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Apple kicked off its annual developer conference with bold promises about AI. The company, CEO Tim Cook said, would be “introducing new technologies and innovations that push the limits on what’s possible.” But its slew of announcements — centered on a brand-new “Siri AI” — had more to do with catching up.After almost entirely neglecting Siri and punting its AI promises down the road in 2025, Apple went all in on the tech this year. It pitched Siri as an all-encompassing virtual assistant that ties together all your Apple devices, with multimodal features, a dedicated app, an all-in-one AI agent…
StarkWare and Sui launched new privacy features this week that allow users to conceal transaction data without fully sacrificing auditability or regulatory oversight.StarkWare said Tuesday that it launched STRK20, a privacy framework for ERC-20 tokens on Starknet that allows users to shield balances and transaction data while providing mechanisms for disclosure under certain circumstances.Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, told Cointelegraph that “compliance-ready” does not mean STRK20 itself determines legal compliance or guarantees regulatory approval. He said the framework is built around a risk-based model in which privacy is conditional rather than absolute, with screening applied at entry into…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! For years, summer style has been dominated by breezy beige pants in shades of white, beige and oatmeal. But Summer 2026 is looking a lot more colorful. From bold stripes to tropical prints and cheerful gingham, statement-making pants are quickly becoming the trend fashion lovers can’t stop wearing. Colorful pants do all the heavy lifting for an outfit, turning a basic tank or white tee into something that looks thoughtfully styled. Better yet, these 17 eye-catching pairs start at just…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before lawmakers over the escalating wave of insecurity across the country, particularly in the North-west region. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The motion highlighted a series of deadly attacks, kidnappings and mass abductions across Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Jigawa states, which lawmakers described as evidence of a deteriorating security situation despite ongoing military operations. Presenting the motion, Mr…
Peggy Ovire, the estranged wife of actor Freddie Leonard, has publicly accused him of delaying their ongoing divorce proceedings and made allegations about circumstances she claims contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. The actress made the claims in a series of posts shared on her Instagram Story on Tuesday. According to Ovire, Leonard was the one who initially sought the dissolution of their marriage. In one of the posts, she urged the actor to attend a scheduled customary court sitting, alleging that he failed to appear after being served court documents. “Please don’t avoid coming to the customary court…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has charged senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to remain proactive, intelligence-driven and adaptive in addressing the evolving security challenges confronting the nation. The charge was given during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026. The conference brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers to review the nation’s security situation and assess ongoing policing strategies. Addressing the officers, the Inspector-General of Police…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has clarified that official results of the party’s recently concluded primary elections are yet to be released nationwide. The party made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, while reacting to reports of removal of some candidates from the list of winners in Kano State. Reports had emerged on Monday purporting that some candidates loyal to the NDC vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were removed. Clearing the air, NDC said it has not “released any official results of primary elections in any state”, urging the public and party members to “disregard…
A member of the Sokoto Community Guards has been killed and several people abducted after suspected bandits attacked Sabon Birni town in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Monday night. The attack was confirmed by the lawmaker representing the area in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, who said people were taken, but the exact number remains unclear. He explained, “I cannot give the exact number of people abducted because Sabon Birni is not a small community. Some residents may have fled into nearby bushes, while others might not have been in town at the…
Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he celebrates whenever a divorce happens. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that he celebrates divorces because he believes that at least one of the partners was going through difficult times in the marriage. According to him, the end of such marriage is a relief for at least one of the partners. While emphasising his support for divorce, the comedian said it is a better option than toxic marriage. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a subject of interest from Leicester City, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Sky Bet Championship following a number of impressive performances for Wrexham last season. The 24-year-old’s future at Wrexham however remain uncertain with less one year remaining in his contract. The Red Dragons have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson which could push Okonkwo down to second choice at the club. According to an AllAboutLeagueOne, Leicester City are desparate to sign the former Arsenal shot stopper. The Foxes were relegated to League One last…
