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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has come under fire for repeatedly spreading far-right conspiracy theories about South Africa and expressing skepticism about facts regarding the Holocaust. Social media users quickly caught on to the bot’s strange behavior and the …

Consumers are already feeling the pinch at the checkout aisle with high prices. Now, a recent investigation into Kroger alleges the grocery giant has been overcharging customers. The investigation into Kroger stores in multiple states reveals an alleged systemic problem, …

What happened The FBI Sunday said a 25-year-old with “nihilistic ideations” was the primary suspect, and only fatality, in a car bombing on Saturday that damaged a fertility clinic and nearby buildings in Palm Springs, California, and injured four people. …

One of the easiest ways to sample a regional specialty is by trying it at a local chain. When eating there, it will likely just be you and some hometown locals. This approach might mean sampling Detroit-style pizza where it …

What happened The centrist mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, won Romania’s presidency Sunday, defeating hard-right nationalist George Simion 54% to 46%. Simion, considered the front-runner after getting the most votes in the first round two weeks ago, conceded defeat Sunday …

What happened Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said Sunday. Biden, 82, received the diagnosis on Friday and he and his family are “reviewing treatment …

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‘The enduring fantasy of porn’s harmlessness’ Christine Emba at The New York Times There are “consequences for members of Gen Z, in particular, the first to grow up alongside unlimited and always accessible porn,” says Christine Emba. Criticizing porn “goes …

President Donald Trump’s effort to exert control over the Library of Congress by firing its leaders could give him an unprecedented amount of leverage over the legislative branch of government. Can Congress stay independent? By firing former Librarian of Congress …

Benjamin Netanyahu has lifted the blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza after admitting that Israel’s allies were “approaching a red line” in their support over the risk of famine in the territory. The Israeli prime minister’s decision to allow limited …

Gen Z have become notorious for taking a stand against old-fashioned working patterns. From “quiet quitting” to “work personas”, they are “paving the way” for a new kind of workplace environment, said Harper’s Bazaar. The latest career culture trend they …

Foodies used to fight over tables at the hot new restaurant in town, said Hannah Evans in The Times. “Now, it’s £6 buns on the counter of their local artisanal bakery.” Britain is in the middle of a “bakery boom”, …

Babesiosis, a rare tick-borne illness, is spreading through parts of the U.S. The disease could be especially dangerous for those with weakened immune systems and experts say it is only expected to spread more widely as climate change raises temperatures. …

“I thought all the Nazis ran away to Argentina.” That line in the 2024 film “The Holdovers” got “a big laugh in cinemas in Buenos Aires”, said Sam Meadows in The Spectator. Audiences recognised the uneasy truth: the flight of …

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Nestling at the point where the borders of India and Pakistan meet in the Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir is the only Muslim-majority state or territory in Hindu-majority India (excepting the tiny Lakshadweep archipelago). It has been a flashpoint between India …

The news “hit Berlin like a bombshell”, said Friederike Haupt in Frankfurter Allgemeine. After a year-long investigation, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) a right-wing extremist organisation, paving the way for the government to …

The UK’s oldest and “most revered” long-distance path, the Pennine Way traces Great Britain’s upland spine from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders. It offers a wonderful introduction to the “windswept, weather-beaten magnificence” of the British countryside – and this year …

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In the end, the jury at Newcastle Crown Court reached a unanimous verdict, said Jan Moir in The Mail on Sunday. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were found guilty of criminal damage – for cutting down the Sycamore …

Washington and London hailed a “historic” agreement last week after the UK became the first country to seal a deal with President Trump since he launched his global trade war. The deal cut US tariffs on British car exports from …

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It is one thing to realize that you could benefit from the guidance of a financial professional. But actually securing that guidance can feel like a big hurdle to clear, especially if you are nervous about the prospect because of …

Remember a few weeks ago, when economic analysts predicted President Donald Trump’s tariffs would spike inflation and maybe even cause a severe recession? It’s not working out that way — at least not yet. Prices in April rose at an …

Baseball’s single-season loss record, long held by the 1962 New York Mets, stood for more than 60 years until it was broken last year by the Chicago White Sox. But the new low might last only a year. At 7-36, …

President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East featured bombastic proclamations of deals done and progress made, even as the details for many of the president’s talking points remain unclear. He returns home this week after the high profile, high …