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Sam Altman Apologises For OpenAI's Failure To Alert Cops About Canada Shooting
After the shootings, OpenAI came forward to say that last June the company identified Van Rootselaar's account using abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities."
Microsoft Plans First Voluntary Employee Buyout: Report
The one-time retirement program will be open to U.S. workers at the senior director level and below, with a combined age and years of employment of 70 or more, per reports.
US Preparation For King Charles Visit Goes Down Under With Australian Flag Error
The District of Columbia mistakenly placed several Australian flags instead of British flags near the White House ahead of King Charles' U.S. visit,
Prince Harry Says Will 'Always Be Part Of Royal Family'
Britain's Prince Harry on Friday insisted that he would "always be part of the royal family" despite a public rift, in an interview in...
Trump Spokeswoman Announces Maternity Leave, No Stand-In Named
Combative White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Friday she will be going on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child but...
Anthropic Says Google To Pump $40 Billion Into AI Startup
The investment builds on a partnership in which Anthropic will use custom Google chips and cloud computing services to power its technology.
'Don't Leave Me': Lebanese Journalist Recounts Colleague's Words After Israeli Strike
The women journalists pulled over and got out of the car, hunkering down on the side of the road as a drone remained in the sky overhead.
Businesses Spend Up To $4 Million To Cross Panama Canal Amid Hormuz Chokehold
The average price to cross through the canal ranges between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on the vessel.
Melania Trump Is Growing White House Honey Program With New Beehive
The White House uses the clover honey its bees produce to prepare meals, as official gifts from the president and first lady, and in donations to food kitchens.
US Middle School Students Stop Bus From Crashing After Driver Blacks Out
The bus driver had an asthma attack, she reached for her medication but blacked out before she could get it.
Ukrainians Thought They Had Reduced Risks At Chernobyl. Then Russia Invaded
Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world's worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radiation over what is now Ukraine and Belarus.
Palestinians To Vote In 1st Elections In 20 Years
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Jhumka Selfie Goes Viral, Wins Hearts Online
In a selfie shared on X, the Italian Prime Minister was seen dressed in a winter outfit, wearing a charcoal blazer paired with a beige knit.
H-1B Visas To Be Paused For 3 Years? Trump's Aides Introduce New Bill
The bill proposes sweeping changes. It would cut the annual H-1B cap from 65,000 to 25,000 and eliminate exemptions. It would replace the lottery system with a wage-based selection process and set a minimum salary of $200,000 per year.
India Is "Top-Tier Security Partner": Australian Envoy To NDTV
The Australian National Defence Strategy places a great deal of importance on India, referring to the South Asian nation as "a top-tier security partner".
US Justice Department Allows Use Of Firing Squads For Federal Executions
There were 13 executions by lethal injection during Trump's final six months in power, more than under any US leader in 120 years.
23, Including US Defence Staff, Injured In Bus Accident Near Pentagon
Emergency personnel transported 18 of the injured to local hospitals for further medical evaluation.
US Confirms Talks With Iran, 2 Key Officials To Fly To Pak Tomorrow
US Confirms Talks With Iran, 2 Key Officials To Fly To Pak Tomorrow
Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah of "Trying To Sabotage" Lebanon Peace Efforts
On Iran, Netanyahu said he "had an excellent conversation" with US President Donald Trump.
