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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Near $59,500 Amid $469M ETF Outflows, $10.2B Options Expiry Looms
    June 25, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT. Bitcoin slipped to $59,498 after hitting a low of $58,189 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs registered $469 million in net outflows on June 24, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) and Fidelity's FBTC accounting for 77% of withdrawals. Shares in Strategy Inc and Coinbase Global also declined sharply. A significant $10.2 billion bitcoin options expiry on Deribit is set for Friday, with the 'max pain' price point at about $72,000, above the current spot. Despite losses, no mass bitcoin selloff has occurred, with long-term holders maintaining roughly 14.8 million BTC. ETF flows remain a key metric for institutional demand and price movement in the bitcoin market.

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Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

25 June 2026
Bloom Energy plunged 5.2% as it prepares to exit the Russell 2000 and join the Russell Top 200 after a 1,000% stock surge, forcing index funds to rebalance amid a $15 billion one-day equity swing; at $309.18, shares trade 24 times the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guide, still 12% above Barclays’ new target.
Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

25 June 2026
Figma (NYSE:FIG) plunged 9.8% to $16.84—just above its 52-week low—on heavy volume ahead of its addition to the Russell 3000 after Friday’s close, with index funds tracking $12.2 trillion set to rebalance; Figma now trades at about 5x its 2026 revenue guide, 49% below its IPO price, despite 46% Q1 revenue growth and raised guidance, as analysts cite mixed ratings and persistent losses.
Bitcoin Holds $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally Back on Trial

Bitcoin slips near $59,500 as ETF outflows hit options support

25 June 2026
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $469 million in net outflows on June 24, with IBIT and FBTC accounting for about 77% of the total, sending IBIT down 1.1% and MSTR plunging 9.3%; Citi says ETF flows explain 45% of weekly BTC return variation, highlighting outflows as a key signal for investor sentiment as bitcoin tests the high-$50,000s.
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