Posts by Susan Darwin
The Hundred 2025: Harry Brook hits six on first ball for Northern Superchargers
Harry Brook gets his 2025 Men’s Hundred campaign off the mark in exciting fashion, smashing a six over wide long-off before ending up on his backside a ball later against Welsh Fire at Headingley. Follow The Hundred 2025 on BBC Sport Available to UK users only. Source link
Read MoreWhy is Trump going after Intel’s CEO?
Shares of Intel dropped more than 3% Thursday after President Donald Trump demanded the immediate resignation of the chipmaker’s CEO. Claiming that there is “no other solution to this problem,” Trump said Lip-Bu Tan is “highly conflicted” in an early-morning post on Truth Social. Though the president didn’t elaborate on his reasoning, Reuters has previously…
Read MoreOpenAI claims new GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to ‘PhD level’
Lily Jamali North America Technology correspondent Liv McMahon Technology reporter Getty Images ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has unveiled the long-awaited latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, GPT-5, saying it can provide PhD-level expertise. Billed as “smarter, faster, and more useful,” OpenAI co-founder and chief executive Sam Altman lauded the company’s new model as ushering in…
Read MoreEli Lilly is giving Novo Nordisk a run for its money—so why is LLY stock still down today?
It’s been a week of wins for Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drugs. In the company’s second quarter earnings report on Thursday, it reported that sales of Mounjaro, its type-2 diabetes medication often used for weight loss, reached nearly $5.2 billion in revenue, up 68% from the same quarter last year and exceeding analyst estimates of $4.7…
Read MoreVictoria Mboko: Will teenager’s unbeaten run end in glory?
Mboko’s coach Natalie Tauziet – herself a pragmatist on the court and former world number three and Wimbledon finalist in the ’90s – has overseen Mboko’s remarkable form after previously guiding her in the junior ranks. “I think what is important for her is to see us not panic when something happen. I remember at…
Read MoreOpenAI unveils GPT-5 model, featuring improved coding and problem-solving chops
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled its highly anticipated GPT-5, a powerful multi-modal AI model featuring major advancements in problem-solving and coding. The new flagship model was announced during a Thursday morning livestream. Unlike previous releases that were limited to paid subscribers, GPT-5 will be available to free-tier ChatGPT users as well, OpenAI said. OpenAI CEO Sam…
Read MoreSee where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy
The BBC’s Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China’s mega-embassy plan. Beijing’s plans for the sprawling new embassy have sparked fears its location – near London’s financial district – could pose an espionage risk. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has now given China two weeks to explain certain aspects of their plans. Source link
Read MoreAugust full moon tonight? The ‘Sturgeon Moon’ is coming: Here’s when to see it—and what it means for the Perseid meteor shower
There’s something fishy going on in the sky this week -don’t worry it doesn’t smell like when your co-worker heats up their leftover tilapia in the communal microwave. Instead it’s a feast for the eyes. The full moon will be on display this Saturday August 9 and is known as the Sturgeon Moon. Lets bait…
Read MoreThomas Partey: Former Arsenal midfielder joins Villarreal
Ghana international Thomas Partey has joined La Liga club Villarreal following his release from Arsenal. The 32-year-old, who signed for Arsenal in a £45m deal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, left the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of June. Four days later, Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two…
Read MoreWhy OpenAI’s open-source models matter
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Why OpenAI’s new open-weight models matter OpenAI is opening up again. The company’s release of two “open-weight” models—gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b—this month marks a major shift from its 2019 pivot…
Read MoreESPN’s new streaming service is launching soon. Here’s what you need to know about its deals with NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly earning report. This week’s expanded deals with the NFL and a new partnership with WWE provides ESPN the more inventory and offerings, which it hopes…
Read MoreAshes 2025-26: Glenn McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia
Australia won 4-0 when England last toured the country in 2021-22 and Cummins’ side have only lost two of their past 15 Tests on home soil, winning 11 and drawing two. McGrath conceded there are “issues” with Australia’s batting, particularly their unsettled top three. Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne are out of form,…
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