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ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic
ByteDance is reportedly training an AI model that may reach up to 10 trillion parameters, positioning it to compete with leading US systems from Anthropic. The effort signals China’s push to close, and potentially surpass, the gap with American AI laboratories, although a model’s performance depends on training data and methods as well as parameter…
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Crenshaw weighs in on ‘dumb’ $20 burrito sparking debate over affordability
Texas Republican Representative Dan Crenshaw entered an online dispute over affordability by dismissing complaints about a $20 burrito as “dumb” and telling critics to stop whining, get a job and eat ramen instead. The exchange matters because it exposed disagreement among conservatives over whether rising everyday costs should be treated as a serious political and…
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Green Day launch 24/7 YouTube stream ‘GDTV’ featuring unseen archival footage, full gigs, backstage action, studio sessions and more
Green Day have launched GDTV, a continuous YouTube stream showing material from throughout the band’s career. The service gives fans a single place to watch performances, music videos and previously scarce behind-the-scenes footage, while also extending the group’s promotion ahead of its forthcoming comedy film. The channel began on 6 August and runs 24 hours…
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
The article is a weekly Politico gallery bringing together political cartoons from across the United States, reflecting cartoonists’ responses to the week’s political events. Its significance lies in showing how satire and visual commentary frame public debate, often highlighting controversies, personalities and policy disputes more sharply than conventional reporting. The supplied article text contains no…
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Rema’s Flirtatious Single ‘Tea’ Is A Summer Anthem
Nigerian artist Rema has released ‘Tea’, a flirtatious new single positioned as a summer anthem. The song matters as it continues his high-profile Afrobeats output while signalling ambitions to broaden his audience in the United States. Teased on social media earlier in the week, ‘Tea’ reportedly trended on Twitter and Instagram before its release on…
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New Jersey pizzeria owner skewered for livid response to 5-year-old’s birthday cake
A New Jersey pizzeria has come under fire online after a viral video showed an employee, reportedly the owner, reacting angrily towards a family over a birthday cake made for their five-year-old child. The clip prompted widespread criticism on social media, with commentators branding the response disproportionate and unprofessional towards customers. Beyond the headline details,…
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Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary
US Senator Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee, positioning her as the strong favourite to become the state’s next governor. The Tennessee Republican, known for a widely shared campaign advert attacking the Chinese Communist Party, easily secured the nomination on Thursday evening to succeed the term-limited incumbent, Bill Lee. Lee…
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Universal & Sony Music Take Legal Action in Canada Against ‘Parasitic’ Streaming App Musi
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group are launching legal action in Canada against the developers of Musi, a streaming app that they say illegally sources music from YouTube without artists’ authorisation. The case, brought with the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and Music Canada, marks a fresh escalation in the majors’ campaign against…
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‘Rumi in a Ramyeon Cup’ Is the Must-Have 3D Puzzle Inspired by HUNTR/X’s Hungry Lead Singer
Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters has spawned a wave of officially licensed 3D foam puzzle kits, the standout being a figurine of lead character Rumi eating instant noodles, playing on the “Hungry Rumi” memes that have circulated online. Produced by puzzle maker 4D Build in partnership with Netflix, the kits use pre-cut foam pieces…
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Drivers left furious after blundering city officials ruin their street with eyesore ‘squiggly’ yellow lines… leaving locals forced to take matters into their own hands to fix the problem
Residents on a street have reacted with anger after local council workers repainted double yellow lines in a wobbly, “squiggly” pattern, leaving the road looking messy and, in their view, an eyesore. The mistake has fuelled frustration with the local authority over basic road maintenance standards, with drivers saying the botched markings make the street…