Beijing startup Moonshot AI halted new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model after demand surged sixfold within days of launch, overwhelming GPU compute capacity, as the company simultaneously pursues a $30 billion Hong Kong IPO.

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10 crew members including four Indian nationals, adding to the rising toll of civilian maritime workers lost to the conflict's expansion into the Black Sea's commercial shipping lanes.

Yemen's Houthi movement declared an immediate naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday, citing retaliation for a Saudi strike on Sanaa's international airport, in a move that threatens Red Sea shipping at a moment when the corridor is already strained by the ongoing Iran-US war.

Joint Chinese and Russian naval forces conducted live-fire drills inside Japan's exclusive economic zone Tuesday in what defense analysts called an unprecedented escalation, prompting a formal Tokyo protest and forcing Japan to confront a form of military pressure with no established legal remedy.

Bangladesh signed an MoU recognizing Chinese as its third language after PM Tarique Rahman's summit with Xi Jinping. Sixty-three army teachers are now selected for Mandarin training, the first step in introducing Chinese education across all army-run schools.

Khalil al-Hayya won Hamas's leadership by a single vote on Sunday, claiming 35 of 69 politburo votes against Khaled Meshaal. The Gaza negotiator fills a two-year vacancy since Sinwar's killing, with Gaza's ceasefire and political future unresolved.

Lebanese civilians return to Bint Jbeil villages under the pilot zone framework, but residents say Israel never occupied them. The ceasefire's first phase reveals the gap between diplomatic symbolism and actual Israeli withdrawal.

Two Greek-owned tankers burned in Hormuz on the tenth night of US strikes on Iran, while the IRGC claimed to have struck US HIMARS in Kuwait and radar in Bahrain. Senate Democrats called for a congressional vote to end the war.

A federal court approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement Monday, distributing $3,000 per work in the largest copyright payout in US history. But a judge also ruled AI training on copyrighted text is fair use, possibly undermining future author lawsuits.

Daniel Ortega declared Nicaragua will hold no more elections at the Sandinista revolution anniversary. The announcement formalizes an authoritarian consolidation that has jailed seven presidential candidates and expelled the Catholic Church since 2018.

Marriage is about a shared life, planning for the future, buying a home, raising the kids, preparing for your golden years, and giving each other emotional support. Most married people run their finances in a combined way, but a big decision that should not be overlooked here is whether your life insurance should be separate or joint. Sometimes couples buy ...

Here is something that everyone in the industry knows but nobody particularly advertises: the men who look best on a red carpet, at a premiere, in a meeting at CAA, or walking into a table at Nobu on a Tuesday night are almost never wearing something they picked off a rack. The suit that photographs […] The post Why custom made suits are Hollywood’s ...

Santa Monica culinary legends Greg and Yunnie Morena are extending their tentacles and will open the West Side Oyster Club on Friday, June 26. The Morenas’ connection to Santa Monica’s food and hospitality runs deep. Yunnie’s Korean-American parents founded SM Pier Seafood, now The Albright on the Santa Monica Pier, in 1977. The new seafood […] The ...

As summer temperatures arrive and Prime Day shopping lists begin to take shape, many homeowners are looking beyond the usual gadgets and considering upgrades that improve everyday comfort. Air quality products, smart home devices, and cooling solutions are all expected to be popular categories this season, and one product that stands out for combining all ...

Perhaps youve already noticed a significant lifestyle shift unfolding across the world, one that has become especially visible in Los Angeles, where residents are increasingly redefining what it means to have a social life. In a city historically synonymous with a late-night club scene and sprawling bar culture, social wellness is actively moving into the ...

There are professionals who work in a field, and there are professionals who define it. Dr. Serkan Aygin belongs firmly in the second category. Over the course of nearly three decades practicing in Istanbul, he has treated patients from every inhabited continent, received recognition from medical institutions across Europe, and built a clinic that has […] ...

GetQR is striving to empower QR codes to live up to their name and finally deliver the kind of routine, quick results consumers expect. Over the past several years, QR codes have undergone an evolution before the very eyes of general consumers. What were once static utilities have since transformed into dynamic, data-driven business tools. […] The post ...

A British born programmer who appeared in Jonathan Gruber’s “Upheaval” is now rewriting what luxury hospitality looks like in Brickell The first time most people will see Charley Olmer on camera, she is not in a Miami lobby or on a rooftop. She is in Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin, the Jonathan Gruber documentary […] The post From a ...

In the world of heavy manufacturing, some of the most critical jobs still depend on processes that havent changed much in decades. Shipyards, infrastructure projects, energy systems, and defense work all rely on skilled welders, yet quality control in these environments remains largely reactive. Sophia Millar, co-founder and CEO of Sonibel Instruments, saw ...

As conversations around identity, technology, and cultural memory continue beyond the recently concluded AAPI Heritage Month, Random Access Memory: Internet Art arrives at a particularly resonant moment. Running from March 15 to September 27, 2026, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the exhibition, curated by Andrew Witte, brings together works by Zhanyi ...

The World Cup has descended on LA, bringing an endless party atmosphere with it between the actual matches you can catch in Inglewood, the impromptu street celebrations, and watch parties across the city. One of our favorite ways to gather is Copa del Rave, which unites the beautiful game with LAs beautiful party scene […] The post Beautiful Game and the ...

This Saturday, June 27, Sender One is celebrating its 14th anniversary with The Crux Anniversary Comp at its flagship LAX location. The celebration includes a full-day bouldering competition and community event featuring vendors, live DJ, raffle prizes, food trucks, and a $2,000 cash purse. With six locations throughout LA and OC, Sender One is an […] The ...

In today’s digital economy, businesses rely on cloud infrastructure more than ever before. Whether customers are booking flights, processing online payments, accessing healthcare services, or utilizing artificial intelligence applications, cloud-based systems have become the backbone of modern operations. According to industry forecasts from Gartner and ...

In Los Angeles, a prospective tenant who does not hear back within a few hours has usually already moved on. The city’s rental market is competitive enough that speed is not a bonus. It is a basic requirement for converting an inquiry into a lease. Most agents understand this. The problem is that the systems […] The post Real Estate Professionals Lose ...

On any given night in Los Angeles, someone is discovering Vogue for the very first time. Some arrive because they saw it in a music video. Others watched a performance online. Some simply want to dance. What many dont realize is that behind the movement exists a culture, a history, and a community that has […] The post From Ballroom Floors to Citywide ...