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On Thursday, Google released the latest version of its powerful LLM, Gemini Pro. The company says Model 3.1 is currently available in preview and will be generally released soon. Google’s new model may be one of the most powerful LLMs ever. Onlookers note that the Gemini 3.1 Pro appears to be a big step up from its predecessor, the Gemini 3. Gemini 3 was already considered a highly capable AI tool when it was released in November. On Thursday, Google also shared statistics from independent benchmarks, including one called “Humanity’s Last Test,” which shows significant performance improvements over previous versions.…
I’ve been researching happiness and human nature for over 12 years, and I’ve found that money is one of the most complex and fascinating factors in living a happy life. While it’s true that money alone can’t buy happiness, it’s true that our spending decisions can both contribute to and detract from happiness. This insight inspired me to design rules that bring more clarity, energy, and freedom to my life. The idea is to take a month where you don’t spend any money. A no-spend month is exactly what it sounds like: a month in which you avoid non-essential purchases.…
listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationThe United Nations announced that the United States has paid about $160 million of the roughly $4 billion in unpaid dues.Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the payments would go toward the U.N.’s regular operating budget.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut the shortfall comes after President Donald Trump’s administration publicly questioned its commitment to the United Nations and cut funding for the international body.Still, on Thursday, President Trump appeared to support funding for the United Nations at the first meeting of the Peace Commission in Washington, D.C.”We’re going to support them financially and make…
Britain’s former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday morning, becoming the first senior British royal in modern history. Later that day, he was photographed leaving the police station. Police said he had been “released following investigation.” This marks an unusual development in the ongoing scandal surrounding King Charles III’s brother, which has intensified since the US Department of Justice released documents providing new insight into his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So what do we know about the former prince’s arrest? Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office,…
Vitor Pereira got Nottingham Forest off to a perfect start as his team cruised to a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage. Despite only being appointed as Sean Dyche’s replacement four days ago, Pereira broke Forest’s three-match winless run and took firm control of the tie, on the verge of clinching a round of 16 encounter with either Real Betis or Midtjylland. Pereira made two small changes to Dyche’s final line-up, using the same formation, but Forest looked vastly improved from the kick-off and took a deserved lead when Murillo’s long-range attack…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sports Newsletter with Alex Sherman. This newsletter brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the world of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox. The future of the NBA’s media strategy was taking shape during this year’s All-Star weekend. The fanfare was always about showcasing the league’s best players. But this year’s event was as much about the league’s partnerships with content creators as it was about the talent on the court. Sponsored by the League, more than 200 global creators…
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI Inc., attends the AI Impact Summit on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in New Delhi, India. Prakash Singh | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNvidia CNBC is in talks to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI as part of a funding round that could value the artificial intelligence startup at $730 billion, CNBC has confirmed. The investment is separate from a $100 billion infrastructure deal announced by OpenAI and NVIDIA in September, said a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. The $30 billion has nothing to do…
Les Wexner speaks in deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Provided by: Republican Watch via YouTubeBillionaire retail mogul Leslie Wexner said this week in Congressional testimony about the notorious sex offender that Jeffrey Epstein would “remove President Donald Trump’s name” as one of the many celebrities he claims to know.Wexner, 88, who was one of Epstein’s major clients and backers, said that Epstein “presented (Trump) to me as a friend,” according to a video deposition released Thursday by House Democrats.But Wexner, a retired founder of Victoria’s Secret’s former parent company L Brands, said he did not believe that Trump and Epstein were…
Bill Gates has declined to give the keynote speech at the AI Summit in India on Thursday, his foundation announced. Billionaire Bill Gates is facing intense scrutiny over his ties to the late convicted criminal Jeffrey Epstein. “After careful consideration, Mr. Gates will not deliver the keynote address to maintain focus on the key priorities of the AI Summit,” the Gates Foundation said in a statement hours before Mr. Gates was scheduled to speak. The reason for the sudden withdrawal was not disclosed. CNN has reached out to the Gates Foundation, India Gates Foundation and summit organizers for comment. The…
Stuttgart suffered a 4-1 defeat at home in the first leg of the play-offs, almost ending Celtic’s hopes of advancing to the Europa League.Martin O’Neill’s side now have a huge task to reverse this draw and advance to the last 16 against Germany next week. But his Europa League hopes were dashed on the pitch, with fractures around the club clearly exposed on Thursday. The match was abandoned seconds after the first whistle as Celtic fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest of the club’s board. In the second half, their own goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was booed. In…