Tech C.E.O. Pays $400,000 to Conduct the Toronto Symphony Mandle Cheung, a 78-year-old amateur conductor, led a performance of Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony over the objections of some musicians.

Mandle Cheung, a 78-year-old amateur conductor, paid the Toronto Symphony nearly $400,000 to lead it for one night. Cheung led a performance of Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony over the objections of some musicians.

Tags from the last 30 minutes 🧭:

1. #art
2. #TheArchers
3. #Glastonbury
4. #oc
5. #BeyondTheGates
6. #LetterboxdFriday
7. #NeKayyumNeKK
8. #Glasto
9. #LoveIslandUSA
10. #LastFourWatched

Ad: @terraprotege.bsky.social.

“No reyes, no Bezos”: las protestas expulsan la boda del fundador de Amazon del centro de Venecia El descontento ciudadano ha provocado que la celebración se tenga que realizar desde la aislada isla de San Giorgio Maggiore

La "boda del siglo" de Jeff Bezos no se celebra en Venecia: las protestas ciudadanas expulsan al fundador de Amazon del centro de la ciudad

Unos neurocientíficos creen haber encontrado el truco para resolver los problemas más complicados: echarse una siesta Seguramente, en alguna ocasión te has obcecado en encontrar la solución a un determinado problema y, por más que te empeñas en encontrar una solución, nada,...

Una siesta reponedora, siempre :) www.xataka.com/medicina-y-s...

Stellar en La Nube: USD $150.000 para construir en Web3

Este miércoles 25 en La Nube Cowork, descubre cómo acceder a fondos, oportunidades y herramientas para emprender en blockchain.
👉 Inscríbete gratis en: lu.ma/umxg1sfh
#NubeCowork #Web3 #Blockchain

🌍 Global shifts: Germany’s confidence index spikes; Trump weighs military action as US jets head to the Middle East; China preps for peak oil demand amid EV boom & evacuates citizens from Israel/Iran. #Germany #USMiddleEast #ChinaEV #GlobalNews

German investor confidence soars (ZEW 47.5), with growth set to resume at +0.3% in 2025 thanks to €46B tax relief & €500B infra plan. ECB cautious amid global risks. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

🚀 #Bitcoin holds at ~$107K with $1.3B weekly ETF inflows amid macro resilience. 🐋 #Ethereum consolidates in $2.4–2.8K range as $583M ETF inflows & DeFi/staking boom spark optimism. 🌟 #Stellar gains from #PYUSD launch and proposed Nasdaq index listing. #Blockchain #CryptoNews

Germany rebounds with +0.3% growth expected in 2025, backing Merkel‑era incentives: €46 bn tax relief & €500 bn infrastructure. ECB holds off easing. Rail gets €10.5 bn instant boost. EU budget prioritizes defence. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

AI floods scientific publication but sparks “co‑scientist” breakthroughs. Deepfake scams drained $12.4B; Interpol disrupts botnets. OSS faces 84k+ vulnerabilities; ISO backs SWHID. Vietnam legalizes crypto; DOJ seizes NK funds. Black hole spins revealed via AI. #AI #CyberSecurity #OpenSource

🚀 #Bitcoin holds near $110K with exchange reserves down 550K BTC & $2.8B ETF inflows in May. 🐋 #Ethereum consolidates just below $2.5K amid $2B stablecoin DeFi wave & staking record. 🌟 #Stellar joins Nasdaq index proposal—big embrace ahead. #Blockchain #CryptoNews

Germany’s economy stagnates with 0% growth forecast. €46 B tax-relief approved. U.S. tariffs threaten 90,000 jobs. Defense bunkers expanded amid Russia fears. AfD labeled extremist; Merz meets Trump on global security. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

🚀 #Bitcoin holds near $106K amid Circle's IPO buzz & Nasdaq’s ETF expansion. 🐋 #Ethereum dips below $2.5K as $2B of stablecoins flow into DeFi. 🌟 #Stellar breaks into Nasdaq’s Crypto Index proposal. #Blockchain #CryptoNews

📉 #Bitcoin rebounds to $104.9K amid market recovery; analysts eye $125K in June. 📈 #Ethereum surges to $3.25K as BlackRock continues strategic purchases. 🌟 #Stellar rises to $0.263 with Mastercard integration boosting adoption. 🏦 #Tradeweb partners with Goldman Sachs in blockchain initiatives.

Open source is transforming financial services—how is it showing up in your world?
Join the 2025 State of Open Source in Financial Services Survey and share your experience.
👉www.research.net/r/RP3VQCV

A photo illustration of facial recognition and Google's cloud logo along with members of the Israeli military.

Google knew it couldn’t control what Israel and its military would do with the powerful cloud-computing technology, a confidential internal report reveals. interc.pt/4j5ftuj

Global shifts: Germany warns Russia to honor Ukraine ceasefire or face sanctions; Trump offers to join peace talks; US-China agree to 90-day tariff truce. #GlobalPolitics #USChinaTrade #UkraineCrisis #GermanyNews

🚀 #Bitcoin surges past $105K amid US-China tariff deal. 🐋 #Ethereum rallies 44% post-'Pectra' upgrade. 🌟 #Stellar eyes $0.68 with bullish breakout. 💼 #Coinbase acquires Deribit for $2.9B. #Blockchain #CryptoNews

Global dynamics shift: Germany's Merz engages with NATO; Trump considers tariff reduction ahead of China talks; Xi strengthens ties with Russia at Victory Day parade. #GlobalPolitics #USChinaTrade #GermanyNATO #XiInRussia

AI powers drug approval, law enforcement, and sparks moral debate. Android faces zero-day attacks. Bitcoin nears $104K as altcoins soar. Iran and India test new missiles. #AI #Cybersecurity #Blockchain #DefenseTech #LLMs #CryptoNews #Innovation #MissileTech #AndroidSecurity

Germany's economy stagnates amid US tariffs; new Merz-led coalition plans €500B investment. AfD designated as extremist. #GermanyEconomy #Politics

RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination Decades of research have turned up no miracle treatment for measles, but studies show the M.M.R. shot is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will direct federal health agencies to explore potential new treatments for measles as the U.S. faces its largest outbreak in 25 years. Experts fear the decision could have grave consequences, as studies show the existing vaccine is 97% effective in preventing infection.

People find relationship with their dog more satisfying than with best friend, study shows Research into 717 people exposes the many roles canines play in their lives, from ‘fur babies’ to steadfast companion

Dogs are not simply “fur babies” or best friend but a blend of both, researchers have found in a study they say highlights the special status of pets.

The research group is led by Enikő Kubinyi of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest.

Trump warms to Zelenskyy after Vatican meeting but is ‘disappointed’ by Russia US president says face-to-face improved relations with Ukrainian leader and demurs on trust in Vladimir Putin Asked to comment on his meeting at the Vatican with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump on Sunday expressed newfound sympathy for his Ukrainian counterpart, saying he “wants to do something good for his country” and “is working hard”. Reflecting on his conversation with the Ukrainian president in a “beautiful” setting, the US president also said that he was “surprised and disappointed, very disappointed” that Russia had bombed Ukraine after discussions between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and Trump’s peace envoy, Steve Witkoff. “I was very disappointed that missiles were flying, by Russia,” the US president said. Continue reading...

Trump warms to Zelenskyy after Vatican meeting but is ‘disappointed’ by Russia

¿This is a democracy?

Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

Experiments show that when bees are exposed to microplastic pollution, their memory gets so muddled they may forget the scents associated with sugary rewards.

As a result, pollination may fail — which is bad news for flowers and crops.

Using Localized, Offline LLMs with LM Studio LM Studio is a desktop app for local LLM development, offering a chat interface, Hugging Face integration, and a local server that simulates OpenAI endpoints.

Run your own AI models, on your own computer, no subscriptions, no tracking/analytics, no snitching, and rather customizable: a short introduction marko.tech/journal/usin...

Global tensions rise: U.S. faces nationwide protests against Trump's policies; China warns it's ready to retaliate in escalating trade war; Germany's new coalition government under scrutiny for lack of bold reforms. #50501 #TradeWar #GermanyPolitics

📉 #Ethereum faces challenges with a 40% drop over 3 months amid rising competition. 🚀 #Stellar (#XLM) shines as a top performer in 2025, trading at $0.2468 with projections up to $0.38. 💰 #Bitcoin holds steady at $84.6K amidst market volatility. #Blockchain #CryptoNews

AI reshapes power grids and warfare; cybersecurity faces new threats; open-source innovation challenges tech giants; blockchain gains banking traction. Stay ahead in tech and defense. #AI #Cybersecurity #OpenSource #Blockchain #DefenseTech