‘You lie’ protester shouts as RFK Jr says he’s not anti-vaccine
Trump’s pick for Health Secretary was interrupted by protesters as he said he was not anti-vaccine.
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Comparing AI and Human-Created Adult Content: Quality and Realism
Comparing AI and Human-Created Adult Content: Quality and Realism Introduction: The adult content industry has always adapted to the latest…
‘It’s absolute chaos’: At the scene of Kumbh Mela crush
Vikas Pandey and Samira Hussain explain how the chaos unfolded in northern India.
Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush
The surge happened when people who were sleeping on the riverbank were trampled by other pilgrims.
New training approach could help AI agents perform better in uncertain conditions
A home robot trained to perform household tasks in a factory may fail to effectively scrub the sink or take…
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans
The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding…
DeepSeek: How China’s ‘AI heroes’ overcame US curbs to stun Silicon Valley
How did a little-known Chinese start-up build a powerful new AI model despite restrictions?
Trump says DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ for US tech firms
DeepSeek’s claim that its model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals has shaken up the…
Expanding robot perception
Robots have come a long way since the Roomba. Today, drones are starting to deliver door to door, self-driving cars…
Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets
Share prices in US and European firms fall as the Chinese technology threatens to disrupt the AI industry.
Survivors of Auschwitz deliver warning from history as memories die out
World leaders rubbed shoulders with 56 survivors of Hitler’s death camp as they marked 80 years since its liberation.
‘My home is no longer there’: Palestinians return to north Gaza
Palestinians speak to the BBC as they join hundreds of thousands returning to their homes, or the ruins of them.
Colombia yields on US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.
Customizing Desire: Personalization in AI-Generated Adult Content
Customizing Desire: Personalization in AI-Generated Adult Content Introduction: The Intersection of Technology and Intimacy The way we consume media has…
Survivors return as world remembers Auschwitz 80 years after liberation
Fifty survivors – now in their late 80s and 90s – will attend a ceremony marking the camp’s liberation.
Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north – Israel
The hostages include Arbel Yehud – the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking…
Trump says he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza
The comments will outrage Palestinians in Gaza, who see the territory as their ancestral home.
Lebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces after withdrawal deadline missed
It comes as the deadline passes for Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
AI Technologies Revolutionizing the Adult Industry
AI Technologies Revolutionizing the Adult Industry The world is witnessing a transformative era where artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, and…
Palestinians’ return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal
Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli…
‘My beauty, you’re home’: Israeli women soldiers reunited with families
The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.
US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says
The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery
Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of…
Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released
Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
A platform to expedite clean energy projects
Businesses and developers often face a steep learning curve when installing clean energy technologies, such as solar installations and EV…
US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face ‘consequences’
Government employees received emails threatening “consequences” if they did not report DEI work to the White House.
Toward video generative models of the molecular world
As the capabilities of generative AI models have grown, you’ve probably seen how they can transform simple text prompts into…
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
The out-of-control wildfire spans more than 10,000 acres after just a few hours, fuelled by winds.
About 1,000 North Koreans killed fighting Ukraine in Kursk, officials say
Western officials tell the BBC the troop losses appear unsustainable.
Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.
Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht’s mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.
Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
Some of the president’s own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released…
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
The multifaceted challenge of powering AI
Artificial intelligence has become vital in business and financial dealings, medical care, technology development, research, and much more. Without realizing…
Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally
The billionaire says his critics “need better dirty tricks” after a gesture likened to a Nazi salute.
What executive orders did Trump sign on day one?
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
Trump’s day so far: Tea with Biden, a Melania air kiss and the oath of office
Watch the highlights from Donald Trump’s inauguration in under two minutes.
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Fauci and Jan 6 riot committee
Outgoing president says action will prevent “unjustified… politically motivated prosecutions”.
Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.
Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes
After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal takes effect after delay
The start time was set back by several hours as Israel waited for Hamas to name the three hostages it…
Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014
The Israeli military says Oron Shaul’s remains were found during a “covert, special operation” in Gaza.
TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in
A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning “you can’t use TikTok for…
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
Israel’s prime minister says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza if negotiations for a second…
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.
Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes
Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law
A law passed last year requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.
On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact
In a two-part series, MIT News explores the environmental implications of generative AI. In this article, we look at why this…
Netanyahu’s office says hostage deal now agreed
Benjamin Netanyahu had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.