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Scientists say the next 30 to 50 years could offer a crucial opportunity to forecast Antarctic ice loss and prepare for the sea level rise it may cause. A new study published in Nature, led by Monash University researcher Dr. Felicity McCormack of Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF), examines how reliably scientists can predict future ice loss from Antarctica and how those predictions could improve sea level planning. Antarctica’s Potential Impact on Global Sea Levels Reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate that global sea levels could rise by more than two meters by 2100 under high…

The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn’t perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time. Now, however, the deal seems to be dead. And the web is being forced to reckon with what happens when the Google traffic dries up.On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay talk about the week’s Google Zero news, including Reddit’s interest in getting out of an AI training deal, and the publishers considering…

Prentis, a new AI research lab focused on computer use models, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Ritankar Das and tech heavyweights Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, is in talks to raise $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Launched in April, Prentis is training models to learn how office workers navigate routine workflows across documents and systems, with the goal of building AI agents that can control computers to automate those tasks. Prentis will ostensibly develop agents tailored to these customers’ needs, such as handling insurance claims and automating customs duty refund exceptions…

Ravi Jaipuria-owned RJ Corp group, PepsiCo’s bottler for three decades, has tapped former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra to likely help expand the group’s beverages footprint into premium alcoholic drinks, people aware of the high-profile hire told ET.Mishra’s expertise in leading some of the subcontinent’s top alcobev brands might be harnessed for the proposed foray, said the people cited above. He joins RJ Corp at a time when India’s alcoholic beverages market regains momentum, led by rising demand for premium spirits. Spirits volumes climbed about 4% in FY26 to 440 million cases, compared with 1.6% growth a year earlier, while beer…

Published on 24/07/2026 – 12:03 GMT+2•Updated 12:25 A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone over Romania on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the incident occurred at around 11 am and that an investigation has since been launched. “The area was uninhabited, so the pilot was able to fire without any risk,” he wrote in a post on X. Providing further details on the incident, Romania’s Ministry of Defence said a jet attached to the 86th air base at Fetești in eastern Romania engaged the drone with an air-to-air missile while carrying out an air policing…

4 min readMapusaJul 25, 2026 06:45 AM IST Among hundreds of protesters raising slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” at the Lohia Maidan in Goa’s Mapusa on Friday was Bollywood actor Abhishek Banerjee. The actor, famed for his roles in films like ‘Stree’ and ‘Stolen’ and the acclaimed television series ‘Paatal Lok’, said he had come to the protest to express solidarity with the protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. “Yesterday when I told people that I am going to Goa to protest, they were quite surprised that how come Goans are protesting. Goa is such…

House to hold hearing on Smithsonian Museum’s alleged attempts to rewrite American history Fox News’ Alex Hogan reports on a House Oversight Committee hearing regarding claims that the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibits are politically biased and attempt to rewrite American history. A White House report alleges the National Museum of American History disparages the nation’s past, prompting congressional scrutiny over its governance and stewardship of federal funds. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History directing visitors to what the White House…

The NBA world was surprised when LeBron James announced that he would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract to join the franchise, with a player option in the second year. However, YouTuber FlightReacts isn’t a fan of James’ decision. In a video posted on Friday, the content creator called out the four-time champion for joining the 76ers. He slammed him, not because he chose Philly, but because he’ll be teaming up with star forward Jaylen Brown. Thanks for the submission! The franchise…

Specialized is pushing the lightweight e-MTB segment even further today with the launch of the new S-Works Turbo Levo R Ultralight LTD, a premium electric mountain bike that tips the scales at just 18.8 kg (41.4 lb) while still packing the company’s latest full-power drive system. At a mere 41 lb, the new Levo R Ultralight is around five pounds lighter than the other bikes in Specialized’s recently launched Levo R lineup, making it one of the lightest full-power electric mountain bikes currently available. Despite the featherweight build, Specialized isn’t dialing back the performance. The bike uses the company’s new…

4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 06:00 AM IST Managing diabetes often means finding ways to keep blood sugar levels stable, especially after meals. Since carbohydrate-rich foods such as rice and roti can raise blood sugar, diabetics are often advised to watch their portions and make mindful food choices rather than avoid these staples altogether. Recently, a tip circulating online suggested eating a bowl of salad before rice or roti to help prevent blood sugar spikes. Curious about whether this strategy really works, we asked health experts to explain the science behind it. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information…