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Olympic torch relay taken off Tokyo streets
In another setback for the troubled 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo’s public roads will no longer hold the Olympic torch relay
The Olympic flame began its nationwide relay in March. Since then, the pandemic has plagued the relay with disruptions.
In the latest blow to the Olympic torch relay, Tokyo’s government is taking the event off public roads. This comes as infections continue to rise in Japan’s capital.
The Olympic torch relay was due to reach Tokyo on July 9. But due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, private flame-lighting ceremonies will be replacing it.
Olympic organisers say they “will implement an alternative lighting ceremony format whereby each torchbearer will pass the Olympic flame to the next torchbearer at a ‘torch kiss’ point at the Celebration venues”.
Closed-door Olympics?
With the Games scheduled to start in just over a fortnight, it still remains unclear just how many spectators will be allowed to attend events.
Last month organisers agreed to allow venues to reach 50% of capacity, with up to 10,000 people.
But officials have recently warned that events may need to be held behind closed doors.
The Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported this week that fans are likely to be unable to attend the opening ceremony on July 23. However, a small number of VIPs and Olympic officials will be allowed to attend.
The newspaper also reports that events at large venues, and ones that take place at night, will be held without spectators.
More should be known on Thursday, when five-way talks involving Tokyo Olympics organisers and government officials take place.
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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality
SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.
SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.
Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.
Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.
Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.
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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan
Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.
Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.
Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.
As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.
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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.
Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.
The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.
Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.
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