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Sanders and Casar seek ban on superintelligence development
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation to ban the development of artificial superintelligence, which they define as technology capable of seriously harming or disempowering humanity. The proposal would also pause advanced AI development until a new, scientist-led Department of Artificial Intelligence is established, reflecting growing concern about the risks of rapidly…
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Tony Blair pictured after workout with Indonesian politician
Tony Blair, 73, appeared in an Instagram photograph showing his fit physique after exercising with Indonesian politician Sultan Baktiar Najamudin. The meeting attracted criticism from some commenters because of Blair’s association with the Iraq War, while highlighting his longstanding interest in fitness and his continuing political links with Indonesia. Najamudin described the workout as relaxed…
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Germany unveils first explicit plan to end fossil fuel use by 2045
Germany has committed to phasing out all fossil fuels by 2045, marking the first time the country has made this explicit commitment according to a government roadmap published on Wednesday. This represents a significant shift from previous climate pledges, which only referred to achieving “carbon neutrality” without specifying the elimination of fossil fuels themselves. The…
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Iran rejects US pressure while keeping diplomatic options open
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told the UN General Assembly that Iran will not submit to US pressure, while saying it remains open to a diplomatic settlement to its nearly seven-month conflict with the US and Israel. His comments followed President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran unless an agreement is reached soon, highlighting continued…
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Republican senators question Trump’s lavish welcome for Xi Jinping
President Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state visit to Washington on Wednesday, with a lavish banquet planned for Thursday—Xi’s first official US visit in 11 years. However, the opulent reception has provoked public criticism from Republican senators, including Roger Wicker, a Trump ally, who warned during Senate floor remarks that Trump…
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Chrissie Swan publicly backs Jack Charles despite rival radio move
Jack Charles, a long-serving producer and on-air personality at Nova radio, has departed for rival network ARN’s relaunch of KIIS FM. Charles worked closely with Chrissie Swan, first as executive producer of her previous show and later as a co-host on her afternoon programme, with the pair known to be close friends. His move is…
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POTUS Again Lashes Out At Kaitlan Collins And Rants At Judge Who Will Decide Fate Of CNN, Politico and MS NOW Ban
President Trump has banned CNN, Politico and MS Now from White House grounds, prompting the outlets to file a lawsuit alleging violations of the First and Fifth Amendments. The action follows Trump’s public criticism of CNN’s chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins at the United Nations, accusing her and the networks of hostility and obsession…
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Netflix orders standalone Chef’s Table seasons focusing on icons and desserts
Netflix has ordered two standalone seasons of *Chef’s Table*, titled *Icons* and *Desserts*, with creator David Gelb directing all eight episodes himself. Production is under way worldwide, marking his first time directing an entire season of the series since its launch in 2015. Each season will feature four episodes, with the chefs to be announced…