In a revelation poised to ignite debate across the global music industry, the rock band known as The Velvet Sundown, which recently surged in popularity amassing more than 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has publicly disclosed that the entire project, including its visual identity and musical compositions, was generated using artificial intelligence. The band’s…
A rock band known as “The Velvet Sundown,” which had achieved significant traction on the music streaming platform Spotify, amassing over 1 million monthly listeners, has made a startling announcement: the entire project, including its purported musicians, is an artificial intelligence (AI) creation. The revelation sends a new jolt through a music industry already grappling…
Washington D.C. – The World Bank is significantly accelerating its global initiative, first launched in 2017, aimed at dismantling deeply rooted gender inequalities within the transport sector. These concerted efforts leverage a multi-faceted approach encompassing operations, capacity building, rigorous analytics, and strategic partnerships. A key metric highlighting the scale of this commitment is that a…
A new report from the prestigious Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science has delivered a sharp assessment of the evolving financial landscape, revealing that climate change litigation is now firmly recognized by “prominent market actors as a financially material risk”. This finding marks a significant pivot in how institutions…
Los Angeles, CA – July 2, 2025 Kendrick Lamar, a titan of contemporary music, has once again etched his name into the annals of chart history, according to the latest Billboard listings dated July 5, 2025. The acclaimed artist has simultaneously broken two significant records on the prominent music tracking charts, underscoring the enduring impact…
Tensions in the Middle East have dramatically escalated following a direct exchange of missile strikes between Iran and Israel, an eruption that occurred hours after the United States conducted bombing raids on key Iranian nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump confirmed the American military action, stating that strikes had targeted and successfully “obliterated” three significant…
Washington/Tehran – In a significant escalation of tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, June 21, 2025, that the United States military had conducted targeted airstrikes against three key Iranian nuclear facilities. The sites struck were identified as Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform…
WASHINGTON – The United States military launched targeted strikes against three pivotal Iranian nuclear facilities – Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan – late Saturday evening, June 21, 2025, which corresponded to early Sunday local time on June 22, 2025. [1, 7] President Donald Trump announced the military action, characterizing the operation as a “spectacular military success.”…
A significant escalation unfolded in the Middle East as the United States military launched strikes targeting three key nuclear sites within Iran. The actions, confirmed by Washington, saw American forces strike facilities identified as Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. President Donald Trump characterized the strikes as a “very successful attack,” indicating the administration’s assessment of the…
The Evening Update from The Straits Times on June 22, 2025, offered a broad spectrum of headlines, capturing significant developments from international diplomacy and geopolitical tensions to local cultural showcases and shifts in the entertainment landscape. This daily digest provides readers with a comprehensive snapshot of the day’s most important events, spanning critical global affairs…
