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Facebook Tweet Email Link Reuters  —  Cambodia’s prime minister said on Thursday he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, lauding his “extraordinary statesmanship” in halting a border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. Hun Manet made the announcement in a Facebook post late on Thursday, accompanied by a letter he said had been sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee hailing Trump’s intervention as an example of his “exceptional achievements in de-escalating tensions in some of the world’s most volatile regions”. “This timely intervention, which averted a potentially devastating conflict, was vital in preventing a great loss…

Facebook Tweet Email Link The former head of the US Food and Drug Administration is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to “Make America Healthy Again” with a challenge to crack down on some of the key ingredients in ultraprocessed foods. In a petition filed Wednesday, the former FDA commissioner, Dr. David Kessler, argued that the agency has the authority to declare that certain sweeteners, refined flours and other additives are not “generally recognized as safe.” Removing that designation, known as GRAS, would force makers of ultraprocessed foods to remove products from the market and reformulate recipes — or try to…

A new era of high-speed rail is about to begin on August 28.Customers will be able to travel on Amtrak’s NexGen Acela high-speed train connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston. The historic launch introduces 28 brand-new trains entering service through 2027 offering 27 percent more seats per departure and expanded weekday and weekend schedules.Amtrak President Roger Harris said in a statement, “NextGen Acela is more than a new train – it’s an evolution of travel. In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Bangkok Reuters  —  Thai prosecutors on Thursday indicted 23 suspects including a construction tycoon and a Chinese state-owned firm for violations that led to the collapse of a building during a powerful earthquake, killing nearly a hundred workers. The partially built 30-story State Audit Office tower in Bangkok was the only building to collapse from tremors emanating from the powerful 7.7 magnitude quake in neighboring Myanmar on March 28. At least 95 people were killed in the incident. The construction of the State Audit Office building was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development, one of Thailand’s…

The U.S. Travel Association has launched the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC) in anticipation of two marquee sporting events that will consume the country, beginning with the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.Meanwhile, the organization praised the Trump administration for forming a White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles three years from now. ASTMEC is a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders that seeks to prepare the U.S. for a pair of successful host efforts in the years to come.According to U.S. Travel, ASTMEC will work closely…

Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, the 19-year-old software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to reports citing local authorities, Coristine — who left DOGE in June but quickly returned to federal service at the Social Security Administration to help improve the agency’s website — was with a female friend around 3 a.m. Sunday in Washington’s Logan Circle when a circle of roughly 10 teens approached their car and made comments about taking it. He reportedly…

The Browser Company has launched a Pro subscription plan for Dia, its new web browser that heavily integrates AI features. The plan costs $20 per month and provides unlimited access to Dia’s AI-powered chat and skills features. The introduction of a paid tier means free users will now face usage limits on AI features. While The Browser Company hasn’t specified exact limits, CEO Josh Miller told The New York Times in July that the browser will remain free for those who use AI features “a few times a week.” Image Credits:Screenshot by TechCrunch Miller also indicated that the startup plans…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media. The specific terms of the agreement were not made available. “Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect,” Lucasfilm said in a statement. “With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:30 AM ET, Thu August 7, 2025 IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a key milestone for global hotel corporations: opening its one millionth hotel room. The leading hospitality company has doubled its brand portfolio to 20 in the last ten years, offering at least one hotel in over 100 countries worldwide. IHG boasts over 6,700 hotels, adding a record number of rooms during the first half of the year.  “Reaching one million rooms reflects the deep trust and confidence our guests, owners and investors place in IHG and our brands,” said Elie Maalouf, CEO of…

Hubble Network’s satellite-powered Bluetooth network is getting a big upgrade.  The Seattle-based startup, which aims to bring to enterprises what Apple’s Find My has brought to consumers, has built a powerful new phased-array receiver that will enable what Hubble CEO Alex Haro calls a “true Bluetooth layer around the Earth.”  This advanced payload will fly on two massive new satellites from four-year-old Muon Space, called MuSat XL, which are slated to launch in 2027. The first two MuSat XL spacecraft will deliver a 12-hour global revisit time and detect Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals at 30 times lower power than…