New York City has renamed streets to honor football icons Thierry Henry and Pelé as part of a tribute before the World Cup. The renamings, approved by the City Council, will last until November 1, 2026, and aim to celebrate the sport's legacy.

Anthropic launches Claude Corps, a fellowship program aiming to train 1,000 AI fellows to aid nonprofits, offering $85,000 salaries and resources to enhance social impact. The initiative, aligning with Anthropic’s AI policy framework, comes as the company prepares for an IPO, spotlighting governance and economic shifts in AI adoption.

Barcelona-based AI robotics firm THEKER has secured €73 million in a Series A funding round to scale its factory robots across Europe, addressing labor shortages in various industries. This funding, led by CRV with major investors like Samsung and LVMH, will help THEKER transition from concept to real-world deployments, with robots already enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime.

MNIT Jaipur is set to host new labs focused on quantum computing and AI, enhancing India's semiconductor sector and national security through innovative QKD research. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve education resources in over 323 universities, with significant infrastructure upgrades announced for Rajasthan's border communications and railways.

A new study in Science uncovers the vast underground networks of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi that connect over 70% of plants, crucial for nutrient exchange and carbon sequestration. Researchers emphasize the need for conservation and better agricultural practices to protect and enhance these networks, which significantly impact global CO2 levels and soil health.

Florida's immigration arrests surge under the 287(g) program, with Governor DeSantis promoting local enforcement. Controversy arises over detentions of individuals with legal claims and transparency issues.

Creepshow, a horror game based on the Shudder TV series, is set to release this August on PC, blending dark humor and pulp-inspired visuals. Developed by PHL Games and DreadXP, it features interconnected narratives and aims to attract both fans and newcomers with its immersive storytelling.

Helix Digital Infrastructure has garnered over $10 billion from giants like KKR and Nvidia to launch an AI-focused data center venture, led by ex-AWS CEO Adam Selipsky. This move highlights the ongoing shift in AI development towards robust infrastructure solutions, addressing the demands for reliable power and connectivity to support advanced AI workloads.

AI transfer learning is being harnessed to enhance cosmological simulations beyond the standard ΛCDM model, aiming to explore new physics while reducing computational costs. However, risks of negative transfer, especially with massive neutrinos, necessitate cautious validation against real-world data to ensure accurate and meaningful discoveries.

Launching July 4, the Trump Accounts offer children born between 2025 and 2028 a tax-deferred savings account with an initial $1,000 deposit, aiming to grow financial literacy. Foster youth will access these accounts at launch, with 23 states ready to implement the program, part of the broader Fostering the Future Act to support education and employment for aging-out foster youth.