Anthropic CEO doesn’t see DeepSeek as ‘adversaries,’ but says export controls are critical
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in a blog post on Wednesday that while China’s DeepSeek aren’t “adversaries,” the U.S. must implement control exports.
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Seven tourists in Fiji hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning
Several of the tourists are in a serious condition, according to local media reports.
Live Briefing: Trump says ‘all hell will break out’ if no hostage deal by inauguration
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy, told reporters that “good progress” had been made toward a deal that would free Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
Opinium survey of 2,000 adults found concern about the impact of growing wealth inequality in the UK Growing wealth inequality is increasing the risk of societal collapse, according to a new Fairness Foundation report that shows nearly two-thirds of Britons are concerned about the political influence of very rich people. People losing faith with democracy,…
Japan chooses ‘gold’ as kanji of the year in nod to Olympics glory – and slush fund politics
The character, chosen by public vote, has won in previous Olympic years but also reflects public anger at a damaging financial scandal inside the ruling Liberal Democratic party The kanji character kin – which can mean gold or money – has been chosen as Japan’s word of the year to reflect the country’s medal sweep…
Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire
But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.
Barbara Lee heads for House exit after nearly three decades as trailblazer
Democrat, 78, who won election to Congress in 1998, departs after storied career with long list of firsts The Democratic congresswoman Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high school, she was the first Black student to integrate her southern California cheerleading squad. During her more…
Cat in Washington County contracts bird flu, is euthanized – KPIC News
Cat in Washington County contracts bird flu, is euthanized KPIC News Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know. The New York Times Oregon cat euthanized after contracting bird flu, 2nd to die with virus in 2 months Oregon Public Broadcasting New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say NOLA.com Roundup:…
France’s shrinking economy betrays urgent need to overcome budget wrangles
France’s beleaguered economy was given a boost by the Olympics Games in Paris last summer but political upheaval has ensued since then.
Man, 30, charged with murder of father after stabbing in south-west London
Rory Talbot to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Monday over killing of Mark Talbot, 75, in Putney A 30-year-old man has been charged with murdering his father after a 75-year-old man was stabbed to death. Scotland Yard said officers were called in the early hours of Friday to a property on Deodar Road in…