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Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit Found Dead with Gunshot Wound, Hours After Sudden Dismissal by Putin Amid Corruption Probe

Only hours after President Putin had sacked the official, Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was discovered dead. Aides say that his apparent suicide was a reaction to mounting pressure over war-related scandals and a wide-ranging corruption investigation in Kursk. Facing drone attacks and leaks atop a collapsing sector, Andrei Nikitin was appointed his successor, in another sign of growing divisions inside Putin's government.
Jul 8, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Ruoming Pang joins MSL

Who Is Ruoming Pang? Apple's AI Chief Joins Meta's Superintelligence Lab

Ruoming Pang, who currently leads Apple's foundation AI models, is leaving to join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. Pang's departure underscores challenges in Apple's AI division and Meta's aggressive bid for AI supremacy. Pang's move and more high-profile hires have helped Meta evacuate its position in AI leadership — as Apple has had to take a step back and sort out its own AI story in the shadow of internal shifts and a stagnation in innovation.
Jul 8, 2025
By Anshul Panda
TikTok

What is M2 and How It Could Change TikTok for 170 Million US Users

TikTok is working on a follow-up to its hit app, internally known as "M2," which will release to the U.S. on September 5. It comes as a deal to sell TikTok's American operations to a group of non-Chinese investors ears completion. Oracle is also expected to play a central role. The modification was made under strong US legal pressure and amid concerns over privacy, but China's approval is still needed.
Jul 7, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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A Democratic vs a Totalitarian State

A Democratic vs a Totalitarian State

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