Seeks Develop Ukraine

Google’s native multimodal AI image generation in Gemini 2.0 Flash impresses with fast edits, style transfers

It enables developers to create illustrations, refine images through conversation, and generate detailed visuals

VentureBeat - 48m

Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.

BBC News - 4d

Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil

Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.

The New York Times - 3d

Rock, Paper, Grenade — an unflinching portrait of 1990s Ukraine

Artem Chekh’s latest novel is a provocative and moving exploration of his country’s coming of age

Financial Times - 2d

Army chiefs meet in Paris to discuss peacekeeping for Ukraine

Yahoo News - 1d

US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia

Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territory

Financial Times - 1d

The U.S. Agreed to Resume Military Aid to Ukraine

Also, Trump walked back a plan to double metal tariffs on Canada. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - 1d

U.S. and Ukraine Hold Talks on the War: What to Know

Kyiv said it would support the Trump administration’s proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia.

The New York Times - 1d

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine

Plus, a tale of two Rwandas.

The New York Times - 1d

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

BBC News - 19h

Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line

The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.

BBC News - 9h

Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?

Kyiv has backed a temporary truce, but tough questions would need resolving in any final agreement

Financial Times - 7h

A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.

Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.

The New York Times - 6d

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'

Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

BBC News - 4d

Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits

A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.

CBS News - 2d

Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court

After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.

The New York Times - 1d

Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches

Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.

The New York Times - 19h

Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.

NBC News - 9h

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.

Wired - 6d

In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral

The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Sec. of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, 83% of programs gone

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development

ABC News - 2d

Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World

Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.

VentureBeat - 2d

Alphabet aims to slash cost of new nuclear with small reactor deployments, CIO says

Alphabet's Google unit struck a deal last October to buy power from small modular reactors under development by Kairos Power.

CNBC - 2d

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - 1d

French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'

China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.

CNBC - 14h

Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.

Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.

MarketWatch - 11h

Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything

From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.

Wired - 13h

Roche shares pop 5% on $5.3 billion obesity drug deal with Zealand Pharma

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it had struck a deal worth up to $5.3 billion to develop Zealand Pharma's obesity drug candidate.

CNBC - 10h

Google’s Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical World

Google has developed an AI model that gives humanoids and other robots more intelligence—and a tool designed to give them a moral compass too.

Wired - 8h

'Pokémon Go' sells to Culver City-based Scopely in $3.5 billion deal

Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokémon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - 2h

Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.

ABC News - 5d

Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia

It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.

BBC News - 4d

Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv

The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.

The New York Times - 4d

UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'

Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.

BBC News - 4d

What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks

BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 4d

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - 4d