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We’ve been reading the autopsy reports for traditional journalism for over a decade, but a fascinating new paper on ArXiv (2606.11176v1) suggests we might be mourning the wrong corpse. The study, which analyzed millions of news articles and their digital consumption patterns, argues that the era of the lone journalist “filing a story” is officially over. In its place? A new kingdom where the…

Bongorama Business IntelligenceVertical: AI | Market StructureDate: 19.06.2026Dateline: Copenhagen The global AI landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and the catalyst might be simpler than many anticipated: pricing. As Western AI providers increasingly rely on intricate, often costly metered billing structures, a powerful counter-narrative is emerging. Developers and businesses in the West…

Let’s face it: the internet we grew up with is dead. Remember the days of dial-up tones, pixelated background GIFs, and static forums? That was Web 1.0—the digital library where you took what you were given. Then came Web 2.0, which built the matrix we’re currently trying to escape: a hyper-connected social playground where we created the content, but a handful of silicon oligarchs owned our…

Bongorama Business IntelligenceVertical: AI | Market StructureDate: 16.06.2026Dateline: Copenhagen Bongorama Analysis. The signal hiding inside the noise of today’s AP wire is not that SpaceX bought a code editor. The signal is that the AI toolchain just underwent a vertical integration event that makes Standard Oil look decentralized. The news: SpaceX has acquired Cursor, the dominant…

Haiti has arrived in the U.S. ahead of the FIFA World Cup and will be calling Stockton University their home base for the next several weeks. Meanwhile, Côte d’Ivoire will be facing Union II in a friendly Monday.

FIFA’s biggest-ever World Cup kicks off on Friday morning, Singapore time. Among the 48 teams in the expanded lineup – Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are among the nations making their debut. Here in Singapore, supporters from these countries are preparing to cheer their teams on. They say just qualifying for the tournament has brought pride, excitement and a chance to share their cultures…

For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking huge excitement and renewed hope among young people. In working-class neighbourhoods, football has long been an…

For decades, publishers depended on search engines to send readers to their websites, where advertising helped fund the creation of online content. But the rise of AI-powered search is changing that model. Researchers like Rand Fishkin say “zero-click” searches are increasingly keeping users inside platforms rather than sending them to publishers, while Rutgers professor Caitlin Petre warns that…

ABC News’ Britt Clennett travels to rural China where the country’s green energy investments, especially in solar energy, have worked to counter higher oil and gas prices.

Mira AI glasses summarise every conversation, live caption 60 languages and fact-check people mid-sentence. Built by the Harvard dropouts who once turned Meta’s Ray-Bans into a privacy nightmare, they’re now playing Meta at its own game. Peter O’Brien tested Mira’s $650 “second brain” (and used it to cheat through his whole report.)

London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city’s streets.

In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the British capital’s history…

This London transport link was designed to help commuters, but it’s now one of London’s top tourist attractions. So the big question is: why does London have a cable car and does anyone actually use it?

As the United States and China compete for dominance in artificial intelligence, energy is emerging as a critical battleground. Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson warns that while the US still leads in AI technology, electricity shortages could become a major constraint as data center demand surges. Former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns says China’s enormous investments in…

Anthropic PBC is in early talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in fresh financing, according to people familiar with the matter, setting the stage for what could be its largest funding round yet. The Claude maker would then be valued at more than $900 billion. Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow reports.

At Yongwasa Temple in Seoul, university students gather every Tuesday to enjoy balanced, plant-based meals provided free of charge. KOREA NOW explores how this community-driven initiative serves as a source of comfort and nutrition for busy youth navigating the challenges of academic life.

It remains the deadliest single attack in the war on Iran so far. On the 28th February, a missile strike hit a school in Minab in Hormozgan Province. 155 people died, including 120 children. According to US media, a preliminary American military investigation found that the strike was made in error: the actual target was an adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guards Military Base. FRANCE 24’s…