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Elon Musk announced that he is founding a new "America Party". America Might Need Musk’s Party. But There’s No Way Musk Can Survive It.
Elon Musk has announced he is launching a new party, the American Party, to rival the Republicans in next year's midterm elections. This comes after President Donald Trump signed his tax cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which th...
AI may be artificial, but the hunger for human intelligence is dangerously real
This is a global brain grab — where poaching is policy, betrayal is strategy, and loyalty is a liability. "Good artists copy, great artists steal" (Steve jobs). In the war for AI, it’s not survival of the fittest — it’s survival of the f...
Meta Announces Formation of Ambitious AI Unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs
The new initiative aims to unify Meta's AI teams under a single powerful unit led by former Scale AI CEO Alexander Wong.
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Telegram Founder: I Will Leave My Fortune to Over 100 of My Children
Pavel Durov, whose wealth is estimated at around $14 billion, says he is the legal father of six children from three partners, and the rest were born through sperm donations over the past 15 years: “They are all my children and they will...
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16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Unprecedented Cybersecurity Breach
Security researchers confirm freshly stolen passwords from dozens of platforms now circulating online
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Meta and Anduril Collaborate on AI-Driven Military Augmented Reality Systems
EagleEye project aims to enhance U.S. soldiers' battlefield awareness through advanced XR technology
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Texas Enacts App Store Accountability Act Mandating Age Verification
New law requires Apple and Google to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for minors, effective January 2026
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US Billionaires' Wealth Surges by $365 Billion Amid Tax Cut Debate
The richest 10 Americans have seen their wealth increase by $365 billion over the past year, with Elon Musk accounting for over half of the gains, as lawmakers debate a tax bill that could further widen the wealth gap
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8-Year-Old Orders 70,000 Lollipops Using Mother’s Phone, Prompting $4,200 Amazon Bill and Viral Facebook Plea
Kentucky mother discovers surprise candy shipment after son misuses shopping app access; Amazon refunds purchase following public backlash
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Singapore Politicians Warn Against Foreign Interference in Election
Government orders removal of foreign-published Facebook ads as leaders caution against external meddling
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Meta Expands Instagram and Facebook Parental Controls for Teen Users
New features restrict under-16 accounts by default, enhancing safety on Meta platforms.
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding, Reaches $300 Billion Valuation
The substantial investment led by SoftBank marks a significant milestone in the tech industry's ongoing AI race.
Widespread Opposition to Meta's Rollback of Content Moderation Policies, Survey Reveals
A charity's report indicates strong public disapproval of Meta's changes aimed at increasing free expression.
Public Opposition Grows Against Meta's Changes to Content Moderation Policies
A new report reveals significant public concern over Meta's rollback of safety measures to promote free expression on social media.
Amazon’s Alexa Faces Criticism for Political Bias After Naming Republican Figures
A mother’s query to Alexa about celebrities leads to accusations of propaganda due to the device’s response highlighting Republican politicians.
Woman Sentenced for Deceiving Partner with Fabricated Pregnancy
23-year-old Libby Vernon sentenced to six months in prison for an elaborate scheme involving false pregnancy claims and forged documents.
EU Claims US Tech Giants Have Violated Digital Regulations
Google and Apple may incur fines for purportedly breaching the EU's Digital Markets Act, heightening tensions across the Atlantic.
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Inquiry: Social Media Platforms Greenlit Advertisements Featuring Anti-Semitic and Anti-Muslim Material in Germany
Studies show that Meta and X authorized ads containing hate speech and incitements to violence prior to Germany's federal elections.
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Meta Set to Introduce Community Notes Feature in March as Part of New Content Moderation Approach
The innovative crowd-sourced method will be put to the test, enabling users to provide context to content throughout Meta's platforms.
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UK Dog Theft Reaches Alarming Levels with 1,808 Canines Reported Stolen in 2023
French bulldogs emerge as the most stolen breed amid rising concerns over pet theft.
Global Scam Operation Takes Advantage of Phony Celebrity Promotions to Swindle Thousands
A scheme based in Georgia misled thousands in the UK, Europe, and Canada, siphoning off thirty-five million dollars through fraudulent investment programs advertised with phony celebrity endorsements.
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Meta Apologizes After Instagram Users Overwhelmed by Graphic Content
Violent imagery floods Instagram feeds as users report algorithmic malfunction.
Microsoft to Phase Out Skype in May, Prioritizing Teams in Response to Changing Communication Trends.
The renowned internet calling service, introduced in 2003, will discontinue its operations, enabling Microsoft to consolidate its communication services with Teams.
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Bal des Pompiers: A Celebration of Community and Firefighter Culture in France
FBI Chief Kash Patel Denies Resignation Speculations Amid Epstein List Controversy
Air India Pilot’s Mental Health Records Under Scrutiny
Google Secures Windsurf AI Coding Team in $2.4 Billion Licence Deal
Jamie Dimon Warns Europe Is Losing Global Competitiveness and Flags Market Complacency
South African Police Minister Suspended Amid Organised Crime Allegations
Nvidia CEO Claims Chinese Military Reluctance to Use US AI Technology
Hong Kong Advances Digital Asset Strategy to Address Economic Challenges
Australia Rules Out Pre‑commitment of Troops, Reinforces Defence Posture Amid US‑China Tensions
Martha Wells Says Humanity Still Far from True Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia Becomes World’s First Four‑Trillion‑Dollar Company Amid AI Boom
U.S. Resumes Deportations to Third Countries After Supreme Court Ruling
Excavation Begins at Site of Mass Grave for Children at Former Irish Institution
Iranian President Reportedly Injured During Israeli Strike on Secret Facility
EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs Amid New U.S. Threats on Imports
Trump Defends Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Memo Backlash
Renault Shares Drop as CEO Luca de Meo Announces Departure Amid Reports of Move to Kering
Senior Aides for King Charles and Prince Harry Hold Secret Peace Summit
Anti‑Semitism ‘Normalised’ in Middle‑Class Britain, Says Commission Co‑Chair
King Charles Meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show
If the Department is Really About Justice: Ghislaine Maxwell Should Be Freed Now
NYC Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Antifada’ Remarks Spark National Debate on Political Language and Economic Policy
President Trump Visits Flood-Ravaged Texas, Praises Community Strength and First Responders
From Mystery to Meltdown, Crisis Within the Trump Administration: Epstein Files Ignite A Deepening Rift at the Highest Levels of Government Reveals Chaos, Leaks, and Growing MAGA Backlash
Trump Slams Putin Over War Death Toll, Teases Major Russia Announcement
Reparations argument crushed
Rainmaker CEO Says Cloud Seeding Paused Before Deadly Texas Floods
A 92-year-old woman, who felt she doesn't belong in a nursing home, escaped the death-camp by climbing a gate nearly 8 ft tall
French Journalist Acquitted in Controversial Case Involving Brigitte Macron
Elon Musk’s xAI Targets $200 Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Round
Kraft Heinz Considers Splitting Off Grocery Division Amid Strategic Review
Trump Proposes Supplying Arms to Ukraine Through NATO Allies
EU Proposes New Tax on Large Companies to Boost Budget
Trump Imposes 35% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Amid Trade Tensions
Junior Doctors in the UK Prepare for Five-Day Strike Over Pay Disputes
US Opens First Rare Earth Mine in Over 70 Years in Wyoming
Kurdistan Workers Party Takes Symbolic Step Towards Peace in Northern Iraq
Bitcoin Reaches New Milestone of $116,000
Biden’s Doctor Pleads the Fifth to Avoid Self-Incrimination on President’s Medical Fitness
Grok Chatbot Faces International Backlash for Antisemitic Content
Severe Heatwave Claims 2,300 Lives Across Europe
NVIDIA Achieves Historic Milestone as First Company Valued at $4 Trillion
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X After Two Years
US Imposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Exports Amid Political Tensions
Azerbaijan and Armenia are on the brink of a historic peace deal.
Emails Leaked: How Passenger Luggage Became a Side Income for Airport Workers
Polish MEP: “Dear Leftists - China is laughing at you, Russia is laughing, India is laughing”
BRICS Expands Membership with Indonesia and Ten New Partner Countries
Weinstein Victim’s Lawyer Says MeToo Movement Still Strong
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