like Abercrombie, Free People, J. Crew, and Urban Outfitters are bringing back their iconic outerwear, making it more fashionable than ever. The nostalgic jacket has been updated for 2025. Muted…
Indonesia has refused to grant visas to Israeli athletes ahead of the world championships in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country.Published October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareGymnastics’ governing body gave a subdued response to Indonesia’s announcement that it would prevent Israeli athletes from competing in the next world championships in Jakarta.”FIG notes the Indonesian government’s decision not to issue visas to the Israeli delegation registered for the 53rd FIG Gymnastics Competition to be held in Jakarta from October 19 to 25, and recognizes the challenges faced by the host country in organizing this competition,”…
AI companies are developing much-needed corporate strategies, but the results are wildly contradictory. Just this week, Deloitte announced it would be rolling out Anthropic’s Claude to all 500,000 employees. On the very same day, the Australian government forced Deloitte to refund its contract because the AI-generated report was riddled with false citations. This is a perfect snapshot of where we are today, with companies racing to adopt AI tools before they understand how to use them responsibly. In this episode of Equity, Kirsten Kolosek, Anthony Ha and Sean O’Kane delve into the messy realities of AI in the workplace, as…
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecorne, despite accepting his resignation on Monday after his government collapsed overnight. “The President of the Republic has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister and given him the responsibility of forming a government,” the Elysée Palace said in a statement on Friday. “We must put an end to this political crisis that has infuriated the French people and to the instability that is damaging France’s image and national interests,” L’Ecornu wrote in a post on X outlining his thoughts on the government he would form. His surprising choice capped a…