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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Republican) speaks with then-U.S. Ambassador Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2025.Karl Cote | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLast week’s release of more Epstein files set off a chain of events that left British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fighting for his political life, even though he had never known the deceased financier and sex offender.Mr Starmer is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite knowing of Mr Mandelson’s relationship with Mr Epstein. The latest documents released by the…

Facebook on Tuesday announced new AI-powered features designed to help users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. Updates include animated profile pictures, photo restyle tools for Stories and Memories, and the ability to add animated backgrounds to text posts. Meta is working to keep Facebook relevant among younger users with its flagship app, and may be betting that these new features will provide a more personalized experience that will appeal to Gen Z. The new Animated Profile Photo feature applies motion effects to still photos, making it appear as if your subject is waving, forming a heart…

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff participates in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.Chris J. Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOver 1,400 sales force Two people familiar with the effort told CNBC that employees have signed a letter asking CEO Marc Benioff to halt potential business with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”We are deeply concerned by recent reports that Salesforce has pitched AI technology to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ‘rapidly’ hire 10,000 new employees and assist with veterinarian tip reporting,” the letter reads.The letter asks Benioff to cease “all active marketing and…

Carrick’s side won a stoppage-time draw with West Ham, while Spurs lost at home, drawing manager Thomas Frank closer to his departure.listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationBenjamin Sesco saved West Ham from a 1-1 draw with Manchester United after Michael Carrick’s perfect start, but Tottenham lost 2-1 at Newcastle, leaving manager Thomas Frank close to exit after a string of poor performances.Substitute Sesco scored an equalizer in the 96th minute to save United a point against relegation-threatened West Ham United in the Premier League at the London Stadium on Tuesday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listUnited remain fourth…

On Monday night, xAI co-founder Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announced that he is leaving the company. “It’s time for the next chapter,” Wu wrote in a post on the late-night X show. “This is a time of possibilities. Small teams armed with AI can move mountains and redefine what is possible.” Less than a day later, on Tuesday afternoon, xAI co-founder Jimmy Barr, who reported directly to Musk, said he too was feeling better and posted a polite note about X on his way home. “A huge thank you to @elonmusk for taking us on this amazing journey. We are so…

Nancy Guthrie’s health condition revealed, requires medication to survive As the search continues for Nancy, authorities have stressed that she needs to take daily medication to survive, something she likely doesn’t have. “This woman is an 84-year-old woman who suffers from several physical illnesses, has physical problems, and requires medication,” Nanos said at a press conference on February 2. “Medications can be fatal if not taken within 24 hours.” “So we implore anyone who knows anything about this, anyone who has seen anything, anyone who has heard anything, to contact us,” he continued. “Call 911. We don’t need another tragic…

meta We’re back in court, but this time there’s only one defendant. First arguments in the high-profile case brought by New Mexico begin Monday. metaThe state’s attorney general, Raul Torrez, said the agency failed to protect apps like Facebook and Instagram from online predators targeting child users. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, alleges that Meta “facilitated human trafficking by directing and connecting users, including children, to sexually explicit, exploitative, and child sexual abuse content” in the state. “What we’re really alleging is that Meta has developed a dangerous product, a product that not only targets children, but allows them…

Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based robotics company known for its four-legged robots and humanoids, plans to change its leadership team. Robert Player announced in an internal memo on Tuesday that he would step down as the company’s chief executive officer, A3 first reported. Amanda McMaster, the company’s chief financial officer, will serve in the top role while the company searches for a replacement. Boston Dynamics sent TechCrunch a statement saying, “Robert Player is an icon in the global robotics industry, and the entire team at Boston Dynamics would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for his leadership. From the…

Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai during the Bloomberg Tech Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in San Francisco, California, USA.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesof the alphabet Debt sales continue to expand.The company is close to finalizing a global bond offering worth more than $30 billion, up from the $20 billion it raised on Monday, two people familiar with the deal said.On Tuesday morning, Alphabet went to European markets to raise about $11 billion in British pounds and Swiss francs, said the people, who requested anonymity because the details are private. Bloomberg previously reported that Alphabet…

Bangladesh will vote on Thursday in its first general election since a Gen Z rebellion toppled an aging dictatorship. Tens of millions of young people dreamed that this uprising would chart a new course for the country. In summer 2024, footage of protesters storming longtime leader Sheikh Hasina’s mansion and fleeing by helicopter shocked the world and galvanized other youth-led movements against corruption and cronyism that helped overthrow governments in Nepal and Madagascar. Many are happy that Hasina’s 15-year rule, marked by accusations of election fraud, plundering state resources and brutal suppression of opposition, is over. Mirza Shakil, a student…