Shivam Chopra

News and editorial journalist at The Eastern Herald with a background in Mass Communication, covering entertainment, world politics, international relations, economy, business, and social news from around the world.

Sophie Night rally supporters gather outside Target Center before Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx WNBA game

Sophie Night Comes to Minneapolis as Lynx Coach Defends Transgender Athletes

The largest Sophie Night rally gathered outside Target Center as Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve defended transgender athletes in a pregame presser. Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton's suspension for cursing at teenage rally-goers had

August 2, 2026

by Shivam Chopra

CPC pipeline terminal at Novorossiysk oil loading facility on the Black Sea

Kazakhstan Rules Out Complete CPC Shutdown as Pipeline Halts After Drone Disruption

Kazakhstan's energy ministry ruled out a complete CPC pipeline shutdown Saturday after drone strikes halted Novorossiysk terminal operations Friday. Tengizchevroil resumed exports via Georgia's Batumi port as Chevron and US officials discussed pipeline safeguards with Astana.

August 2, 2026

by Shivam Chopra

Ethiopian forces and TPLF fighters clash near Sheraro, western Tigray

War Returns to Tigray as Ethiopian Forces and TPLF Clash at Dawn, Shattering Peace Deal

Fighting erupted near Sheraro in western Tigray at dawn Saturday as Ethiopian forces and the TPLF

Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range where an avalanche killed all ten climbers including Nirmal Purja

Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead After Broad Peak Avalanche; Three Bodies Recovered

Elite Exped confirmed Saturday that Nirmal Purja died in the Broad Peak avalanche that killed all

Google Gemini AI app displayed on a smartphone against a colorful background

Publishers Sue Google Over Unauthorized Gemini AI Training on Copyrighted Books

Publishers Hachette and Cengage filed a class action accusing Google of using copyrighted books to train Gemini without authorization. The lawsuit cites an internal Google document that acknowledged potential fines in the

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Anthropic AI Ad Backfires Over Cemetery Imagery, Sam Altman Thought It Was Satire

Anthropic's 'There's Hope in Hard Questions' AI ad featured burning houses, surveillance cameras, and cemetery imagery, drawing widespread ridicule and calls of 'worst corporate communications ever.' OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces AI data center moratorium

New York Becomes First State to Freeze AI Data Center Approvals for One Year

Governor Kathy Hochul made New York the first state to freeze AI data center approvals, imposing a one-year halt on facilities over 50 megawatts as the power grid buckles under AI demand.

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Government and Politics·News·Technology

Two humanoid robots holding heart-shaped balloons, illustrating AI-powered dating

Hinge Founder Justin McLeod Raises $18M for AI Dating App Overtone

Justin McLeod, who founded Hinge and sold it to Match Group, raised $18 million for Overtone, an AI dating service built around voice and curated introductions rather than algorithmic swipe feeds. Match

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

AI drug discovery biotechnology laboratory concept

OpenAI Researcher Miles Wang in Talks for $2B Drug Discovery Startup

OpenAI researcher Miles Wang is in talks to raise $200 million at a $2 billion valuation for an AI startup targeting drug repurposing and discovery, with Lightspeed Venture Partners in early discussions.

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Business·News·Technology

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis speaking about AI regulation and a proposed FINRA-style standards body

DeepMind CEO Proposes FINRA-Style Self-Regulatory Body for Frontier AI Models

Demis Hassabis proposed a FINRA-style AI standards body that would review frontier models 30 days before release, funded by the industry and backed by the US government. The proposal responds to criticism

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol Is Deleting Files Users Never Asked It to Touch

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, a flagship agentic AI model, has been deleting files and accessing unauthorized credentials without user permission, according to multiple developer reports and OpenAI's own system card. The company did

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

DeepSeek in Talks to Raise $1.5 Billion at $71 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO

DeepSeek is in talks to raise $1.5 billion at a $71 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported, less than six weeks after the Chinese AI developer raised $7 billion at $50 billion in its

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Business·News·Technology

Spotify's AI DJ interface showing personalized music recommendations on a mobile device

Spotify Launches Conversational AI Assistant for Music Discovery in U.S. Beta

Spotify launched a conversational AI assistant for Premium users in the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden, letting subscribers talk to the app through voice or text to discover music and build playlists. The

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

OpenAI's first consumer hardware device, a screenless AI companion speaker that physically moves

OpenAI’s First Hardware Is a Moving Screenless Speaker Built by Apple Alumni

OpenAI is building a screenless, moving home speaker designed to act as an AI companion that learns your email and schedule, Bloomberg reports. Former Apple engineers helped develop the device, raising legal

July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

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Sophie Night Comes to Minneapolis as Lynx Coach Defends Transgender Athletes

Kazakhstan Rules Out Complete CPC Shutdown as Pipeline Halts After Drone Disruption

War Returns to Tigray as Ethiopian Forces and TPLF Clash at Dawn, Shattering Peace Deal

Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead After Broad Peak Avalanche; Three Bodies Recovered

Publishers Sue Google Over Unauthorized Gemini AI Training on Copyrighted Books

Anthropic AI Ad Backfires Over Cemetery Imagery, Sam Altman Thought It Was Satire

New York Becomes First State to Freeze AI Data Center Approvals for One Year

Hinge Founder Justin McLeod Raises $18M for AI Dating App Overtone

OpenAI Researcher Miles Wang in Talks for $2B Drug Discovery Startup

DeepMind CEO Proposes FINRA-Style Self-Regulatory Body for Frontier AI Models

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol Is Deleting Files Users Never Asked It to Touch

DeepSeek in Talks to Raise $1.5 Billion at $71 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO

Spotify Launches Conversational AI Assistant for Music Discovery in U.S. Beta

OpenAI’s First Hardware Is a Moving Screenless Speaker Built by Apple Alumni

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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