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Washington and Beijing have reached a “framework” agreement on the future of TikTok’s US operations, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bassant. Bassant said the framework was hammered out in Madrid during trade talks to pave the way for American ownership of the social media giant’s US arm. He added that President Donald Trump and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out more strikes on Hamas leaders after last week’s attack in Qatar, warning that the group’s leaders “have no immunity” wherever they are. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country has the right “to defend…
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered a mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and history-making wins on Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The night’s big winners included HBO’s medical drama The Pitt, Apple TV+’s sharp Hollywood satire The Studio, and Netflix’s chilling miniseries Adolescence. But what really set the evening apart were…
An Iowa county official says he will not follow Republican Governor Kim Reynolds’ order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday. Jon Green, chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and a Democrat, announced Thursday on social media that he would not…
A deadly shooting at a Utah university event featuring right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has reignited debate over the state’s gun laws, just weeks after a new measure expanded where firearms can be carried. House Bill 128, which went into effect in August, allows people with concealed carry permits to openly carry firearms on college campuses….
The WNBA playoffs tip off this Sunday, and our writers break down everything from title favourite to dark horse contenders. Will the postseason shine without the headline-making Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry? Opinions are split. Is the postseason better without Reese vs. Clark? The teams fans will miss most Top seed most likely to…
The killing of Charlie Kirk has raised concerns that America may be entering a dark chapter of political violence. Social media and easy access to lethal weapons make today’s climate far more dangerous than the 1960s, and experts warn that violence could escalate further. Kirk’s death comes amid a rise in political attacks in the…
Poland’s foreign minister says last week’s incursion by Russian drones into Polish airspace was a deliberate test by Moscow. He says President Vladimir Putin wanted to probe the West’s reaction without starting a full scale war. Radoslaw Sikorski told the Guardian in Kyiv that the drones sent toward Poland could have carried explosives. He added…
For many students, ChatGPT has become as common as a notebook or calculator. Whether it is fixing grammar, organising revision notes, or generating flashcards, the AI tool is quickly turning into a trusted companion in university life. But campuses are still drawing the line. Using ChatGPT to understand material? Fine. Using it to write your…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how students learn and the kind of world they will graduate into. Experts say young people who adapt early will have a major advantage. Open AI CEO Sam Altman, whose company launched ChatGPT in November 2022, told a U.S. podcast that if he were graduating today, he would feel like…
