Chaos at major AI summit as scandal-plagued Bill Gates abruptly backs out and Sam Altman, rival awkwardly avoid clasping hands

Bill Gates abruptly backed out of giving the keynote address at a major AI summit in India on Thursday, in the wake of recently released emails shedding light on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The six-day event in New Delhi was billed as the first forum of its kind in the global south and an opportunity for the host country to flex its AI muscles on the world stage. But attendees say it has been mired by traffic jams, awkward on-stage moments — including a viral mishap involving AI bigwigs Sam Altman and Dario Amodei — and organizational chaos. According…

United Airlines slashing rewards for travelers who don’t own its credit card

United Airlines is revamping its frequent-flyer loyalty program to further reward travelers who carry a United co‑branded credit or debit card, while dialing back mileage earning for members who do not. The airline said the changes are designed to boost adoption and usage of its card products. Across the industry, loyalty programs have evolved…

Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims

Solar flares often disrupt Earth’s upper atmosphere and help power stunning auroras. Now, scientists suggest those same bursts of solar energy might also influence earthquakes.When a solar flare erupts toward our planet, it can subtly rearrange charged particles in Earth’s ionosphere, a region of the upper atmosphere filled with electrically…

Exclusive | Pro-ICE ads reminding Americans of ‘dangerous illegal immigrants’ Biden let in to run in swing states ahead of State of the Union 

A pro-ICE ad campaign reminding Americans of the “dangerous” criminal illegal immigrants let into the country during the Biden administration will hit the airwaves ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address next week.  The 30-second spot, titled “Forget,” will run on national TV and digital platforms this week…

JPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump’s Board of Peace: report

JPMorgan Chase is in talks to serve as the banker for the US-led Board of Peace, a new entity focused on Gaza’s reconstruction that President Donald Trump promotes as an alternative to the United Nations, according to a report. The Wall Street powerhouse is exploring ways to handle financial operations…

China tests world’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine — it generated enough energy to power a house for 2 weeks

China’s megawatt-class airborne wind power system, has completed its first flight – YouTube Watch On A Chinese energy firm has successfully tested an experimental blimp-like wind turbine capable of generating energy in the skies above cities and inland communities.Developed by Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology, the S2000 airborne wind energy…

PFL CEO John Martin fighting for better future of MMA organization

The Venn diagram of top executives and amateur mixed martial artists doesn’t feature much crossover, but Professional Fighters League can count its CEO in that middle overlapping area. “I wasn’t that great as a fighter,” John Martin, who took the helm of the MMA promotion last July, conceded Wednesday to…

What is frozen shoulder? The weird menopause symptom everyone’s talking about

Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties…

Facebook rival’s shares plunge 10% as move to cut hundreds of jobs shocks investors

Pinterest will trim less than 15% of its workforce, the social media platform said Tuesday, as it plans to reallocate resources to its artificial intelligence-focused roles and strategy. Shares of the company, however, tumbled nearly 10% after its AI pitch failed to ignite investor enthusiasm, underscoring heightened competition from TikTok and Meta-owned Facebook and…

Lakers get the message after Redick’s team meeting

Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t outright call out star guard Luka Doncic’s passing — or lack of it — after the team’s Thursday loss to the Clippers. But he also didn’t absolve Doncic from any fault in the issue, saying that Doncic has “got to trust the pass…[when] he’s playing…

Whale comes in with .1 million wager on this Super Bowl 2026 bet

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The sharks are beginning to circle Super Bowl 2026. Jeffrey Benson, the Director of Operations at professional betting-friendly sportsbook Circa in Las Vegas, posted…

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