November 5, 2025

Young Founders Raise $1.25 Million To Build Gen Z AI Assistant

Young Founders Raise $1.25 Million To Build Gen Z AI Assistant

November 5, 2025 3:46 pm

Two Gen Z entrepreneurs behind Attention Engineering share how they secured early funding and built investor trust in San Francisco’s booming “Cerebral Valley.”

Two young founders in San Francisco are making waves in the city’s fast-evolving Artificial Intelligence scene. Aidan Guo, 19, and Julian Windeck, 23, cofounders of Attention Engineering, have raised $1.25 million in pre-seed funding to build what they call a next-generation desktop assistant powered by AI.

The pair’s startup, which employs five people, aims to create a tool that blends seamlessly into a user’s workflow — learning personal habits, offering proactive insights, and eventually automating tasks across …

AI Security Startup Teleskope Secures $25 Million In Series A

AI Security Startup Teleskope Secures $25 Million In Series A

November 5, 2025 3:30 pm

Founded by former Airbnb engineer, Teleskope aims to redefine data protection with agile AI models as cyber threats escalate, attracting major venture investment.

New York-based cybersecurity startup Teleskope has raised $25 million in Series A funding as it seeks to provide companies with smarter tools to protect their increasingly vast stores of sensitive data in the age of artificial intelligence.

The funding round was led by venture capital firm M13, with participation from Primary Venture Partners and Lerer Hippeau, both of which backed the company in earlier rounds. The latest raise brings Teleskope’s total funding to more than $32 million.

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Avalanche On Nepal: Kills Seven Climbers, Five Still Missing

Avalanche On Nepal: Kills Seven Climbers, Five Still Missing

November 5, 2025 3:19 pm

Rescue teams battle harsh weather as search continues for missing climbers following deadly snow slide on Yalung Ri peak in the Himalayas

At least seven climbers have been confirmed dead and five others remain missing after an avalanche struck a Himalayan peak in north-eastern Nepal on Monday November 3, 2025. The disaster occurred near the base camp of Yalung Ri mountain in the Dolakha district, roughly 09:00 local time (03:15 GMT), according to expedition organizers Seven Summit Treks.

The deceased include climbers from Italy, Canada, Germany, and France, along with two Nepali guides. Authorities say the missing are suspected to

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Sudan’s Mercenary King: Hemedti Rose To Rule Half The Nation

Sudan’s Mercenary King: Dagolo’s Rise To Rule Half The Nation

November 5, 2025 2:23 pm

Camel trader turned to warlord, Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo’s Rapid Support Forces now dominate much of Sudan as violence escalates and global pressure grows.

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, better known as Hemedti, has vaulted from humble desert origins to become one of Sudan’s most powerful and polarizing figures. Today, his paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), controls nearly half of Sudan, marking a dramatic rise shaped by war, wealth, and alliances.

The RSF’s recent capture of el-Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur, underscored Hemedti’s military dominance and dealt a symbolic blow to Sudan’s regular army, led by General

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US: Tapping Rare Earths Aims To Counter China’s Mineral Power

US: Tapping Rare Earths Aims To Counter China’s Mineral Power

November 5, 2025 1:57 pm

U.S.  eyes vast untapped mineral reserves on federal lands to end reliance on China, tackling bureaucratic hurdles and environmental opposition in pursuit of critical supply chain independence.

The United States is renewing efforts to unlock vast deposits of rare earth elements buried beneath public lands, aiming to challenge China’s global dominance in the mining and processing of critical minerals.

Despite holding mineral reserves worth trillions of dollars, the US currently relies on foreign suppliers—especially China, which controls 80% of global rare earth mining and over 90% of processing. These materials are essential in everything from defense systems and medical technology …

Latvia Delays Vote On Istanbul Convention Withdrawal

Latvia Delays Vote On Istanbul Convention Withdrawal

November 5, 2025 10:54 am

Latvia’s parliament has postponed a vote on withdrawing from a landmark European treaty aimed at preventing violence against women, following weeks of political tension and public protests over the move.

Lawmakers agreed on Wednesday to delay the final vote on quitting the Istanbul Convention, the Council of Europe’s 2011 treaty that defines violence against women as a human-rights violation, until after the country’s October 2026 parliamentary election.

The decision followed an appeal by President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who refused to sign the earlier withdrawal measure passed on October 30. Parliament could still approve the exit with another vote, but members …

Trump Ends South Sudan TPS After More Than A Decade

Trump Ends South Sudan TPS After More Than A Decade

November 5, 2025 10:21 am

The Trump administration has announced it will terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals living in the United States, ending more than a decade of humanitarian protection for migrants fleeing conflict and instability.

According to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notice published Wednesday, South Sudan’s TPS designation expired earlier this week. The roughly 232 South Sudanese nationals currently protected under the program now have a 60-day grace period to depart the country before facing possible deportation in early January.

DHS said the decision reflects an assessment that “the conditions supporting South Sudan’s TPS designation …

Japan Deploys Troops To Contain Surge In Bear Attacks

Japan Deploys Troops To Contain Surge In Bear Attacks

November 5, 2025 10:05 am

Japan has deployed military troops to its northern region of Akita after a sharp rise in bear attacks left communities fearful and struggling to respond. The rare operation marks the first time in years that the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have been called in to support wildlife control efforts.

Authorities in Kazuno, a small mountain town surrounded by dense forests, requested military support this week after bear sightings and attacks reached record levels.

According to Japan’s Environment Ministry, more than 100 people have been mauled by bears since April, with at least 12 fatalities, the highest toll ever recorded. Nearly two-thirds …

Guinea: Coup Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Enters Presidential Race

Guinea Polls: General Mamadi Doumbouya Runs For Presidency

November 5, 2025 4:03 am

General Mamadi Doumbouya’s decision to run for presidential seat, deepens concerns over Guinea’s democratic future as key opposition parties are barred from contesting.

The military ruler who seized power in Guinea four years ago has formally entered the country’s presidential race, in a move that has heightened fears of a compromised transition to democracy. General Mamadi Doumbouya, who led the 2021 coup, submitted his nomination papers on Monday November 3, 2025, despite an earlier pledge not to seek office.

Doumbouya arrived at the Supreme Court in Conakry under tight military escort, dressed in his trademark dark glasses and green beret.

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Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

November 5, 2025 3:04 am

Brazilian influencer Lary Simões has publicly alleged that Dutch-forward Memphis Depay is the father of her unborn child — and that he has since refused to discuss the situation or communicate with her. 

According to Simões, the two first met at a birthday party in February 2025 and began a relationship soon afterwards. She claims she discovered she was pregnant just over a month ago, and sent Depay evidence of the positive test. She further alleges that upon learning the news, Depay “completely distanced himself” and has ignored all her messages.

Simões reportedly shared photos, which she says support her …

UPS Plane Crash In Louisville Kills Seven, Sparks Massive Fire

UPS Plane Crash In Louisville Kills Seven, Sparks Massive Fire

November 5, 2025 2:29 am

Seven people were killed and at least 11 others injured when a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, officials said.

The MD-11F aircraft, operating as UPS Flight 2976 and bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, went down at around 5:15 p.m. local time (22:15 GMT), skidding off the runway and striking nearby buildings before bursting into flames. The plane was carrying 38,000 gallons (144,000 liters) of fuel at the time of the crash.

Witnesses reported a series of explosions as the plane ignited on impact, sending thick plumes of black …

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Election, Becomes First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Election, Becomes First Muslim Mayor

November 5, 2025 1:50 am

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history and one of the most prominent left-wing politicians to lead America’s largest metropolis.

Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens known for his grassroots organizing and outspoken stance on economic inequality, defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday’s election. His victory marks a stunning rise for a candidate who was little known outside local political circles just months ago.

“In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the …

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