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BusinessDario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, earned $18 million in 2025, placing him among top tech executives. His earnings were mainly from stock options rather than salary. Both he and his sister Daniela saw their salaries doubled to $1.4 million, with significant compensation tied to stock holdings.
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PoliticsDanish sculptor Jens Galschiøt unveiled an eight-foot statue of US President Donald Trump outside the European Union Parliament in Strasbourg. Titled The Orange Plague, the statue depicts Trump naked, holding a golf club and scales, sitting on a smaller man burdened by his weight. Covered in 24-carat gold leaves, it criticizes Trump's foreign policy towards Europe and features a satirical plaque calling him “The King of Injustice.”
HT World··Strasbourg
PoliticsThe Supreme Court will hear the Punjab government's plea on Thursday seeking to stay a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing a CBI investigation into corruption allegations against individuals linked to the Aam Aadmi Party government. The High Court had ordered the CBI to submit a report within two months. The Punjab government challenged this order, citing various grounds. The case involves accusations of bribery for transfers and policy favors.
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PoliticsJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha enforced a major administrative reshuffle on October 7, 2026, transferring 49 officers including IAS and JKAS personnel. The changes affected over 30 departments, including Information and Srinagar Municipal Corporation, areas claimed by the elected government. This move came days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised concerns about the dual power system and transfers in the Assembly.
The Hindu··Srinagar
WorldIrvin Koch, a 103-year-old World War II veteran, continues to operate Irvs Basement Bar in Maryland, a home-based bar he has managed since 1963. The bar's longevity is notable because current zoning laws would make it nearly impossible for anyone to open a similar establishment today, preserving its unique status.
Economic Times··Maryland
TechnologyElon Musk criticized the delay in Starlink's launch in India, calling it a 'crime against the people.' He accused 'oligarchs' of obstructing the process to protect monopolies. Although Starlink has received recent regulatory approvals, it is still waiting for final clearance from India's Department of Telecommunications to start operations.
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Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, earned $18 million in 2025, placing him among top tech executives. His earnings were mainly from stock options rather than salary. Both he and his sister Daniela saw their salaries doubled to $1.4 million, with significant compensation tied to stock holdings.
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