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Pakistan’s meteorological authorities have issued red alerts across multiple provinces as powerful monsoon systems threaten to trigger flash floods, landslides, and urban inundation through Tuesday, July 15. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that “heavy to very heavy rainfall” could unleash flash floods in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, parts of Balochistan, Kashmir, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and mudslides in Gilgit-Baltistan are also possible, while windstorms may damage trees, poles, vehicles and standing crops. Read: Forecast rain nears, drains stay choked Meanwhile, Karachi and other parts of Sindh, though not under flood threat, are likely to witness extreme humidity and…

In this photo illustration, a man seen holding a smartphone with the logo of US artificial intelligence company Cognition AI Inc. in front of website.Timon Schneider | SOPA Images | Sipa USA | APArtificial intelligence startup Cognition announced it’s acquiring Windsurf, the AI coding company that lost its CEO and several other senior employees to Google just days earlier.Cognition said on Monday that it will purchase Windsurf’s intellectual property, product, trademark, brand and talent, but didn’t disclose terms of the deal. It’s the latest development in an AI talent war, as companies like Meta, Google and OpenAI fiercely compete for…

The Starbucks headquarters is seen at Starbucks Center on July 3, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder | Getty ImagesStarbucks corporate employees will have to return to the office four days a week starting in October, the company announced Monday.For workers who would prefer to leave the company instead of heading back to the office for an additional day, Starbucks is offering a “one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to employees.”We understand not everyone will agree with this approach,” Niccol wrote in the announcement. “We’ve listened and thought carefully. But as…

Listen to article Pakistan Railways is set to launch a new state-of-the-art business train this week, aiming to offer passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience on the Lahore-Karachi route. The new service will feature 28 digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard dining car. The move is part of the rail operator’s broader initiative to modernise its long-haul travel services and attract more passengers through improved facilities. According to Pakistan Railways, the new business train is designed to meet international comfort and service standards, marking a significant upgrade from traditional offerings. The train’s route between Lahore and Karachi connects two…

A security guard walks past the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.The layoffs “will likely cripple the department,” Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appealed.The high court…

Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 level for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week. Bitcoin scaled a record high of $122,571.19, before pulling back slightly to last trade 2.4% higher at $121,952.61. Later in the day, the US House of Representatives will debate a series of bills to provide the digital asset industry with the nation’s regulatory framework it has long demanded. Those demands have resonated with US President Donald Trump, who has called himself the “crypto president” and urged policymakers to revamp…

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world’s largest office buildings.Daniel Slim | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it’s granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI.The DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of “advanced AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges.” The companies will work to develop AI agents across several mission areas at…

David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.”Warner Bros. Discovery”Superman” soared into theaters this weekend, snapping up an estimated $122 million in domestic ticket sales and launching a new era of DC superhero flicks.The film marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they became co-heads of Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Comics film and TV unit in late 2022. The pair has developed a 10-year plan to reinvigorate the studio’s franchises across TV and film, including fresh spins on Superman and Batman.”The road to success for DC has been a circuitous one over the years and…

Listen to article Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early forties, was overjoyed when she discovered in October 2022 she was expecting her first child. Her doctor, however, recommended a genetic test due to her age, and the result was one no parent wants to receive. The foetus had a genetic syndrome. Monia, who declined to give her surname, asked her gynaecologist what she could do. “Nothing. You don’t want to terminate, do you?” the doctor asked her, she said. He was a conscientious objector, Monia said, one of hundreds on the southern Italian island. More than 80% of gynaecologists in Sicily…

An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023.Rocket LabRocket Lab stock soared 8% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation.Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the last two months following a slew of successful launches and a deal with the European Union. The stock is up 63% year to date after surging nearly sixfold in 2024.Last month, Rocket Lab announced a partnership with the European Space Agency to launch satellites for constellation navigation before December. Rocket Lab also announced the successful launch of its 66th,…