“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.

Source: Ars Technica

How DeepSeek used distillation to train its artificial intelligence model, and what it means for companies such as OpenAI

DeepSeek's sudden emergence has put the AI industry's focus on a technique called distillation.

Source: CNBC

Pilot of domestic abuse experts helping in 999 call rooms begins in England

Jess Phillips says ‘Raneem’s law’ scheme will support ‘force-wide cultural change’ as initial phase is rolled out

Domestic abuse specialists embedded in control rooms receiving 999 emergency calls will help …

Source: The Guardian

Saudi Arabia hosts alternative summit on Gaza reconstruction

Arab countries are scrambling to find an alternative to US President Donald Trump's plan to turn war-torn Gaza into "the Riviera" of the Middle East and displace the Palestinians living …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Under new bill, Bigfoot could become California’s “official cryptid”

California has a lot of official symbols. But none are cryptids.

Source: Ars Technica

France far-right leader Bardella cancels US speech after ex-Trump aide makes 'Nazi gesture'

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Friday cancelled his planned speech at the right-wing Conservative Political Action Conference in the US after US President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon …

Source: France 24

'America is now an adversary'

Plus, inside the UK's 'right-wing Davos'

Source: Financial Times

African Union: New chairperson faces major challenges

The African Union Commision has new leadership in Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. But how will the AUC handle deepening continental and global crises?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Car owners are bullish on AI agents repairing the US auto industry - here's why

New research reveals that US car owners see agentic AI as a potential game-changer in the car buying and ownership experience.

Source: ZDNet

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding

Democratic party chair Lo Kin-hei would not comment on whether Beijing had put pressure on members

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party, which became an influential voice of opposition before Beijing …

Source: The Guardian

Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia in bid to counter Trump’s ‘Riviera’ Gaza proposal

Leaders from Arab countries met in Saudi Arabia Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza. The summit is aimed at countering US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate …

Source: France 24

Top London restaurants adopt minimum spend to deter bots and influencers

Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong among capital’s eateries combating ‘reservation-squatting’

Source: Financial Times