In anticipation of the historic year for cryptocurrencies with the election of a pro-crypto president, Circle has made a significant donation of $1 million worth of its USDC stablecoin to US President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move is seen as a strong show of support from the tech industry for Trump's administration and its potential impact on the digital asset class. With donations from the tech sector, the inauguration committee is expected to raise over $200 million, with a portion being used for the inauguration event and the remainder for Trump's future presidential library.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who recently won the bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad, took oath as a Member of Parliament in the lower house of the Parliament. She joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP, making it a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament. With a strong victory margin of more than 4.1 lakh votes, Priyanka Gandhi's political journey has now come full circle as she enters active politics after five years of being appointed as the Congress general secretary. Her entry into Parliament comes at a crucial time for the Congress party, who has been facing electoral defeats in recent state elections. It remains to be seen if Priyanka Gandhi can bring fresh energy and revive the party's prospects.
Sports TechnologyEntertainment, "Trump Jokes about Elon Musk's Overbearing Presence at Mar-a-Lago" Former President Donald Trump joked about tech mogul Elon Musk's frequent presence at his Mar-a-Lago estate, making light of their close relationship. While Trump praised Musk for dedicating time to his election campaign, lawmakers noted that some within Trump's inner circle see Musk's continued presence as overbearing. Musk's involvement in Trump's transition team has sparked debate among the former president's allies, with some viewing it as beneficial and others questioning his persistent influence.
In a recent call between incoming US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy, billionaire Elon Musk was also present on the line. Musk, who has been mentioned as a potential member of Trump's administration, was thanked by Zelenskyy for his assistance in providing access to the Starlink satellite internet platform. This raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, especially since SpaceX has lucrative government contracts. The call is being closely watched as Trump signals a shift in the US's involvement with Ukraine, and as Biden's administration has sent significant military and economic aid to the country.
An Air India flight departing from Trichy for Sharjah experienced a technical issue with its landing gear, causing the plane to circle in the sky for over two hours before being able to safely land. Sources say that the protocol in such a situation is to decrease fuel by circling the air space before attempting a landing. Emergency response efforts were put in place before the plane landed, and its political leaders have been busy with Dussehra celebrations.
Samsung has introduced its Galaxy AI suite, which includes features such as Note Assist, Sketch-to-Image, Circle to Search and PDF Overlay Translation, with its flagship Galaxy S24 series earlier this year. However, a report suggests that these features may not remain free to use for much longer, with Samsung hinting at possible fees for certain AI features at the end of 2025. The tech giant has already started rolling out these AI features to its other smartphones, including the Fan Edition (FE) and A-series models. Keep an eye out for the latest updates and possible pricing changes for Samsung's AI suite.
Activision's upcoming game, Black Ops 6, is set to release on October 25th and has already received a lot of attention due to its multiplayer mode, developed by Treyarch. After receiving feedback from the recent beta, Treyarch has made several changes to address player concerns, including map size, weapon balance, and the infamous Winner's Circle feature. The game will also include new features and returning ones from 2020's Black Ops Cold War. With all these updates, it's worth checking out IGN's review to see if Black Ops 6 lives up to the hype.
The newest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will come with the innovative S-Pen on its screen, a feature that has previously been exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip models. Along with this release, Samsung has announced that their One UI 6.1.1 update will bring new AI features to older Galaxy devices, including the popular Circle To Search function. These features will allow users to translate text, scan QR codes, and even get homework help. Samsung has also revealed that a new Sound Search feature, similar to Shazam, will be added to Circle To Search. This update is currently only available for flagship 2024 and 2023 devices, but Samsung has hinted that more features may make their way to other devices in the future.
Despite multiple allegations of sexual harassment and physical contact, Corey Lewandowski, a former advisor to former President Trump, has been welcomed back into Trump's inner circle as a senior campaign adviser. This move has left one of Lewandowski's accusers feeling both distraught and betrayed, expressing concern for the potential harm he may cause to other women. While Trump's previous campaigns were often fueled by Lewandowski's "Let Trump be Trump" mentality, this controversial decision raises questions about the former president's tolerance for those with professional liabilities as long as they remain loyal to him.
The upcoming MRT3 Circle Line project is seeking public feedback through an inspection exercise, allowing for review and suggestions on the proposed project's alignment, site and context plans. The orbital rail line, spanning 51 kilometers in the Klang Valley, aims to improve connectivity and ease of travel for the city's population through integration with existing public transport networks. With designated locations and online resources available, the three-month public inspection exercise will provide detailed information on the planned project.