“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16zVijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are still brutally expensive, and why he thinks open, shared datasets (not walled-off ones) are what will actually let AI transform medicine.
Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ DevastationAs rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
Californios brings a Michelin-starred Mexican menu to San FranciscoVal and Carolyn Cantú reimagine Mexican cuisine at San Francisco restaurant Californios, which has earned three Michelin stars for its 12-course tasting menu.
Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near KyivRussian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.
Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s OilThe president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.
An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That StalledFederal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent arrested in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free.
What is rejection sensitive dysphoria? A doctor explainsADHD expert and psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains the science behind rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and explores its connection to ADHD in her new book, "Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply."
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalismActivists say Hindu nationalists have sought to mask far-right politics through broad appeals to the Indian diaspora.
Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensionsBYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there is an obvious allure. Personally, I think it's at its best when you just stick to the bare minimum, focusing on pure text […]
Ford to unveil Lake Ontario signOntario Premier Doug Ford is set to unveil a Lake Ontario sign in Winona, Ont., part of Hamilton, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.'
‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks burstingNearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue operations remain risky as a lake formed upstream by the floods threatens to burst its banks. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports.
Trump administration video showing Haitian deportees in chains sparks outrageA U.S. Department of Homeland Security video shows men, handcuffed and in chains, boarding a deportation flight to Haiti this week. Critics say the Trump administration is "bragging" about sending Haitian immigrants "back to a war-torn country" after rescinding temporary protected status.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billionMeta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
What Meta's massive $17 billion social media addiction settlement means for your familyTech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Inflation still high as Iran war hits 6 months and Trump's tariffs continueFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says the central bank may be forced to act if inflation does not cool. This comes as President Trump's war in Iran crosses the six month mark and his tariff tiff with Canada contributes to higher prices on either side of the border.
Situation in Niger 'not stabilised yet' as security forces deploy around airportA group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny marked by gunfire and explosions, authorities said Saturday, in what was seen as a major threat to the country's struggling junta. FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr brings you this analysis.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s frictionWhat do you want from a flip phone when it's closed? A simple interface, perhaps notifications and a widget or two, for handling the basics? Or a fully fledged Android experience shrunk down for the Flip form factor? For years, Samsung has insisted on the former, even as some fans - and Razr rival Motorola […]
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UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under threatIsrael threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boatsThe vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.














