The Creator of Houseparty Is Back. This Time He’s Taking on Slack and Discord
Ben Rubin, cocreator of hit pandemic chat app Houseparty, has launched a new group messaging platform that aims to solve the problems undermining trust in public conversation—using blockchain. If it fails, that’s OK by him. Key Points
WIREDTerrorists planned to kill ‘tens of thousands’ of fans at Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, CIA official says
“They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert, I am sure many Americans,” CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen said. Key Points
Hindustan Times13 dead in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand cloudbursts, rescue ops on
Thirteen people were killed in cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand. Most of the fatalities occurred due to houses collapsing amid heavy rainfall in both states. Key Points
India Today3 dead as boulders hit Kedarnath hiking route amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand
Boulders rolled onto the Kedarnath hiking route near Gauri Kund in Uttarakhand, killing three people. Rescue operations were underway. Key Points
India TodayHeatwaves affect people with disabilities more, Lancet study finds
People having brain lesion disorders and severe physical disabilities are found to be more vulnerable to extreme heat. people with disabilities are hit harder... Key Points
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Artificial intelligence may offer companionship to the lonely
When people feel lonely, they tend to become increasingly disconnected as their confidence plummets. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may be key to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaStudy reveals who should take preventive treatment for TB
Preventive treatment for tuberculosis can stop latent TB infection from developing into deadly disease later. people with confirmed tuberculosis... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThis Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could “have healthy babies.” Now she’s using the company’s gene technology on herself—and talking about it for the first time. Key Points
WIRED3 hospitalised after knife attack on crowded party boat in New York City
Around 3,000 people were aboard the vessel along East River in Brooklyn, according to police. A knife attack on a crowded party boat at a New York City pier... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaInstagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
The nudity blur feature won't be added to messages sent on Facebook and WhatsApp. Instagram said it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and... Key Points
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6 killed in Sydney shopping centre stabbing attack, suspect shot dead by police
Police evacuate shoppers at Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, which is in the city's eastern suburbs. Five people and a suspect were killed in a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThis Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could “have healthy babies.” Now she’s using the company’s gene technology on herself—and talking about it for the first time. Key Points
WIRED9 dead, over 1000 injured in deadly Taiwan earthquake, rescue operations underway
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years. Around two dozen of almost 50 hotel workers who had been misplaced have now been located. Key Points
ThePrintWhat brings joy to India’s elderly? There’s more to them than RWA, bhajans, ashrams
Older people in India are traditionally expected to detach themselves from worldly pursuits. But that is changing now. Key Points
ThePrintIndian origin student on rejection from Stanford University: 'I'm going to change the world'
After facing rejection from Stanford University, the student took to X to share about it. His tweet received numerous reactions. | Trending Key Points
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Cyclonic storm hits West Bengal's Jalpaiguri; at least four killed, over 100 injured | Video
A cyclonic storm in West Bengal killed four people and injured over 100, causing damage to houses and uprooting trees. Rescue operations are ongoing. Key Points
mintThe Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial. Key Points
WIREDElie Hassenfeld Q&A: ‘$5,000 to Save a Life Is a Bargain’
Here’s Elie Hassenfeld, your high school EA crush. As effective altruism spirals into self-doubt, the idealist quant is still at it, helping Silicon Valley richies give away hundreds of millions each year. Key Points
WIREDHave you found a ₹500 note in Delhi yet? Meet the mastermind behind it
Reels on Instgram asking Delhiites to find a ₹500 note hidden at random spots across the city, are going viral on social media. Here's the story from BTS. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi: 4 year-old raped at tuition centre in Pandav Nagar; people protest, vandalise cars
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her tuition teacher's brother in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar, sparking protests in the area. The victim is undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi after being referred from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. Key Points
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Anurag Kashyap says he'll charge money in lakhs to meet random people ‘who think they're creative geniuses’
Anurag Kashyap has shared how much he will charge for meeting new people. He asked all to call him if they “really think” they can afford it. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesPunjab hooch tragedy toll climbs to 21 as more succumb in hospital
At least 21 people have died in Punjab's Sangrur after consuming suspected spurious liquor. After the incident, the Punjab government has constituted a "high-level" Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. Key Points
India TodayGun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead
Attackers dressed in camouflage uniforms entered the building, opened fire and threw a grenade or incendiary bomb, according to a journalist for the RIA Novosti news agency at the scene. Fire quickly spread through the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow's northern Krasnogorsk suburb, as smoke filled the building and screaming visitors rushed to emergency exits. Key Points
Economic TimesPakistani CM has a brickbat solution for kickbacks—break official’s head, save them from hell
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur's 'solution' has been described both as vigilante justice and a solution. Now Pakistanis are asking if the govt offices will provide the brick. Key Points
ThePrintIsrael launches another raid on Gaza's main hospital, charging that Hamas has regrouped there
Israeli forces conducted a raid on Gaza's largest hospital, Shifa, citing the presence of Hamas militants who allegedly fired from within the compound. Tens of thousands of people, including patients and staff, are sheltering there. The EU's top diplomat accused Israel of obstructing aid delivery to Gaza, contributing to a man-made famine. The Israeli army released videos showing militants firing from the hospital. Hospitals in Gaza are struggling due to fuel and medical supply shortages amid ongoing Israeli strikes, with over 31,000 Palestinians killed in the conflict. Key Points
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Ukraine hits Russian city and oil refinery
The Ukraine war has cast a shadow over voting in the three-day presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Putin six more years in the Kremlin but has been marked by scattered acts of protest. The head of the electoral commission, Ella Pamfilova, said there had so far been 20 incidents of people trying to destroy voting sheets by pouring various liquids into ballot boxes, as well as eight cases of attempted arson and a smoke bomb. Key Points
Economic TimesBoiler blast in Haryana's Rewari, over 40 injured
Speaking to ANI, Dr Surender Yadav, a civil surgeon, said, “We have alerted the hospitals. We have sent the ambulance to the factory. Several people have burn injuries.” While one of the injured has been referred to Rohtak PGIMS, the rest have been admitted to various hospitals in the district, according to media reports. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia plans new population census, economic data improvements
India's government is set to enhance economic data quality by initiating a long-awaited population census, reviving business surveys, introducing uniform base years for key indicators, and updating the inflation calculation basket. Plans also include appointing an advisory panel and adjusting consumer spending patterns in official statistics. Key Points
Economic TimesCAA has two agendas. One open and humanitarian, the other less so
Not only is CAA discriminatory, but it is 'meant' to be discriminatory. If the government broadens its scope to include Muslims, then the Act becomes politically unpopular and, therefore, pointless. Key Points
ThePrint50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland ‘just dropped’ mid-flight
The aircraft landed at Auckland airport as scheduled on Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware. At least 50 people were hurt when a Boeing 787 operated by... Key Points
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Yoel Roth, Twitter's Former Trust and Safety Chief, Is Trying to Clean Up Your Dating Apps
Yoel Roth suffered targeted harassment after quitting as top content cop at Elon Musk’s Twitter. Now he’s head of trust and safety at dating giant Match Group, owner of Tinder, Hinge, and more. Key Points
WIREDLandslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, 10 killed
At least 46,000 people have fled to a temporary government shelter. Ten are still missing. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesParty's prerogative, but Rahul Gandhi should contest LS polls from seat challenging BJP: D Raja
CPI's D Raja suggests Rahul Gandhi should contest Lok Sabha polls from a seat to directly challenge BJP. Rahul Gandhi highlights BJP-RSS ideology's responsibility for divisions. people in Bihar are determined to protect the state. Seat sharing problems exist within opposition bloc partners in various states. Key Points
Economic TimesOdisha approves seven key projects with Rs 80,125 cr investment
The Odisha government has approved seven projects with a total investment of Rs 80,125 crore across various sectors, including steel, green energy, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. These projects, located in districts such as Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Jharsuguda, Ganjam, and Bhadrak, are expected to create job opportunities for 24,552 people. Key Points
Economic Times'Used to wash dishes, clean toilets': NVIDIA's Jensen Huang's masterclass on what it means to be a CEO
"To me, no task is beneath me. Because remember I used to wash dishes, and I mean I used to clean toilets. I cleaned a lot of toilets," said Nvidia founder Jensen Huang. Key Points
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Israeli strike kills 17 in southern Gaza
Ceasefire talks end without breakthrough. An Israeli airstrike killed at least 17 people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday, Palestinian... Key Points
The Tribune India'Makes me sick in the stomach': Golgappe stuffed with fruits raises eyebrows
A street vendor from Jaipur was seen making fruit golgappe. . Many people were not happy with this dish shared their reactions in the comments. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesFacebook & Instagram suffer massive outage; issue seems to be resolved
Meta's Facebook, and Instagram have experienced outages in India, with nearly 15,381 people reporting Facebook outage and over 19,200 on Instagram. Meta Communications Director Andy Stone confirmed the company is working on the issue. Key Points
Economic TimesPakistan rains: At least 36 killed as heavy winter rains collapse buildings, trigger landslides
Pakistan hit by heavy rains, resulting in 36 deaths and 50 injuries. Baluchistan province reports 5 fatalities. Karakoram Highway blocked, delaying travel. Winter rains caused significant damage in 2022. Afghanistan also faces harsh winter conditions. Key Points
mint'Had my mother not called...': Man who shared first Bengaluru cafe blast video
A blast at the popular Rameshwaram cafe in Whitefield shook Bengaluru on Friday. The person who shared the first video of the blast recounts the horror. Key Points
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Massive fire breaks out in 6-storey building in Bangladesh; 45 dead, dozens injured
Fire authorities said a gas leak or a stove could have caused the blaze. Hospitals are treating 22 people with burn wounds, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen told reporters. Key Points
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