On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Ali Larijani , the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. After hours of silence, Tehran’s state-run Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death, labeling him a "martyr." Larijani was widely considered the most experienced and practical operator remaining in the Iranian leadership following the February 28 strikes that killed the previous Supreme Leader. 1. The Strike: Precision in Pardis The assassination took place overnight in the Pardis district, a suburb east of Tehran. The Target: Larijani was located at his daughter’s residence, where he had reportedly moved for security. The Casualties: The strike killed Larijani alongside his son, Morteza Larijani , and his deputy for security affairs, Alireza Bayat . Joint Operation: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a simultaneous strike also killed Gholamreza Soleimani , the commander of the Basij param...
Another silicon valley company following the tested and tried method of offering fellowships to Ph.D students doing computer science has just gotten underway. Facebook has announced their fellowship program . How does the industry keep up with new ideas originating out of academia.Companies really want to tap into this source and keep their fingers on the pulse. Get involved, that's how. Facebook with this new program applicable to students doing their Ph.D does not want to be left out of some great ideas and latest know-how. The program was created to support graduate programs for the year 2010 -2011 Award Details. Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year. $30K stipend (paid over 9 months of the academic year). $5K per year toward conference attendance and travel. $5K toward a personal computer. Opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship. Recipients are responsible for the taxation on any funds. Internet Economics: auction theory and algorithmic game theory rele...