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Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
Joshua Kushner has criticised Silicon Valley venture capitalists for allowing enthusiasm about artificial intelligence to dilute investment discipline, arguing that they can become overly focused on minor technological shifts rather than AI’s long-term effects. In Thrive Capital’s first investor letter, he said the New York firm’s concentrated, high-conviction approach offers an alternative to the industry’s…
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Son of former Mexican president challenges Trump after visa revoked
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán — the son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — said the U.S. has revoked his visa and accused President Trump’s top diplomats of politically targeting him. In a letter released Thursday and addressed to Trump, López Beltrán, also known as “Andy,” alleged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and…
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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
UK diplomats posted to Buenos Aires and five other locations will no longer receive hardship payments after the Foreign Office revised its list of difficult overseas postings. The change has reignited political debate over whether such allowances are justified, particularly where qualifying locations are also popular tourist destinations. The scheme has operated for around 30…
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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
Major technology companies are increasingly planning to use natural gas to power the energy-intensive data centres supporting artificial intelligence, but a new forecast warns this could expose them to steep fuel-price rises. The report matters because higher gas costs could make privately powered data centres far more expensive to operate, potentially increasing AI service prices…
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Muslims in public office are not a threat to America. The attacks on them are.
An op-ed by Zainab Chaudry argues that recent rhetoric from prominent politicians targeting Muslim Americans constitutes a dangerous religious litmus test that violates constitutional principles of equality and religious freedom.
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Julia Jacklin Covers Sugar Ray For Triple J
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has recorded a cover of Sugar Ray’s 1999 hit “Every Morning” for Triple J’s Like A Version series. She described the song as a lifelong favourite that helps her connect with her younger self, while the article notes that her slower, hazier interpretation differs markedly from the original. Jacklin said the…
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Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: ‘Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older catapult systems on its aircraft carriers, arguing the change would be costly while questioning Trump’s qualifications to make such a call. “He’s a marginally failed real estate developer with multiple bankruptcies,” Kelly said in an interview with…
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International Insider: Canada’s Streaming Stress; Love For Lucy Davis; Marc Turtletaub Interview
Canada’s screen industry is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government not to weaken rules requiring foreign streaming services to support domestic production. The dispute matters because it could shape how much control Canada retains over telling its own stories as Netflix, Prime Video and other global platforms expand their influence. The 2023 Online Streaming Act…
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What’s going on with Southampton boss Eckert’s FA probe?
Southampton begin their Championship season with head coach Tonda Eckert’s future unresolved as he awaits an FA misconduct hearing over the club’s spying scandal. The outcome matters because a lengthy ban could prevent Eckert from managing and potentially force Southampton to appoint a replacement during the campaign. The FA charged Eckert on 22 July after…
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Hasan hits Bangladesh’s first century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored Bangladesh’s first Test century in Australia as the tourists built a commanding position against the hosts on day two of the first Test in Darwin. His innings helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead, challenging Australia’s unbeaten home Test record against the Tigers. Playing only his second Test, Tanzid made 101 from…