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Internationally acclaimed art destination, Somerset House and the event brand moving venue joined forces in June and July 2026 to provide an unprecedented event experience. For limited seasons, Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court will be converted with elegant and dedicated structures to create architectural canvases for corporate events, brand activations, and summer parties. The collaboration offers scalable flexibility across outdoor and covered spaces that accommodate up to 2,500 guests (including a seated dining room of up to 500 people and a standing reception for 2,500 people). The catering is provided by a mobile venue renowned for its reputation for excellence…
Anthropic says it has released a new set of AI models tailored for US national security customers. The new model, a custom set of the “Claude Gov” model, was “built to address real operational needs based on direct feedback from government customers,” Humanity wrote in a blog post. Compared to Anthropic’s consumer and business-centric model, the new custom Claude GoV model was designed to be applied to government operations such as strategic planning, operational support, and intelligence analysis. “[These] The models are already deployed by agents at the highest level of US national security, and access to these models is…
Amid the move to strengthen Canadian leadership in scientific research, the Canadian government has strengthened its partnership with CERN through a newly signed statement of intent. This important agreement drives international collaboration on advanced technology, large-scale research infrastructure, and next-generation particle physics exploration. Announced by Canadian Minister of Industrial and Economic Development in Quebec, Melanie Jolie, this new commitment highlights Canada’s commitment to global scientific cooperation. Jolie explained: “The Canadian scientific community has long been at the forefront of particle physics research. “This collaboration with CERN will further diversify international partnerships and strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in…
When Monique Pameka co-founded AI audio startup Toma in early 2024, he didn’t expect to spend the summer months sweating at Bible Belt Car dealers. He and co-founder Anthony Krivonos were still focused on banks and medical clients when dealers knocked. “They called us and said, ‘We’re drowning on the phone,'” Pameka explained his initial contact in an interview with TechCrunch. Pamecha and Krivonos set up their tests after seeing the opportunity to pivot into a space that is far less regulated than banks and healthcare. Over the course of a few weeks, they discovered that those calls were only…
Collibra, a Brussels-based data governance platform, is the latest to acquire data companies to expand their offerings in the age of AI. On Thursday, Collibra announced the acquisition of Raito, a data access startup founded in 2021. Located in Brussels, Raito helps businesses manage which employees and customers have access to internal data. Colibra declined to comment on the terms of the transaction. Raito previously raised $4 million in venture capital from investors, including Dawn Capital, Crane Venture Partners and Collibra itself. Collibra Founder and CEO Felix Van De Maele told TechCrunch that managing data access is not a new…
Customer Experience Agency BrandWidth has partnered with Uber Boat from Thames Clippers to design and develop new native mobile apps on iOS and Android. The app combines real-time boat tracking, integrated travel planning, ticket sales and access to popular River guides all in one intuitive platform to provide a digital experience for users. The app serves passengers on 24 London piers and introduces the new “Where is my clipper?” It uses the ability to track the boat in real time to show passenger capacity as well as location via an easy-to-understand signal system. Behind the scenes, this feature is based…
MOKWA, Nigeria (AP) – On May 29, Malam Hassan Umar was deep in muddy water, barefoot, looking to the remains of an Arabic school, turning into timber shattered and crushed by violent floods.The Islamic teacher will clutch only the thread-like clothing he has escaped, and begin screaming out the names of the students he has housed, and may never be seen again. Some students tried to escape with him from behind the house. However, the attempt quickly became dangerous. Combined with the lack of a proper drainage system, the close-packed layout of the neighborhood quickly rose, causing floods to surge…
A groundbreaking study reveals a troubling trend at PFA levels among frontline workers, revealing that firefighters and medical professionals may be at a higher risk of exposure to these toxic “eternal chemicals” than previously thought. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona School of Health, is the first to comprehensively examine PFA concentrations across a variety of important occupations. It also highlights not only the well-documented dangers firefighters face, but also raises new concerns about chemical exposure in the medical environment. The findings provide important warnings about the invisible workplace dangers and call for urgent action to…
Caterer 2025 “The Best Place to Work in Hospitality” was announced at 14 event venues, including Belfry, Aviator Hotel, Rosewood Hotel London and more. Top 3 venues Dakota Hotels, a luxury lifestyle hotel group with cocktail bars and destination brassery dining. A marketplace food hall, a burgeoning dining destination offering international street food, cocktail bars, live sports and events. Red Carnation Hotels, a family-run collection of 5-star and 4-star hotels. Top 7 – 30 An industrial, modern and chic hotel with multiple dining options including The Gantry, Hilton Curio Collection (Stratford), 291 rooms and suites, a fitness centre and a…
A multibillion pound investment in UK transportation infrastructure has been announced by Prime Minister Rachel Reeves. People in the north, the midlands and the southwest will benefit from the biggest investment ever in urban area buses, trams and local train infrastructure as the Prime Minister today promises UK renewal to make every part of today better. Reeves will say that next week’s spending review will take a variety of options, with investments in “a new economic model driven by investments in all parts of the country, not small numbers.” She will fund £15.6 billion for local transport projects in urban…