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Google’s partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces scrutiny from UK competition watchdog

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it’s looking into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, adding fresh regulatory scrutiny to investment money flooding into the AI industry. The Competition and Markets Authority said it’s seeking comments as it considers whether the deal between the two companies has resulted in a “substantial lessening

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Ethiopia’s currency dives by 30% as IMF-backed reforms to stabilize the economy take effect

Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s currency has lost 30% of its value the day after the central bank began implementing a flexible exchange rate policy backed by the International Monetary Fund as part of new measures to stabilize the eastern African nation’s economy. Mamo Mihretu, governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia,

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A sneak peek of the luxurious Thompson Hotel, slated to open September in downtown Palm Springs

For the last 15 years, we have waited to see what would become of two-and-a-half blocks of prime property in downtown Palm Springs. Now, it’s finally taking shape along the desert skyline. With millions of dollars invested into the completion of the project, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally ready to make its debut in September. New Channel 3’s Angela Chen got

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Trump’s remarks at Bitcoin event were delayed due to security concern, Secret Service says

By Evan Perez, Steve Contorno and Colin McCullough, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s remarks to the annual Bitcoin conference on Saturday were delayed for about an hour after two individuals were removed from the premises for “not following proper entry protocols,” the United States Secret Service said. The two individuals were credentialed, the

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Despite escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, it’s business as usual at Beirut airport

Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Fears of an escalation in the simmering conflict between Hezbollah and Israel have prompted some airlines to cancel flights to Lebanon, but business is proceeding as usual at the Beirut airport, where many travelers Tuesday have greeted the warnings with a shrug. Lebanon is bracing for a retaliatory strike after

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Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group. Choudary, who was previously convicted of supporting the Islamic State group, was convicted last week of being a member of the radical Muslim group al-Muhajiroun, and for drumming up support for the group.

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