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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (May 29) launched a commemorative book on Operation Sindoor, bringing together personal narratives from 100 members of the Indian armed forces who took part in the audacious mission. The book, released at an event in New Delhi, focuses on the experiences of officers and personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force, offering a ground-level perspective on the operation that destroyed terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last year in May.Calling the operation a major success, Singh said the mission demonstrated India’s military preparedness and strategic coordination. He stated that the publication was meant to honour the contribution of the personnel involved and help citizens understand the sacrifices made by the armed forces to safeguard the country’s sovereignty.“Operation Sindoor was an unprecedented success where India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire under four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far,” Singh wrote in a post on X.“The commemorative publication on Operation Sindoor released today goes beyond historical account and captures the personal experiences of our brave soldiers while offering insight into the human dimension of modern warfare where leadership, courage, judgment under pressure and commitment translates strategy into success,” he said.He further added, “It is a tribute to those who executed this operation and gives us a connect with the devotion and resilience of our soldiers. The citizens need to draw inspiration from this book and be citizens worthy of the tremendous cost the nation pays to ensure security and maintain sovereignty.”Rather than presenting a conventional military history, the volume highlights the experiences of soldiers and officers directly involved in critical moments of the operation. According to the Defence Ministry, “The accounts span across the three Services as well as Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and include combat aviators, naval watchkeepers, surface-to-air missile crews, special forces operators, signallers, logisticians, medical officers &amp; the personnel of the joint and integrated organisations that knit the operation together.”The publication was released during a ceremony function attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a book on Operation Sindoor featuring firsthand accounts of 100 armed forces personnel, highlighting India’s military operation against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (May 29) launched a commemorative book on Operation Sindoor, bringing together personal narratives from 100 members of the Indian armed forces who took part in the audacious mission. The book, released at an event in New Delhi, focuses on the experiences of officers and personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force, offering a ground-level perspective on the operation that destroyed terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last year in May. Calling the operation a major success, Singh said the mission demonstrated India’s military preparedness and strategic coordination. He stated that the publication was meant to honour the contribution of the personnel involved and help citizens understand the sacrifices made by the armed forces to safeguard the country’s sovereignty. “Operation Sindoor was an unprecedented success where India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire under four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far,” Singh wrote in a post on X. “The commemorative publication on Operation Sindoor released today goes beyond historical account and captures the personal experiences of our brave soldiers while offering insight into the human dimension of modern warfare where leadership, courage, judgment under pressure and commitment translates strategy into success,” he said. He further added, “It is a tribute to those who executed this operation and gives us a connect with the devotion and resilience of our soldiers. The citizens need to draw inspiration from this book and be citizens worthy of the tremendous cost the nation pays to ensure security and maintain sovereignty.” Rather than presenting a conventional military history, the volume highlights the experiences of soldiers and officers directly involved in critical moments of the operation. According to the Defence Ministry, “The accounts span across the three Services as well as Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and include combat aviators, naval watchkeepers, surface-to-air missile crews, special forces operators, signallers, logisticians, medical officers & the personnel of the joint and integrated organisations that knit the operation together.” The publication was released during a ceremony function attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a book on Operation Sindoor featuring firsthand accounts of 100 armed forces personnel, highlighting India’s military operation against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

‘Beyond historical account’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils book on Op Sindoor

A Kenyan court on Thursday (May 28) temporarily blocked plans to establish a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a legal challenge raised concerns about public health risks and government transparency. Nairobi High Court has issued the order preventing authorities from admitting any Ebola-exposed or infected individuals under the proposed arrangement until the matter is fully heard in court. The next hearing, as per Reuters, has been scheduled for June 2.The decision comes just days before the 50-bed facility was expected to become operational at a Kenyan air force base. According to US officials, the centre was intended to house American citizens exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda who were not yet showing symptoms.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/has-russia-developed-first-ever-vaccine-for-deadly-ebola-strain-behind-who-global-health-alert-that-killed-204-in-drc-1779851683958">Russia claims its Ebola vaccine may protect against Bundibugyo strain that has killed 204 in DRC? All you need to know</a><h2>Why has Kenya blocked plans for Ebola quarantine facility?</h2>The proposal for the quarantine facility had sparked intense debate in Kenya, with critics arguing that the government approved the arrangement without sufficient public consultation.Judge Patricia Nyaundi's order followed a petition filed by the Katiba Institute, a Kenyan legal advocacy organisation. The group argued that the agreement raises serious constitutional questions involving public health, the right to life, parliamentary oversight and public participation.Kenya's main medical union has also demanded the full terms of the agreement be made public, warning that it could consider industrial action if details are not disclosed.The US State Department on Thursday said it would pledge $13.5 million towards Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts, but the quarantine plan now remains in limbo pending the court's final decision. The controversy comes as fears grow over a worsening Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupee-slide-wars-and-more-indian-students-in-us-battle-currency-crisis-no-one-prepared-them-for-wion-horizons-1780044945428">Rupee slide, wars and more: Indian students in US battle currency crisis no one prepared them for | WION Horizons</a><h2>US adamant Ebola patients won't be allowed on American soil as outbreak worsens</h2>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases have been reported since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, with at least 246 deaths recorded. Health experts have warned that the true toll could be significantly higher due to delayed detection and difficulties tracking infections in conflict-hit regions of eastern DRC.In the United States, President Donald Trump's administration has maintained that Ebola patients will not be allowed onto US soil. This is in sharp contrast to the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak when infected Americans were treated in the country.<h2>US raises Ebola travel advisory to level 2</h2>Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised its Ebola travel advisory for Uganda from Level 1 to Level 2, urging travellers to take enhanced precautions. Uganda has already closed its border with the DRC and imposed restrictions on mass gatherings in Kampala and districts near the frontier.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why has a Kenyan court halted plans for a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility just days before it was set to open? The project that was meant to house Americans exposed to Ebola has triggered a legal battle. Here's all you need to know.

A Kenyan court on Thursday (May 28) temporarily blocked plans to establish a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a legal challenge raised concerns about public health risks and government transparency. Nairobi High Court has issued the order preventing authorities from admitting any Ebola-exposed or infected individuals under the proposed arrangement until the matter is fully heard in court. The next hearing, as per Reuters, has been scheduled for June 2. The decision comes just days before the 50-bed facility was expected to become operational at a Kenyan air force base. According to US officials, the centre was intended to house American citizens exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda who were not yet showing symptoms. Also read | Russia claims its Ebola vaccine may protect against Bundibugyo strain that has killed 204 in DRC? All you need to know Why has Kenya blocked plans for Ebola quarantine facility? The proposal for the quarantine facility had sparked intense debate in Kenya, with critics arguing that the government approved the arrangement without sufficient public consultation. Judge Patricia Nyaundi's order followed a petition filed by the Katiba Institute, a Kenyan legal advocacy organisation. The group argued that the agreement raises serious constitutional questions involving public health, the right to life, parliamentary oversight and public participation. Kenya's main medical union has also demanded the full terms of the agreement be made public, warning that it could consider industrial action if details are not disclosed. The US State Department on Thursday said it would pledge $13.5 million towards Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts, but the quarantine plan now remains in limbo pending the court's final decision. The controversy comes as fears grow over a worsening Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Also read | Rupee slide, wars and more: Indian students in US battle currency crisis no one prepared them for | WION Horizons US adamant Ebola patients won't be allowed on American soil as outbreak worsens According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases have been reported since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, with at least 246 deaths recorded. Health experts have warned that the true toll could be significantly higher due to delayed detection and difficulties tracking infections in conflict-hit regions of eastern DRC. In the United States, President Donald Trump's administration has maintained that Ebola patients will not be allowed onto US soil. This is in sharp contrast to the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak when infected Americans were treated in the country. US raises Ebola travel advisory to level 2 Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised its Ebola travel advisory for Uganda from Level 1 to Level 2, urging travellers to take enhanced precautions. Uganda has already closed its border with the DRC and imposed restrictions on mass gatherings in Kampala and districts near the frontier.

Why has a Kenyan court halted plans for a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility just days before it was set to open? The project that was meant to house Americans exposed to Ebola has triggered a legal battle. Here's all you need to know.

Kenya court halts US-backed Ebola quarantine facility as America ups travel health notice for Uganda to Level 2

One company forgot to set usage limits on employee access to Anthropic's Claude platform and ended up with a hefty bill of $500 million, or Rs 48 billion (4,800 crore rupees), in one month. An AI consultant told Axios that it is not an error, and one of its clients ignored capping the use, leading to what might be one of the most costly IT governance failures. This comes as companies continue to push AI usage without creating guidelines and systems around its use. Such AI platforms use tokens, and every request costs a certain number of them. If no restrictions are placed, the tokens can run into way more than anticipated, leading to an extremely costly mistake.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/claude-and-chatgpt-say-there-are-2-ls-in-google-then-explain-what-went-wrong-1779957610411">'My bad! Good catch': Claude and ChatGPT say there are 2 Ls in Google. Then explain what went wrong</a><h2>AI coding agents were assigned lengthy tasks with long-context prompts</h2>According to the report, the company gave its employees unrestricted access to Claude. There were no spending caps, no usage limits and no dashboards that could provide a real-time view into how the AI platform is being used. Since they had a free hand, employees used it for the most resource-intensive workflows available. They created AI coding agents and agentic pipelines that executed multiple stages on their own without any human intervention. Lengthy workflows come with high costs attached, and when combined with long-context prompts, where a single query is provided to process large volumes of text, it multiplies manifold.&nbsp;Multiple employees relied on such prompts and processes, and this quickly snowballed into the company incurring high costs. There was no system in place to halt or at least flag the costs that kept adding up.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-disregard-google-ai-overview-has-a-spelling-problem-p-in-google-and-2-m-in-gemini-1779967800785">After 'Disregard', Google AI Overview has a spelling problem - 'P' in Google and 2 'M' in Gemini</a><h2>AI token spending push</h2>This is quickly becoming a major problem across organisations. Aggressive deployment of AI coding tools without proper planning is leading companies to incur high costs. Microsoft recently initiated a cancellation of its internal Claude Code licences after each engineer started spending $500 to $2,000 in a month, according to The Verge. Uber used up its entire 2026 AI budget by April, prompting its COO to say that it was becoming harder to justify AI costs. These eye-opening incidents have now led companies to set up real-time dashboards where usage can be monitored and alerts about how much has been spent.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/claude-and-chatgpt-say-there-are-2-ls-in-google-then-explain-what-went-wrong-1779957610411">AI adoption is not leading to a job apocalypse or saving many firms real money. Make haste slowly? A reality check</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, companies are also pushing employees to use as much AI as they can, and even monitoring their usage. Amazon started an AI leaderboard called &nbsp;"Kirorank". This led to fears among employees that token statistics would factor into performance reviews. So they started assigning meaningless tasks to AI agents to meet the requirement. Amazon had to ultimately close it down. This push to use more AI tokens has been dubbed "tokenmaxxing", where employees with the highest AI usage are rewarded.&nbsp;

A major fumble with Claude AI led to one company being billed over $500 million, or nearly Rs 4,800 crore, for one month. Employees were told to use the tool, and so they used it to create AI coding agents and agentic pipelines. No one monitored the expenses, which just exploded.

One company forgot to set usage limits on employee access to Anthropic's Claude platform and ended up with a hefty bill of $500 million, or Rs 48 billion (4,800 crore rupees), in one month. An AI consultant told Axios that it is not an error, and one of its clients ignored capping the use, leading to what might be one of the most costly IT governance failures. This comes as companies continue to push AI usage without creating guidelines and systems around its use. Such AI platforms use tokens, and every request costs a certain number of them. If no restrictions are placed, the tokens can run into way more than anticipated, leading to an extremely costly mistake. Also Read: 'My bad! Good catch': Claude and ChatGPT say there are 2 Ls in Google. Then explain what went wrong AI coding agents were assigned lengthy tasks with long-context prompts According to the report, the company gave its employees unrestricted access to Claude. There were no spending caps, no usage limits and no dashboards that could provide a real-time view into how the AI platform is being used. Since they had a free hand, employees used it for the most resource-intensive workflows available. They created AI coding agents and agentic pipelines that executed multiple stages on their own without any human intervention. Lengthy workflows come with high costs attached, and when combined with long-context prompts, where a single query is provided to process large volumes of text, it multiplies manifold. Multiple employees relied on such prompts and processes, and this quickly snowballed into the company incurring high costs. There was no system in place to halt or at least flag the costs that kept adding up. Also Read: After 'Disregard', Google AI Overview has a spelling problem - 'P' in Google and 2 'M' in Gemini AI token spending push This is quickly becoming a major problem across organisations. Aggressive deployment of AI coding tools without proper planning is leading companies to incur high costs. Microsoft recently initiated a cancellation of its internal Claude Code licences after each engineer started spending $500 to $2,000 in a month, according to The Verge. Uber used up its entire 2026 AI budget by April, prompting its COO to say that it was becoming harder to justify AI costs. These eye-opening incidents have now led companies to set up real-time dashboards where usage can be monitored and alerts about how much has been spent. Also Read: AI adoption is not leading to a job apocalypse or saving many firms real money. Make haste slowly? A reality check On the other hand, companies are also pushing employees to use as much AI as they can, and even monitoring their usage. Amazon started an AI leaderboard called "Kirorank". This led to fears among employees that token statistics would factor into performance reviews. So they started assigning meaningless tasks to AI agents to meet the requirement. Amazon had to ultimately close it down. This push to use more AI tokens has been dubbed "tokenmaxxing", where employees with the highest AI usage are rewarded.

A major fumble with Claude AI led to one company being billed over $500 million, or nearly Rs 4,800 crore, for one month. Employees were told to use the tool, and so they used it to create AI coding agents and agentic pipelines. No one monitored the expenses, which just exploded.

Company accidentally blows away Rs 4,800 crore on Claude AI in a month because of a tiny oversight

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Florida could face a tropical cyclone in the first week of June in the Atlantic hurricane season. A model has predicted several inches of rain, winds and localised flooding at the Gulf Coast. However, experts have cautioned against such predictions.

A storm model has predicted that an early-season tropical cyclone will slam into Florida in the first week of June. The Atlantic hurricane season begins on Monday and will almost immediately wreak havoc on the Gulf Coast. The Global Forecast System (GFS), the primary US global weather model run by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction, has predicted heavy rain and strong winds in the coastal region, creating dangerous conditions for millions. It can forecast weather events up to 16 days before they happen. Florida Storm Chasers revealed a potentially hazardous storm could occur in the first week of June, following the advance of a major low-pressure system up the Gulf of America. They claim that at least one other GFS model has predicted a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Gulf Coast storm risk The model shows a storm turning into a tropical cyclone, hitting southern Florida on or around June 5, barreling over land a day later and then heading out into the Atlantic. The second prediction showed that the storm will hit the top of Florida on June 5, move west and head towards Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Other forecasters have reportedly also confirmed that the Gulf is at risk of an early "tropical threat". AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said in a statement, "While we always monitor the tropics for potential threats, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the central and eastern Gulf and the southwestern Atlantic." Also Read: Ice shelf the size of Indian capital city Delhi will detach from 'Doomsday Glacier' in 2026 Excessive rain and flooding in Florida Powerful thunderstorms can for and strike early in the hurricane season because of the warm ocean waters. Forecasters say that winds are moving tropical moisture north from the Caribbean, which could ease dry conditions in Florida, but at the same time also create conditions for a massive storm. If the predictions stand and an early storm slams into Florida, the state could witness "several inches of rain" leading to localised flooding. Meanwhile, meteorologists state that GFS models can overestimate tropical storms and that long-range forecast models often turn out to be less accurate. However, despite uncertain predictions, weather experts have warned of a potential life-threatening storm in the summer season. NOAA has forecast that there is a 55 per cent chance the Atlantic hurricane season will be below average this year.

Florida could face a tropical cyclone in the first week of June in the Atlantic hurricane season. A model has predicted several inches of rain, winds and localised flooding at the Gulf Coast. However, experts have cautioned against such predictions.

Atlantic hurricane season: Florida could face tropical storm in first week of June

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Mummies with conical heads discovered in Peru 100 years ago still do not have a genetic match. Scientists have failed to deduce their origins after yet another DNA analysis. The mystery over the years has led to speculation that they are not human.

Scientists from Liberty University in Virginia have failed to pinpoint the origin of the "conehead" mummies after carrying out a DNA analysis. The mummies were discovered in the 1920s in Peru and have since been the subject of speculation because of the strange shape of their heads. Since many similar analyses have failed to prove exactly who they were, the belief that they are of extraterrestrial origin with non-human DNA has continued to float around. The mummies have continued to garner scientific interest in the bid to understand who the Peruvian mummies were. Researcher Abigail McDowell says, some believe that the "conehead mummies were proof of extraterrestrial visitors, claiming the mummies were descendants from non-humanoid species or actual aliens themselves." Also Read: Mummies of children from at least 1,000 years ago unearthed near residential area in Peru Were the Peruvian mummies an alien civilisation living on Earth? One of the theories previously proposed stated that a civilisation practised cranial binding, a cultural practice in which intense pressure is put on the heads of those who held high places in society. This group of humans lived more than 2,000 years ago, between 800 BC and 100 BC. Since every other DNA analysis failed to find their true origins, the Virginia researchers used a different approach and took samples from the teeth of the Paracas skulls. But even that did not work. They said that despite sampling multiple Paracas Conehead teeth, there was still not enough genetic material to definitively rule out the possibility that the skulls belong to an alien civilisation. DNA analysis of mummy tooth DNA collection was also done in two ways, both of which failed to provide the necessary amount of material. The researchers used a gentle method where they removed small bits of powder from inside the tooth root. In the second method, they ground the entire tooth in a coffee grinder. The gentle method produced 2.3 units of DNA, while the harsher method yielded 14.1 units, or about 2,100 to 2,400 cells. For a proper analysis, scientists needed at least 20 units of DNA, and so another experiment in the quest to uncover the origins of the mummies bit the dust. They will now try a new grinding method called demineralisation to get more and better quality DNA. It will be compared to the DNA taken from the mummies' hair to trace their genetic origin.

Mummies with conical heads discovered in Peru 100 years ago still do not have a genetic match. Scientists have failed to deduce their origins after yet another DNA analysis. The mystery over the years has led to speculation that they are not human.

Peru conehead mummies: Another DNA analysis bites the dust as scientists fail to rule out 'extraterrestrial' origins

Thai police recently went viral for a picture of their officers in dresses. The photo purportedly showed Thai male police officers donning dresses and disguising themselves as female dancers for an undercover operation. Reports at the time suggested that police undertook this innovative approach in the Tha Luang district of Lop Buri province, Thailand. This was supposedly done to arrest a suspect, earlier identified as Mekha Fa-wap-wap, on drug-related and illegal gambling charges. However, it turns out that the image was actually posted by officers in jest and was AI-generated.&nbsp;Following a fact-check by AFP, police sergeant Rachata Mitrsuripong, the administrator of the Facebook page of the Thaluang Provincial Police Station in Lopburi province, told the news agency that he wanted “to create a friendlier image of the police, showing a cute and humorous side, so that people would feel more comfortable approaching officers”. Sharing the original image of the arrest, which does not include the woman dancer seen in the AI-generated version, with AFP, he said that “the image was AI-generated.” Rachata added that all the other details in the post were accurate, except for the suspect’s name.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260529/image-1780039297824.png"><figcaption>Image source: Thaluang Provincial Police Station via AFP</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;While the image may have been fake, the anti-drug trafficking operation was real. Authorities reportedly seized 53 methamphetamine pills, more than 200 small plastic bags believed to have been used for drug distribution, and a mobile phone allegedly linked to illegal online slot machine activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The suspect is facing charges for possessing category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, as well as operating an unauthorised online gambling platform. He is currently being held in police custody while investigations continue, and all seized items have reportedly been handed over to the local police station as evidence for further legal action.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-indigo-pilot-captures-rare-night-view-of-india-pakistan-border-goes-viral-1779721031775">WATCH | IndiGo pilot captures rare night view of India-Pakistan border</a>&nbsp;This latest stunt is part of a wider pattern of creative undercover tactics by Thai police that have repeatedly captured the world's imagination. Previously, officers from the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Department disguised themselves as a lion dance troupe at a temple fair during the Lunar New Year to apprehend a suspected thief with a history of repeatedly evading police. "The dance was completely improvised. We just did what we could," police captain Lertvarit Lertvorapreecha told news outlet The Guardian. In his haste, he even mistakenly grabbed a colleague's male mask and donned a red silk dress, long pants, and tactical boots, a disguise so outlandish that children ran to join in, passersby burst out laughing, and the suspect was completely caught off guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/can-ai-replace-pilots-experimental-test-sparks-debate-over-future-of-pilots-1779694688081">Can AI replace pilots? Experimental test sparks debate over future of pilots</a>&nbsp;Officers in Lertvarit's team have previously disguised themselves as bushmen, construction workers, or even wrestlers in tights to approach suspects. Although disguises are often viewed as humorous content on social media, Thai police say this tactic has helped apprehend numerous suspects in serious cases, including rape and child sexual abuse.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to police, the quickest way to catch someone is to surprise them while they are enjoying life and unaware of what's happening around them. In another case that garnered attention, an officer in camouflage made of dried leaves crawled hundreds of meters through rice paddies to approach a suspect wanted for sexually assaulting a minor.&nbsp;

Undercover Thai police officers in Lop Buri disguised themselves in elaborate outfits as a traditional dance troupe to successfully ambush and arrest a local drug and online gambling suspect.

Thai police recently went viral for a picture of their officers in dresses. The photo purportedly showed Thai male police officers donning dresses and disguising themselves as female dancers for an undercover operation. Reports at the time suggested that police undertook this innovative approach in the Tha Luang district of Lop Buri province, Thailand. This was supposedly done to arrest a suspect, earlier identified as Mekha Fa-wap-wap, on drug-related and illegal gambling charges. However, it turns out that the image was actually posted by officers in jest and was AI-generated. Following a fact-check by AFP, police sergeant Rachata Mitrsuripong, the administrator of the Facebook page of the Thaluang Provincial Police Station in Lopburi province, told the news agency that he wanted “to create a friendlier image of the police, showing a cute and humorous side, so that people would feel more comfortable approaching officers”. Sharing the original image of the arrest, which does not include the woman dancer seen in the AI-generated version, with AFP, he said that “the image was AI-generated.” Rachata added that all the other details in the post were accurate, except for the suspect’s name. Image source: Thaluang Provincial Police Station via AFP While the image may have been fake, the anti-drug trafficking operation was real. Authorities reportedly seized 53 methamphetamine pills, more than 200 small plastic bags believed to have been used for drug distribution, and a mobile phone allegedly linked to illegal online slot machine activities. The suspect is facing charges for possessing category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, as well as operating an unauthorised online gambling platform. He is currently being held in police custody while investigations continue, and all seized items have reportedly been handed over to the local police station as evidence for further legal action. Also read: WATCH | IndiGo pilot captures rare night view of India-Pakistan border This latest stunt is part of a wider pattern of creative undercover tactics by Thai police that have repeatedly captured the world's imagination. Previously, officers from the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Department disguised themselves as a lion dance troupe at a temple fair during the Lunar New Year to apprehend a suspected thief with a history of repeatedly evading police. "The dance was completely improvised. We just did what we could," police captain Lertvarit Lertvorapreecha told news outlet The Guardian. In his haste, he even mistakenly grabbed a colleague's male mask and donned a red silk dress, long pants, and tactical boots, a disguise so outlandish that children ran to join in, passersby burst out laughing, and the suspect was completely caught off guard. Also read: Can AI replace pilots? Experimental test sparks debate over future of pilots Officers in Lertvarit's team have previously disguised themselves as bushmen, construction workers, or even wrestlers in tights to approach suspects. Although disguises are often viewed as humorous content on social media, Thai police say this tactic has helped apprehend numerous suspects in serious cases, including rape and child sexual abuse. According to police, the quickest way to catch someone is to surprise them while they are enjoying life and unaware of what's happening around them. In another case that garnered attention, an officer in camouflage made of dried leaves crawled hundreds of meters through rice paddies to approach a suspect wanted for sexually assaulting a minor.

Did undercover Thai police officers in Lop Buri disguise themselves in elaborate outfits as a traditional dance troupe to ambush and arrest a local drug and online gambling suspect? Here's the truth.

Did Thai police disguise as dancers to arrest drug and gambling suspect? Here's the truth

The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 29) refused to order the immediate restoration of the X account of viral political satire movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). While hearing a plea by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenging the blocking of the party's X handle by the government on national security grounds, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed a review panel to examine the matter. &nbsp;<h2>Cockroach Janta Party's X account remains blocked</h2>Hearing the petition, Justice Kaurav directed the Review Committee constituted under India's Information Technology Rules to consider the challenge against the account blocking and place its findings on record.While the Court issued notice to the Union government and social media platform X, it stopped short of granting interim relief sought by Dipke, meaning the account will remain blocked for now.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-students-deserve-better-cockroach-janata-party-revives-petition-targeting-edu-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-neet-2026-paper-leak-1779774614724">'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</a><h2>Why was Cockroach Janta Party's X account suspended?</h2>The account was reportedly suspended on national security grounds, though neither the petitioner nor the Court has yet been shown the blocking order.Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, appearing for Dipke, argued that the account should be restored while the case is being heard. He contended that authorities could have adopted a narrower approach by restricting specific objectionable posts rather than blocking the entire account.Sibal also questioned how such an order could have been passed without allowing the account holder to respond.He pointed out that in previous disputes involving blocked social media accounts, courts had sometimes permitted restoration of the account while allowing allegedly objectionable content to remain restricted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cockroach-janata-party-founder-reacts-to-pakistan-followers-claim-says-i-know-you-are-desperately-trying-to-1779436144996">Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’</a>Dipke's legal team also informed the Court that he is currently outside India and requested permission for him to participate in future proceedings before the Review Committee through video conferencing. The Court said such a request could be placed before the committee, which would decide the matter in accordance with law.&nbsp;<h2>GOI argues against account restoration</h2>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre opposed Dipke's plea, prompting the Court to reserve a deeper examination of the issues until the government's detailed response is filed. During the hearing, the Court observed that the dispute raises larger legal questions that require careful consideration, particularly because the law governing online content blocking continues to evolve. The Bench also indicated that the present case may differ from earlier matters cited by the petitioner because concerns raised by authorities appear to relate to the overall activities of the account rather than a handful of individual posts.In another significant observation, the Court noted that neither it nor the petitioner had seen the actual blocking order. It added that if necessary, directions regarding production of the complete record could be considered at a later stage.

Delhi High Court declines urgent plea to restore Cockroach Janta Party’s X account. The court has instead asked a review panel to examine the case. But the account remains blocked for now.

What happens next, and why did the judges hold back from granting relief? Scroll down to find out.

The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 29) refused to order the immediate restoration of the X account of viral political satire movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). While hearing a plea by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenging the blocking of the party's X handle by the government on national security grounds, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed a review panel to examine the matter. Cockroach Janta Party's X account remains blocked Hearing the petition, Justice Kaurav directed the Review Committee constituted under India's Information Technology Rules to consider the challenge against the account blocking and place its findings on record. While the Court issued notice to the Union government and social media platform X, it stopped short of granting interim relief sought by Dipke, meaning the account will remain blocked for now. Also read | 'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Why was Cockroach Janta Party's X account suspended? The account was reportedly suspended on national security grounds, though neither the petitioner nor the Court has yet been shown the blocking order. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, appearing for Dipke, argued that the account should be restored while the case is being heard. He contended that authorities could have adopted a narrower approach by restricting specific objectionable posts rather than blocking the entire account. Sibal also questioned how such an order could have been passed without allowing the account holder to respond. He pointed out that in previous disputes involving blocked social media accounts, courts had sometimes permitted restoration of the account while allowing allegedly objectionable content to remain restricted. Also read | Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’ Dipke's legal team also informed the Court that he is currently outside India and requested permission for him to participate in future proceedings before the Review Committee through video conferencing. The Court said such a request could be placed before the committee, which would decide the matter in accordance with law. GOI argues against account restoration Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre opposed Dipke's plea, prompting the Court to reserve a deeper examination of the issues until the government's detailed response is filed. During the hearing, the Court observed that the dispute raises larger legal questions that require careful consideration, particularly because the law governing online content blocking continues to evolve. The Bench also indicated that the present case may differ from earlier matters cited by the petitioner because concerns raised by authorities appear to relate to the overall activities of the account rather than a handful of individual posts. In another significant observation, the Court noted that neither it nor the petitioner had seen the actual blocking order. It added that if necessary, directions regarding production of the complete record could be considered at a later stage.

Delhi High Court declines urgent plea to restore Cockroach Janta Party’s X account. The court has instead asked a review panel to examine the case. But the account remains blocked for now.What happens next, and why did the judges hold back from granting relief? Scroll down to find out.

Cockroach Janta Party's X account to stay blocked: Delhi HC declines to order immediate restoration

For most people, words like "Cywyddau", "Taurokathapsia" and "Bromocriptine" look impossible to pronounce, let alone spell. But for 14-year-old Indian-American teen Shrey Parikh, they were stepping stones to one of the most prestigious academic titles in the United States. The Indian-origin teenager from California has been crowned champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a remarkable performance that saw him outlast 247 of the country's best young spellers and walk away with a prize package worth more than $50,000.<h2>Who is Shrey Parikh?</h2>Shrey Parikh is the latest chapter in a long-running success story of Indian-American students dominating the competition. His parents immigrated to the United States from Telangana, and their son has now joined an elite list of Indian-origin champions who have become household names in the world of competitive spelling.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-blue-origin-s-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-on-launch-pad-during-hotfire-test-what-happened-video-1780021155966">Watch: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during launch pad 'hotfire test'</a><h2>A long-awaited win</h2>This triumph was years in the making. The eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga wasn't an overnight success. This was his third appearance at the national finals and his final year of eligibility. In 2024, he finished third. Last year, he suffered a major disappointment when he failed to qualify for the national competition altogether.The setback was painful enough that he reportedly took a six-month break from spelling before eventually returning to preparation and competition. Now, that perseverance has paid off spectacularly.The contest eventually went to a dramatic spell-off, a fast-paced tiebreaker where finalists are given 90 seconds to correctly spell as many words as possible.Shrey correctly spelt an astonishing 32 words in just 90 seconds, setting a new spell-off record and comfortably defeating runner-up Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey, who managed 25 words.His winning word was "bromocriptine," a complex medical term that sealed the championship and triggered celebrations inside Washington's Constitution Hall.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-case-takes-dramatic-turn-as-cbi-arrests-mother-in-law-giribala-singh-after-bail-cancelled-1780023437742">Twisha Sharma case takes dramatic turn as CBI arrests mother-in-law Giribala Singh after bail cancelled</a><h2>‘Bhubaneshwar’: The one word that almost stumped Shrey</h2>What stood out throughout the competition was Shrey's composure. Whether facing obscure Welsh words, scientific terminology or rare geographical names, he rarely showed any sign of nerves. Yet after the victory, he admitted there were moments of self-doubt. "I knew the word, but when you're on stage you always kind of doubt yourself," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-paper-leak-scandal-army-may-help-conduct-re-exam-for-first-time-suggest-reports-1780025143224">NEET-UG paper leak scandal: Army may help conduct re-exam for first time, suggest reports</a>After his win, Parikh revealed that the word that stumped him the most was "Bhubaneshwar," a city in India. "I was 99% sure it had a 'B,' but always doubt creeps into your head, especially in the moment," he said. "I knew I just had to stick with my gut and stick with my instincts on that word."Along with the iconic Scripps Cup trophy, Shrey takes home $50,000 in cash, additional prizes from major sponsors and a place in spelling bee history.&nbsp;

Indian-origin student turns heartbreak into historic victory: After missing the national finals last year, Shrey Parikh returned to win the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee and set a new record. What was the one word that nearly tripped him up? Scroll down to read.

For most people, words like "Cywyddau", "Taurokathapsia" and "Bromocriptine" look impossible to pronounce, let alone spell. But for 14-year-old Indian-American teen Shrey Parikh, they were stepping stones to one of the most prestigious academic titles in the United States. The Indian-origin teenager from California has been crowned champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a remarkable performance that saw him outlast 247 of the country's best young spellers and walk away with a prize package worth more than $50,000. Who is Shrey Parikh? Shrey Parikh is the latest chapter in a long-running success story of Indian-American students dominating the competition. His parents immigrated to the United States from Telangana, and their son has now joined an elite list of Indian-origin champions who have become household names in the world of competitive spelling. Also read | Watch: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during launch pad 'hotfire test' A long-awaited win This triumph was years in the making. The eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga wasn't an overnight success. This was his third appearance at the national finals and his final year of eligibility. In 2024, he finished third. Last year, he suffered a major disappointment when he failed to qualify for the national competition altogether. The setback was painful enough that he reportedly took a six-month break from spelling before eventually returning to preparation and competition. Now, that perseverance has paid off spectacularly. The contest eventually went to a dramatic spell-off, a fast-paced tiebreaker where finalists are given 90 seconds to correctly spell as many words as possible. Shrey correctly spelt an astonishing 32 words in just 90 seconds, setting a new spell-off record and comfortably defeating runner-up Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey, who managed 25 words. His winning word was "bromocriptine," a complex medical term that sealed the championship and triggered celebrations inside Washington's Constitution Hall. Also read | Twisha Sharma case takes dramatic turn as CBI arrests mother-in-law Giribala Singh after bail cancelled ‘Bhubaneshwar’: The one word that almost stumped Shrey What stood out throughout the competition was Shrey's composure. Whether facing obscure Welsh words, scientific terminology or rare geographical names, he rarely showed any sign of nerves. Yet after the victory, he admitted there were moments of self-doubt. "I knew the word, but when you're on stage you always kind of doubt yourself," he said. Also read | NEET-UG paper leak scandal: Army may help conduct re-exam for first time, suggest reports After his win, Parikh revealed that the word that stumped him the most was "Bhubaneshwar," a city in India. "I was 99% sure it had a 'B,' but always doubt creeps into your head, especially in the moment," he said. "I knew I just had to stick with my gut and stick with my instincts on that word." Along with the iconic Scripps Cup trophy, Shrey takes home $50,000 in cash, additional prizes from major sponsors and a place in spelling bee history.

Indian-origin student turns heartbreak into historic victory: After missing the national finals last year, Shrey Parikh returned to win the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee and set a new record. What was the one word that nearly tripped him up? Scroll down to read.

'Cywyddau': Who is Shrey Parikh? Indian-origin teen wins America's biggest spelling competition, takes home $50,000 prize

Residents of two Scottish villages have been forced to leave their homes following fears that unused coal mines in the area could collapse. Ground movement in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, has led to large cracks in the buildings. Benbuck View, a former mining village, was the first to be evacuated earlier this month, and now another 30 homes in neighbouring Dunmoss View have also been told to leave their homes. People reported hearing strange noises before they moved out. "The night before, we were already hearing strange noises at night. We thought, "That's strange, maybe it's the wind," a resident named Larni told the BBC.&nbsp;<h2>More streets could be affected by the shaking ground</h2>There are now fears that the problem could spread to other nearby villages as well. Clackmannanshire Council leader Ellen Forson said that there is a chance that more streets could be evacuated. "Obviously, this time last week it was one street, and there were no indications that another street would be impacted," she said. The next street along Nechtan Drive could be next, and residents fear they could be told to leave. People are living in temporary accommodation, and some of them said they heard creaking noises a few days ago but dismissed them as coming from the neighbours.&nbsp;A Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) map shows that Dunmoss View once had an entry to the mine, and the area is marked as having "past shallow coal mine workings". People who returned to fetch their belongings later reported that the cracks had grown larger. One resident told the BBC that a new gap had appeared between their gate and the gate post when she went to take the family's things from their home. An initial report on the ground movement is expected from the MRA next week.&nbsp;Clackmannanshire Council imposed a three-week road closure in Benbuck View last week for "ground investigations and safety reasons." Forson thinks it is too early to talk about re-homing the residents. "At the moment, it's temporary accommodation to meet initial needs, and we'll look at the situation as we move forward from there."

Residents of two villages in Scotland have been evacuated following fears that their houses could fall. They heard strange sounds and saw cracks in the buildings, and were later told to leave.  One of the villages used to be a coal mine.

Residents of two Scottish villages have been forced to leave their homes following fears that unused coal mines in the area could collapse. Ground movement in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, has led to large cracks in the buildings. Benbuck View, a former mining village, was the first to be evacuated earlier this month, and now another 30 homes in neighbouring Dunmoss View have also been told to leave their homes. People reported hearing strange noises before they moved out. "The night before, we were already hearing strange noises at night. We thought, "That's strange, maybe it's the wind," a resident named Larni told the BBC. More streets could be affected by the shaking ground There are now fears that the problem could spread to other nearby villages as well. Clackmannanshire Council leader Ellen Forson said that there is a chance that more streets could be evacuated. "Obviously, this time last week it was one street, and there were no indications that another street would be impacted," she said. The next street along Nechtan Drive could be next, and residents fear they could be told to leave. People are living in temporary accommodation, and some of them said they heard creaking noises a few days ago but dismissed them as coming from the neighbours. A Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) map shows that Dunmoss View once had an entry to the mine, and the area is marked as having "past shallow coal mine workings". People who returned to fetch their belongings later reported that the cracks had grown larger. One resident told the BBC that a new gap had appeared between their gate and the gate post when she went to take the family's things from their home. An initial report on the ground movement is expected from the MRA next week. Clackmannanshire Council imposed a three-week road closure in Benbuck View last week for "ground investigations and safety reasons." Forson thinks it is too early to talk about re-homing the residents. "At the moment, it's temporary accommodation to meet initial needs, and we'll look at the situation as we move forward from there."

Residents of two villages in Scotland have been evacuated following fears that their houses could fall. They heard strange sounds and saw cracks in the buildings, and were later told to leave. &nbsp;One of the villages used to be a coal mine.

Cracks and strange noises trigger fear of collapsing mines in Scottish villages, force mass evacuations

Following the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, the Government of India, as per reports, is considering deploying the Indian armed forces to assist in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. If implemented, this would mark the first time India's military has been involved in the logistics of a national entrance test. The proposal comes as the government faces mounting pressure to restore confidence in the medical entrance examination after the original test was scrapped over allegations of a widespread paper leak.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-2026-paper-controversy-cbi-identifies-actual-source-of-chemistry-biology-and-physics-questions-leak-2-more-arrested-1779864263841">NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak; 2 more arrested</a><h2>NEET re-examination to include Army's help?</h2>More than 22 lakh students are expected to appear for the re-examination on June 21. Reports suggest that the possibility of military involvement was discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, senior government officials, National Testing Agency (NTA) representatives and education ministry officials also attended the review.Citing officials familiar with the discussions, Hindustan Times reported that the meeting examined every stage of the examination process, from question paper preparation and printing to transportation, storage and delivery at examination centres.A senior NTA official told the publication that the armed forces could be brought in primarily for logistical support and emergency operations, rather than for any role in conducting the examination itself."We are exploring all possible options to ensure there is no scope for error. The Army can assist with logistics while the Air Force may help transport question papers in case of weather-related disruptions such as heavy rain or storms," the official said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/repeated-election-losses-dharmendra-pradhan-slams-raga-for-massive-tampering-allegations-takes-responsibility-for-cbse-osm-discrepancies-1779951821206">'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies</a>The official added that multiple ministries and agencies have been roped in to ensure smooth conduct of the re-test. Apart from the defence establishment, the Home Ministry, state governments, the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Information Technology Ministry, the Department of Posts, and the Ministry of External Affairs are also involved in preparations. The unprecedented step reflects the scale of concern following the cancellation of the May 3 examination.<h2>13 people arrested so far in NEET paper leak case</h2>The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the alleged paper leak, has so far arrested 13 people in connection with the case. Investigators claim they have identified the source of leaked Physics, Chemistry and Biology questions that were allegedly circulated before the exam. &nbsp;

More than 22 lakh students will reappear for NEET-UG on June 21, but this time the government is considering an unprecedented measure: involving the Indian armed forces to help secure the examination process. Reports suggest that the army may help deliver question papers. All we know.

Following the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, the Government of India, as per reports, is considering deploying the Indian armed forces to assist in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. If implemented, this would mark the first time India's military has been involved in the logistics of a national entrance test. The proposal comes as the government faces mounting pressure to restore confidence in the medical entrance examination after the original test was scrapped over allegations of a widespread paper leak. Also read | NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak; 2 more arrested NEET re-examination to include Army's help? More than 22 lakh students are expected to appear for the re-examination on June 21. Reports suggest that the possibility of military involvement was discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, senior government officials, National Testing Agency (NTA) representatives and education ministry officials also attended the review. Citing officials familiar with the discussions, Hindustan Times reported that the meeting examined every stage of the examination process, from question paper preparation and printing to transportation, storage and delivery at examination centres. A senior NTA official told the publication that the armed forces could be brought in primarily for logistical support and emergency operations, rather than for any role in conducting the examination itself. "We are exploring all possible options to ensure there is no scope for error. The Army can assist with logistics while the Air Force may help transport question papers in case of weather-related disruptions such as heavy rain or storms," the official said. Also read | 'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies The official added that multiple ministries and agencies have been roped in to ensure smooth conduct of the re-test. Apart from the defence establishment, the Home Ministry, state governments, the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Information Technology Ministry, the Department of Posts, and the Ministry of External Affairs are also involved in preparations. The unprecedented step reflects the scale of concern following the cancellation of the May 3 examination. 13 people arrested so far in NEET paper leak case The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the alleged paper leak, has so far arrested 13 people in connection with the case. Investigators claim they have identified the source of leaked Physics, Chemistry and Biology questions that were allegedly circulated before the exam.

More than 22 lakh students will reappear for NEET-UG on June 21, but this time the government is considering an unprecedented measure: involving the Indian armed forces to help secure the examination process. Reports suggest that the army may help deliver question papers. All we know.

NEET-UG paper leak scandal: Army may help conduct re-exam for first time, suggest reports

Anthropic announced on Thursday (May 28) that it has raised $65 billion in a fresh funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to an eye-popping $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The latest investment round cements Anthropic’s position as one of the most influential companies in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. The startup, led by former OpenAI executive Dario Amodei, has earned recognition for its advanced coding capabilities and cutting-edge AI models.&nbsp;Anthropic’s rapid rise has largely been driven by its focus on enterprise AI solutions rather than consumer-facing products, a strategy that differs from the path initially taken by OpenAI. Founded by former OpenAI employees, including CEO Amodei, Anthropic has also built its reputation around AI safety while aggressively developing new technologies to remain competitive in the global AI race. “This funding will help us serve the historic demand we are experiencing, stay at the research frontier, and bring Claude to more of the places where work happens,” said Krishna Rao, Anthropic’s chief financial officer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-walk-among-us-white-house-s-aliens-gov-website-isn-t-about-ufos-it-s-about-migrants-1780011068741">'They walk among us': White House's 'aliens.gov' website isn't about UFOs — it's about migrants</a>&nbsp;Anthropic’s near-trillion-dollar valuation now places it ahead of OpenAI, which was valued at $852 billion in March. Industry observers believe both companies could pursue public listings as early as this year. Ahead of both firms, SpaceX, which absorbed xAI earlier this year, could begin trading publicly as soon as June 12, targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in what could become the largest IPO in history.&nbsp;The funding round was led by prominent Silicon Valley investors, including Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital. Anthropic also secured $15 billion in previously committed investments from major cloud computing companies, including $5 billion from Amazon. Chipmakers Micron Technology, Samsung, and SK hynix joined the round as strategic infrastructure partners, reflecting the growing importance of semiconductor companies in powering AI development.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed</a>&nbsp;The company said Claude has become the first frontier AI model available across the world’s three largest cloud platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The fundraising comes as Anthropic faces a major legal dispute with the Pentagon. The company has sued the US Defense Department after being labelled a supply chain risk, a designation Anthropic argues was unconstitutional retaliation for refusing to provide the military with unrestricted access to its AI systems. Anthropic’s next-generation AI model, Mythos, has reportedly demonstrated unprecedented cybersecurity capabilities. Due to those concerns, the company has restricted access to select security partners instead of making the model publicly available.

Anthropic raised $65 billion in a new funding round, valuing the Claude maker at $965 billion and surpassing OpenAI. The AI startup continues expanding enterprise AI and cloud partnerships while navigating a Pentagon legal dispute

Anthropic announced on Thursday (May 28) that it has raised $65 billion in a fresh funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to an eye-popping $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The latest investment round cements Anthropic’s position as one of the most influential companies in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. The startup, led by former OpenAI executive Dario Amodei, has earned recognition for its advanced coding capabilities and cutting-edge AI models. Anthropic’s rapid rise has largely been driven by its focus on enterprise AI solutions rather than consumer-facing products, a strategy that differs from the path initially taken by OpenAI. Founded by former OpenAI employees, including CEO Amodei, Anthropic has also built its reputation around AI safety while aggressively developing new technologies to remain competitive in the global AI race. “This funding will help us serve the historic demand we are experiencing, stay at the research frontier, and bring Claude to more of the places where work happens,” said Krishna Rao, Anthropic’s chief financial officer. Also Read: 'They walk among us': White House's 'aliens.gov' website isn't about UFOs — it's about migrants Anthropic’s near-trillion-dollar valuation now places it ahead of OpenAI, which was valued at $852 billion in March. Industry observers believe both companies could pursue public listings as early as this year. Ahead of both firms, SpaceX, which absorbed xAI earlier this year, could begin trading publicly as soon as June 12, targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in what could become the largest IPO in history. The funding round was led by prominent Silicon Valley investors, including Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital. Anthropic also secured $15 billion in previously committed investments from major cloud computing companies, including $5 billion from Amazon. Chipmakers Micron Technology, Samsung, and SK hynix joined the round as strategic infrastructure partners, reflecting the growing importance of semiconductor companies in powering AI development. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed The company said Claude has become the first frontier AI model available across the world’s three largest cloud platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The fundraising comes as Anthropic faces a major legal dispute with the Pentagon. The company has sued the US Defense Department after being labelled a supply chain risk, a designation Anthropic argues was unconstitutional retaliation for refusing to provide the military with unrestricted access to its AI systems. Anthropic’s next-generation AI model, Mythos, has reportedly demonstrated unprecedented cybersecurity capabilities. Due to those concerns, the company has restricted access to select security partners instead of making the model publicly available.

Anthropic raised $65 billion, reaching a $965 billion valuation and overtaking OpenAI in the intensifying global artificial intelligence race

Anthropic surpasses Open AI with massive $965 billion valuation as AI race intensifies

Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin suffered a major setback on Thursday (May 28) after its New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending a huge fireball into the sky. The latest setback has triggered fresh questions about the future of the company's flagship launch vehicle. The explosion occurred during what Blue Origin described as a routine "hotfire test" of the rocket, a critical pre-launch procedure in which engines are ignited while the vehicle remains secured to the launch pad. "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test," said the company in a brief statement posted to X, adding that "all personnel have been accounted for."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-tower-of-babel-and-why-did-pope-leo-warn-about-it-while-talking-about-ai-wion-decodes-1779790151646">Pope Leo warns humanity risks repeating ancient mistake: What is the Tower of Babel and what does it have to do with AI?</a><h2>Dramatic videos show massive fireball</h2>

Dramatic videos circulating online showed smoke billowing from beneath the rocket moments before it erupted into a massive explosion, engulfing the launch pad in flames.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Blue Origin&#39;s New Glenn just blew up at LC-36 while attempting to Static Fire ahead of NG-4.<a href="https://t.co/tANS0dWyIH">https://t.co/tANS0dWyIH</a> <a href="https://t.co/PztxFoBqIw">pic.twitter.com/PztxFoBqIw</a>&mdash; NSF - NASASpaceflight.com (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://x.com/NASASpaceflight/status/2060164928472854821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The company did not immediately disclose the extent of damage to the rocket or launch infrastructure. The incident drew an immediate response from Florida Congressman Mike Haridopolos, whose district includes Cape Canaveral. He said he had been in contact with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman following the explosion."I am grateful there were no reported injuries and thankful for the first responders, engineers, and launch crews who acted quickly," Haridopolos wrote on X.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tmc-leader-s-buried-cash-scandal-explodes-in-bengal-police-recover-over-20-million-from-dipankar-bhattacharya-s-farmland-1779962616557">TMC leader’s ‘buried cash’ scandal explodes in Bengal; police recover over 20 million from Dipankar Bhattacharya's farmland</a><h2>Another setback for Bezos' New Glenn programme</h2>The blast marks another blow for Blue Origin's ambitious New Glenn programme, which is designed to compete directly with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and Starship systems in the commercial launch market.Named after pioneering astronaut John Glenn, the heavy-lift rocket is central to Blue Origin's plans to become a major player in satellite launches, lunar missions and deep-space exploration.The explosion comes just weeks after another setback for the company. In April, a New Glenn mission failed to place a communications satellite into its intended orbit, prompting an internal investigation and renewed scrutiny of the programme. &nbsp;

Watch: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during 'hotfire test'

Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin suffered a major setback on Thursday (May 28) after its New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending a huge fireball into the sky. The latest setback has triggered fresh questions about the future of the company's flagship launch vehicle. The explosion occurred during what Blue Origin described as a routine "hotfire test" of the rocket, a critical pre-launch procedure in which engines are ignited while the vehicle remains secured to the launch pad. "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test," said the company in a brief statement posted to X, adding that "all personnel have been accounted for." Also read | Pope Leo warns humanity risks repeating ancient mistake: What is the Tower of Babel and what does it have to do with AI? Dramatic videos show massive fireball

Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket exploded in a fireball during a crucial launch pad test in Florida. Dramatic footage shows the rocket engulfed in flames moments after engine ignition. What happened? Here's all we know.

Watch: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during launch pad 'hotfire test'

The White House has launched a new immigration enforcement website with a striking message: the ‘aliens’ Americans should worry about are not from outer space, but already living among them. The Trump administration unveiled Aliens.gov on Thursday (May 28), a space-themed platform that blends UFO-style disclosure language with real-time immigration enforcement data. “They walk among us,” the website says. “For 60 years, the US government has kept a closely guarded secret. Aliens have been walking among us, living in our neighborhoods, and interacting with us in our daily lives. They've shopped in the same stores, attended the same classes as our children, and lived seemingly normal human existences.” “With one exception, they do not belong here.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">They walk among us. <a href="https://t.co/7HysdUuNVM">https://t.co/7HysdUuNVM</a> <a href="https://t.co/PkUHcT7igg">pic.twitter.com/PkUHcT7igg</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2060127126611718214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The website uses the language and aesthetic of extraterrestrial conspiracy theories while presenting immigration arrest data and border enforcement statistics. Fox News Digital reported that the White House framed the project as both a tongue-in-cheek ‘alien transparency’ initiative and a political statement about illegal immigration. “This is a first-of-its-kind effort to draw eyeballs to the fact that the previous administration’s porous border didn’t just put families in border states at risk; many across the country were in harm's way,” a White House official told Fox News Digital.&nbsp;The platform features a US heat map showing ‘alien arrests’ and a live counter displaying more than three million migrant encounters. Users can search immigration enforcement data by city, state, or alleged crime using ICE arrest records. The database includes arrest dates, criminal charges, countries of origin, and suspected gang affiliations. “Millions arrived under the cover of darkness and embedded themselves directly into our society. Countless presidents, congressmen, and senior officials knew exactly what was happening. Instead of protecting American citizens, they chose to cover it up and even accelerate the invasion,” the website states.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-disregard-google-ai-overview-has-a-spelling-problem-p-in-google-and-2-m-in-gemini-1779967800785">After 'Disregard', Google AI Overview has a spelling problem - 'P' in Google and 2 'M' in Gemini</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Loading… tonight. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/3gU6ISfci6">pic.twitter.com/3gU6ISfci6</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2060107136148091190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The platform also praises Donald Trump for bringing attention to immigration issues. “Until one man finally had the courage to tell the truth. Bold. Unapologetic. Unafraid. President Trump was the first to call out the real danger Aliens pose to every American family, every community, and the future of our nation,” the website says. “The truth is no longer out there. It is right here. Right now.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/meta-s-ai-push-costs-8-000-jobs-1779997570781/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/meta-s-ai-push-costs-8-000-jobs-1779997570781/embed</a>&nbsp;According to Fox News Digital, the website’s data will be updated continuously and integrated into the existing White House app. The platform also includes an ICE tip line encouraging users to report suspicious aliens. The launch comes shortly after the Department of War released two waves of declassified UAP files as part of a wider transparency initiative focused on decades-old reports involving unexplained aerial phenomena and alleged government secrecy surrounding UFO investigations.

The Trump administration launched Aliens.gov, a UFO-themed immigration enforcement website using ICE data, migrant arrest maps, and 'alien disclosure' language to spotlight illegal immigration across the US

The White House has launched a new immigration enforcement website with a striking message: the ‘aliens’ Americans should worry about are not from outer space, but already living among them. The Trump administration unveiled Aliens.gov on Thursday (May 28), a space-themed platform that blends UFO-style disclosure language with real-time immigration enforcement data. “They walk among us,” the website says. “For 60 years, the US government has kept a closely guarded secret. Aliens have been walking among us, living in our neighborhoods, and interacting with us in our daily lives. They've shopped in the same stores, attended the same classes as our children, and lived seemingly normal human existences.” “With one exception, they do not belong here.”

The Trump White House launched Aliens.gov, a UFO-style immigration website tracking ICE arrests and migrant encounters nationwide

'They walk among us': White House's 'aliens.gov' website isn't about UFOs — it's about migrants

Siddaramaiah tendered his resignation from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday (May 28, 2026). This comes as Siddaramaiah met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and other MLAs during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru. He reportedly told ministers that the Congress high command requires him to shift to national politics. Siddaramaiah's resignation came days after a leadership tussle between the South Indian leaders of the Congress party and two years before the Karnataka Assembly elections.&nbsp;Siddaramaiah said, "Deeply grateful to all who worked with me. I had said time and again that I will resign whenever high command tells me." "I got the opportunity to serve the people of Karnataka twice. I thank Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge," he added.&nbsp;Reflecting his political journey, he stated that he had never imagined becoming an MLA, minister or Chief Minister after joining the Congress in 2006. "It was by mistake I entered politics. Nobody in my family was in active politics, neither my parents nor anyone else. I had never dreamt I would become an MLA, a minister, a chief minister ever," he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kept-my-word-siddaramaiah-gets-emotional-as-he-resigns-as-karnataka-cm-video-1779962052941">'Kept my word': Siddaramaiah gets emotional as he resigns as Karnataka CM - VIDEO</a><h3>Inspiring Journey of Siddaramaiah</h3>Siddaramaiah was born in Siddaramanahundi, a small village in Varuna Hobli of Mysore district. His early years were marked by hardship, as he began his formal school journey when he was around ten years old. As a child, he reportedly spent time grazing sheep across the dry fields of Mysore with a stick in hand. Despite starting school late, Siddaramaiah quickly adapted to academics. Understanding the power of education as a tool against injustice and exploitation, the aspiring village boy went on to earn a law degree in Mysuru and began practising as a lawyer. A major turning point in his political journey came in 2006 when he joined the Indian National Congress in the presence of Sonia Gandhi. Within a short time, he succeeded in gaining the confidence of the party leadership. Another significant moment came during the 2010 Bellary Padayatra, where Siddaramaiah led protests against the alleged illegal mining activities of the Reddy brothers. The campaign drew widespread attention across Karnataka at a time when illegal mining in Bellary had reportedly reached its peak under the then BJP-led government. Meanwhile, after being expelled from the JD(S) following a dispute, he championed the AHINDA movement (a coalition of religious minorities, backward classes, and Dalits). He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006, which transformed him into a statewide mass leader. Then minister Gali Janardhana Reddy had reportedly challenged Siddaramaiah in the Assembly by saying, “If you can, visit Bellary.” Accepting the challenge, Siddaramaiah launched a 320-km padayatra from Bengaluru to Bellary between July 25 and August 9, 2010. What began as a political march soon evolved into a massive public movement. Following the Congress victory in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah became Chief Minister. His first tenure was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership. However, during the same period, issues such as Tipu Jayanti celebrations and the proposal for a separate religious status for Lingayats were criticised by opposition parties, which alleged they were aimed at consolidating vote-bank politics. Siddaramaiah later returned as Chief Minister after the Congress secured victory in the May 2023 Assembly elections.

Siddaramaiah's first tenure as CM was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership.

Siddaramaiah tendered his resignation from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday (May 28, 2026). This comes as Siddaramaiah met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and other MLAs during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru. He reportedly told ministers that the Congress high command requires him to shift to national politics. Siddaramaiah's resignation came days after a leadership tussle between the South Indian leaders of the Congress party and two years before the Karnataka Assembly elections. Siddaramaiah said, "Deeply grateful to all who worked with me. I had said time and again that I will resign whenever high command tells me." "I got the opportunity to serve the people of Karnataka twice. I thank Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge," he added. Reflecting his political journey, he stated that he had never imagined becoming an MLA, minister or Chief Minister after joining the Congress in 2006. "It was by mistake I entered politics. Nobody in my family was in active politics, neither my parents nor anyone else. I had never dreamt I would become an MLA, a minister, a chief minister ever," he said. Also read: 'Kept my word': Siddaramaiah gets emotional as he resigns as Karnataka CM - VIDEO Inspiring Journey of Siddaramaiah Siddaramaiah was born in Siddaramanahundi, a small village in Varuna Hobli of Mysore district. His early years were marked by hardship, as he began his formal school journey when he was around ten years old. As a child, he reportedly spent time grazing sheep across the dry fields of Mysore with a stick in hand. Despite starting school late, Siddaramaiah quickly adapted to academics. Understanding the power of education as a tool against injustice and exploitation, the aspiring village boy went on to earn a law degree in Mysuru and began practising as a lawyer. A major turning point in his political journey came in 2006 when he joined the Indian National Congress in the presence of Sonia Gandhi. Within a short time, he succeeded in gaining the confidence of the party leadership. Another significant moment came during the 2010 Bellary Padayatra, where Siddaramaiah led protests against the alleged illegal mining activities of the Reddy brothers. The campaign drew widespread attention across Karnataka at a time when illegal mining in Bellary had reportedly reached its peak under the then BJP-led government. Meanwhile, after being expelled from the JD(S) following a dispute, he championed the AHINDA movement (a coalition of religious minorities, backward classes, and Dalits). He joined the Indian National Congress in 2006, which transformed him into a statewide mass leader. Then minister Gali Janardhana Reddy had reportedly challenged Siddaramaiah in the Assembly by saying, “If you can, visit Bellary.” Accepting the challenge, Siddaramaiah launched a 320-km padayatra from Bengaluru to Bellary between July 25 and August 9, 2010. What began as a political march soon evolved into a massive public movement. Following the Congress victory in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah became Chief Minister. His first tenure was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership. However, during the same period, issues such as Tipu Jayanti celebrations and the proposal for a separate religious status for Lingayats were criticised by opposition parties, which alleged they were aimed at consolidating vote-bank politics. Siddaramaiah later returned as Chief Minister after the Congress secured victory in the May 2023 Assembly elections.

Siddaramaiah's first tenure as CM was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership.

Siddaramaiah resigns: Inspiring journey of shepherd boy who became Karnataka CM

Google’s AI Overview has become the laughing stock over its inability to identify the number of letters in simple words, often giving the wrong number. Ask it "how many Ls are there in Google", and it says 2. Even when you ask it about its own AI tool - Gemini - it gets it wrong. When I asked the new search tool on Google, "How many Ms are there in Gemini?", it responded - 2. Even when I ask, how many times an alphabet appears in a word that doesn't even use the letter, it gives me a number. "How many Ps are there in Google?" I asked. It replied with - "There is only 1 ‘p' in the word "Google"." People are sharing similar screenshots of the new search misspelling words. With AI already becoming a topic of resentment across industries, when Google releases a product that fails to get right what a primary school child can tell, it is itself providing fodder for mockery.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260528/image-1779968809662.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260528/image-1779968819865.png"></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260528/image-1779968826681.png"></figure>&nbsp;Other spelling mistakes it made include the word journalism, which it spelt as "j-o-u-r-n-a-d-i-s-m". It also goes on to claim the word contains two "Ds." It also gets the spelling of American President Donald Trump wrong, writing “t-r-p-u-m”. In one instance where it said there were 2 Ls in Google, it was actually relying on an article from 2009 about Google’s 11th birthday doodle «Goog11e». Google has acknowledged the problem which has been flagged by users in the past as well. The company says counting letters within words remains a known challenge for large language models, or LLMs.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/claude-and-chatgpt-say-there-are-2-ls-in-google-then-explain-what-went-wrong-1779957610411">'My bad! Good catch': Claude and ChatGPT say there are 2 Ls in Google. Then explain what went wrong</a><h2>Why can't AI spell correctly? Here is what Gemini says&nbsp;</h2>When you ask Gemini the reason for AI tools misspelling words, it says, "Rather than reading text like a human, these models dissect language into tokens—chunks of characters that can represent prefixes, syllables, or full words." It adds, "Because the model perceives ‘apple’ as a single ID (e.g., Token #402) rather than the sequence A-P-P-L-E, it lacks an inherent ‘eye' for individual characters." It acknowledged in the end - “An AI can write a brilliant essay on Shakespeare but may still stumble if you ask it to count the number of 'n's' in the word 'banana'.”<h2>Disregard and Ignore in Google AI Overview</h2>Users flagged another problem with Google AI Overview after it was launched, where it was treating certain words as a "command" and not actually answering the query about it. Typically, when you write "disregard" in a Google search, it would define the word and give contextual meaning. However, this time it replied - "Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question! Similar things happened with words like "ignore" and "forget". &nbsp;

Google AI Overview is getting spellings wrong, a problem Google has acknowledged. Even when you ask the tool the reason, it tells you it is because of how it processes information. It is adding letters to words, and even inventing entirely new spellings.

Google’s AI Overview has become the laughing stock over its inability to identify the number of letters in simple words, often giving the wrong number. Ask it "how many Ls are there in Google", and it says 2. Even when you ask it about its own AI tool - Gemini - it gets it wrong. When I asked the new search tool on Google, "How many Ms are there in Gemini?", it responded - 2. Even when I ask, how many times an alphabet appears in a word that doesn't even use the letter, it gives me a number. "How many Ps are there in Google?" I asked. It replied with - "There is only 1 ‘p' in the word "Google"." People are sharing similar screenshots of the new search misspelling words. With AI already becoming a topic of resentment across industries, when Google releases a product that fails to get right what a primary school child can tell, it is itself providing fodder for mockery. Other spelling mistakes it made include the word journalism, which it spelt as "j-o-u-r-n-a-d-i-s-m". It also goes on to claim the word contains two "Ds." It also gets the spelling of American President Donald Trump wrong, writing “t-r-p-u-m”. In one instance where it said there were 2 Ls in Google, it was actually relying on an article from 2009 about Google’s 11th birthday doodle «Goog11e». Google has acknowledged the problem which has been flagged by users in the past as well. The company says counting letters within words remains a known challenge for large language models, or LLMs. Also Read: 'My bad! Good catch': Claude and ChatGPT say there are 2 Ls in Google. Then explain what went wrong Why can't AI spell correctly? Here is what Gemini says When you ask Gemini the reason for AI tools misspelling words, it says, "Rather than reading text like a human, these models dissect language into tokens—chunks of characters that can represent prefixes, syllables, or full words." It adds, "Because the model perceives ‘apple’ as a single ID (e.g., Token #402) rather than the sequence A-P-P-L-E, it lacks an inherent ‘eye' for individual characters." It acknowledged in the end - “An AI can write a brilliant essay on Shakespeare but may still stumble if you ask it to count the number of 'n's' in the word 'banana'.” Disregard and Ignore in Google AI Overview Users flagged another problem with Google AI Overview after it was launched, where it was treating certain words as a "command" and not actually answering the query about it. Typically, when you write "disregard" in a Google search, it would define the word and give contextual meaning. However, this time it replied - "Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question! Similar things happened with words like "ignore" and "forget".

Google AI Overview is getting spellings wrong, a problem Google has acknowledged. Even when you ask the tool the reason, it tells you it is because of how it processes information. It is adding letters to words, and even inventing entirely new spellings.

After 'Disregard', Google AI Overview has a spelling problem - 'P' in Google and 2 'M' in Gemini

A massive political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police recovered bags stuffed with cash allegedly buried beneath farmland linked to arrested Trinamool Congress leader Dipankar Bhattacharya in North 24 Parganas district. The cash pile recovery happened during a late-night digging operation near Bhattacharya’s farmhouse in Batuldanga after investigators allegedly received fresh information during interrogation.<h2>Over 20 million recovered</h2>According to reports, police have recovered ₹22.4 million buried in the field. &nbsp;Visuals from the spot showed police officers carrying trolley bags and sacks packed with bundles of ₹500 notes from a jute field adjacent to the farmhouse.Investigators reportedly recovered four trolley bags and one large sack hidden underground.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/repeated-election-losses-dharmendra-pradhan-slams-raga-for-massive-tampering-allegations-takes-responsibility-for-cbse-osm-discrepancies-1779951821206">'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Basirhat, West Bengal: The police arrested Baduria Municipality Chairman Dipankar Bhattacharya on charges of embezzlement of funds from various state government projects. After producing him before the court and interrogating him in custody, the police recovered a large amount of… <a href="https://t.co/osfFyMtskD">pic.twitter.com/osfFyMtskD</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2059611570406137962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Scandal deepens</h2>The scandal has rapidly widened because just two days earlier, police had already seized nearly ₹8 million in cash from Bhattacharya at the time of his arrest from a hotel.Bhattacharya, who serves as chairman of Baduria Municipality, is facing corruption and extortion allegations linked to government schemes and local businesses.Police officials said the latest recovery was made after Bhattacharya allegedly identified specific locations in the farmland where cash had been hidden beneath the soil.Drone surveillance was also reportedly used during the search operation to scan nearby fields for more hidden material.<h2>Stealing from the poor?</h2>Earlier, police recovered around 4,000 government tarpaulins from locations linked to Bhattacharya. The relief material was allegedly meant for families affected by natural disasters.Residents in the area claimed supplies meant for poor families were being illegally stored instead of distributed.Locals also alleged suspicious late-night activity near a local TMC office, including vehicles allegedly moving materials while documents were being burned outside the premises.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-mp-high-court-quashes-mil-giribala-singh-s-anticipatory-bail-samarth-singh-to-stay-in-cbi-custody-till-29-may-1779938930530">Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail; Samarth Singh to stay in CBI custody till 29 May</a><h2>Charges against Bhattacharya</h2>The investigation now centres around two key allegations against Bhattacharya.One relates to alleged commission-taking linked to the "Banglar Bari" housing scheme that was launched under the previous Trinamool government. The second involves accusations of extortion from traders and residents in Baduria.Police have also arrested Bhattacharya’s personal secretary, Shamim Gazi, as the probe widens.

A major political storm has erupted in West Bengal after police allegedly recovered millions buried beneath farmland linked to TMC leader Dipankar Bhattacharya. Investigators say trolley bags stuffed with cash were dug out during a late-night operation near his farmhouse. 

A massive political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police recovered bags stuffed with cash allegedly buried beneath farmland linked to arrested Trinamool Congress leader Dipankar Bhattacharya in North 24 Parganas district. The cash pile recovery happened during a late-night digging operation near Bhattacharya’s farmhouse in Batuldanga after investigators allegedly received fresh information during interrogation. Over 20 million recovered According to reports, police have recovered ₹22.4 million buried in the field. Visuals from the spot showed police officers carrying trolley bags and sacks packed with bundles of ₹500 notes from a jute field adjacent to the farmhouse. Investigators reportedly recovered four trolley bags and one large sack hidden underground. Also read | 'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies

A major political storm has erupted in West Bengal after police allegedly recovered millions buried beneath farmland linked to TMC leader Dipankar Bhattacharya. Investigators say trolley bags stuffed with cash were dug out during a late-night operation near his farmhouse.&nbsp;

TMC leader’s ‘buried cash’ scandal explodes in Bengal; police recover over 20 million from Dipankar Bhattacharya's farmland

Recent comments by some Big Tech top brass on Artificial Intelligence adoption are providing a reality check moment: Is AI adoption really helping companies cut costs, bring in efficient processes, and improve bottom lines? The ‘token burn rate’ of AI tools — particularly agentic AI models like Claude — is rising faster than the return on investment (ROI) for the firms using AI. In simplest terms, tokens are the total input-output measurement of computing required to answer your queries, prompts, or chats with an AI interface. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the “job apocalypse” that he and many other AI advocates predicted is not happening as fast as he thought. Why is AI still not able to bring the expected rewards for companies that adopted it? Why are firms like Starbucks re-hiring humans after having adopted or integrated AI into their workflows?<h2>AI adoption meets reality</h2>After a couple of years of hype, enterprise AI adoption is entering a more sceptical and realistic phase. Companies that adopted AI saw an explosion in token consumption, the main criterion used by AI tools for billing. But firms like Uber are now realising that this is not translating into productivity gains, shipped features, or workforce reductions. Some are now asking the question: Is AI spending economically justified as a cost-cutting and productivity-increasing measure? Some are realising that the “AI apocalypse” may arrive much before the long-predicted jobs apocalypse, because AI stocks could fall if adoption is not in tandem with the billions of dollars spent on computing power to answer user queries.<h2>Uber president’s warning: Astronomical token growth meets unclear business value</h2>Uber President and COO Andrew Macdonald recently said AI investments are becoming “harder to justify”, as companies cannot yet connect rising AI usage to concrete business outcomes. Speaking on the Rapid Response podcast, Macdonald talked of a widening gap between AI-assisted coding activity and actual delivered value. “You talk to your senior engineering leaders, and you’re saying, ‘Okay, how many projects that were on the cutting room floor got moved above the line because of the productivity gains, because 25 per cent of our code commits were via Claude Code last quarter?’ That link is not there yet,” he said. “If you’re not actually able to draw a direct line to how much useful features and functionality you’re shipping to your users, that trade becomes harder to justify.”Macdonald noted that token usage and AI-generated code commits are going up “in a really astronomical direction”. Yet Uber still struggles to tie those metrics to measurable gains in productivity, feature delivery, or user outcomes, he said.<h2>Firms are burning through their AI budgets but have little to show for productivity or cost gains</h2>Uber reportedly exhausted its entire 2026 AI coding tools budget within roughly four months because of extremely high employee adoption — around 95 per cent in some teams. This means that, when given a chance, employees would use AI for most of their tasks, driving up the costs. In Uber’s case, the AI budget costs were partially offset by reduced hiring of humans.Macdonald’s reality check came weeks after his own company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, talked of AI as a way to dramatically increase throughput. Uber was targeting between 20 and 100 per cent productivity gains per employee while slowing down hiring. But that doesn't seem to be happening.<h2>The basic problem with enterprise AI: Usage is easy to measure, but value gains are not</h2>Macdonald’s remarks are an example of growing doubts across several AI-user industries about whether spending on AI is generating returns on investment fast enough. AI coding tools are usage-based systems where costs rise as usage increases. Those using AI — such as developers — consume more tokens very quickly.AI token costing is different from traditional software licences. The costs can rise exponentially, particularly with agentic workflows and large-context usage. Companies can easily measure and track token counts, code generation volume, AI-assisted commits, or tool adoption rates. But in many cases, this is not going hand in hand with increases in shipped features, faster delivery cycles, better products, or higher revenue.<h2>Some firms are moving from ‘AI pilot project’ hype to more disciplined use of AI: Enter the token throttling era</h2>Several enterprises expected that AI would help cut down large engineering teams while producing equal or greater output, but they are unable to prove this in real life. The causes are many: AI integration challenges, organisational friction, and quality issues that require human testing, monitoring, and control.Reports indicate that some of these companies are now transitioning from the exuberant “pilot and hype” phase of AI adoption to a more financially disciplined era focused on accountability. Both AI providers and companies that adopt AI are increasingly relying on “token throttling”: &nbsp;methods by which caps are introduced on how many tokens users or teams can consume within specific time windows.AI providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI use throttling to manage GPU capacity and stabilise services in order to limit queues and “Too Many Requests” errors. They are trying to ensure fair access and control compute costs. Limits include tokens-per-minute caps, rolling usage windows, weekly caps, and peak-hour restrictions.On the other hand, companies using AI tools are also implementing their own throttling systems and governance policies to prevent uncontrolled spending from heavy users or autonomous coding agents. These controls reflect how quickly costs can spiral in AI workflows, particularly agentic coding systems that repeatedly process large codebases and contexts.<h2>How much are companies spending on AI tokens?</h2>It depends on usage intensity, which AI models are used, and how much automation is introduced using AI. Anthropic, the firm behind Claude, estimates that average Claude Code usage costs roughly $6 per active developer per day. It said that 90 per cent of users stay below $12 daily. This translates to approximately $100–$250 per developer per month for moderate-to-heavy usage. For context, Anthropic’s enterprise plans roughly cost $200 for coding workflows of power users, around $85 for typical users, and $25 for light users per month. But all this depends on a specific company’s usage patterns. One company with 100 engineers might spend only about $2,500 monthly overall, while extreme outliers can consume $500–$1,400 worth of tokens in a single day when running agentic workflows with massive contexts.Some startups have reportedly seen AI spending grow 15 times within months, jumping from roughly $200 per developer monthly to nearly $3,000 as adoption deepened and workflows became more AI-dependent.This is why human governance, throttling, and budget controls are becoming standard enterprise practices.<h2>Claude vs OpenAI: The pricing arms race</h2>Token costs are central to enterprise budgeting for AI adoption. In flagship models, Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7 charges approximately $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens. Note that one million input tokens are roughly equal to 750,000 words. Output tokens are charged at a higher rate than input tokens.OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is priced at around $5 input and $30 output. Anthropic is therefore slightly cheaper for high-end, output-heavy workloads. Most coding and production use of AI is happening in the mid-tier market. Here, OpenAI is generally cheaper. Claude Sonnet 4.6 costs roughly $3 input and $15 output per million tokens, while OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 costs about $2.50 input and $15 output. OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 Mini is significantly cheaper at $0.75 input and $4.50 output. At the budget tier, OpenAI has a stronger cost advantage. GPT-5.4 Nano costs around $0.20 input and $1.25 output per million tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 costs roughly $1 input and $5 output.But remember, you get what you pay for.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-military-operations-used-anthropic-ai-despite-white-house-ban-1772367271311/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-military-operations-used-anthropic-ai-despite-white-house-ban-1772367271311/embed</a><h2>Enterprises are rethinking AI deployment versus human engineers</h2>It is emerging that heavy AI coding usage could end up costing more than simply paying human engineers. Businesses are looking at cost-cutting methods while adopting AI. They often mix AI providers depending on the workload. Claude is popular for coding, reasoning, and long-context tasks despite higher costs, while OpenAI is frequently favoured for broader cost efficiency. Regardless of the AI provider, real-world developer costs commonly remain in the $100 to $400 monthly range for serious AI-assisted engineering work. The cost differential is leading some companies to mix and match AI and humans.&nbsp;Microsoft, which gave thousands of engineers access to Anthropic’s Claude Code in late 2025, saw AI usage costs rise so sharply that it started cancelling many direct Claude licences in divisions like Experiences &amp; Devices. The company is shifting employees towards its own cheaper tool, GitHub Copilot CLI, mainly to control token spending.Starbucks, which rolled out its AI inventory system called “Automated Counting” across North American stores to reduce manual work and improve efficiency, had to shut it down after nine months. The AI system frequently made mistakes, often miscounting or mislabelling items like milk and syrups, forcing employees to spend extra time double-checking inventory manually. In this case, instead of saving labour, the AI tool created additional work and operational problems. Starbucks has since shifted focus back towards consistency and human staffing, including hiring more baristas.Companies like Meta and Amazon encouraged heavy internal AI use, but are finding out now that newer agentic AI systems consume vastly more computing power than normal chatbot use. In some cases, agentic workflows can use up to 1,000 times more tokens than standard AI queries, leading to increase in AI bills faster than companies can measure real productivity gains.<h2>A reality check from OpenAI CEO: Sam Altman admits the jobs apocalypse hasn’t arrived</h2>It is in this context that we have to read Sam Altman’s recent comments acknowledging that AI has displaced far fewer jobs than he and other AI evangelists expected just one or two years ago. The OpenAI CEO said at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference that he was “delighted to be wrong” about the pace of white-collar job elimination. “I thought there would have been more impact on entry-level white-collar jobs being eliminated by now than has actually happened.”He said OpenAI had been “roughly right” about technological progress, but “pretty wrong” about the social and economic implications. “I don’t think we’re going to have the kind of jobs apocalypse that some of the companies in our space advocate or talk about.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/anthropic-blocks-entire-company-out-of-claude-without-a-reasonable-explanation-1776854687090">Anthropic blocks entire company out of Claude without a reasonable explanation</a><h2>Why AI adoption isn’t translating into mass job cuts</h2>Altman thinks the slower-than-expected displacement is due to the enduring importance of human interaction, organisational inertia, and the complexities of AI integration into workflows. Acknowledging the persistent “human part” of work, he said, “We really do care about our interactions with people.” People still value trust, judgement, relationships, and authentic communication, he noted, while sharing how his own attempts to outsource his email and Slack communications to AI made him realise that meaningful interactions could not simply be automated away.<h2>Why enterprises will move only slowly on AI adoption</h2>Even when AI systems are technically far more capable, organisations face institutional friction, risk aversion, AI integration challenges, oversight requirements, and structural complexity that delay real transformation. This leads to a paradoxical situation: AI adoption and token usage are growing extremely quickly, but businesses are struggling to convert that activity into measurable reductions in headcount, faster shipping cycles, or clear bottom-line improvements.This is why some firms are moving from an “AI experimentation” phase to a “scrutiny and governance” phase, where spending controls, throttling, ROI measurement, and human oversight are becoming central priorities.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/-10-000-bugs-in-a-month-how-anthropic-s-ai-is-changing-cybersecurity-1779526061436">‘10,000 bugs in a month’: How Anthropic’s AI is changing cybersecurity</a><h2>AI washing and re-hiring of humans: How organisational reality is outpacing AI hype</h2>From the point of view of these companies, the economic and organisational limits of AI adoption are arriving faster than mass labour displacement. There are two things happening. One is “AI washing”, where layoffs are blamed on AI, but the real causes are elsewhere. The second is re-hiring after premature job cuts. These two aspects are creating scepticism about exaggerated AI automation narratives.There is no doubt that AI is improving productivity in targeted workflows. But these gains often lead companies to pursue more ambitious goals rather than simply reduce staff. AI-led efficiency increases total consumption instead of lowering it, and it creates the need to increase AI budgets.A more sober consensus appears to be emerging in at least some companies that, while AI capability is advancing rapidly, organisational absorption is much slower.For now, the immediate crisis for many enterprises is not mass unemployment — it is runaway AI spending without clear accountability. Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Google-Alphabet, and Amazon are pumping massive capital expenditure into AI infrastructure, estimated to total up to $700 billion. But investors and executives are seeking clearer monetisation and productivity links.The AI apocalypse, financially speaking, may arrive before the jobs apocalypse if and when AI provider companies fail to scale adoption in tandem with the computing costs involved in answering queries.

Companies adopting AI are facing soaring token costs, unclear ROI, and slower-than-expected job cuts. Firms like Uber, Microsoft, and Starbucks are rethinking the balance between AI spending and human staffing. Is the AI vs human labour hype already over?

Recent comments by some Big Tech top brass on Artificial Intelligence adoption are providing a reality check moment: Is AI adoption really helping companies cut costs, bring in efficient processes, and improve bottom lines? The ‘token burn rate’ of AI tools — particularly agentic AI models like Claude — is rising faster than the return on investment (ROI) for the firms using AI. In simplest terms, tokens are the total input-output measurement of computing required to answer your queries, prompts, or chats with an AI interface. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the “job apocalypse” that he and many other AI advocates predicted is not happening as fast as he thought. Why is AI still not able to bring the expected rewards for companies that adopted it? Why are firms like Starbucks re-hiring humans after having adopted or integrated AI into their workflows? AI adoption meets reality After a couple of years of hype, enterprise AI adoption is entering a more sceptical and realistic phase. Companies that adopted AI saw an explosion in token consumption, the main criterion used by AI tools for billing. But firms like Uber are now realising that this is not translating into productivity gains, shipped features, or workforce reductions. Some are now asking the question: Is AI spending economically justified as a cost-cutting and productivity-increasing measure? Some are realising that the “AI apocalypse” may arrive much before the long-predicted jobs apocalypse, because AI stocks could fall if adoption is not in tandem with the billions of dollars spent on computing power to answer user queries. Uber president’s warning: Astronomical token growth meets unclear business value Uber President and COO Andrew Macdonald recently said AI investments are becoming “harder to justify”, as companies cannot yet connect rising AI usage to concrete business outcomes. Speaking on the Rapid Response podcast, Macdonald talked of a widening gap between AI-assisted coding activity and actual delivered value. “You talk to your senior engineering leaders, and you’re saying, ‘Okay, how many projects that were on the cutting room floor got moved above the line because of the productivity gains, because 25 per cent of our code commits were via Claude Code last quarter?’ That link is not there yet,” he said. “If you’re not actually able to draw a direct line to how much useful features and functionality you’re shipping to your users, that trade becomes harder to justify.” Macdonald noted that token usage and AI-generated code commits are going up “in a really astronomical direction”. Yet Uber still struggles to tie those metrics to measurable gains in productivity, feature delivery, or user outcomes, he said. Firms are burning through their AI budgets but have little to show for productivity or cost gains Uber reportedly exhausted its entire 2026 AI coding tools budget within roughly four months because of extremely high employee adoption — around 95 per cent in some teams. This means that, when given a chance, employees would use AI for most of their tasks, driving up the costs. In Uber’s case, the AI budget costs were partially offset by reduced hiring of humans. Macdonald’s reality check came weeks after his own company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, talked of AI as a way to dramatically increase throughput. Uber was targeting between 20 and 100 per cent productivity gains per employee while slowing down hiring. But that doesn't seem to be happening. The basic problem with enterprise AI: Usage is easy to measure, but value gains are not Macdonald’s remarks are an example of growing doubts across several AI-user industries about whether spending on AI is generating returns on investment fast enough. AI coding tools are usage-based systems where costs rise as usage increases. Those using AI — such as developers — consume more tokens very quickly. AI token costing is different from traditional software licences. The costs can rise exponentially, particularly with agentic workflows and large-context usage. Companies can easily measure and track token counts, code generation volume, AI-assisted commits, or tool adoption rates. But in many cases, this is not going hand in hand with increases in shipped features, faster delivery cycles, better products, or higher revenue. Some firms are moving from ‘AI pilot project’ hype to more disciplined use of AI: Enter the token throttling era Several enterprises expected that AI would help cut down large engineering teams while producing equal or greater output, but they are unable to prove this in real life. The causes are many: AI integration challenges, organisational friction, and quality issues that require human testing, monitoring, and control. Reports indicate that some of these companies are now transitioning from the exuberant “pilot and hype” phase of AI adoption to a more financially disciplined era focused on accountability. Both AI providers and companies that adopt AI are increasingly relying on “token throttling”: methods by which caps are introduced on how many tokens users or teams can consume within specific time windows. AI providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI use throttling to manage GPU capacity and stabilise services in order to limit queues and “Too Many Requests” errors. They are trying to ensure fair access and control compute costs. Limits include tokens-per-minute caps, rolling usage windows, weekly caps, and peak-hour restrictions. On the other hand, companies using AI tools are also implementing their own throttling systems and governance policies to prevent uncontrolled spending from heavy users or autonomous coding agents. These controls reflect how quickly costs can spiral in AI workflows, particularly agentic coding systems that repeatedly process large codebases and contexts. How much are companies spending on AI tokens? It depends on usage intensity, which AI models are used, and how much automation is introduced using AI. Anthropic, the firm behind Claude, estimates that average Claude Code usage costs roughly $6 per active developer per day. It said that 90 per cent of users stay below $12 daily. This translates to approximately $100–$250 per developer per month for moderate-to-heavy usage. For context, Anthropic’s enterprise plans roughly cost $200 for coding workflows of power users, around $85 for typical users, and $25 for light users per month. But all this depends on a specific company’s usage patterns. One company with 100 engineers might spend only about $2,500 monthly overall, while extreme outliers can consume $500–$1,400 worth of tokens in a single day when running agentic workflows with massive contexts. Some startups have reportedly seen AI spending grow 15 times within months, jumping from roughly $200 per developer monthly to nearly $3,000 as adoption deepened and workflows became more AI-dependent. This is why human governance, throttling, and budget controls are becoming standard enterprise practices. Claude vs OpenAI: The pricing arms race Token costs are central to enterprise budgeting for AI adoption. In flagship models, Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7 charges approximately $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens. Note that one million input tokens are roughly equal to 750,000 words. Output tokens are charged at a higher rate than input tokens. OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is priced at around $5 input and $30 output. Anthropic is therefore slightly cheaper for high-end, output-heavy workloads. Most coding and production use of AI is happening in the mid-tier market. Here, OpenAI is generally cheaper. Claude Sonnet 4.6 costs roughly $3 input and $15 output per million tokens, while OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 costs about $2.50 input and $15 output. OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 Mini is significantly cheaper at $0.75 input and $4.50 output. At the budget tier, OpenAI has a stronger cost advantage. GPT-5.4 Nano costs around $0.20 input and $1.25 output per million tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 costs roughly $1 input and $5 output. But remember, you get what you pay for. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-military-operations-used-anthropic-ai-despite-white-house-ban-1772367271311/embed Enterprises are rethinking AI deployment versus human engineers It is emerging that heavy AI coding usage could end up costing more than simply paying human engineers. Businesses are looking at cost-cutting methods while adopting AI. They often mix AI providers depending on the workload. Claude is popular for coding, reasoning, and long-context tasks despite higher costs, while OpenAI is frequently favoured for broader cost efficiency. Regardless of the AI provider, real-world developer costs commonly remain in the $100 to $400 monthly range for serious AI-assisted engineering work. The cost differential is leading some companies to mix and match AI and humans. Microsoft, which gave thousands of engineers access to Anthropic’s Claude Code in late 2025, saw AI usage costs rise so sharply that it started cancelling many direct Claude licences in divisions like Experiences & Devices. The company is shifting employees towards its own cheaper tool, GitHub Copilot CLI, mainly to control token spending. Starbucks, which rolled out its AI inventory system called “Automated Counting” across North American stores to reduce manual work and improve efficiency, had to shut it down after nine months. The AI system frequently made mistakes, often miscounting or mislabelling items like milk and syrups, forcing employees to spend extra time double-checking inventory manually. In this case, instead of saving labour, the AI tool created additional work and operational problems. Starbucks has since shifted focus back towards consistency and human staffing, including hiring more baristas. Companies like Meta and Amazon encouraged heavy internal AI use, but are finding out now that newer agentic AI systems consume vastly more computing power than normal chatbot use. In some cases, agentic workflows can use up to 1,000 times more tokens than standard AI queries, leading to increase in AI bills faster than companies can measure real productivity gains. A reality check from OpenAI CEO: Sam Altman admits the jobs apocalypse hasn’t arrived It is in this context that we have to read Sam Altman’s recent comments acknowledging that AI has displaced far fewer jobs than he and other AI evangelists expected just one or two years ago. The OpenAI CEO said at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference that he was “delighted to be wrong” about the pace of white-collar job elimination. “I thought there would have been more impact on entry-level white-collar jobs being eliminated by now than has actually happened.” He said OpenAI had been “roughly right” about technological progress, but “pretty wrong” about the social and economic implications. “I don’t think we’re going to have the kind of jobs apocalypse that some of the companies in our space advocate or talk about.” Also read: Anthropic blocks entire company out of Claude without a reasonable explanation Why AI adoption isn’t translating into mass job cuts Altman thinks the slower-than-expected displacement is due to the enduring importance of human interaction, organisational inertia, and the complexities of AI integration into workflows. Acknowledging the persistent “human part” of work, he said, “We really do care about our interactions with people.” People still value trust, judgement, relationships, and authentic communication, he noted, while sharing how his own attempts to outsource his email and Slack communications to AI made him realise that meaningful interactions could not simply be automated away. Why enterprises will move only slowly on AI adoption Even when AI systems are technically far more capable, organisations face institutional friction, risk aversion, AI integration challenges, oversight requirements, and structural complexity that delay real transformation. This leads to a paradoxical situation: AI adoption and token usage are growing extremely quickly, but businesses are struggling to convert that activity into measurable reductions in headcount, faster shipping cycles, or clear bottom-line improvements. This is why some firms are moving from an “AI experimentation” phase to a “scrutiny and governance” phase, where spending controls, throttling, ROI measurement, and human oversight are becoming central priorities. Also read: ‘10,000 bugs in a month’: How Anthropic’s AI is changing cybersecurity AI washing and re-hiring of humans: How organisational reality is outpacing AI hype From the point of view of these companies, the economic and organisational limits of AI adoption are arriving faster than mass labour displacement. There are two things happening. One is “AI washing”, where layoffs are blamed on AI, but the real causes are elsewhere. The second is re-hiring after premature job cuts. These two aspects are creating scepticism about exaggerated AI automation narratives. There is no doubt that AI is improving productivity in targeted workflows. But these gains often lead companies to pursue more ambitious goals rather than simply reduce staff. AI-led efficiency increases total consumption instead of lowering it, and it creates the need to increase AI budgets. A more sober consensus appears to be emerging in at least some companies that, while AI capability is advancing rapidly, organisational absorption is much slower. For now, the immediate crisis for many enterprises is not mass unemployment — it is runaway AI spending without clear accountability. Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Google-Alphabet, and Amazon are pumping massive capital expenditure into AI infrastructure, estimated to total up to $700 billion. But investors and executives are seeking clearer monetisation and productivity links. The AI apocalypse, financially speaking, may arrive before the jobs apocalypse if and when AI provider companies fail to scale adoption in tandem with the computing costs involved in answering queries.

Companies adopting AI are facing soaring token costs, unclear ROI, and slower-than-expected job cuts. Firms like Uber, Microsoft, and Starbucks are rethinking the balance between AI spending and human staffing. Is the AI vs human labour hype already over?

AI adoption is not leading to a job apocalypse or saving many firms real money. Make haste slowly? A reality check

A viral video shows the poor spelling capabilities of AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, as they wrongly tell the number 'Ls' in Google. It has once again exposed how LLMs get confused about spellings, something that has been flagged in the past as well. A man asks two AI tools - ChatGPT and Claude "How many 'Ls' are there in Google?" and got an almost identical response. First, he asks ChatGPT, and the tool responds, "There are two Ls. They are right next to each other at the end of the word, which is spelt 'GOOGLE'." The user then asks, "So you are saying there are two Ls?" The bot immediately catches on and says, "Oh! My bad! No, just one L in Google. It is easy to think in doubles when talking about the double Os, but the L stands solo."&nbsp;He asks ChatGPT why did it say there were two Ls, to which the bot says, it was a "slip of the tongue" and that sometimes when "we are chatting casually, the BRAIN fills in patterns like the double Os." He prods the tool to spell it again, to which it repeatedly says "anytime" and it is up for “any big or small curiosities.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Which ai can spell Google? <a href="https://t.co/OHtLJqap4S">pic.twitter.com/OHtLJqap4S</a>&mdash; Phi (@FatherPhi) <a href="https://x.com/FatherPhi/status/2059659658428912040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Claude apologises for the mistake in a very human-like tone</h2>He then asks the same question to Claude, and it also says "there are two Ls" in Google. Then he asks it to spell the word, which it does correctly. He then asks, "Did you notice anything?" Claude says, "Yeah! I said there are two Ls in Google when there is actually only one", perfectly modulating its tone. "My bad phi. Good catch." He again asks, "Why did you tell there were two?" "Honestly, I am not sure what I was thinking there. I just made a mistake..." as the man interrupts and tells it to stop pretending to be human, hearing its very human-like tone.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-did-google-search-reply-like-chatgpt-when-users-typed-disregard-on-may-22-here-s-what-we-know-1779526277279">Why did Google search reply like ChatGPT when users typed ‘Disregard’ on May 22? Here’s what we know</a>&nbsp;He asks Claude to explain what went wrong and how it was processing tokens or something. It says it responded from “two different parts of its language, rather than doing a careful character-by-character check.” Large Language Models have been slammed for repeatedly making this mistake. Google has acknowledged that counting letters within words is a major challenge for LLMs, the technology behind AI chatbots.&nbsp;

Neither Claude nor ChatGPT could tell correctly how many Ls were in the word Google. They also explained what went wrong with them when answering the question. AI tools and bots often make this mistake.

A viral video shows the poor spelling capabilities of AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, as they wrongly tell the number 'Ls' in Google. It has once again exposed how LLMs get confused about spellings, something that has been flagged in the past as well. A man asks two AI tools - ChatGPT and Claude "How many 'Ls' are there in Google?" and got an almost identical response. First, he asks ChatGPT, and the tool responds, "There are two Ls. They are right next to each other at the end of the word, which is spelt 'GOOGLE'." The user then asks, "So you are saying there are two Ls?" The bot immediately catches on and says, "Oh! My bad! No, just one L in Google. It is easy to think in doubles when talking about the double Os, but the L stands solo." He asks ChatGPT why did it say there were two Ls, to which the bot says, it was a "slip of the tongue" and that sometimes when "we are chatting casually, the BRAIN fills in patterns like the double Os." He prods the tool to spell it again, to which it repeatedly says "anytime" and it is up for “any big or small curiosities.”

Neither Claude nor ChatGPT could tell correctly how many Ls were in the word Google. They also explained what went wrong with them when answering the question. AI tools and bots often make this mistake.

'My bad! Good catch': Claude and ChatGPT say there are 2 Ls in Google. Then explain what went wrong

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday (May 28) took full responsibility for the discrepancies related to CBSE marking issues and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation process. Talking to the press, he assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found intentionally causing irregularities that are affecting students. Amid uproar from students and opposition, the Union Education Minister also slammed Rahul Gandhi for alleging "massive tampering" in CBSE class 12th results and questioned the Leader of Opposition's "mental state".<h2>Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE marking errors</h2>Pradhan chaired a meeting with CBSE officials at the CBSE headquarters to address technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the re-evaluation and verification processes. Talking to the press afterwards, he said that the board was working to address all concerns raised by the students regarding the evaluation and re-evaluation of class 12 examinations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-my-mcqs-are-correct-cbse-student-s-viral-video-adds-fuel-to-12th-class-answer-sheet-controversy-1779877775002">‘All my MCQs are correct’: CBSE student’s viral video adds fuel to 12th class answer sheet controversy</a>He noted that this was the first time the OSM evaluation was used. Describing it as a "student-centric" process, and a globally accepted system aimed at transparency. "This was the first time CBSE used it, and some discrepancies have come to light. I take responsibility for this and assure you that a solution will be found. We are working on it. We will not leave any student's query unaddressed," he said.The Education Minister also revealed that tech experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras had been roped in to assist the CBSE's technical team in reviewing the software and resolving issues."We take responsibility for any issues students face and apologise for them. I assure you that anyone found intentionally responsible for these discrepancies, regardless of their position within or outside CBSE, will not be spared," Pradhan said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-2026-paper-controversy-cbi-identifies-actual-source-of-chemistry-biology-and-physics-questions-leak-2-more-arrested-1779864263841">NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak</a><h2>On Rahul Gandhi</h2>Urging the political parties to avoid politicising the issue, Pradhan took special note of LOP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "massive tampering". He insisted that the CBSE has already responded and that the procurement was done in line with GOI's policies. "I repeat, if any irregularities are found, no one will be spared."Slamming RaGa, Pradhan said, "he seems to be in a different mental state due to repeated election losses." The BJP minister noted that Gandhi has "opposed Rafale, EVMs, and Digital India," and alleged, “He seems to be against India's scientific progress.”

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly taken responsibility for the CBSE marking controversy after viral student videos and complaints triggered nationwide outrage over Class 12 evaluation errors. 

But how did Rahul Gandhi get dragged into the row? Scroll down to read.

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday (May 28) took full responsibility for the discrepancies related to CBSE marking issues and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation process. Talking to the press, he assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found intentionally causing irregularities that are affecting students. Amid uproar from students and opposition, the Union Education Minister also slammed Rahul Gandhi for alleging "massive tampering" in CBSE class 12th results and questioned the Leader of Opposition's "mental state". Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE marking errors Pradhan chaired a meeting with CBSE officials at the CBSE headquarters to address technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the re-evaluation and verification processes. Talking to the press afterwards, he said that the board was working to address all concerns raised by the students regarding the evaluation and re-evaluation of class 12 examinations. Also read | ‘All my MCQs are correct’: CBSE student’s viral video adds fuel to 12th class answer sheet controversy He noted that this was the first time the OSM evaluation was used. Describing it as a "student-centric" process, and a globally accepted system aimed at transparency. "This was the first time CBSE used it, and some discrepancies have come to light. I take responsibility for this and assure you that a solution will be found. We are working on it. We will not leave any student's query unaddressed," he said. The Education Minister also revealed that tech experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras had been roped in to assist the CBSE's technical team in reviewing the software and resolving issues. "We take responsibility for any issues students face and apologise for them. I assure you that anyone found intentionally responsible for these discrepancies, regardless of their position within or outside CBSE, will not be spared," Pradhan said. Also read | NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak On Rahul Gandhi Urging the political parties to avoid politicising the issue, Pradhan took special note of LOP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "massive tampering". He insisted that the CBSE has already responded and that the procurement was done in line with GOI's policies. "I repeat, if any irregularities are found, no one will be spared." Slamming RaGa, Pradhan said, "he seems to be in a different mental state due to repeated election losses." The BJP minister noted that Gandhi has "opposed Rafale, EVMs, and Digital India," and alleged, “He seems to be against India's scientific progress.”

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly taken responsibility for the CBSE marking controversy after viral student videos and complaints triggered nationwide outrage over Class 12 evaluation errors.&nbsp;But how did Rahul Gandhi get dragged into the row? Scroll down to read.

'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies

As Ukraine ups aerial attacks on Russia, Moscow, in a bizarre order, has asked banks and their employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves. According to the TASS news agency, the bill allows trained bank employees to intercept and take down unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the draft legislation, which has already cleared its third and final reading, mandates banks to install electronic jamming systems. The draft, initially proposed last August and later broadened, still needs to be approved by the upper house, the Federation Council, and receive final assent from President Vladimir Putin before it can become law.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/self-proclaimed-simpson-s-prophet-who-predicted-trump-s-presidency-now-wants-to-become-president-himself-1779875535562">Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections</a><h2>Who pays for the arms and ammunition?</h2>The measure, as per reports, would permit selected banks to intercept unmanned Ukrainian drones. For now, select staff at Russia's central bank, the country's biggest bank, Sberbank, and the ​Russian Cash Collection Association would be allowed to undertake the action.However, the banks would themselves have to fund and install the necessary equipment on their premises. This was confirmed by Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the financial committee in Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, as reported by the RBC News outlet.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-tower-of-babel-and-why-did-pope-leo-warn-about-it-while-talking-about-ai-wion-decodes-1779790151646">Pope Leo warns humanity risks repeating ancient mistake: What is the Tower of Babel and what does it have to do with AI?</a>Russian authorities have increasingly called on businesses to help fund defensive measures as Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks continue to grow in both scale and sophistication. On Tuesday, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia’s most influential business lobby, told President Vladimir Putin that companies are prepared to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to shield their infrastructure from drone strikes.<h2>What triggered this?</h2>This comes as Ukraine struck the central bank's office in Sevastopol in Crimea with a missile on Wednesday. According to local governor Mikhail Razvozhaev, the weapon used in the attack was a British-made Storm Shadow missile, which set the building on fire. This, as per Reuters, was the first attack on a major central bank office since the beginning of the war.The legislation says its purpose is to protect Bank of Russia facilities, including those located in the four eastern Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed, even though it does not fully control those territories.&nbsp;Since Russia launched its military operation against Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv has been regularly striking Russian sites with drones, particularly aiming for energy infrastructure.&nbsp;

As Ukraine intensifies drone strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow has approved a bizarre new measure allowing trained bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves. The proposed law would also force banks to install electronic jamming systems.

As Ukraine ups aerial attacks on Russia, Moscow, in a bizarre order, has asked banks and their employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves. According to the TASS news agency, the bill allows trained bank employees to intercept and take down unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the draft legislation, which has already cleared its third and final reading, mandates banks to install electronic jamming systems. The draft, initially proposed last August and later broadened, still needs to be approved by the upper house, the Federation Council, and receive final assent from President Vladimir Putin before it can become law. Also read | Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections Who pays for the arms and ammunition? The measure, as per reports, would permit selected banks to intercept unmanned Ukrainian drones. For now, select staff at Russia's central bank, the country's biggest bank, Sberbank, and the Russian Cash Collection Association would be allowed to undertake the action. However, the banks would themselves have to fund and install the necessary equipment on their premises. This was confirmed by Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the financial committee in Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, as reported by the RBC News outlet. Also read | Pope Leo warns humanity risks repeating ancient mistake: What is the Tower of Babel and what does it have to do with AI? Russian authorities have increasingly called on businesses to help fund defensive measures as Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks continue to grow in both scale and sophistication. On Tuesday, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia’s most influential business lobby, told President Vladimir Putin that companies are prepared to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to shield their infrastructure from drone strikes. What triggered this? This comes as Ukraine struck the central bank's office in Sevastopol in Crimea with a missile on Wednesday. According to local governor Mikhail Razvozhaev, the weapon used in the attack was a British-made Storm Shadow missile, which set the building on fire. This, as per Reuters, was the first attack on a major central bank office since the beginning of the war. The legislation says its purpose is to protect Bank of Russia facilities, including those located in the four eastern Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed, even though it does not fully control those territories. Since Russia launched its military operation against Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv has been regularly striking Russian sites with drones, particularly aiming for energy infrastructure.

As Ukraine intensifies drone strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow has approved a bizarre new measure allowing trained bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves. The proposed law would also force banks to install electronic jamming systems.

Putin's Russia in bizarre plan asks bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves

A former truck and bus driver from New York has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in an alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn. Jonathan Loadholt, 37, was sentenced by a federal judge in Manhattan after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges linked to stalking and money laundering in the plot targeting the outspoken critic of Tehran.<h2>Iran ordered a hit on Masih Alinejad</h2>US authorities claim that the operation was orchestrated on behalf of Iran’s government and involved plans to surveil and eventually kill Alinejad, who has become one of the most prominent voices campaigning against Iran’s compulsory hijab laws and broader restrictions on women.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/self-proclaimed-simpson-s-prophet-who-predicted-trump-s-presidency-now-wants-to-become-president-himself-1779875535562">Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections</a>According to prosecutors, Loadholt and another man, Carlisle Rivera, were allegedly promised $100,000 for carrying out the assassination.Rivera had already been sentenced earlier this year to 15 years in prison after admitting involvement in the murder-for-hire conspiracy.At Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, Judge Lewis Liman heard arguments from Loadholt’s lawyers, who sought leniency by claiming their client was manipulated by a friend and was not fully aware of the broader assassination plan.They argued that Loadholt was "largely kept in the dark" about the true nature of the operation, although they acknowledged he understood there was potential for "serious violence."In a personal letter submitted to the court, Loadholt admitted wrongdoing and expressed remorse. "It was wrong on every level," he wrote.<h2>FBI reveals plan to track and kill Masih Alinejad</h2>James Barnacle, head of the FBI’s New York office, said Loadholt had been tasked with surveilling Alinejad before the FBI intervened and disrupted the alleged operation.US Attorney Jay Clayton alleged that Iran targeted Alinejad because of her activism exposing what he described as discrimination, corruption and human rights abuses by the Iranian regime. The Justice Department has repeatedly alleged that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed multiple operations against Alinejad over the years.Another suspect, Afghan national Farhad Shakeri, remains at large in Iran. US authorities accuse him of recruiting men for the operation on behalf of the IRGC.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/snake-oil-salesman-removing-snakes-rfk-jr-shares-video-grabbing-live-snakes-with-bare-hands-sparks-backlash-1779861574927">‘Snake oil salesman removing snakes’: RFK Jr shares video grabbing live snakes with bare hands, sparks backlash</a>Alinejad fled Iran in 2009 and later became a US citizen. Through her "My Stealthy Freedom" campaign and massive online following, she encouraged Iranian women to publicly defy mandatory headscarf laws by posting photos and videos without hijabs.The journalist has survived multiple alleged plots against her. In 2022, US prosecutors said another assassination attempt targeting her was foiled at the last minute. Prosecutors also revealed during earlier proceedings that Iranian operatives had allegedly placed a $500,000 bounty on her. &nbsp;

A New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison over an alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn. US prosecutors say the operation was linked to Iran’s government.

A former truck and bus driver from New York has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in an alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn. Jonathan Loadholt, 37, was sentenced by a federal judge in Manhattan after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges linked to stalking and money laundering in the plot targeting the outspoken critic of Tehran. Iran ordered a hit on Masih Alinejad US authorities claim that the operation was orchestrated on behalf of Iran’s government and involved plans to surveil and eventually kill Alinejad, who has become one of the most prominent voices campaigning against Iran’s compulsory hijab laws and broader restrictions on women. Also read | Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections According to prosecutors, Loadholt and another man, Carlisle Rivera, were allegedly promised $100,000 for carrying out the assassination. Rivera had already been sentenced earlier this year to 15 years in prison after admitting involvement in the murder-for-hire conspiracy. At Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, Judge Lewis Liman heard arguments from Loadholt’s lawyers, who sought leniency by claiming their client was manipulated by a friend and was not fully aware of the broader assassination plan. They argued that Loadholt was "largely kept in the dark" about the true nature of the operation, although they acknowledged he understood there was potential for "serious violence." In a personal letter submitted to the court, Loadholt admitted wrongdoing and expressed remorse. "It was wrong on every level," he wrote. FBI reveals plan to track and kill Masih Alinejad James Barnacle, head of the FBI’s New York office, said Loadholt had been tasked with surveilling Alinejad before the FBI intervened and disrupted the alleged operation. US Attorney Jay Clayton alleged that Iran targeted Alinejad because of her activism exposing what he described as discrimination, corruption and human rights abuses by the Iranian regime. The Justice Department has repeatedly alleged that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed multiple operations against Alinejad over the years. Another suspect, Afghan national Farhad Shakeri, remains at large in Iran. US authorities accuse him of recruiting men for the operation on behalf of the IRGC. Also read | ‘Snake oil salesman removing snakes’: RFK Jr shares video grabbing live snakes with bare hands, sparks backlash Alinejad fled Iran in 2009 and later became a US citizen. Through her "My Stealthy Freedom" campaign and massive online following, she encouraged Iranian women to publicly defy mandatory headscarf laws by posting photos and videos without hijabs. The journalist has survived multiple alleged plots against her. In 2022, US prosecutors said another assassination attempt targeting her was foiled at the last minute. Prosecutors also revealed during earlier proceedings that Iranian operatives had allegedly placed a $500,000 bounty on her.

A New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison over an alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn. US prosecutors say the operation was linked to Iran’s government.

Man sentenced in alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad

&nbsp;The 3-Body Problem series, released in 2024 on Netflix, is based on the books written by Chinese author Liu Cixin. They are extremely popular worldwide and translated into more than 40 languages. Liu became the first Chinese writer to win the prestigious Hugo Award, the biggest prize awarded for the best science fiction or fantasy works. In China, the trilogy spawned a whole world with movies, video games, books, magazines and exhibits.<h2>What is the 3-Body Problem trilogy about?</h2> Humanity faces an alien invasion from a three-sun star system where the residents of one planet are in search of a new home. The three suns create a gravitational chaos which leads to their planet being frequently destroyed because of cosmic shifts and extreme weather. As they embark on the journey to Earth that would take 400 years, the San-Ti/Trisolaris civilisation realises they need to stop humans from advancing their technology to prevent them from fighting them when they reach Earth. So they send highly advanced, dimension-bending subatomic particles to Earth as spies and to sabotage scientific experiments.<h2>3-Body Problem: The Physics behind it</h2> In our solar system, the Sun exerts a gravitational pull on all the planets that revolve around it. All of them remain in stable orbits because of the single force being exerted upon them. However, when three suns are introduced into a system, gravitational chaos occurs. The orbits become unpredictable, and the third object alters the paths of the other two; the erratic movement in turn alters the path of the third. Mathematics has no simple formula to solve this problem, as scientists cannot accurately predict how three bodies will interact far into the future.<h2>How the 3-Body Problem led to a murder</h2>A Netflix deal led to a fallout between Yoozoo Game founder Lin Qi and his associate Xu Yao. Yoozoo held the film adaptation rights for the science-fiction trilogy. Xu helped the billionaire gaming tycoon land the Netflix deal for the adaptation of "The 3-Body Problem" in September 2020. Lin was named an executive producer and appointed Xu to lead the 3-Body Universe in 2018.&nbsp; Xu headed up a subsidiary that was in charge of all business related to all the productions related to the books, according to local news reports. In September 2020, Netflix acquired the rights to produce an adaptation of the popular books, and Xu played an important role in striking the deal. But soon after, he was sidelined, which led to resentment. According to local media reports, Xu bought highly toxic substances online, costing hundreds of thousands of yuan. This included alpha-amanitin, a lethal compound found in some poisonous mushrooms.&nbsp;He disguised them as probiotic pills, put them in coffee capsules, water containers and whiskey bottles, and gave them to Lin and other employees. The 39-year-old fell sick after drinking a cup of poisoned tea, was rushed to the hospital and died a few days later. Many others at the company also fell sick but recovered. Shanghai business magazine Yicai Global and other outlets reported Xu was executed on May 21.&nbsp;

China executed Xu Yao, an associate of Yoozoo Game founder Lin Qi, for murdering his billionaire boss after the two had a tiff over a Netflix deal. The 3-Body Problem is at the centre of the murder saga. The show released in 2024, while the books remain popular worldwide. 

The 3-Body Problem series, released in 2024 on Netflix, is based on the books written by Chinese author Liu Cixin. They are extremely popular worldwide and translated into more than 40 languages. Liu became the first Chinese writer to win the prestigious Hugo Award, the biggest prize awarded for the best science fiction or fantasy works. In China, the trilogy spawned a whole world with movies, video games, books, magazines and exhibits. What is the 3-Body Problem trilogy about? Humanity faces an alien invasion from a three-sun star system where the residents of one planet are in search of a new home. The three suns create a gravitational chaos which leads to their planet being frequently destroyed because of cosmic shifts and extreme weather. As they embark on the journey to Earth that would take 400 years, the San-Ti/Trisolaris civilisation realises they need to stop humans from advancing their technology to prevent them from fighting them when they reach Earth. So they send highly advanced, dimension-bending subatomic particles to Earth as spies and to sabotage scientific experiments. 3-Body Problem: The Physics behind it In our solar system, the Sun exerts a gravitational pull on all the planets that revolve around it. All of them remain in stable orbits because of the single force being exerted upon them. However, when three suns are introduced into a system, gravitational chaos occurs. The orbits become unpredictable, and the third object alters the paths of the other two; the erratic movement in turn alters the path of the third. Mathematics has no simple formula to solve this problem, as scientists cannot accurately predict how three bodies will interact far into the future. How the 3-Body Problem led to a murder A Netflix deal led to a fallout between Yoozoo Game founder Lin Qi and his associate Xu Yao. Yoozoo held the film adaptation rights for the science-fiction trilogy. Xu helped the billionaire gaming tycoon land the Netflix deal for the adaptation of "The 3-Body Problem" in September 2020. Lin was named an executive producer and appointed Xu to lead the 3-Body Universe in 2018. Xu headed up a subsidiary that was in charge of all business related to all the productions related to the books, according to local news reports. In September 2020, Netflix acquired the rights to produce an adaptation of the popular books, and Xu played an important role in striking the deal. But soon after, he was sidelined, which led to resentment. According to local media reports, Xu bought highly toxic substances online, costing hundreds of thousands of yuan. This included alpha-amanitin, a lethal compound found in some poisonous mushrooms. He disguised them as probiotic pills, put them in coffee capsules, water containers and whiskey bottles, and gave them to Lin and other employees. The 39-year-old fell sick after drinking a cup of poisoned tea, was rushed to the hospital and died a few days later. Many others at the company also fell sick but recovered. Shanghai business magazine Yicai Global and other outlets reported Xu was executed on May 21.

China executed Xu Yao, an associate of Yoozoo Game founder Lin Qi, for murdering his billionaire boss after the two had a tiff over a Netflix deal. The 3-Body Problem is at the centre of the murder saga. The show released in 2024, while the books remain popular worldwide.&nbsp;

The 3-Body Problem murder: A Netflix deal, fatal poisoning and the most perplexing physics problem

The West Asia conflict escalated sharply on Thursday (May 28) after Kuwait said its air defence systems were intercepting "hostile missile and drone attacks" following fresh US strikes on southern Iran and renewed Iranian threats around the Strait of Hormuz.In a brief statement posted on X, Kuwait’s military confirmed that its air defences had been activated amid the rapidly worsening regional situation. "Kuwaiti air defenses are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks," the country’s armed forces said.The announcement came shortly after Iranian state media claimed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had targeted an American military base in retaliation for US attacks near Bandar Abbas.

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<h2>IRGC targets US bases</h2>According to Iranian broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC has launched a retaliatory attack following what Tehran described as "aggression" by the US military against a location near Bandar Abbas Airport earlier Thursday morning.While Iran did not specify which US base had been struck, the timing immediately raised concerns because Kuwait hosts American military facilities and remains one of Washington’s closest Gulf allies.The latest flare-up began after the United States launched another round of strikes in southern Iran overnight.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mv-harbour-phoenix-case-10-indian-sailors-to-come-home-after-10-months-in-iran-detention-1779858312528">MV Harbour Phoenix case: 10 Indian sailors to come home after 10 months in Iran detention</a><h2>US strikes Iran again</h2>US officials said American forces shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" that allegedly posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also claimed it struck an Iranian drone control station in Bandar Abbas before another drone launch could take place.The fresh military action came just hours after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that Washington would "finish the job" if Iran failed to agree to a peace deal. "Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal," Trump said during a White House cabinet meeting. "Either that or we’ll have to just finish the job."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-carries-out-fresh-strikes-in-iran-as-explosions-reported-in-bandar-abbas-1779926488188">US carries out fresh strikes in Iran as explosions reported in Bandar Abbas</a>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The Middle East crisis is spiralling after Kuwait confirmed its air defences were intercepting “hostile missile and drone attacks” following fresh US strikes on Iran. The dramatic escalation came after Iranian media claimed the IRGC had targeted US military bases in retaliation. 

The West Asia conflict escalated sharply on Thursday (May 28) after Kuwait said its air defence systems were intercepting "hostile missile and drone attacks" following fresh US strikes on southern Iran and renewed Iranian threats around the Strait of Hormuz. In a brief statement posted on X, Kuwait’s military confirmed that its air defences had been activated amid the rapidly worsening regional situation. "Kuwaiti air defenses are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks," the country’s armed forces said. The announcement came shortly after Iranian state media claimed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had targeted an American military base in retaliation for US attacks near Bandar Abbas.

The West Asia crisis is spiralling after Kuwait confirmed its air defences were intercepting “hostile missile and drone attacks” following fresh US strikes on Iran. The dramatic escalation came after Iranian media claimed the IRGC had targeted US military bases in retaliation.&nbsp;

IRGC launches retaliatory strikes on US bases; Kuwait says air defences intercept missiles, drones

US President Donald Trump's Justice Department is going after E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist whom the POTUS was found to have sexually assaulted in the 1990s. The DoJ has launched a criminal probe into Carroll, US media reported late Wednesday (May 27). Trump, who is currently serving as the US president for the second time, has repeatedly urged his Justice Department to take action against his enemies. The latest investigation is set to focus on whether the former columnist committed perjury in her two civil lawsuits against the businessman turned politician. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/snake-oil-salesman-removing-snakes-rfk-jr-shares-video-grabbing-live-snakes-with-bare-hands-sparks-backlash-1779861574927">‘Snake oil salesman removing snakes’: RFK Jr shares video grabbing live snakes with bare hands, sparks backlash</a><h2>Who is E. Jean Carroll?</h2>E. Jean Carroll is an American Journalist and former advice columnist who won two high-profile civil lawsuits against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.In November 2019, she sued Trump under New York's Adult Survivors Act, accusing him of raping her in a department store dressing room in Manhattan in the 1990s. Subsequently, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse. In the second case, she accused Trump of defamation over his malicious public comments denying the assault and defaming her. Trump had publicly sought to describe Carroll as "not his type" and had claimed that she was concocting the abuse to boost her book sales. Carroll won this case as well.Across both civil cases, Carroll was awarded a combined $88.3 million in damages.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/self-proclaimed-simpson-s-prophet-who-predicted-trump-s-presidency-now-wants-to-become-president-himself-1779875535562">Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections</a><h2>Trump's DoJ to probe his victim</h2>According to reports by CNN and The New York Times, federal investigators are now examining whether Carroll committed perjury during testimony connected to her two civil lawsuits against Trump.The investigation reportedly centres around a 2022 deposition in which Carroll stated that she had not received outside funding for her legal battle against Trump. It was later revealed that some legal expenses were reportedly backed by billionaire LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.CNN reported that the criminal inquiry is being handled through the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has reportedly recused himself because he previously worked on one of Trump’s appeals linked to the Carroll cases. &nbsp;

Donald Trump’s Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who successfully sued him for sexual abuse and defamation. The investigation is now focusing on whether she lied under oath. Why is Trump’s DoJ targeting Carroll now? 

US President Donald Trump's Justice Department is going after E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist whom the POTUS was found to have sexually assaulted in the 1990s. The DoJ has launched a criminal probe into Carroll, US media reported late Wednesday (May 27). Trump, who is currently serving as the US president for the second time, has repeatedly urged his Justice Department to take action against his enemies. The latest investigation is set to focus on whether the former columnist committed perjury in her two civil lawsuits against the businessman turned politician. Also read | ‘Snake oil salesman removing snakes’: RFK Jr shares video grabbing live snakes with bare hands, sparks backlash Who is E. Jean Carroll? E. Jean Carroll is an American Journalist and former advice columnist who won two high-profile civil lawsuits against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. In November 2019, she sued Trump under New York's Adult Survivors Act, accusing him of raping her in a department store dressing room in Manhattan in the 1990s. Subsequently, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse. In the second case, she accused Trump of defamation over his malicious public comments denying the assault and defaming her. Trump had publicly sought to describe Carroll as "not his type" and had claimed that she was concocting the abuse to boost her book sales. Carroll won this case as well. Across both civil cases, Carroll was awarded a combined $88.3 million in damages. Also read | Self-proclaimed Simpson's 'prophet' who predicted Trump's presidency makes prediction about 2028 US elections Trump's DoJ to probe his victim According to reports by CNN and The New York Times, federal investigators are now examining whether Carroll committed perjury during testimony connected to her two civil lawsuits against Trump. The investigation reportedly centres around a 2022 deposition in which Carroll stated that she had not received outside funding for her legal battle against Trump. It was later revealed that some legal expenses were reportedly backed by billionaire LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. CNN reported that the criminal inquiry is being handled through the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has reportedly recused himself because he previously worked on one of Trump’s appeals linked to the Carroll cases.

Donald Trump’s Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who successfully sued him for sexual abuse and defamation. The investigation is now focusing on whether she lied under oath. Why is Trump’s DoJ targeting Carroll now?&nbsp;

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