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Technology
Microsoft Reduces Cloud Services for Israeli Military Unit Amid Palestinian Surveillance Concerns
Microsoft has taken significant action by revoking access to certain technologies and services for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. This decision follows an internal investigation that revealed the ministry was…
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International
Secretary-General Urges Progress on Health as 43 Million Lives Lost to Noncommunicable Diseases in Past Year
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a high-level meeting in New York today, focusing on the urgent need to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and promote mental health and well-being. He highlighted…
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Startup Founders Warn Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee is a ‘Talent Tariff’ Threatening Innovation
Amr Awadallah, the founder of AI startup Vectara, expressed both surprise and dismay upon learning about the recent changes to the H-1B visa program, which have dramatically increased the application…
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Technology
Amazon Settles FTC Claims for $2.5B Over Alleged Deceptive Prime Practices
Amazon has reached a significant settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), agreeing to pay $2.5 billion over allegations of misleading consumers regarding its Prime subscription service. The settlement includes…
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International
Secretary-General Calls for Support for United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency at Pledging Conference
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a ministerial meeting in New York today, emphasizing the critical role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…
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Neon Call-Recording App Shuts Down Following User Data Breach
A new app called Neon has quickly gained popularity, climbing into the top five free iPhone apps shortly after its launch last week. The app allows users to record phone…
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Sports
IND vs WI Test Series: Key Pacer Withdraws, Replacement Confirmed
West Indies cricket has announced a significant change to their squad ahead of the two-Test series against India. Fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out due to an undisclosed…
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Business
SEBI Reports 20% Increase in Unclaimed Money in Mutual Funds
Unclaimed funds in mutual funds have reached alarming levels, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) reporting a significant rise in unclaimed dividends and redemption proceeds. In the…
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International
Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Increased Ambitions Ahead of Climate Conference
Following a significant gathering in New York, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized the urgent need for global action on climate change. During the closing remarks of the Special Event on…
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Technology
Trump Approves TikTok Deal with Executive Order
President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order that greenlights the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a group of American investors, ensuring the popular social media app continues…
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Technology
Meta Unveils ‘Vibes’: A New Short-Form AI Video Feed
In a surprising development, Meta has unveiled “Vibes,” a new feature within the Meta AI app and on meta.ai, designed for sharing and creating short-form, AI-generated videos. This initiative, reminiscent…
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International
China Initiates Campaign to Curb Online Dissent and Promote a Positive Internet Environment
The Chinese government has initiated a two-month campaign aimed at curbing negative sentiments prevalent on social media platforms. The Cyberspace Administration of China is targeting posts that exaggerate pessimism, with…
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LGBTQ+ Youth’s Mental Health Impacted by Lack of Safe Online Spaces, Studies Reveal
When LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe or unaccepted in their everyday lives, many turn to the internet to find community and support. Recent studies from The Trevor Project and Hopelab/Born This…
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International
Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Launched to Promote Safe Systems, Says Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance during a high-level meeting in New York. This initiative marks a significant step in establishing a…
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Technology
OpenAI Claims GPT-5 Matches Human Performance Across Various Professions
OpenAI has unveiled a new benchmark, GDPval, designed to evaluate the performance of its AI models against human professionals across various industries. Released on Thursday, this benchmark aims to assess…
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