Today: 25 June 2026

Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • TIG Advisors Increases Stake in JTC plc to 1.48% via Derivatives
    June 25, 2026, 10:06 AM EDT. TIG Advisors, LLC, acting as discretionary investment manager for AlTi Global, Inc., disclosed an increase in its position in JTC plc securities to 1.48%. This holding corresponds to 2,590,926 derivative contracts, representing the firm's exposure after dealings on June 24, 2026. The filing under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code reveals TIG Advisors' continued strategic investment. The increase involved purchasing 13,700 units at a price of 1,321.00 pence each, boosting their long position. This disclosure ensures market transparency about substantial holdings in JTC plc ahead of any potential corporate actions or offers.

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SanDisk rally faces AI memory test after Micron earnings

Sandisk Move Impacts Micron Rally and Nasdaq-100 ETF Math

25 June 2026
Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) surged 15.3% premarket to $2,206.75 after Micron’s strong memory outlook, adding about $940 million to QQQ’s Sandisk stake and boosting the ETF by 20 basis points; Citi raised its SNDK price target to $2,500, citing tight NAND supply, but analysts warn pricing power could fade if supply rebounds.
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