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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot blames ‘programming error’ for Holocaust denial
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot blames ‘programming error’ for Holocaust denial
Grok said it was sceptical of the figure of six million Jews killed by Nazis
www.independent.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot blames ‘programming error’ for Holocaust denial
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Billionaire Musk gave more than $144,000 to more than two dozen Congress members who support impeaching judges or restricting their power.
Elon Musk’s Latest Donations Show a Disturbing Pattern
Elon Musk is trying to flip the courts in Donald Trump’s (and his own) favor.
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May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Billionaire Musk gave more than $144,000 to more than two dozen Congress members who support impeaching judges or restricting their power.
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France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe
France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe
Macron and von der Leyen expected to announce protections for researchers seeking to relocate amid Trump’s crackdown
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe
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⚠️ Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Civilians."
This effectively transforms the American military into domestic watchdogs.
This effectively transforms the American military into domestic watchdogs.
Trump’s Latest Order Wants to Use Military for Terrifying Purpose
Donald Trump wants to turn the military into his personal police force.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
⚠️ Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Civilians."
This effectively transforms the American military into domestic watchdogs.
This effectively transforms the American military into domestic watchdogs.
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“The United States will never be a normal country,” writes Ben Rhodes. “Like China and Russia, it is too big, too shaped by a revolutionary and imperial past, too rived by traumas that it has inflicted and absorbed.”
Opinion | Trump Has Destroyed What Made America Great. It Only Took 100 Days.
This is more than a shift in foreign policy; it’s a divorce so comprehensive that it makes Brexit look modest by comparison.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
“The United States will never be a normal country,” writes Ben Rhodes. “Like China and Russia, it is too big, too shaped by a revolutionary and imperial past, too rived by traumas that it has inflicted and absorbed.”
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"Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps.… Imagine if I had said to law firms that were representing parties that were upset with policies my administration had initiated, that you will not be allowed into government buildings."
Obama’s Blistering New Takedown of Trump Gives Dems a Way Forward
In an appearance on Thursday, the former president laid out the connection between Trump’s lawlessness and—yes—the price of eggs. Will other Democrats follow?
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April 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps.… Imagine if I had said to law firms that were representing parties that were upset with policies my administration had initiated, that you will not be allowed into government buildings."
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On Wednesday, Eli Lilly sued four telehealth companies that offer more affordable versions of its GLP-1 medications, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing war over the drugs.
Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly alleges the companies are selling illegal off-brand versions of its best-selling diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
On Wednesday, Eli Lilly sued four telehealth companies that offer more affordable versions of its GLP-1 medications, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing war over the drugs.
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⚡️Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports.
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
⚡️Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports.
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
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Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple and TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO.
Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who’s CEO
The European Commission will enforce its digital rulebook without fear, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
www.politico.eu
April 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple and TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO.
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Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the rationale for President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are “unclear and not at all sensible"
Yellen Says Trump Tariff Policy Misguided, Warns of Uncertainty
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the rationale for President Donald Trump’s tariff policies was “unclear and not at all sensible,” adding she believes China would like to “de-escalate this ...
www.bloomberg.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the rationale for President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are “unclear and not at all sensible"
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Most of the damage caused by Trump's tariff plan will not be undone by its pause, Rogé Karma writes. "The world has seen things it cannot unsee":
The Tariff Damage That Can’t Be Undone
Nothing here has ended well. In fact, it hasn’t even ended.
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April 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Most of the damage caused by Trump's tariff plan will not be undone by its pause, Rogé Karma writes. "The world has seen things it cannot unsee":
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小川普支持取消所有中国留学生的签证将这些“中国特务”都赶回中国。2028年如果小川普出来竞选总统，华人川粉还是会支持他的，梦想着建立“川普王朝”。
April 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
小川普支持取消所有中国留学生的签证将这些“中国特务”都赶回中国。2028年如果小川普出来竞选总统，华人川粉还是会支持他的，梦想着建立“川普王朝”。
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耶伦下台后回伯克利当经济学教授，被要求给川普处理经济打分：“恐怕我不能给它打及格分，很抱歉。这是我见过的政府对一个运转良好的经济造成的最严重的自我伤害。我们的经济运转良好，而川普总统却用破坏球砸它。”
April 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
耶伦下台后回伯克利当经济学教授，被要求给川普处理经济打分：“恐怕我不能给它打及格分，很抱歉。这是我见过的政府对一个运转良好的经济造成的最严重的自我伤害。我们的经济运转良好，而川普总统却用破坏球砸它。”
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我就说川普是对习主席自作多情嘛，还等着习主席给他打电话。中国宣布也给美国产品对等加125%关税，其实和加84%关税没啥区别了，说是最后一次加了，不再陪川普玩数字游戏。
April 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
我就说川普是对习主席自作多情嘛，还等着习主席给他打电话。中国宣布也给美国产品对等加125%关税，其实和加84%关税没啥区别了，说是最后一次加了，不再陪川普玩数字游戏。
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Buffett's Berkshire to raise $626m in yen bonds: 5 things to know
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Buffett's Berkshire to raise $626m in yen bonds: 5 things to know
Billionaire investor's move comes amid market volatility and trading house investments
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April 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Buffett's Berkshire to raise $626m in yen bonds: 5 things to know
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After being found guilty of embezzling EU funds, far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a major blow.
But, why is it that some people in France see Le Pen as a martyr? aje.io/9j08dh
But, why is it that some people in France see Le Pen as a martyr? aje.io/9j08dh
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
After being found guilty of embezzling EU funds, far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a major blow.
But, why is it that some people in France see Le Pen as a martyr? aje.io/9j08dh
But, why is it that some people in France see Le Pen as a martyr? aje.io/9j08dh
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NEW: Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
The CDC Has Been Gutted
Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW: Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
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Jenner and Block and WilmerHale are suing President Trump over executive orders targeting the firms for their clients and work, saying they undermine the overall legal system.
Two major law firms sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting them
Jenner and Block and WilmerHale are suing President Trump over executive orders targeting the firms for their clients and work, saying they undermine the overall legal system.
www.npr.org
March 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Jenner and Block and WilmerHale are suing President Trump over executive orders targeting the firms for their clients and work, saying they undermine the overall legal system.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.
Trump administration advances immigration crackdown on foreign student protesters
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.
www.npr.org
March 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.
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⚡️Russia rejects calls to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
Russia rejects calls to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
kyivindependent.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
⚡️Russia rejects calls to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would require voters to prove they are US citizens. The sweeping order attempts to prevent states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day and seeks to take away federal funding from states that do not comply reut.rs/4j3b9fd
Trump signs election order calling for proof of U.S. citizenship to vote
The sweeping order also would seek to take federal funding away from states that do not comply.
reut.rs
March 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would require voters to prove they are US citizens. The sweeping order attempts to prevent states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day and seeks to take away federal funding from states that do not comply reut.rs/4j3b9fd
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Members of the European Parliament urged the European Commission to launch a new support program for the region's semiconductor industry targeting investment in AI chips and other technological gaps reut.rs/41STrnU
European lawmakers urge Commission to move quickly on Chips Act 2.0
Members of the European Parliament on Monday urged the European Commission to launch a new support programme for the region's semiconductor industry targeting investment in AI chips and other technological gaps.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Members of the European Parliament urged the European Commission to launch a new support program for the region's semiconductor industry targeting investment in AI chips and other technological gaps reut.rs/41STrnU
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The “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” rallies headlined by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can become something much bigger — if Bernie and AOC direct their rally attendees into sustained organizing efforts against Donald Trump and Elon Musk: jacobin.com/2025/03/bern...
March 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The “Fighting Oligarchy Tour” rallies headlined by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can become something much bigger — if Bernie and AOC direct their rally attendees into sustained organizing efforts against Donald Trump and Elon Musk: jacobin.com/2025/03/bern...
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Members of Congress exploded in anger after the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic revealed he was inadvertently included in a Trump administration Signal chat on airstrikes in Yemen.
"This is an outrageous national security breach and heads should roll."
"This is an outrageous national security breach and heads should roll."
"Heads should roll": Congress erupts over Trump administration's Signal leak
"We can't chalk this up to a simple mistake – people should be fired for this," said one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Members of Congress exploded in anger after the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic revealed he was inadvertently included in a Trump administration Signal chat on airstrikes in Yemen.
"This is an outrageous national security breach and heads should roll."
"This is an outrageous national security breach and heads should roll."
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Countries that warrant that paranoid approach to travel might include not just Russia and China but also America under the increasingly draconian and unpredictable scrutiny of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), security experts say.
A guide on entering the US with your digital privacy intact:
A guide on entering the US with your digital privacy intact:
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Patrol accessing your data.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Countries that warrant that paranoid approach to travel might include not just Russia and China but also America under the increasingly draconian and unpredictable scrutiny of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), security experts say.
A guide on entering the US with your digital privacy intact:
A guide on entering the US with your digital privacy intact: