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As Accenture rolls out Microsoft Copilot to staff, CEO says teams doing higher-value work
Microsoft’s Copilot 365 AI assistant is now powering Accenture’s workforce of 743,000 employees, marking the largest enterprise deal for the chatbot. This significant adoption by Accenture, a leading AI adopter, highlights Microsoft’s strategy to boost paid Copilot subscriptions. Early results show employees completing routine tasks up to 15 times faster, with major productivity gains reported.
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As MacKenzie Scotts donations cross $26B Bezos ex-wife gave millions to FBI-probed groups
MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, has donated over $26 billion, but a recent $5 million gift to the Solidaire Network is under scrutiny. This network supports groups like Students for Justice in Palestine, which US lawmakers are investigating for potential ties to militant groups. Despite this, Scott’s massive, unrestricted giving continues to transform institutions.
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‘Iron grills, locked terrace’: How Delhi residential building became its own death trap
A devastating pre-dawn fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar claimed nine lives after trapping residents in a four-storey building. Protective grills and a locked terrace blocked escape routes, hindering rescue efforts. The blaze, suspected to be from a short circuit, rapidly spread, leaving many unable to flee the inferno. Fifteen individuals were saved, but nine perished.
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IPL: Mittal Family, Adar Poonawala acquire RR for approx $1.65 billion
A consortium led by Lakshmi Mittal, Aditya Mittal, and Adar Poonawala has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal, expected to conclude in Q3 2026, will see the Mittal family hold a majority stake. This acquisition follows a previous attempt by a Kal Somani-led consortium that