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January 15, 2025

Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot banned by a quarter of European firms
A quarter of European organisations have banned Elon Musk’s generative AI chatbot Grok, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Netskope. In contrast, the most popular AI app, ChatGPT, is only blocked by 9.8% of organisations in Europe. The runner-up, Google’s Gemini, is banned by 9.2%. Grok has been under the spotlight recently for a…
Investors in Vietnam’s renewables face jeopardy due to subsidies cut
TOKYO — More than 40 power project owners in Vietnam’s wind and solar sectors have said they are at risk of defaulting and have called on the government to uphold the purchasing price at the favorable fixed rate previously agreed. In recent years, Vietnam has promoted renewable energy by committing to purchase electricity at above-market…
High schoolers returning from prom hailed as heroes for helping save family from fire
A group of New York teenagers returning home from junior prom are being hailed as heroes for helping to get a father and his two daughters to safety upon noticing the family’s garage was on fire. “Your house is on fire! Your house is on fire,” Aiden Kane, 17, is heard in cellphone video yelling…
President, PM vow economic strength on Youm e Takbeer
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that becoming a nuclear power was not merely a demonstration of the country’s technological advancement—it was a calculated decision to ensure peace through strength, to maintain the strategic balance in South Asia, and to protect the nation against any external aggression. In his message…
Haliburton scores 32 points as Pacers beat Knicks for 3-1 Eastern Conference finals lead
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a sensational postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. With his father, John, back in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Haliburton carried the Pacers…
China to host Pacific island countries’ envoys amid growing outreach
SYDNEY — China’s top diplomat is set to host Pacific island leaders on Wednesday as Beijing seeks to weaken Taiwan’s diplomatic standing in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with 11 of his counterparts and representatives from Beijing-friendly Pacific countries at the third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the…
New Orleans escapee allegedly told sister to wait for him outside lockup on night of jailbreak
As the mission to capture all 10 New Orleans jail escapees inches closer to completion, court documents and dramatic video of a vehicle chase reveal some of their tracks, authorities said. Eight of the 10 are in custody following three arrests on Monday, including the capture of two escapees in an SUV who led authorities…
Secret Kennedy announces the CDC is changing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Judge temporarily blocks bid to kill congestion pricing 01:33 Unique Syracuse University lecture focuses on decades of pop culture 01:29 Some supplements may cause liver damage 02:10 Now Playing Secret Kennedy announces the CDC is changing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations 01:02…
Republican lawmaker Mike Flood grilled during town hall
Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., faced intense questioning from attendees at a town hall Tuesday, at one point conceding to them that he did not read a provision in the House’s “Big Beautiful Bill” before voting for it, triggering loud protests from the event’s audience. The town hall was held in a high school in Seward,…