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Evening Standard
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Paul Weller recalls shocking moment he was attacked by a lion on the way to a gig
Weller rose to fame as co-founder of The Jam, which he formed in 1972 at the age of 14. The band shot to prominence in the late 1970s with hit albums In The City and This Is The Modern World, becoming icons of the British punk and mod revival scene.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Who was Jim Weller? Liberty Steel businessman killed in Ohio plane crash
A tragic plane crash in northeast Ohio has left a community in mourning after six lives were lost just minutes after takeoff. Among the victims were well-known businessman James 'Jim' Weller, his wife Veronica, their son John, and daughter-in-law Maria. The family was en route to Bozeman, Montana, for a holiday when their twin-engine Cessna 441 turboprop went down shortly after departing from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 6:53 a.m. on crash took place less than seven minutes after takeoff, only about two miles from the airport. The aircraft slammed into a heavily wooded area near a residential neighbourhood, killing everyone on pilot, Joseph Maxin, 63, of Canfield, and co-pilot Timothy Blake, 55, of Hubbard, also perished in the crash. The plane was registered to Meander Air LLC of Warren, Ohio. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are now investigating what led to the Was Jim Weller? James 'Jim' Weller, 67, was not only a successful businessman but also a beloved figure in Ohio's racing scene. He was the owner of Liberty Steel Industries, a company originally founded by his father in 1965. Under Jim's leadership, the company became a key supplier in the region, reinforcing his family's reputation as respected industrialists in northeast beyond the boardroom, Jim Weller had a passion for motorsports. He was a fixture at Sharon Speedway, where he left a lasting legacy as both a racer and a supporter. Weller competed in the Big Block Modified division, winning 36 races and capturing two track championships. His father, Jim Weller Sr., had co-owned Sharon Speedway from 2002 until earlier this year, solidifying the family's deep connection to local Weller family was known for more than their business and sporting achievements. Friends and community members describe them as generous, humble, and always willing to lend a helping hand. 'They were the kind of people who quietly helped others,' said one friend. Aviation expert Mike Hillman, who spoke at a press conference following the crash, reflected on the loss: 'These were the best of the best I'd give anything to rewind the day and take them to breakfast instead.'As the investigation continues, the Weller family's impact on their community, in business, sports, and personal generosity, is being remembered with deep respect and sorrow. Their legacy, say those who knew them, will not soon be forgotten.- Ends
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who was Jim Weller? Steel tycoon, family killed in Ohio plane crash
A plane crash in Ohio claimed the lives of businessman James 'Jim' Weller, his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. The family was heading to Bozeman, Montana, for a vacation when their plane went down just minutes after takeoff, according to The New York Post. Workers are pictured in front of a jet at the Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio, Monday, June 30, 2025, where a day earlier a plane crashed on take off killing all onboard. (AP) Weller, 67, owned Liberty Steel Industries. He was flying with his wife Veronica, 68, their son John, 36, and John's wife Maria, 34. They had just left Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 6:53 am on Sunday. The plane crashed less than seven minutes later - only two miles away - into a wooded backyard near a home. The pilot, Joseph Maxin, 63, and co-pilot Timothy Blake, 55, were also killed. Maxin was an experienced flier and a former assistant prosecutor in Mahoning County. Who was Jim Weller? The Weller family was known across northeast Ohio—not just for their business but also for their ties to the racing world. Jim's father started Liberty Steel in 1965. The company went on to become a key supplier in the region. Jim was also a major part of Sharon Speedway's racing scene. He won 36 races in the Big Block Modified division and was a two-time track champion, per the outlet. Sharon Speedway shared their heartbreak in a statement: 'We are deeply saddened. His late father, Jim Weller Sr., co-owned the speedway from 2002 to 2024.' Ohio plane crash under investigation Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are looking into what caused the crash. The FAA is also helping. A preliminary report is expected later in July. According to 19 News, Fire Chief Raymond Pace called it the deadliest crash the area has seen. The plane reportedly hit a densely wooded area, making rescue efforts more difficult. Aviation expert Mike Hillman told the network, 'These were the best of the best. I wish we could turn back time and take them to breakfast instead.' Local community mourn Jim Weller's death The crash has shaken the local community. The Wellers were known for their generosity and strong family values. People who knew them are sharing memories and making plans to honour their legacy. Friends say they were the kind of people who quietly helped others and stayed grounded, even with all their success. 'These were the best of the best in terms of the folks here at the field as well as the pilots and I can't say enough about them and give anything to rewind the day and take them to breakfast instead,' aviation expert Mike Hillman told News 19. ALSO READ: Did American Idol winner Jamal Roberts reject key to city of Laurel? Here's what we know about death threats FAQs Q1. Who was James 'Jim' Weller? A1. Jim Weller was a steel tycoon from Ohio and the owner of Liberty Steel Industries Inc., a company founded by his father in 1965. Q2. What caused the plane crash involving the Weller family? A2. The exact cause is still under investigation by the NTSB and FAA. A preliminary report is expected later in July. Q3. Were there any survivors in the crash? A3. No. All six people on board - Jim Weller, his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and two pilots - died in the crash. Q4. Where did the plane crash occur? A4. The crash happened less than two miles from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, in a wooded backyard in Howland Township, Ohio.
Dublin Live
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Bohs release teaser video featuring Paul Weller as Oasis collaboration rumours swirl
Bohs have released a teaser video featuring Paul Weller as rumours of a collaboration with Oasis swirl. The video, posted by the Phibsborough club today at 6pm, shows the former Jam and Style Council frontman in Dublin 7, with the caption Tomorrow 11am flashing up on the screen. Weller, 67, is a longtime friend of Noel Gallagher, and a picture of Noel can also be seen behind him. Weller was also spotted at the nearby Bang Bang cafe - which is owned by Bohs' chief operating officer Daniel Lambert - in June, alongside the lads from Kneecap. Minutes before the video was released however, rumours began to circulate online of a potential "Bohasis" partnership after a website URL was found. The site is currently empty, displaying just a black and blue screen when you click onto it. Bohs have previously released various shirts down through recent years in partnership with Dublin bands Thin Lizzy, Aslan, and Fontaines DC. The news comes as soundchecks and rehearsals have kicked off for the first of the Oasis reunion gigs at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. As sunshine flooded across the Welsh capital, sounds of Cigarettes and Alcohol were heard blasting out of the venue in preparation for the band's first gigs in 16 years. Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Scalable Superintelligence Startup Deepinvent Delivers First AI Innovator
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Deepinvent, a Silicon Valley startup developing a lightweight, scalable approach to superintelligence, has unveiled its first product, the world's first AI Innovator designed to compress months of R&D into minutes for startups and enterprises. The system is the first AI to innovate on its own architecture and draft its own patent on the resulting innovation. Today, Deepinvent also announced another major milestone: users generated over 2,000 novel inventions in the first week of release. Its breakthrough architecture has already been adopted by organizations across semiconductors, biotech, aerospace, defense, pharma, energy, and more. Early adopters include startups, Fortune 500 companies, and leading research institutions. Developed by US Government adviser on AI and cognitive scientist Dr. Marcus Weller, Deepinvent marks a pivotal step in the evolution of AI—from systems that interpret the past to an architecture designed to predictively model and invent the future. 'Models up to now essentially summarize what already exists,' said Dr. Weller, Founder and CEO. 'Our vision for Deepinvent is a kind of scalable superintelligence that leverages deep latent patterns in data to model future innovations and bring those ideas into the present for humanity to access today. It's a fundamentally new approach to accelerating innovation.' The Economic Engine of the Future Deepinvent is not another chatbot or reasoning agent. It's the first AI Innovator—an AI system built not to converse or plan, but to invent. Unlike traditional R&D pipelines that require years and millions of dollars, Deepinvent compresses the entire innovation cycle—from concept to commercializable IP—into minutes. Starting with an idea, it analyzes billions of real-time data points from scientific literature and patent filings, identifies high-potential areas for innovation, and synthesizes breakthrough IP across nearly every domain of science and technology. Innovation is the foundation of over $100 trillion in global GDP, yet the process remains slow, unpredictable, and prohibitively expensive. Most innovators still rely on serendipity or brute force, which makes progress very unevenly distributed. Deepinvent changes that by engineering and scaling serendipity. It democratizes invention, removes luck from the equation, and puts generative IP tools in the hands of innovators everywhere. The net effect is compressing years of R&D into minutes, leveling the playing field for access, and allowing an exponentially larger pool of talent to contribute to human progress and GDP. Listen to Dr Weller on Bending the Curve of Progress with Deepinvent 'Our mission is to bring about new, more efficient paths to scalable superintelligence rooted in cognitive science,' said Dr. Weller. 'Based on what we are observing, the fact that a single engineer can use Deepinvent to reinvent an industry in under an hour may be a glimpse of a new future, and perhaps a different kind of intelligence than we've seen before.' More Than a Model: Built to Steepen the Curve of Human Progress Deepinvent is more than a model. It is a brain-inspired innovation engine modeled on how human innovators think and reason. Deepinvent blends deep learning with cognitive heuristics to reason across disciplines, forecast breakthroughs, and generate inventions at the edge of human knowledge. "Deepinvent is a new class of compound AI systems. It combines specialized models, tool use, and cognitive heuristics specifically developed to accelerate invention through emergent innovation behavior," said CTO Aljo Rakita. How It Works 1. Idea to IP: Users input an idea. Deepinvent surfaces all relevant literature, prior art, and market data to validate it. 2. Research & Whitespacing: The platform builds a cross-disciplinary knowledge graph and identifies the most promising opportunity zones for innovation. 3. AI-Powered Innovation: Deepinvent generates Breakthrough IP aligned with the whitespace. A proprietary algorithm rapidly evolves each idea into valuable solutions to real problems and drafts detailed patent disclosures with precision. See Deepinvent GenerativeIP in action The system is already powering breakthrough use cases—from neuromorphic chips and cancer treatments to next-gen renewable energy infrastructure and Alzheimer's treatments—accelerating product development timelines by an order of magnitude. Availability Deepinvent is now free to try in public beta. About Deepinvent Founded in 2025, Deepinvent is developing scalable superintelligence. Their first product is the first AI Innovator, designed to invent and advance breakthrough IP across any industry, compressing years of R&D into minutes. Deepinvent transforms latent knowledge into predictive innovation, empowering startups, enterprises, and IP professionals to accelerate development, surface underexplored opportunity, and generate high-quality intellectual property at unprecedented speed and scale. The company's mission is to steepen the curve of human progress by placing the power of scalable superintelligence in the hands of innovators at the frontier to uplift global GDP by $10 trillion over the next decade.
