Nvidia-Supported SandboxAQ Unveils Synthetic Molecular Data to Accelerate Drug Discovery

SandboxAQ, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Nvidia and spun out of Google’s research labs, has launched an expansive synthetic dataset designed to revolutionize the early stages of drug development. By generating millions of three‑dimensional molecular structures and pairing each with experimentally validated binding information, the company aims to enable researchers to predict drug‑protein interactions…

Transatlantic Airfares Plummet Amid Shifting Demand and Currency Pressures

Airfares between Europe and the United States have tumbled to levels not seen since before the pandemic, fueled by a confluence of geopolitical jitters, currency fluctuations, and evolving traveler preferences on both sides of the Atlantic. As Western European visitors scale back U.S. trips and American bargain hunters capitalize on low fares, airlines and industry…

US Defence Firms Capitalize on Surge in European Military Budgets

Major American defence contractors are racing to secure a foothold in Europe’s rapidly expanding military market, driven by a wave of budget increases across the continent. With NATO allies pledging unprecedented spending boosts in response to regional security threats, from Russia’s aggression in Ukraine to evolving hybrid warfare tactics, US manufacturers see a unique opportunity…

High Hopes, Hard Truths: Experts Doubt Feasibility of a U.S.‑Made $499 “Gold” Trump Smartphone

As the Trump Organization prepares to launch its inaugural smartphone this August, priced at $499 and offered in a distinctive gold finish, industry observers are raising serious doubts about the likelihood that the device can truly be manufactured in the United States. The company’s claims of domestic production clash with the realities of global smartphone…

Nvidia’s Quantum Ambitions Signal a Turning Point in Hybrid Computing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his keynote address at the GTC Paris conference to argue that quantum computing is on the cusp of a major breakthrough, marking what he termed an “inflection point” for a technology that has long teetered between laboratory promise and commercial reality. According to Huang, advances in hardware, software and partnerships…

Lilly Expands Direct Sales of Zepbound’s Top Strengths to Capture Growing Weight‑Loss Market

Eli Lilly has announced that beginning early August, it will offer the two highest approved strengths of its blockbuster weight‑loss medication, Zepbound, directly to cash‑paying consumers through its LillyDirect website. By adding the 12.5 mg and 15 mg single‑dose vials to its online storefront—already home to lower doses—Lilly ensures that patients who lack insurance coverage or face…

Global Markets Brush Off Middle East Conflict as Investors Focus on Fundamentals

Despite a flare-up in military confrontation between Israel and Iran, global financial markets appear largely indifferent to the geopolitical volatility, maintaining their upward trajectory in recent trading sessions. Analysts and strategists are now grappling with the question: why are markets brushing off what appears to be one of the most serious regional conflicts in years?…

Reddit Harnesses AI Advertising Tools to Boost Revenue and Faces Ethical Scrutiny

Reddit today rolled out two AI‑driven advertising solutions—Reddit Insights and Conversation Summary Add‑ons—with the goal of transforming user discussions into actionable marketing intelligence. By mining its vast trove of community conversations, Reddit aims to deliver real‑time trend analysis to brands, streamline ad creative testing, and embed positive user sentiment directly beneath sponsored content. For a…

India’s Solar Expansion Restrains Coal Generation Through Early 2025

India has recorded an exceptional rise in solar electricity generation during the opening months of 2025, leading to a rare stabilization—and slight reduction—in coal-fired power output despite rising overall demand. Between January and April, solar farms produced nearly one-third more electricity than in the same period a year earlier, reflecting a rapid increase in installed…