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Russian frigate fires warning shots near UK waters to avert yacht collision

Today at 21:17 PM, via Daily Maverick

LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) – A Russian frigate fired warning shots to divert a UK-flagged civilian yacht near British territorial waters on Tuesday, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry and a source with knowledge of the incident who added that conditions were foggy.

South Africa

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

Today at 15:55 PM, via SAnews

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak. 

President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...

Business

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Today at 13:02 PM, via BBC News

Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Sport

Norrie beaten at Queen’s on injury return

Today at 21:16 PM, via BBC News

Cameron Norrie is beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Queen’s in the Briton’s first singles match since suffering a rib injury in May.

Education

Angola: Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training

Today at 19:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.

Science/Tech

Snap’s First Consumer AI Glasses Are Coming This Fall For $2,195

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Snap is launching its first consumer augmented-reality glasses this fall for $2,195. “You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they’re expected to ship ‘this fall’ in the US, UK, and France,” reports The Verge. From the report: This is a big moment for Snap: The company made a big entry into smart glasses with its original Spectacles in...

Science/Tech

SpaceX To Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor For $60 Billion

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor for $60 billion in stock, adding the popular AI coding assistant to Elon Musk’s newly public aerospace-and-AI conglomerate. CNBC reports: Cursor built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code, and the company has experienced explosive growth since its founding in 2022. In November, Cursor said it crossed $1...

Science/Tech

‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What

Today at 19:50 PM, via Wired

The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.