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Microsoft could save $600 million by replacing OpenAI with Chinese AI in Copilot

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Microsoft is exploring a major cost-cutting move that could save the company up to $600 million: replacing AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic in its Copilot service with China's Kimi K3 model. The evaluation...weiterlesen »

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Over 30,000 feet on hybrid power - GE and NASA set two aviation records

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

GE Aerospace has successfully conducted the world's first high-altitude flight using hybrid-electric propulsion technology, reaching over 30,000 feet. The breakthrough, unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow...weiterlesen »

No more excuses: Pentagon demands defense firms prove they explored China alternatives

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that tightens rules for US defense contractors seeking to buy critical materials from foreign suppliers, particularly China. The move aims to...weiterlesen »

Poland and Baltics could be Russia's next targets, Lithuania warns as Putin faces Ukraine failures

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Lithuania's Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Poland and the Baltic states could be Russia's next targets, suggesting that failures in the war with Ukraine might prompt Russian President...weiterlesen »

3,000+ angry comments flood Samuel L. Jackson's Instagram after Argentina racism claim

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked fierce controversy after sharing a social media post calling Argentina "historically one of the most racist countries in the world" following the country's World Cup final...weiterlesen »

Three villages become test case for Israeli pullout - as Lebanon's Aoun heads to White House

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has announced the start of operations in "pilot zones" in three southern Lebanese villages, marking the first step in an Israeli military withdrawal under a framework agreement signed...weiterlesen »

Russia's Apple blackout: Is the Kremlin blocking the App Store after sanctions ultimatum?

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Apple services in Russia have experienced sharp disruptions since late last week, with availability of the App Store and the company's official website dropping significantly. Monitoring data shows connection...weiterlesen »

$150 billion a year at stake as Trump targets independent science funding

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The Trump administration has proposed transferring control over nearly $1 trillion in federal research grants from independent scientific experts to political appointees. The more than 400-page plan from...weiterlesen »

$12 billion bond sale revealed as BlackRock and Meta bet big on AI infrastructure

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

BlackRock Inc. is seeking to raise more than $12 billion through bond sales to finance a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The deal marks the...weiterlesen »

AliExpress must pay 550 million euros

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die EU verhängt eine Millionenstrafe gegen den Online-Marktplatz AliExpress wegen des Verkaufs illegaler Produkte. The Chinese online giant must pay 550 million euros, among other reasons because counterfeit...weiterlesen »

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Citi declares Magnificent Seven dead - proposes growth cluster with 41.9% earnings growth

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Citigroup strategists have declared the "Magnificent Seven" stock grouping obsolete, arguing the term no longer provides a useful framework for understanding artificial intelligence investments and large-cap...weiterlesen »

Robbery After Social Media Meeting: 24-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach einem über soziale Medien vereinbarten Treffen soll eine 24-Jährige in Wien-Favoriten beraubt worden sein. Dank einer Ortungs-App nahm die Polizei den mutmaßlichen Täter wenig später fest. A meeting...weiterlesen »

What really happened backstage at the World Cup halftime show - and why Madonna pushed back

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Backstage tensions erupted between Madonna and Justin Bieber during the World Cup final halftime show, with insiders reporting the pop stars clashed over their differing visions for the high-profile performance....weiterlesen »

15-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna Following Alleged Sexual Offenses

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein 15-Jähriger ist in Wien wegen des Verdachts mehrerer schwerer Straftaten vorläufig festgenommen worden. The trigger for the investigations was a report in early July. The Vienna State Criminal Police...weiterlesen »

RAF Protector drone clears weapons tests - can now fly armed over UK cities

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The Royal Air Force has completed weapons qualification testing for its Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft, clearing the platform to carry British precision weapons without geographic restrictions....weiterlesen »

17 US service members now dead as Iran war depletes 50% of Patriot missiles

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Three US service members have been killed in recent days as the conflict with Iran escalated into its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes. President Donald Trump announced the latest strikes hit Iran,...weiterlesen »

5 cups of coffee a day may protect your heart, but energy drinks pose serious risks

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The American Heart Association has released new guidance on caffeine consumption, concluding that up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and may even protect against heart disease. The...weiterlesen »

€12,000 damages awarded as European court rules vegan beliefs qualify as protected worldview

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Two Swiss men have won a landmark case at the European Court of Human Rights after being denied vegan food while in custody. The court ruled on Monday that Switzerland violated their freedom of conscience...weiterlesen »

15-Year-Old Flees from Police with Stolen Motorcycle and Crashes

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Eine Polizeikontrolle in Wien-Floridsdorf hat am Sonntag in einer Verfolgungsfahrt geendet. Officers from the Vienna Police Dog Unit noticed two teenagers on a motorcycle in the area of Prager Straße on...weiterlesen »

New PM at No 10: What Andy Burnham's appointment means for EU-UK relations

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Andy Burnham has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, prompting immediate congratulations from the European Union's top leadership. European Commission President Ursula von der...weiterlesen »

$725bn AI bet faces reckoning - Big Tech must prove returns this week

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Apple's stock has surpassed Nvidia's in a development that signals a fundamental shift in how investors view the artificial intelligence boom. The market is moving beyond simply funding AI infrastructure...weiterlesen »

AI agent hacks Hugging Face - then AI safety rules block the investigation

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Hugging Face, the AI platform for sharing open-source models and datasets, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack last week that was entirely executed by an autonomous AI agent. The company detected...weiterlesen »

103 House Democrats vote to cut $3.3bn Israel aid - Pelosi joins seismic shift

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

A seismic shift is underway in American politics' long-standing consensus on Israel. Last week, 103 House Democrats – nearly half the caucus – voted for an amendment to terminate approximately $3.3 billion...weiterlesen »

233,199 Russian soldiers confirmed dead by name - real toll likely 352,000

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Ukraine's General Staff reported 1,600 Russian military personnel killed in the past day, along with the loss of 605 units of automotive equipment and tank trucks. The figures, released on July 20, 2026,...weiterlesen »

After Kimi K3 Coup: Moonshot AI Aims for Hong Kong IPO Within Six Months

vor 21 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The timing could hardly be better: Just days after Moonshot AI rattled global tech markets with its new open-weight model Kimi K3, the Beijing-based AI startup is pushing ahead with its stock market debut....weiterlesen »

Too hot for holidays? Why 40°C Mediterranean summers could boost British seaside towns

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Extreme heat is forcing a fundamental rethink of summer holidays in Europe. Temperatures nearing 40°C across the Mediterranean are making traditional seaside vacations increasingly uncomfortable and unsafe,...weiterlesen »

Why Ryanair slashed fares 6% despite carrying 61 million passengers - and it's getting worse

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Ryanair has reported a sharp 34% drop in quarterly profits as soaring jet fuel prices and discounted fares hit the budget airline's earnings. The Irish carrier posted after-tax profits of €538 million...weiterlesen »

This AI startup just hit $2.6bn valuation - but hasn't produced a single working molecule

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A British artificial intelligence startup has raised $450 million to tackle one of the semiconductor industry's biggest challenges: finding alternatives to rare and expensive materials used in chip production....weiterlesen »

AliExpress Hit With €550 Million EU Fine Over Illegal Products

vor 23 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Why pay more when you can order cheaply from China: This is likely one of the most important success factors for Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. Now, the European Commission has imposed a fine of 550 million...weiterlesen »

Worth up to €130,000 each: Spain's World Cup winners receive championship rings in FIFA first

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has introduced championship rings for the first time in World Cup history. Spain, winner of the 2026 tournament held in the United States, received 30 customized rings, while nearly 2,000 additional...weiterlesen »

3.5% US inflation sparks debate: Will central banks finally pause rate hikes?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Inflation in the United States and the Eurozone has cooled more than expected in June, reducing pressure on central banks to continue raising interest rates. The European Central Bank faces a key policy...weiterlesen »

Oil Price Jumps Above $90: Escalation in the Iran War Rattles Markets

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

The war between the United States and Iran continues to push oil prices higher. On Monday, North Sea Brent crude temporarily climbed above the $91 mark – its highest level since June. The drivers: new...weiterlesen »

Viennese Cult Radio Moves to Festival Grounds for the First Time

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Beim Paradies Garten Festival zieht das Wiener Radio Rudina erstmals mit einem nahezu originalgetreu nachgebauten Studio aufs Gelände. Besucherinnen und Besucher können Live-Sets und Aufzeichnungen direkt...weiterlesen »

Humanoid Robot Decapitated on Opening Night of URKL Fight League in Shenzhen

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

The first tournament phase of the Ultimate Robot Knockout Legend (URKL) kicked off in Shenzhen on Thursday – according to organizer EngineAI, the world’s first free-combat league for full-sized humanoid...weiterlesen »

Only four ships passed through Hormuz on Sunday - far below normal traffic

vor einem Tag - upday.com

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on the international community Sunday to join Washington in pressuring Iran over the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping chokepoint,...weiterlesen »

Kimi K3: Moonshot AI Pauses New Subscriptions as Demand Overwhelms Its GPUs

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

The launch of Kimi K3 has apparently gone better than Moonshot AI planned – so well, in fact, that the Chinese AI startup now has to pull the emergency brake. As the company announced on X on Sunday, demand...weiterlesen »

$1m each and you can't see the game: World Cup final's pitchside seat fiasco

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ten fans paid one million dollars each for pitchside seats at the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The exorbitant price tag sparked widespread outrage – not...weiterlesen »

75,646 fans heard it in 1977 - now Pelé's message returns at the World Cup final

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA honored the late football legend Pelé during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tribute displayed his iconic "Love! Love! Love!" message on stadium...weiterlesen »

Asian markets plunge as oil hits $91 Monday - reserves fall, inflation fears return

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged above $90 a barrel on Monday as escalating US-Iran hostilities sent shockwaves through global markets. Asian stocks tumbled, the dollar strengthened, and mounting concerns over energy...weiterlesen »

Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses to eight ships as Iran warns of "accidents"

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A ship is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns vessels risk "accidents" if they attempt unauthorized transit through the strategic waterway. The British...weiterlesen »

Robbie Williams: England has a psychological problem – we must solve this before I die

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Robbie Williams has described England's ongoing failure to win major football trophies as a "psychological problem" that haunts him. The pop star performed at the World Cup final in East Rutherford near...weiterlesen »

Defending champions fall short: Argentina's bid for back-to-back titles ends in heartbreak

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina has equaled Germany's record for the most World Cup runner-up finishes after losing the 2026 final to Spain. The defending champions' 1-0 defeat in extra time marked their fourth loss in a title...weiterlesen »

US abandons Iran negotiations, vows oil will flow 'with or without' cooperation

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States has abandoned efforts to negotiate with Iran over access to the critical Strait of Hormuz, shifting instead to a strategy of ensuring oil and gas flows "with or without Iranian cooperation,"...weiterlesen »

38 new charges including rape and trafficking: Tate brothers held in Miami solitary confinement

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami on a UK extradition request and are being held in solitary confinement, their lawyer claims. The controversial social media influencers were taken into...weiterlesen »

Why this oil shock is more dangerous than February - and bonds can't save you this time

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices have surged past $90 per barrel as escalating conflict between the United States and Iran threatens to reignite inflation fears that many investors believed were over. The sharp rise, fueled...weiterlesen »

Under 13? No social media: EU expert panel delivers urgent call to ban platforms for young children

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A European expert committee has recommended banning online platforms for children under 13, delivering a comprehensive report to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on July 13 that calls...weiterlesen »

55% of boards see no AI value - yet 74% of firms already benefit from it

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Artificial intelligence has reached a critical inflection point. While the technology is widely available and evolving rapidly, companies are struggling with organizational and cultural barriers that prevent...weiterlesen »

Messi tries to get Cucurella sent off for covering mouth - pundits slam 'baby' behavior

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lionel Messi faced sharp criticism from football pundits for attempting to get Spain defender Marc Cucurella sent off during the World Cup final on Sunday. The incident occurred after Argentina's Enzo...weiterlesen »

Fifth drone attack on Black Sea oil terminal forces suspension of tanker operations

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil loading at a major Black Sea terminal was suspended Sunday after two tankers came under drone attack during operations. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium confirmed the strikes on the "Asia" and "Nissos...weiterlesen »

Lebanon's new president faces critical test: Can he disarm Hezbollah and end Israeli occupation?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has launched a critical diplomatic mission in Washington, meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday to secure US support for ending the Israel-Hezbollah conflict...weiterlesen »

Woken at 2am for doping test - Vingegaard crashes out hours later with suspected broken collarbone

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jonas Vingegaard has crashed out of the Tour de France after being woken at 2 am for a doping control hours before stage 15. The two-time champion fell near Bonneville and was taken away in an ambulance...weiterlesen »

What the Body Does Not Remember

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] What the Body Does Not Remember remains, nearly four decades after its premiere, a shock to the system—a work whose virtuoso chaos and razor‑sharp design still feel more urgent...weiterlesen »

Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione is a lucid, urgent and strangely beautiful attempt to listen to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons from within the climate crisis, rather than over...weiterlesen »

A little bit of the moon

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] The performance A little bit of the moon is a quietly luminous duet that treats collaboration itself as its central subject, rather than as a mere means to an end. Anne Teresa...weiterlesen »

Cute and Awkward

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] In CUTE & AWKWARD, Wojciech Grudziński crafts a tender, quietly radical “solo for two” that understands change as something that happens not in language, but in the charged, fragile...weiterlesen »

Why fund managers in London and New York now start their day checking Seoul's stock market

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South Korean stocks have become a must-watch indicator for global investors. Fund managers in London, New York and Tokyo now check Seoul's $4 trillion equity market before their own trading begins – a...weiterlesen »

Burnham eyes North Sea drilling U-turn despite Labour manifesto pledge

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham is expected to announce plans to permit new North Sea oil and gas drilling when he becomes prime minister on Monday, despite Labour's manifesto pledge against issuing fresh licenses. The incoming...weiterlesen »

ECB rate decision Thursday as central banks navigate inflation uncertainty

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank announces its interest rate decision on Thursday, with markets watching closely how policymakers assess inflation trends and the impact of rising oil prices. The meeting represents...weiterlesen »

BBC launches star-studded campaign as 500,000 ditch £180 licence fee in one year

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The BBC has launched a new promotional campaign starring comedian Romesh Ranganathan as it faces mounting pressure over its licence fee funding. The four-minute film reimagines a 1986 campaign featuring...weiterlesen »

US bombs Iranian nuclear plant under construction, Tehran claims

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran has accused the United States of bombing a nuclear power plant construction site in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization condemned the strike as a violation of...weiterlesen »

Iran's supreme leader warns US of "unforgettable lessons" as strikes escalate

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two US soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan on July 17, prompting Washington to launch another round of retaliatory strikes against Iran on Saturday night. The attack marked the eighth consecutive...weiterlesen »

From D-Day beaches to Cathar castles: UNESCO weighs 30 new World Heritage sites in Busan

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is deciding the fate of around 30 potential new heritage sites during its meeting in Busan, South Korea, which began Sunday and runs through July 29. Among the candidates...weiterlesen »

Oil inventories hit lowest since 1984 as Hormuz blockade returns

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has pushed global energy markets back toward crisis, with oil inventories dangerously depleted and fuel supplies running critically...weiterlesen »

Facebook and Instagram crash worldwide - millions locked out for over an hour

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Facebook and Instagram experienced a major global outage on Sunday morning, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts or post content. The disruption began around 9:20 AM and persisted...weiterlesen »

Kane defends Tuchel after World Cup bronze: 'Best England finish in 60 years'

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

England striker Harry Kane has publicly defended coach Thomas Tuchel after the team's painful World Cup semifinal exit, crediting him for England's best tournament finish in sixty years. Kane's strong...weiterlesen »

12+ hours and counting - M4 westbound remains shut after car and van collision

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

A serious crash on the M4 motorway has left a major route into South West England closed for over 12 hours. The westbound carriageway between Junction 16 near Swindon and Junction 17 near Chippenham remains...weiterlesen »

Trump to co-present World Cup trophy with FIFA chief at final - first time at any match

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he is set to co-present the trophy to the winner alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The...weiterlesen »

Every new car in Europe now scans your face while driving - here's what happens to the data

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

German data protection authorities have approved new interior monitoring systems in cars, addressing privacy concerns that emerged since the technology became mandatory across the European Union on July...weiterlesen »

Saka scores hat-trick in England's 6-4 win over France but walks out of BBC interview

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 to claim third place at the World Cup on Saturday in Miami. But the Arsenal winger abruptly ended a BBC interview after being asked about the...weiterlesen »