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December 25, 2024

U.S.-backed aid group says Hamas killed five of its Palestinian workers in Gaza
The U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of killing at least five of its Palestinian employees on Wednesday, as almost 40 other Palestinians were killed near the foundation’s aid sites in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), whose aid delivery has been mired in controversy and violence, said in a statement…
GOP bill would shield AI companies from lawsuits if they’re transparent
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is introducing legislation Thursday that would shield artificial intelligence developers from an array of civil liability lawsuits provided they meet certain disclosure requirements. Lummis’ bill, the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise Act, seeks to clarify that doctors, lawyers, financial advisers, engineers and other professionals who use AI programs in their decision-making…
Scientists facing Trump funding cuts are turning to the public for help
Scientists searching for a cure for cancer have no trouble finding public support. But for those studying potato disease, it’s a tougher sell. The Trump administration seems to have banked on the idea that the public will see much of scientific research as wasteful or arcane. It has slashed — or proposed slashing — billions…
Some far-left groups have encouraged peaceful protests to turn violent, experts say
It was approaching nightfall in Los Angeles on Sunday when black-clad demonstrators began to torch a row of self-driving Waymo taxis. Within minutes, videos of the fiery scenes began to pop up on social media. “MORE. MORE AND MORE AND MORE,” a group known as Unity of Fields posted on X, along with a video…
Philippines, Singapore gender equality high in Asia, but region lags Europe: WEF
SINGAPORE — The Philippines and Singapore rank highly in Asia, and are within the top 50 countries globally for gender equality, even as the region lags Europe and the Americas in closing the gap between women and men, a World Economic Forum report released Thursday showed. Estimating that the worldwide gap will take 123 years to…
AUKUS review raises concerns over defense ties under Trump
SYDNEY — The announcement of a U.S. review of the AUKUS defense agreement has reignited debate about Australia’s deal to obtain nuclear-powered submarines, fueling concerns that the pact could become leverage in Washington’s push for Canberra to increase defense spending. The Pentagon on Wednesday said Undersecret of Defense Elbridge Colby would lead a review of…
Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new law will violate their constitutional rights. The federal lawsuit challenges a measure Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law earlier this year, similar to…
Weather update: Hot and humid conditions to persist in Karachi
KARACHI: The city will continue to experience hot and humid weather on Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature was recorded at 29.1°C, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 37°C. The humidity level in the air is currently at 79%, contributing to the discomfort.Winds are blowing from the southwest…
Karachi sees over 26,500 crime incidents in five months
KARACHI: The residents of Karachi have remained at the mercy of robbers, extortionists, and armed criminals during the first five months of the current year, as crime continues to surge across the city. According to official records, more than 26,500 criminal incidents have been reported in Karachi between Janu and May 2025. During the same…