Student builds $100 particle detector now used in major physics experiments

Murf AI has launched Falcon 2, a text-to-speech model designed to deliver human-like voices at lower costs and faster speeds. Priced at $0.01 per generated minute, the model has outperformed some offerings from OpenAI and other global players in independent benchmarks, targeting enterprise use cases such as call centres, banks and airlines.

While patrolling Coney Island, an environmental police officer came across a man flexibly handling two snakes. The larger specimen was a Burmese python, a species deemed illegal in New York. The officer promptly issued a citation and seized the python, later transferring it to a nearby animal welfare group for proper rehabilitation. This event underscored…

Asia-Pacific-focused private equity firm PAG, current owners of the listed financial services company, has revived attempts to sell the business after a year’s gap. Non-binding bids also in from 6 funds for 54% worth $1.8 billion. Two more strategics expected to join.