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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is shifting its focus from research to commercialization, seeking product management and design talent to develop intelligent products based on its language models. The company, known for its cost-effective R1 model, is also hiring C-suite executives and preparing to launch its R2 model. DeepSeek's open-source approach contrasts with its American counterparts.

Ben Affleck revealed that his father, a janitor at Harvard, served as the inspiration for 'Good Will Hunting.' Affleck and Matt Damon wrote and starred in the film after facing rejection for lead roles. The story revolves around Will Hunting, a mathematical genius janitor at Mit, guided by his mentor, and the film garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Karenna Groff, former Mit soccer star and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year, tragically died with five others, including her parents, brother, his partner, and her boyfriend, when their small plane crashed in Copake, New York. The plane, piloted by Groff’s father, went down shortly after reporting a missed approach.

Bharti Airtel has reportedly asked the government to exchange its statutory debts for equity. The company owes the government over Rs 70,000 crore. This includes around Rs 40,000 crore in AGR dues. Airtel believes this move will save cash. It will also allow the government to invest in a growing company. The government previously used this method with Vodafone Idea.

Karena Groff, the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former Mit soccer player, tragically died in a plane crash in upstate New York along with six others, including her family and boyfriend. They were en route to the Catskills to celebrate her 25th birthday and Passover when the twin-engine plane crashed after the pilot reported a missed approach.

Dr. Joy Saini, along with her husband Dr. Michael Groff, their children Karenna and Jared, Jared's partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and Karenna's boyfriend James Santoro, tragically died in a plane crash in Copake, New York. The twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Westchester County Airport, en route to Columbia County Airport.

Protesters gathered in Cambridge on April 19, 2024, to accuse Harvard University of censoring pro-Palestine speech while aligning with US President Donald Trump's policies. Organized by groups like Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine, demonstrators criticized Harvard’s investments in Israel and its suppression of academic freedom. Counterprotesters tried to disrupt the rally, but the event proceeded with speeches, a march, and calls for justice for Palestine. The protest highlighted faculty dismissals and recent student visa revocations.

Over 4,000 foreign students, many from India, face deportation under US President Trump's immigration crackdown, triggering legal battles and institutional support across campuses. Universities advise affected students to stay enrolled and seek legal help while warning against international travel. With international students contributing $44 billion to the US economy, educational leaders warn of the threat to academic excellence and global talent. Arrests tied to minor infractions and protests have intensified student anxiety and self-deportations.

A new study suggests Google's search dominance stems from users' reluctance to explore alternatives, not solely superior quality. Incentives, like paying users to try Bing, showed a surprising number stuck with the alternative. This research is influencing the Google monopoly trial, with proposals for consumer campaigns promoting search alternatives to reshape the market.

Actor Harshvardhan Rane is currently busy shooting for his film 'Deewaniyat' with Sonam Bajwa.

The Presidents’ Alliance, representing over 570 campus leaders, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's mass termination of SEVIS records for international students. The lawsuit argues these terminations lack legal basis and violate due process, impacting students' education, employment, and legal status. The alliance seeks to protect international students' rights and institutions' ability to support them.

Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan's team has detected dimethyl sulfide (DMS) on exoplanet K2-18b, a potential biosignature produced by living organisms like marine algae on Earth. This discovery, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, marks a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life. The presence of DMS suggests K2-18b could be an ocean-covered world teeming with life.

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse and advocate for victims, has died by suicide at age 41 in Australia. She played a crucial role in investigations against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Giuffre had accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse and was involved in legal proceedings, settling out of court in 2022.

Anika Groff is the only surviving member of the Groff family, as all other family members were killed in a plane crash in upstate New York on Saturday. The private plane was on a trip to the Catskills for the birthday celebration of Anika's sister Karenna Groff, a celebrated student-athlete named the NCAA woman of the year in 2022.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station successfully fermented miso, a Japanese staple, marking the first deliberate food fermentation in space. The resulting "space miso" exhibited a distinct flavor profile, described as more strongly roasted and nutty compared to its Earth-based counterparts. Scientists believe microgravity and increased radiation may have influenced the fermentation process, potentially impacting microbial growth.