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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
The Financial Times: The inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in the UK concluded with the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration,” a
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The Financial Times: AstraZeneca has unveiled the results of clinical trials of drugs to treat lung cancer and breast cancer. They showed better results
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How much did Robert De Niro’s trial tell us about the man behind the movie tough-guys?
The Sunday Times: Robert De Niro’s trial, resulting from a lawsuit by his former executive assistant Graham Chase Robinson, revealed aspects of the actor’s character that blur the lines between his tough-guy
Johnson announced his pitch to avoid a shutdown. It’s already hitting a wall.
Politico: Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a two-tiered spending plan to avert a government shutdown, but it’s facing opposition from both his own party and Democrats. The plan creates two funding deadlines
Iran and Saudi Arabia, Regional Rivals, Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
The New York Times: Iran and Saudi Arabia, historically regional rivals, have called for a cease-fire in Gaza amidst Israel’s bombardment following Hamas’s attacks on Oct. 7. This unexpected unity was shown
Comparing Gaza Death Counts to Those in Other Wars? Don’t.
The Wall Street Journal: The challenges in accurately counting casualties in conflicts like the war in Gaza and compares it with other wars. Casualty counts are often incorrect and cannot be easily
Trump suggests he would use FBI to go after political rivals if elected in 2024
The Guardian: Donald Trump, in an interview with Univision, implied that he might use the FBI and Justice Department to target political rivals if he were re-elected as President. He suggested that
Apple dealt blow at top EU court over €14.3bn tax bill in Ireland
The Financial Times: Apple’s €14.3 billion tax dispute with the EU has encountered a new development. The European Court of Justice’s advocate-general has recommended overturning a previous ruling that favored Apple, arguing
The War in Gaza Is Also Unfolding on Instagram
The New York Times: Palestinians in Gaza are using Instagram to share their experiences of the conflict with Israel, as the region undergoes airstrikes and a ground invasion. With journalists largely barred
Pro-Palestinian protesters scale Scottish Parliament roof
BBC: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators scaled the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, displaying a sign urging to “Stop arming Israel” and hoisting a large Palestinian flag. The protest occurred prior to the First Minister’s
Italy Misses a #MeToo Moment in Meloni’s Breakup
The New York Times: In Italy, the #MeToo movement has not gained significant traction, which has become apparent following the breakup of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with her partner, Andrea Giambruno, amidst
Zelenskiy Aides Deny Split With General Over Stalemate Warning
Bloomberg: Aides to Ukraine’s president tried to paper over the cracks that appeared between Volodymyr Zelensky and Valery Zaluzhny, the AFU commander-in-chief, after his words about a “stalemate situation.” “The president made
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