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What Is the 'Blood Covenant' Group and Why Is It Giving $40 Million To Kill Trump?

A group known as Blood Covenant is offering a $40.3 million bounty to anybody who murders Donald Trump. The huge amount has been collected through crowdfunding. The campaign is associated with a former employee of Iran's state media and comes after fatwas by senior Iranian clerics renewed the condemnation after the attacks on Iran's nuclear sites by the U.S.
Jul 14, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Trump's New Tariff Threats Shake Global Markets as EU and Mexico Brace for Impact

Global markets were skittish on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened new 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico as of August 1. Although investors by now are accustomed to tariff talk, European futures fell broadly. Shares were little changed in Asia, and U.S. futures fell, on the eve of some key earnings and inflation data that will help set the tone for the week.
Jul 14, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Google Ropes-in Windsurf AI Talent on Board in $2.4 Billion Tech Licensing Deal Without Taking Ownership

Google has roped in talent from AI coding startup Windsurf in a surprise move that put it ahead of rival OpenAI. Rather than acquiring the company, Google is paying $2.4 billion in licensing fees to use Windsurf's tech in a non-exclusive manner. Windsurf stays separate, but its primary team—including CEO Varun Mohan—comes on board at Google DeepMind to develop next-level AI coding tools.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Megnes Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen Beats ChatGPT in Chess Match Without Losing a Single Piece

World-class chess king Magnus Carlsen beats AI chatbot ChatGPT at an online game. He was victorious in 53 moves without dropping a piece. Carlsen shared the game on X, explaining that he was "bored while travelling." ChatGPT congratulated Carlsen's perfect play, and waved the white flag. The game was an illustration of how even sophisticated AI tools cannot keep pace with Carlsen's chess genius.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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