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Russia Moves to Ban ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Under New AI Laws
Moscow's digital ministry publishes sweeping regulations that would restrict foreign AI tools transferring Russian user data abroad. Western companies face a familiar ultimatum.
Geopolitics
Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought
Three Melbourne shows, two in Sydney, one in Brisbane. What the announcement reveals about Australia's live entertainment recovery.
Geopolitics
Artemis II Moon Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad for Historic April Mission
NASA's 322-foot SLS rocket completed an 11-hour journey to Pad 39B on Friday, setting up the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.
AI
Tinder's AI rebrand scans your camera roll and reads your star chart
The dating app that created swipe culture now wants to fix it with zodiac compatibility, photo analysis, and in-person events.
Geopolitics
Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China
Federal prosecutors allege a systematic scheme involving dummy servers, falsified documents, and Southeast Asian shell companies to evade US export controls.
Geopolitics
Iran War Day 21: Trump Floats 'Winding Down' as Pentagon Ships 2,500 More Marines
The president's social media post came hours after telling reporters there would be no ceasefire. Three more warships are heading to the Persian Gulf.
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Arizona Shatters US Temperature Record for March as Heat Dome Arrives Two Months Early
Martinez Lake hit 110°F on March 19, the hottest March temperature ever recorded in the United States. Climate scientists say the event would have been virtually impossible without human-caused warming.
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BTS Returns: 260,000 Fans Descend on Seoul for K-Pop's Biggest Comeback in a Decade
After four years of military service, the world's biggest band reunites at Gwanghwamun Square in a free concert livestreamed globally on Netflix.
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Trump tariff chaos: Supreme Court triggers $130B refund scramble
The Supreme Court's February 20 ruling invalidating Trump's IEEPA tariffs has triggered a legal and logistical crisis, with $130 billion in duties now subject to refunds.