Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah-Linked Banks in Lebanon
BBC,
The Israeli military reported intercepting several missiles launched from Lebanon into Israel. Around 60 projectiles have crossed into Israel, with no casualties reported. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East for the eleventh time since the war began, aiming to address ceasefire talks in Gaza and Lebanon, secure the release of hostages, and resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Turkish-US Based Cleric Gulen Dies at 83
Reuters,
Fethullah Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a failed 2016 coup in Turkey, has died at 83 in a US hospital. Gulen, a former ally of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999. His movement, Hizmet, has been designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey. Erdogan’s government systematically dismantled Gulen’s network after the coup attempt.
Bitcoin Flirts with $70,000 After $2.4 Billion Inflow into ETFs
Bloomberg,
Bitcoin neared $70,000 on Monday as inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) supported investor sentiment. The cryptocurrency rose by 1%, trading at $68,252. Smaller tokens like Ether and Solana also showed narrow fluctuations. The inflow reflects optimism around US regulatory developments related to digital assets.
AI Engineers Develop Algorithm Reducing Power Consumption by 95%
Tom’s Hardware,
Engineers from BitEnergy AI have developed a new algorithm, Linear-Complexity Multiplication (L-Mul), that reduces AI power consumption by up to 95%. The method replaces traditional floating-point multiplication with integer addition, maintaining high accuracy. While current hardware, like Nvidia’s GPUs, isn’t designed to support this algorithm, its potential to significantly cut energy use could revolutionize AI technology.
First Human Infections of Avian Influenza Investigated in Washington State
Washington State Department of Health,
Four agricultural workers in Washington state tested presumptively positive for avian influenza after working with infected poultry. The workers experienced mild symptoms and are receiving antiviral treatment. Washington state is working with the CDC to investigate and manage the outbreak. The state continues to monitor poultry farms and provide protective equipment to workers.
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