The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It | WIRED
The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-var-at-the-2026-world-cup-isnt-the-technology-its-who-interprets-it/
Prime Intellect raises $130M Series A to help enterprises build their own AI agents
Prime Intellect raises $130M Series A to help enterprises build their own AI agents | TechCrunch
The round, led by Radical Ventures, values the two-year old startup at $1 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/prime-intellect-raises-130m-series-a-to-help-enterprises-build-their-own-ai-agents/
At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say
At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say - CNA
Police are still investigating the cause and number of casualties.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/least-5-people-killed-in-fire-in-antwerp-apartment-tower-belgian-police-say-6225841
NEA’s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI
NEA’s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI | TechCrunch
What will it take for personal AI agents to finally click? NEA partner Tiffany Luck joins Equity to discuss that, this year's AI IPOs, and the startups helping enterprises track their AI spend.
https://techcrunch.com/video/neas-tiffany-luck-says-enterprises-are-still-figuring-out-their-ai-roi/
Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers | WIRED
The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-camera-chief-thinks-ai-can-give-you-superpowers/
Anthropic taps TCS to scale its enterprise AI deployments
Anthropic taps TCS to scale its enterprise AI deployments | TechCrunch
The partnership will see TCS creating a business unit focused on deploying Anthropic's AI models to its customers.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/anthropic-taps-tcs-to-scale-its-enterprise-ai-deployments/
Why enterprise AI will be a major focus at VivaTech 2026
Why enterprise AI will be a major focus at VivaTech 2026 | TechCrunch
While Silicon Valley continues pushing aggressively into large language models and consumer-facing AI products, many European companies are focused on applying AI to complex systems already embedded into everyday life.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/why-enterprise-ai-will-be-a-major-focus-at-vivatech-2026/
The DOGE Boys Get VC Funding to Support Their Latest Enterprise
The DOGE Boys Get VC Funding to Support Their Latest Enterprise | WIRED
Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-doge-boys-get-vc-funding-to-support-their-latest-enterprise/
Slot exits Liverpool one year after EPL triumph
Arne Slot leaves Liverpool with immediate effect - ESPN
Liverpool have confirmed that head coach Arne Slot will leave the club with immediate effect.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48918413/arne-slot-leaves-liverpool-immediate-effect
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals
At Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals | TechCrunch
Databricks Co-founder, Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji, will unpack the shift on enterprise AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register to join.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/techcrunch-disrupt-2026-databricks-co-founder-on-what-kills-enterprise-ai-deals/
Lindsey Graham turns heads with perplexing remark as Trump weighs peace deal
Lindsey Graham turns heads with perplexing remark as Trump weighs peace deal - Raw Story
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) turned heads on Saturday after openly questioning why the U.S. war against Iran "started to begin with,” despite having personally lobbied for the United States to launch it.Graham’s remarks come amid reports that President Donald Trump – who Graham notably didn’t nam..
https://www.rawstory.com/lindsey-graham-2676935420/
NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people
NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people | TechCrunch
The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the largest recorded breaches of 2026.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/18/nyc-health-and-hospitals-says-hackers-stole-medical-data-and-fingerprints-during-breach-affecting-at-least-1-8-million-people/
Villa clinch UCL spot to leave Liverpool's in doub...
Aston Villa clinch UCL spot to leave Liverpool's in doubt - ESPN
Aston Villa secured qualification for next season's Champions League with a 4-2 win over Liverpool at Villa Park on Friday, which left the Merseyside club's place in Europe's premier competition still in doubt.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48780677/aston-villa-champions-league-place-liverpool-premier-league
Israel passes law establishing military tribunal for Oct 7 perpetrators
Israel passes law establishing military tribunal for Oct 7 perpetrators - CNA
JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament has passed a law establishing a special military tribunal to try Palestinian militants accused of taking part in Hamas's Oct 7, 2023, attacks, under which the death penalty could be handed down.The bill received support from coalition and opposition lawmakers..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-passes-law-military-tribunal-oct-7-perpetrators-6115891
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran counterproposal
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran counterproposal - CNA
WASHINGTON: Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday (May 12) after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" as Tehran rejected a
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-peace-deal-hopes-fade-trump-rejects-garbage-counterproposal-6115066
