Author: i2wtc
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Armed dacoits launched a attack late Wednesday night on M-5 Motorway near Bhong Sharif, opening fire on passing vehicles, injuring several people and abducting at least 10 passengers and truck crew members. According to police, a group of heavily armed dacoits ambushed the motorway near Bhong, firing indiscriminately at every vehicle that crossed their path. Multiple cars, two passenger coaches, and several trucks and trailers came under fire. A woman and a child were among four people critically injured and were shifted to Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. Over a dozen vehicles sustained severe damage, with…
Tesla is asking investors to approve yet another outsized pay plan for CEO Elon Musk, according to a financial filing out Friday.The proposed compensation plan for Musk, already the world’s wealthiest individual, consists of 12 tranches of shares to be granted if Tesla hits certain milestones over the next decade. It would also give Musk increased voting power over the EV maker and aspiring robotics titan, which he has publicly demanded since early 2024.Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin the plan was designed to keep the CEO “motivated and focused on delivering for the company.””If he performs,…
ZURICH: Dynamic pricing will be in operation during the first phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, with fans paying different prices according to market demand and seats starting at $60, FIFA said on Wednesday. Fans will have their first chance to secure tickets for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the Visa Presale Draw, opening on Sept 10, at 1100 ET (1500 CET) and running until Sept 19. Open to qualifying Visa cardholders, tickets for group-stage matches will start at $60, with pricing for later stages, including the final, reaching up…
As Starbucks revamps its U.S. locations, the coffee chain is trying to make its cafes welcoming to all through more inclusive design.As part of its broader effort to bring back customers, the company has prioritized plans to give makeovers to roughly 1,000 locations by the end of 2026. It will sideline major store renovations and development in the meantime.While the changes will vary based on the location, expect more seating, dark wood paneling and other tweaks that make its cafes cozier. The renovations will also include tweaks like less harsh lighting that won’t affect customers with light sensitivity.”We’re uplifting more…
LAHORE: Widespread flooding in Punjab has left children in several affected areas suffering from fever and diarrheal diseases. The provincial health department officials said the administration has directed the expansion of medical camps in flood-hit areas to protect lives and prevent further outbreaks. Families living along riverbanks are being urged to move to safer locations, with boats promised to assist in their evacuation. Reports indicate that in flood-affected regions along the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers, as well as parts of Multan, children are increasingly falling sick due to unsanitary conditions and seasonal changes. Families sheltering near riverbanks remain vulnerable,…
Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are set to square off in an exhibition boxing match next spring, it was announced Thursday. The exhibition will be put on by CSI Sports / Fight Sports, with exact dates and locations still unclear. “Iron” Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) hasn’t secured a professional win since his TKO victory against Clifford Etienne in February 2003, with his four most recent bouts over 22 years ending with three losses and one draw. His most recent bout was against Jake Paul in November 2024, where Tyson lost by unanimous decision. This match will…
US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense the “Department of War,” a White House official said on Thursday, a move that would put Trump’s stamp on the government’s biggest organization. The order would authorize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Defense Department and subordinate officials to use secondary titles such as “Secretary of War,” “Department of War,” and “Deputy Secretary of War” in official correspondence and public communications, according to a White House fact sheet. The move would instruct Hegseth to recommend legislative and executive actions required to make the…
Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in a shock move on Thursday after a controversial reign lasting nearly 25 years. Levy was the driving force behind Tottenham’s 1.2 billion ($1.6bn) stadium and state of the art training centre. But the 63-year-old was a polarising figure among Tottenham fans, with numerous protests against him during difficult spell for the Premier League team. Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, had come under fire more than ever over the last few seasons. A series of failed managerial appointments and the club’s transfer policy infuriated supporters and turned…
LAHORE: Floodwaters continued to batter the country’s heartland on Thursday, pushing the death toll to 884 and prompting urgent warnings of further havoc in Punjab and Sindh. Authorities said that to save Multan from being flooded, they are considering breaching the Chenab riverbank. That will allow water to be released into the city’s outskirts so the river’s levels can come down. Heavy rain in the Himalayas continued to lash Pakistan on Thursday with flooding of homes and highways worsening as major rivers overflowed. The met office has warned that rain is expected to continue until September 9. A fierce monsoon…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (L) attends a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOpenAI has announced it is developing an AI-centered jobs platform as part of broader efforts to expand AI literacy, and as the company grows its consumer and business-facing AI applications.The ChatGPT maker’s “OpenAI Jobs Platform” will utilize AI to help connect qualified job candidates to companies, which could put it in competition with Microsoft’s LinkedIn. OpenAI and Microsoft have an…