FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

Delhi riots case: Supreme Court stays order allowing Devangana Kalita to inspect documents

The Supreme Court has intervened in the case involving riot-accused Devangana Kalita by staying a Delhi High Court ruling that granted her permission to review previously disregarded documents in a conspiracy matter. The Delhi Police raised concerns about possible trial delays, leading to the Supreme Court's decision to issue a…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Customer attention crisis: Why businesses must shift from volume to value in messaging

Customer attention has become scarce, forcing businesses to prioritize message value over volume. Verified and consent-based communication now offers a significant competitive advantage for companies. Businesses must also leverage AI to identify the right moment and channel for each customer. Ultimately, making every message count is crucial for success in…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Sebi warns listed firms, regulated entities against rising 'Boss Scam' cyber fraud

Sebi has issued a warning to all regulated entities regarding a rising cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam'. In this scheme, fraudsters masquerade as senior executives to deceive finance teams into executing fund transfers. The scam employs various channels such as email, WhatsApp, and even sophisticated AI tools like…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

Grassroots soccer is easy to overlook. It unfolds in public parks, on unbooked fields and is organized through WhatsApp groups rather than formal institutions. Yet in cities like Guelph, Ont., these gatherings are doing important social work: creating connection, trust and belonging across differences — ones that are often difficult…

The Conversation · Jul 15

Facebook rejected Brian Acton’s job application in 2009: Five years later, it paid him $19 billion to buy WhatsApp

Facebook rejected Brian Acton for a job in 2009. He later co-founded WhatsApp, which grew rapidly. Smartphones changed communication, and WhatsApp offered simple messaging. Facebook acquired WhatsApp for up to $19 billion in 2014. This marked a significant irony in the technology industry.

The Times of India · Jul 14

Meta Platforms Is Moving Closer to Controlling Its AI Supply Chain. Here’s What the Company Is Planning.

Meta Platforms (META) is moving another step closer to building its AI future on its own technology. According to a recent Reuters report, the company plans to begin production of its custom AI chip named “Iris” beginning in September. The chip is expected to support Meta’s growing AI ambitions as...

Barchart · Jul 14

Houston ICE shooting strains already tense relations between U.S., Mexico

Mexico’s president said her government will file complaints and lawsuits over 17 deaths related to U.S. immigration enforcement.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 14

Co-Parenting With Resentment: What Parenting Your Children After Divorce Actually Requires

The resentment doesn't go away just because you signed the papersYou thought the divorce would create distance. Instead it created a schedule. Every Thursday pickup, every WhatsApp message about school fees, every time he shows up looking unbothered while you've been holding everything together, the resentment doesn't soften. It compounds.…

Times Life · Jul 14

Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report

It begins with a follow request. An 18-year-old male accepts one on Instagram from an attractive female stranger. She likes his posts, messages him first, friendly, flattering, quick to move the chat to a messaging app.

The Conversation · Jul 14

A New Report Says Meta Platforms Could Overtake Google AI. How to Play META Stock Here.

Meta’s shares gained after SemiAnalysis predicted the company could leapfrog Google’s AI capabilities within months. How should investors position themselves in META stock?

Barchart · Jul 13