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Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack Cole Tomas Allen selfie before the attack in Washington, D.C., according to a pretrial detention memo filed by prosecutors Wednesday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . A quiet, respected tutor and engineer from Southern California with a "godly" upbringing allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner, shocking those who knew him. Allen's social media accounts under the handle "coldForce" show years of posts criticizing Trump and supporting Ukraine, but contain no indication of violent intent despite the alleged assassination plot.


UK 'invention agency' grants 50m of public money to US tech and venture capital firms

The Guardian

OpenAI's Sam Altman, left, is a backer of Rain Neuromophics, one of the companies that received funds from the UK's Aria, the brainchild of Dominic Cummings, right OpenAI's Sam Altman, left, is a backer of Rain Neuromophics, one of the companies that received funds from the UK's Aria, the brainchild of Dominic Cummings, right Exclusive: Brainchild of Dominic Cummings, Aria is aimed at funding'crazy' scientific projects to benefit the UK Britain's "invention agency" has pledged ยฃ50m of UK taxpayer money to US tech companies and venture capital projects. Dreamed up by Dominic Cummings to fund "crazy" ideas, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) is meant to " restore Britain's place as a scientific superpower ". But a joint investigation by the Guardian and Democracy for Sale, an investigative website, has established that more than an eighth of the agency's ยฃ400m in research and development funding over the past two years has gone to 14 US tech companies and venture capital groups, in some cases, with no clear return for the UK or Aria. One of these companies, Rain Neuromorphics, is also backed by the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, and was reported to be near collapse last year, shortly after winning Aria money. It did not respond to a request for comment; two of its founders appear to have left the company.


Mystery sitter in Holbein portrait could be Anne Boleyn, AI analysis finds

The Guardian

Detail from Holbein's sketch of an unidentified woman, which it is claimed may depict Anne Boleyn. Detail from Holbein's sketch of an unidentified woman, which it is claimed may depict Anne Boleyn. They are two small sketches by the Renaissance master Hans Holbein: one has long been considered to be a portrait of Henry VIII's doomed second wife, Anne Boleyn, and the other is of an unknown woman whose name was lost to time. Now researchers using AI have discovered that the unnamed woman might be the tragic queen after all, while the other figure could in fact be Boleyn's mother. The works, which belong to the royal collection and are known as the Windsor sketch and the Unidentified Woman respectively, were analysed by a team at the University of Bradford, who found that they might have been incorrectly inscribed in the 1700s, leading to a misunderstanding that has lasted centuries.


The World Cup & Passport privilege

Al Jazeera

Game Theory: Who gets to go to the 2026 World Cup? Who actually gets to go to the World Cup? With US President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border. Because while teams qualify on merit, passports don't. Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson explains. The Masters: Golf's segregated past Are Iran's athletes political pawns?


Get Microsoft 365 for 30 off--includes an AI assistant and 1TB storage

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Microsoft 365 is down to $69.99 for a full year, giving you premium Office apps, 1TB storage, and built-in AI tools across your devices. If you're already using Word, Excel, or PowerPoint --even occasionally--this is one of those upgrades that just makes your setup smoother across the board. Microsoft 365 is currently $69.99 for a 1-year subscription (MSRP $99.99), and it bundles together the apps you actually use with features that go beyond basic document editing. That means your files are accessible across devices, backed up, and easy to share without emailing attachments back and forth. One of the bigger upgrades here is the built-in AI assistant, Copilot .


You're drinking prosecco wrong! Scientists reveal why you should never opt for a flute

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Trump reveals'absolutely pathetic' first words he says Bill Maher uttered at fabled White House visit Charles had late-stage ALS and couldn't speak or move. Bigamist pastor's'marriage scam': Five-times-wed author told women God wanted them to be together for twisted ulterior motive, wives say The rat'apocalypse' forcing residents in a northwestern state to catch vermin with their bare hands Kylie Jenner's BFF Stassie reveals dramatic butt reduction in skimpy bikini after cosmetic surgery'regrets' I had agonising acid reflux every day - but then overnight it stopped thanks to something you can buy in any supermarket. With 39 bedrooms, 59 bathrooms and its own X-ray machine, America's most expensive home hits the market for $400million - but will anyone afford to buy it? 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan reveals price of the world's'safest' collar - and it TALKS to your pet Moment'disgruntled former employee' smashed car full of explosives into Portland athletics club caught on camera'She's spiralling badly': How Meghan and Harry have burned ALL their bridges as insiders reveal spectacular fallout with Anna Wintour and Kardashians, money woes - and'problems' that are worse than anyone realises Former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino'living in fear' as he issues astonishing warning after mysteriously leaving intel agency Whether it's a celebration or a bottomless brunch, nothing hits the spot quite like a glass of fizz. But it turns out you've probably been drinking prosecco wrong this entire time.


AI chatbot fraud: the 'gift card' subcription that may cost you dear

The Guardian

Some users view AI chatbots as indispensable for helping run their affairs. But it can come at a cost. Some users view AI chatbots as indispensable for helping run their affairs. But it can come at a cost. AI chatbot fraud: the'gift card' subcription that may cost you dear After subscribing to the Claude chatbot, mystery payments started to appear on one family's credit card bill.


The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

BBC News

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer? When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, serious-faced and clad in black, strolled down a lilac carpet in Saudi Arabia in March, it marked a moment in the US-Israeli war in Iran. In a post on X, he said his visit was to strengthen the protection of lives. Zelensky, who carries the weight of Ukraine's own war with Russia on his shoulders, has been seizing the moment, flying to the Gulf to publicly showcase the international value and marketability of Kyiv's learned-on-the-battlefield military nous in drone warfare. Ukraine says it has now signed deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar - all hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks - to share drone expertise and technology, tightening alliances and benefitting from business - and it hopes defence deals - with wealthy US-allied countries.


Jim Acosta demands CNN fire Scott Jennings after on-air confrontation with panelist

FOX News

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OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app

Engadget

Vibe coding just got a whole lot more adorable. OpenAI introduced AI-generated pets to the Codex app, its agentic tool that helps with coding. These optional animated companions don't do any coding themselves, but serve as a floating overlay that can tell you what Codex is working on, notify you when Codex completes a task or whether it needs your input on something. The new feature lets developers see Codex's active thread, without having to switch away from your current open app. Users can type /pet in to the Codex app to summon or dismiss the companion.