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OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads globally and sells GPT-6 Astra models through Google Cloud to enterprise customers

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads globally and brings GPT-6 Astra models to Google Cloud. (Unsplash)

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT ads to more countries while also making its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and Codex coding agent available through Google Cloud. These moves are aimed at reaching more advertisers and business customers. OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads globally and brings GPT-6 Astra models to Google Cloud. (Unsplash) OpenAI began testing advertisements on … Read more

Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

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Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, – Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired US schoolteacher in custody since 2022, from prison on Wednesday and took him to St Petersburg to fly back to the United States, after talks that Washington said were a step toward ending the war in Ukraine. Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill … Read more

Darren Indyke, Epsteins longtime lawyer, sued over alleged sex trafficking cover-up at New Mexico property

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Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer, faces New Mexico lawsuit over alleged sex trafficking cover-up. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Darren Indyke worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for decades, handling his legal affairs and helping manage his business interests. Now, Epstein’s longtime lawyer and estate executor is facing a lawsuit in New Mexico over allegations that he helped conceal Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer, faces New Mexico lawsuit over alleged … Read more

Fact check: 'Judge Judy' aka Judy Sheindlin faces death hoax on her 84th birthday as Judy Justice ends

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Judy Sheindlin, the Manhattan arbitrator, turned 84 on Wedensday. (Judy Sheindlin on Instagram)

Former Manhattan arbitrator Judy Sheindlin, who became a household name over her appearance on the reality show, Judge Judy, turned 84 Wednesday, October 21. The same day, Sheindlin, the main protagonist of the show that ran for 25 seasons (1996-2021), was subjected to a bizarre death hoax. Judy Sheindlin, the Manhattan arbitrator, turned 84 on … Read more

India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

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India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy began the 33rd edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SIMBEX-2026, in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to enhance operational interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation. India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam The exercise, held from October 21 to 26, will include professional engagements … Read more

US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping

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US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping

WASHINGTON, – The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks. US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also issued an administrative … Read more

Pope Leos doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday. Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week … Read more

Elon Musk responds after Kara Swisher says he could be probed if Trump loses midterms: 'Message received'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the "A New Golden Age" summit at the US Institute of Peace on October 8. (REUTERS)

As the elections approach, attacks are mounting on Elon Musk, a close ally of Trump in the 2024 US elections. The SpaceX founder has not been seen at any campaign rallies before the elections, even as he continues to maintain a relationship with Trump. But that has far from safeguarded the world’s richest man from … Read more

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds over 43 million violations

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Meta has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to New Mexico. (Representative Image/Reuters)

Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty in New Mexico after a jury found that the company violated the state’s consumer protection law more than 43 million times. Here is what we know. Meta has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to New Mexico. (Representative Image/Reuters) What … Read more

Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin 'humanitarian'

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Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin 'humanitarian'

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen who was … Read more